| WEEKLY EMAIL from FIRST REFORMED UCC APRIL 8, 2022 ———————— PLEASE JOIN US ONLINE SUNDAYS AT 10:30AM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/firstreformeducc OR YOUTUBE PAGE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfZFOjObXH_bR8E-UG_gTA  LOOKING TOWARD SUNDAY: A MESSAGE FROM REV. HORTONDear Beloved Community, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, where we sing Hosanna and celebrate with palms. Seven days later we sing Alleluia and celebrate the resurrection. We might be tempted to assume Holy Week is just one long week of celebration. Quite the contrary. Between these two Sundays lies a slow and dark journey including Maundy Thursday at the table, Good Friday at the Cross, and Holy Saturday, at the Grave. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday are filled with humanity at our worst, where we strain to see a couple glimpses of who we can be at our best. This Sunday, as we celebrate the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, we hear how the disciples worked together to do exactly what Jesus asked. We hear how the people gathered, so grateful for a new kind of king to come, one who would usher in the presence of peace. On this Palm Sunday, may we gather in cooperation, faithfulness, and hope, giving thanks for the Prince of Peace. Hosanna! Lord save us! This week’s sermon: You Are Here: In the Church that Cries Out! Sunday night, join with the youth, children and families at 6:00pm to make your own Palm Sundae! Please come by the sanctuary on either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, for The Prayer Stations of Holy Week. On Thursday at 7:00pm, we will gather for the Service of Communion and Tenebrae. At the table…At the cross…At the grave. I hope to see you Sunday and throughout Holy Week Walking with you to the cross, Elizabeth HOLY WEEK APRIL 10-16 Remember to bring flowers or patted plants to leave at the foot of the Resurrection Cross. You may bring them any time during Stations of Holy Week or on Easter Sunday. The Cross will be located on the chancel in the sanctuary. SUNDAY, APRIL 10: PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 6:00PM ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR “PALM SUNDAES” THURSDAY, APRIL 14: MAUNDY THURSDAY 4-7:00PM Stations of Holy Week in the Sanctuary 7:00PM Service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae FRIDAY, APRIL 15: GOOD FRIDAY 4-7:00PM Stations of Holy Week in the Sanctuary SATURDAY, APRIL 16: HOLY SATURDAY 10:00AM-12:00PM Stations of Holy Week in the Sanctuary SUNDAY, APRIL 17: EASTER SUNDAY Easter Egg Hunt and Social…Meet outside at the front of the sanctuary FOLLOWING WORSHIP WORSHIP 10:30AM Children and youth gather outside, in front of the sanctuary for some Easter Fun 10:00AM THE CATERPILLARS ARE GROWING…PREPARING TO CHANGE! Come by the church office and visit them! THAT WAS THEN…  THIS IS NOW!  SERMON TITLE: HERE YOU ARE – THE CHURCH THAT CRIES OUT!SCRIPTURE: 19: 41-48PLEASE PRAY FOR… *Vogen Everhart (recent fall), * Earl Parker (recent surgery), *Jeff Hutchens, Thomas Phillips, Bonita Hooper, Cheryl Walser, Lee Bouchard, Myrtle Latimer MEMBERS AT HOME AND IN CARE FACILITIES: Peggy Bates, Sherry Bonner, Ellen Bouchard, Ruth Essick, Pattie Everhart, Gerri Hill, Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Marguerite Leonard, Deanna Michael, John Potts & Janette Neal, Carolyn Spivey, Adena Wall OUR FRIENDS: Janice Mullineaux (Cathy Browder’s mother), Charm & Steve Ketner, Sarah Lovell Biggers (Jerry & Patti Lovell’s daughter, Marc Frye (friend of the congregation)INTERCESSORY PRAYER PARTNERS Intercessory Prayer is a powerful ministry. Praying for another person helps us connect more deeply to each other and amplify needs before God. While we pray together on Sundays, emergencies and unexpected circumstances happen during the week. In these cases, would you volunteer to be part of an Intercessory Prayer Partner Ministry? Like a prayer chain, this begins by calling one of our ministers, the church office, or Patti Lovell with your prayer request. it will then be shared immediately with volunteers who have made a commitment to offer intercessory prayer immediately when they receive the message. Communication will be either text or phone call. If you would like to be on the list as an Intercessory Prayer Partner, please call or text Patti Lovell at (336) 309-9302. We’d like to have the list completed by Easter Sunday. DAVIDSONLOCAL.COM If you have not yet completed a permission form for use of your or your families’ pictures in any of our printed or electronic platforms through Davidson Local, please do this as soon as possible and return to the offering plate or the church office. First Reformed United Church of Christ 104 East Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 PHOTO & VIDEO PERMISSION FORMParticipation in church activities may involve snapshots and videos. These pictures may be used on social media and for other resources. I give my permission (circle one) YES NO to use photographs/videos of me at church activities on social media or other platforms. Signature Parent//Guardian Signature_______________________________________________________ Date________________________ OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN  Lent 2022: WHEREVER YOU GO, HERE YOU ARE PLEASE JOIN US WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM for supper in the Parlor (please bring your own meal). The mid-week Lenten Bible study continues at 6:30-7:30PM in the church Parlor through April 13.PFLAG SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-DUE APRIL 22, 2022 The Lexington chapter of Pflag is offering three $2000 scholarships to seniors in the Davidson Co. school system. (including Lexington & Thomasville City) Applications are available at all of the high schools or you may obtain more information on our Facebook page or email info@pflaglexingtonnc.org. Please share this information with family and friends with high school seniors.  NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STARTING Families in Davidson County living with mental illness now have access to support groups offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.) Davidson County is partnering with NW Piedmont NAMI, which already serves Forsyth, Davie and Stokes Counties. Family Support Group meetings are held via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Peer-to-Peer Support Group meetings are held via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Joe and Cathy Browder are co-facilitating the Monday Family Support Group meetings. These meetings offer a safe and confidential environment where people can talk with each other about experiences with a loved one who has a mental health diagnosis. Attendees offer support and lessons learned to each other. The Monday meetings are currently held via Zoom, from 7:00 – 8:30pm. When COVID restrictions are lifted, at least one of the Mondays each month will be held in person at First Reformed United Church of Christ (FRUCC) at 104 East Center Street, Lexington. Please contact Cathy if you have any questions or would like to join any of the meetings. (namidavidsoncounty1@gmail.com) SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Discover 2022 … Catawba College Youth Theological Institute Register NOW. Registration is now open at www.catawba.edu/discover High School Session: July 10-15 Middle School: Session: July 17-22Catawba College will welcome middle and high school students to participate in its Youth Theology Institute for the 8th year this July. Check out our website www.catawba.edu/discover or email us at discover@catawba.edu. DISCOVER is a program that challenges youth during this formative time in their lives to engage in careful theological and moral reflection and activity, enabling them to discover God in new ways, especially as incarnational and interactive; discover who they are as children of God; discover how to live out their faith; and discover what they are called to do vocationally. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS GRADES 4-12  Johns River Valley Camp is making plans to provide Outdoor Ministry opportunities during the summer of 2022. COVID protocols are still being determined but we will put Camper safety first. Camps will be provided for Campers grades 4-12. Church youth groups and others are asked to inquire about our “Hospitality Model” in which you work with our staff to plan and provide a retreat experience which meets your group’s unique needs. We also continue to invite groups to plan Mission Camps involving meaningful projects and ministry opportunities. Please use THIS LINK for a copy of the flyer for 2022 Johns River Valley Camps for the summer. With THIS LINK you will find more information about the camps and can register online.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES YOUTH MINISTRIES SUNDAYS at 6:00PM: Youth Group (Fellowship Hall) Sign up to Volunteer for Sunday night Youth meeting HERE WEDNESDAYS at 6:30PM: Youth Study (Youth Room) Sign up to Volunteer for Wednesday night Youth Study HERE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES SUNDAYS at 10:30AM Children’s Church (Theater Room) Sign up to Volunteer for Children’s Church HERE WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM: Children’s Fun & Activities (Fellowship Hall) Sign up to Volunteer for Wednesday Children’s Fun & Activities HERE USHERS ARE NEEDED EACH SUNDAY…PLEASE SIGN UP TO SERVE Please consider serving as an usher on Sunday mornings. Open slots are available on most Sundays. You may use this Sign-Up Genius link to pick a Sunday to volunteer or call the church office. Feel free to sign up for more than one Sunday of service!THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE LITURGIST: Marge Doty CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Cathy Browder DIGITAL MEDIA TECH: Kivi & Ava Miller SOUND TECH: James Gray ACOLYTE: Emma Hartle BIBLE STEWARD: Jacob Hartle USHERS: John McCarn, Doris Sink, John Smith, Ted Smith CELEBRATIONS: APRIL BIRTHDAYS: APRIL ANNIVERSARIES: 11th…Clifton Murphy 10th…Jeremy & Ellen Peterson 12th…Kyle Winters 13th…Lee & Ellen Bouchard 15th…Chris Fulton 14th…Brian McKerlie & Mike Price BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Congratulations to Samuel & Kasey Gray on the birth of their second daughter, Stone Samara Gray. She was born last Sunday, April 3rd at 5:45am at Novant Thomasville Medical Center. Her sister is Sloan. Proud grandparents are John & Vicky Gray. Both mother & baby are doing well. WEEKLY CALENDAR OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY, APRIL 10: PALM / PASSION SUNDAY…BEGINNING OF HOLY WEEK 9:30AM Adult Bible Study: Stations of Holy Week 10:30AM Worship Service (in person and via YouTube) 10:45AM Children’s Worship: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder (Theater Room) Following Worship: Intercessory Prayer Circle Consistory 6:00PM All are invited to join youth and children and families In the Fellowship Hall for “PALM SUNDAES” MONDAY, APRIL 11: 5:30PM Pastoral Relations Committee Meeting 7:00PM Ministry Development Committee Meeting (Parlor) TUESDAY, APRIL 12: 12:00PM Crucial Conversations on Faith and Race via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87341918684?pwd=RmlVeWIvTlNXSnRnUktwdWg3cklYdz09 Meeting ID: 873 4191 8684 Passcode: Faith 7:00PM Book Study “The Book of Joy” (via Zoom) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84691635471?pwd=WnJHblBaK1pZamRRc29GMjFKU3ZQZz09 Meeting ID: 846 9163 5471 Passcode: Faith WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: 6:00PM Supper in the Parlor 6:30-7:30PM Mid-Week Lenten Bible Study (Parlor) 6:30PM Choir Children’s Fun & Activities: Jeremy Lovell & 1 Volunteer Needed Youth Study: Rev Sieges & Dave Fulton THURSDAY, APRIL 14: MAUNDY THURSDAY 4-7:00PM STATIONS OF HOLY WEEK (SANCTUARY) Remember to bring flowers for the cross! 4-6:00PM Clothing Ministry Workday 7:00PM Service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae (Sanctuary) FRIDAY APRIL 15: GOOD FRIDAY 4-7:00PM STATIONS OF HOLY WEEK (SANCTUARY) Remember to bring flowers for the cross! SATURDAY, APRIL 16: HOLY SATURDAY 10AM-12PM STATIONS OF HOLY WEEK (SANCTUARY) Remember to bring flowers for the cross! 12-1:30PM Lunch Ministry (Kitchen) SUNDAY, APRIL 17: EASTER Remember to bring flowers for the cross! 10:00AM Children and Youth meet outside at the front of the sanctuary for some Easter Fun 10:30AM Worship Service (in person and via YouTube) 10:45AM Children’s Worship: Rev. Sieges & Jeremy Lovell (Theater Room) Following Worship: EASTER EGG HUNT & SOCIAL…MEET OUTSIDE AT THE FRONT OF THE SANCTUARY 6:00PM Youth Group: Rev. Sieges & Volunteer Needed (Youth Room) MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SUNDAY, May 1: FOLLOWING WORSHIP: RECEPTION TO HONOR PAULA LOPP & CAROLYN ROBBINS (Fellowship Hall) Ministers: The Congregation of First Reformed United Church of Christ, 104 East Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292 Phone: 336-248-2617 www.frucc.org Pastor: Rev. Elizabeth Horton (elizabeth@frucc.org, cell/text #336-972-8895) Minister of Pastoral Care: Rev. June Grubb (jgrubb3@triad.rr.com #336-248-5668) Director of Children and Youth Ministries: Rev. Evan Sieges (evan@frucc.org) Choir Director: Ellen Peterson (ellenrpeterson@gmail.com) Organist/Pianist: Christopher Kiser (cdkiser94@gmail.com) Administrative Asst.: Carolyn Robbins (carolyn@frucc.org) Financial Administrator: Paula Lopp (paula@frucc.org) |
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