WEEKLY EMAIL from FIRST REFORMED UCC
May 28, 2021
IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINNING AT 10:30AM
LIVESTREAMED ONLY ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE USING THIS LINK.
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SUNDAY MAY 30th: Dare to Live
TRINITY SUNDAY
Scriptures: Romans 8:12-17 and Isaiah 6:1-8
UPDATE FOR COVID PRECAUTIONS
In light of the new CDC recommendations, the Consistory approved these guidelines for us to gather:
- If you have been completely vaccinated, you may remove your mask while you are seated if you wish.
- If you have NOT been completely vaccinated, please leave your mask on at all times as usual.
We are trusting in the honor system when it comes to these decisions.
We ALL will continue to:
- Wear masks upon arriving to church
- Receive temperature checks
- Take attendance
- Socially distance
LOOKING TOWARD SUNDAY: A MESSAGE FROM REV. HORTON
Dear Beloved Community,
Thank you for daring with one another as we have journeyed through Acts. We have seen bold and brave disciples dare to live out their faith, allowing God’s Spirit to work through them even when they were unsure or afraid.
Now that our Covid guidelines are beginning to relax a bit, we too are in a space where we may feel a bit disoriented or anxious. However, as Last week’s Pentecost fire reminded us, God is indeed working in the life of this church. God is working in your life too.
This Sunday, we explore the final piece of this series, as we remember the ones who died sacrificing their lives that we on this day, must Dare to Live.
Grateful to be with you on the journey,
Elizabeth
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MENTAL ILLNES SUPPORT?
There will be an info meeting via zoom Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6pm to discuss forming a NAMI affiliate program in Davidson County. After this meeting there will be a “NAMI 101” Zoom meeting with North Carolina NAMI that will provide details of establishing an affiliate for those who want more information.
Join Zoom Meeting June 2, 2021 6:00pm
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73899608264?pwd=MitSaTVTc3V1REdmaXlaN25nSnNIZz09
(Meeting ID: 738 9960 8264 Passcode: 82TwAM)
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING
We will continue to collect Strengthen the Church donations through June 2. Donations may be made by check (please write “Strengthen the Church” on the subject line), or cash (please place donation in a labeled envelope), or you may give securely online HERE.
NEW PENTECOST SEASON BIBLE STUDY
The Pentecost Season’s Bible Study is entitled “When the Spirit Moves”. We will continue to gather by ZOOM at 9:15AM. Join study HERE. (Meeting ID: 890 2652 8333 Passcode: 634119 Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US)
The First Sunday after Pentecost, May 30th “Born of the Spirit”
John 3:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-8
Facilitator: Smithie Parrish
The Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 6th “Being Renewed”
Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Facilitator: June Grubb
The Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 13th “Growing in the New Creation”
Mark 4:26-34, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17
Picnic at Wild Cat Mountain – No ZOOM today
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June20 “Enduring the Storms”
Mark 4:35-41, 2 Corinthians 6:1-3
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 27 “Giving What You Have”
Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Alisa Johnson needs volunteers to help for cover routes for meal delivery. If you are willing to help one morning of the week or more, please contact Alisa at 336-250-6589 or alisajohnson912@gmail.com.
CHURCH PICNIC: JUNE 13th!
Our annual Sunday Worship and Picnic at Wildcat Farm will be held on the second Sunday of June. We appreciate all who have asked about bringing items. However, this year to help have a Covid-Safe service and lunch, the Church will provide everything. Just bring your lawn chair and enjoy!
Menu: Hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, chips, and soft drinks or water. The Grow and Go Girls will provide desserts (Individually packaged). Come join us for some outside worship, food and fellowship. Look for more information in the June 2021 Newsletter.
JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
June’s Newsletter will be a little late. Be on the look-out for it by June 4th!
MAY CELEBRATIONS: BIRTHDAYS: 31st …Wilson Hooper
JUNE CELEBRATIONS: ANNIVERSARIES: 2nd…Craig & Donna Coe…Irvin & Doris Sink
PLEASE PRAY FOR...
We extend Sympathy to and share Christian Hope with the family of Janelle Smith Bunn, who passed away on Friday, May 21. (A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 26 at 1:00pm in the sanctuary with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.)
OUR MEMBERS: Mike Brown (recovering at home), Bill Robbins (recovering at home), Edgar Miller (recovering at home), Lee Bouchard, Jeff Hutchens, Katherine Skipper, Deanna Michael
AT HOME AND IN CARE FACILITIES: Peggy Bates, Ruth Essick, Pattie Everhart, Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Marguerite Leonard, Bob Shaak, Lib Sink, Carolyn Spivey, Adena Wall, Vogen Everhart (Brookdale)
OUR FRIENDS: *Beverly & Dave Ward (Ron Link’s sister and brother-in-law), *The family of Dean Thornsburg *friend of Alane Holste, *Glenda Kiser (Christopher Kiser’s mother), Marc Frye (son of the late Doris Frye), Immanuel Carrothers (friend of Nina Smith), Victor and Cheryl Moss (friends of Camille Morgan), Nicole Holste (Alane Holste’s sister-in-law), Wendi Greene (Bill Robbins’ sister dealing with cancer)
*Indicates newly added. Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks. To add a name to the prayers list, please call the church office.
CALENDAR
SUNDAY, May 30: Trinity Sunday
9:15AM
Adult Sunday School via ZOOM HERE. Pentecost Season’s Bible Study: When the Spirit Moves
“Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-8 (Facilitator: Smithie Parrish)
(Meeting ID: 890 2652 8333 Passcode: 634119 Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US)
10:30AM
In-Person Worship Service LIVESTREAMED ONLY ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE USING THIS LINK. Service will be uploaded onto our Facebook page
MONDAY, May 31
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY…CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED
TUESDAY, June 1
12:00PM
2CFAR Crucial Conversations on Faith and Race via ZOOM
Join Meeting HERE. (Meeting ID: 873 4191 8684 Passcode: 222495)
7:00PM
Book Study via Zoom HERE. “Natural Saints: How People of Faith Are Working to Save God’s Earth”
(Meeting ID: 846 9163 5471 Passcode: 524570 Dial in: +1 301 715 8592)
WEDNESDAY, June 2
6:00PM
“NAMI 101” NAMI Affiliate Program meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting using the link below.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73899608264?pwd=MitSaTVTc3V1REdmaXlaN25nSnNIZz09
(Meeting ID: 738 9960 8264 Passcode: 82TwAM)
THURSDAY, June 3:
4-6:00PM
Clothes Closet Workday
SATURDAY, June 5:
12:30PM
Saturday Carry-Out Lunch Ministry
SUNDAY, June 6: Second Sunday after Pentecost & Holy Communion
9:15AM
Adult Sunday School via ZOOM HERE. Pentecost Season’s Bible Study: When the Spirit Moves
“Being Renewed” Mark 3:20-35 and 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 (Facilitator: June Grubb)
(Meeting ID: 890 2652 8333 Passcode: 634119 Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US)
10:30AM
In-Person Worship Service LIVESTREAMED ONLY ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE USING THIS LINK. Service will be uploaded onto our Facebook page
Looking Ahead June 13:
Church-wide Worship and Picnic at Wildcat Mountain
ALL FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED.
NO COVERED DISH ITEMS OR DESSERTS ARE NEEDED.
YOU ONLY NEED TO BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!
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