Seniors from Archdale United Methodist Church took a trip to Mt. Airy on May 12. While there they toured the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Museum, lunched at the Snappy Lunch and bought candy in Opie’s Candy Store. They also visited the N.C. Granite Corporation, Shelton Vineyard and Winery and The Depot Restaurant. Above, a few seniors pause for a picture in front of the downtown directory.

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High Seas Expedition begins June 14

Trinity Heights Wesleyan Church will offer its vacation Bible school, “High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God,” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 14-18.

Kickoff will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Classes are available for children ages 3 through fifth grade.

A closing ceremony will be held during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, June 20, followed by a free hot dog lunch.

For more information, contact Donna Murphy at 650-0561 or Pastor Crawford Crenshaw at 431-7238.

The church is at 5814 Surrett Drive in Archdale.

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Church co-sponsors basketball camp

Crossover Community Church (formerly Reavis Memorial Baptist Church) and the Carl Chavis YMCA will host “Skills in Motion,” a basketball camp, Monday through Friday, June 14-18, at the YMCA.

The camp is for rising first through eighth grade students. The cost is $20.

To register, call the YMCA at 434-4000, Crossover Community Church at 431-7113 or fill out a form on the church’s website, www.crossovercommunitychurch.com.

For more information, contact Brent Johnson at 880-6866. The Carl Chavis YMCA is at 2757 Granville St. in High Point.

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Friends golf tourney June 12

The Seeker’s Sunday school class of Springfield Friends Meeting will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 12, at Blair Park Golf Course.

Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and tee time begins at 12:30 p.m.

This year’s tournament will honor Springfield’s member and friend, John Haworth, for his long time support of the meeting and the tournament.

The cost is $200 per team or $50 per player. Lunch is included. First prize is $300 and second prize is $200.

To sign up, call Ken Hill at 495-0672 or Tommy Bryant at 431-4362.

Proceeds will benefit outreach programs at Springfield Friends Meeting.

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Saddle Ridge Ranch begins June 13

Colonial Baptist Church will hold its vacation Bible school, “Saddle Ridge Ranch,” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, June 13-17.

Classes are for age 2 to sixth grade.

Adult classes will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 and 16.

The church is at 6792 Welborn Road in Trinity.

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Blood drive June 6

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Donors will be entered in a drawing for a free cruise for two.

To schedule an appointment, call 861-5026.

The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.

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Yard sale June 5

Highland United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 5. Proceeds will benefit church projects.

Sausage biscuits, coffee, water and drinks will also be sold. For details, call 882-2136.

The church is at 1015 Mill Ave. in High Point.

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Community fair June 5

First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville will host a community fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5.

Child care will be available and light refreshments will be provided. For details, call 476-4110.

The church is at 21 Randolph St. in Thomasville.

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Church to host speaker, concert

Pleasant Union United Methodist Church will host a concert and speaker to raise money for the Impact Hunger campaign from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 4.

The cost is $5 per person.

The Impact Hunger campaign is sponsored by the Greensboro District of the United Methodist Church.

Hudson Band will perform. The group is composed of brothers Brad and Shapiro Hudson, along with Nick Adams and Jay Smith.

Organizers say their goal is to lead people in an unbelievable worship experience.

The guest speaker will be Dana McKim, minister to Pfeiffer University and former pastor of Archdale United Methodist Church.

The church is at 5929 Coble Church Road in Liberty.

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BIBLE QUIZ

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Question: After the death and burial of this prophet after Elijah, several men cast a dead man into his sepulchre. What miracle happened?

Last Week’s Question: King David sent Joab and his captains to number the people. How long did it take them and how many valiant men were found?

Answer: It took nine months and 20 days. They found 800,000 valiant men in Israel and 500,000 in Judah

(II Samuel 24:9).