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Blue Ridge Community Church

The Church: Part 5

The Church: Part 5

Locations & Times

Blue Ridge Community Church - New London

2361 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551, USA

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:30 AM

What’s one word or phrase that gets interpreted differently in your home?
(Examples: clean, on time, budget, almost ready, OTW, formal, quickly.)
Ekklesia: a people called out for a purpose.
John 17: Unity
Two Kingdoms
Doulos: Servant, One who chooses voluntary devotion and obedience to another. A servant of Christ.
If we are called out for a purpose, if we are unified under Christ for one purpose, if we are ambassadors for His Kingdom, and if we are servants given a purpose by our Master... then what is that purpose?
How did this happen?
What does this mean?
Are you really staying this time—or are you leaving again?
What happens to us now?
Are we supposed to keep doing what you started?
Is this when you finally restore Israel and overthrow Rome?
What are we supposed to do next?
The purpose of the church is to Make Disciples.
Discipleship
Three movements of Making Disciples: Going, Baptizing, and Teaching to obey.
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We start: with words, not relationship.
“Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.”
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Next Step: Join the Mission Reading Plan
• Read one chapter of Acts each day (starting today).
• Reflect on these three questions:
1. What caught my attention?
2. What do I see about the church and its mission?
3. How do I respond in my life?
• Share your answers with others daily.
• Once a week, connect with at least one other person:
1. Share what God is teaching you.
2. Pray for one another.
blueridge.org
At your tables, share who you’ll be reading/sharing with and have one person pray for this journey we’re about to begin.

New Here?

Welcome! Thanks so much for being here with us today. We are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please stop by the Info Center after the service to say hello. They can tell you a little bit about Blue Ridge and help get you connected.

blueridge.org/Welcome

Start Here

If you are checking out Blue Ridge, or just want to know more about who we are and how you can get plugged into community—check out Start Here. You will learn about our history, values, and ways to get connected. The class is offered in an online format which you can take at your own pace.

blueridge.org/StartHere

BR Youth | DiscipleNow

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for our youth in 6th through 12th grade. Our DiscipleNow Weekend is happening December 5th and 6th! DNow is all about diving deeper into your relationship with Jesus and connecting with other students.

We’ll have a variety of sessions where you can learn, grow, and be challenged by God’s Word. This year, our focus is on the will of God. One of the biggest questions we hear is, 'What is God’s will for my life?' This weekend is designed to help you understand that answer and see how it impacts both your life right now and your future.

We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable weekend! Visit the DNow event page for more information and to register!

blueridge.org/DNow




Friendsgiving BD

Hey Bedford Campus! We’ve got something special coming up - Friendsgiving! It’s a family-style gathering where we’ll celebrate our amazing community and gratitude as a campus. Come enjoy a delicious meal, fun activities, and meaningful time connecting with others.

Whether you’re new or have been around for a while, this is a great chance to build relationships and share in the gratitude of the season together.
For all the details, head over to the website. We can’t wait to see you there!

blueridge.org/Friendsgiving

Campus Workday NL

We are excited to invite everyone to our next workday on November 22nd, at 8:30 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to get outside, serve alongside family and friends, and help spruce up our grounds. No experience required!

We have workdays like this three or four times a year, and it’s a fantastic way to connect with others, serve, and enjoy a morning outdoors. Let’s serve together and make our campus shine. Your involvement will make a major difference as we prepare our campus for the holiday season. Sign up to let us know if you can make it. We look forward to seeing you there!

blueridge.org/Workday

Groups

Groups are intended to bring us together to experience authentic discipleship and life-giving community. Each group has its own focus, centered on biblically based content, working toward our greater mission of helping people follow Jesus. We have groups for couples, women, men, singles, seniors, moms & those still in college.

blueridge.org/Groups

Care Ministries

If you're having a difficult time right now, we invite you to consider one of our Care Ministries. You can connect with a Lifeline caregiver or get plugged into a Care Group such as DivorceCare, MoneyWorks, Life's Healing Choices, or Proven Men. We would be honored for the opportunity to walk beside you.

blueridge.org/Care

Serving Opportunities

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to serve? It’s more than just doing a good deed—it’s a transformative journey that draws us closer to God and shapes us in powerful ways.

When we say yes to serving, God equips us, fills us, and walks with us through it all. It’s not just about helping—it’s about stepping into His purpose and experiencing His heart more deeply.

If you’ve been sensing that nudge to serve, now’s the time to take a step. Stop by the Info Center to learn more about serving or visiting our website to see what opportunities are available.

blueridge.org/Serve

Give

For those of you who call Blue Ridge home, we encourage you to continue to worship through giving. There are severals ways this can be done.(1) Use one of our giving boxes as you leave the auditorium. (2) Give online at blueridge.org/give (3) Text NL for New London, or BD for Bedford, and the monetary amount to (434) 290-4483 (For example NL100 or BD100). (4) Mail a check made out to Blue Ridge Community Church to 2361 New London Rd. Forest VA, 24551, noting your campus on the memo line.
https://www.blueridge.org/Give
Blue Ridge Community Church
"Helping people follow Jesus"
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