| A Message From Rev. Elizabeth HortonDear Beloved Community,I want to say a very special thank you to June Grubb for pinch-hitting last Sunday while I was unexpectedly absent. I tested positive for COVID on Thursday and felt like I had the flu for several days. I am so grateful to Rev. June for saying yes without much notice! I know my tab with her is getting longer.I am grateful for the ways that this church shows grace and love to me and to one another.This Sunday, we finish up our sermon series On The Edge Of Faith. The prophet Isaiah calls us out of our comfort zones with questions like; What happens when you do all the right things and follow the appropriate rules of life, but life is still really tough?Not much else can push our faith over the edge, like doing what our faith has “taught” us, only to feel penalized while others sail through unscathed. What does it feel like when God seems absent, uninterested, or even vengeful?Are there places in your life where you have tried your hardest and it’s just not working out the way you expected it would?Let’s tackle these questions together, even as we stand on the edge.Thanks!Elizabeth |
 | Our Sympathy and Prayers go out toMelody and Albert Evans and their family in the passing of their son, Gregory Evans, this past Thursday. Gregory is the nephew of Harriette and Clifton Murphy. |
| The family will receive friends Saturday, August 13th at 1pm.in the fellowship hall ofBeulah United Church of Christ2828 Arnold Rd. Lexington, NC |
| DON’T MISS THESE IMPORTANT POINTSIN OUR EMAIL THIS WEEK1 – Charles England Back to School Supply Drive2 – New Tuesday Night Book Study: Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis. Rev. June Grubb will have books available at Sunday Worship. |  |
  Sunday MorningBible Study SeriesSeries: Prophet MarginsWe continue to dig into the prophets who stood on the margins. What might we learn if we took the risk to listen? Come join us in the Church parlor at 9:30 a.m.Sunday, August 14th“Yielding Wild Grapes”Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19,Luke 12:49-56Facilitator: June Grubb Tuesday Night Book Study7pm on ZoomMeeting ID: 846 9163 5471Passcode: FaithFeatured Book: Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisFacilitator:Smithie ParrishReading assignment includes the Introduction and Question to PonderJoin Zoom Meeting Here |
 Thank You for ServingLiturgist: Marge DotyAcolyte: Lucas PetersonBible Steward: Ethan LovellUshers: Jerry Lovell,John Smith, Doris Sink, Eddie YatesDigital Media Tech:Kivi and Jianna Miller Summer Pick-up ChoirNo robes, No pressure,Just Singing!Pick-up Choir Dates:August 21I Love to Tell the StorySeptember 4 – He Leadeth MeContact Ellen Peterson if you have any questions: ellen@frucc.org |
 | Ensure that the students at Charles England get a good start to the 2022-23 school year. FRUCC is providing 40 backpacks for students filled with school supplies. The school also needs certain items of clothing and basics for classrooms and the medical cabinet. Boxes are in the back of the sanctuary to leave donations in or you can drop them off at the church office.~ Monetary donations also accepted.~ |
| Thank you to those that have begun to drop off needed supplies to the church office and boxes in the sanctuary! |
| Connect with FRUCC – Volunteer Opportunities |
| OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT FIRST REFORMEDHang-fold clothes for the Clothing MinistryHelp prepare/serve food at the Saturday Lunch ProgramVolunteer to help in the Community GardenBe a partner with Charles England elementary.Join in book study, even if it’s already started Drop in on Crucial Conversations on Faith and RaceVisit or write cards to those on our prayer listCome in person or Zoom to Sunday Bible StudyRead in worship Help with children and youth Help others by being a Usher or greeter in worship serviceStay in the balcony as a Sound TechPlay with the cameras and equipment as you help live streamSing in ChoirAttend the monthly Women’s Fellowship gathering |
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| Peer – to – Peer Education ProgramNAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions. It’s free and confidential, held weekly for two hours, led by peers with mental health conditions; a great resource for information on mental health and recovery. Offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope, and builds on the strength and resilience of participants.NAMI NW Piedmont NC, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is now enrolling participants for NAMI Peer-to-Peer. The class will meet by Zoom on Saturdays from 11am-1pm and Sundays from 1:30-3:30pm starting in October 2022.To register contact:Sarah Hamby at shamby33@outlook.comSubject Line: Registration P2P ClassLeave a name and contact number. (You will be contacted by phone to complete registration.If you have any questions about NAMI or would like to participate in any activity, please reach out to Cathy at 704-502-9095 or email NAMIDavidsoncounty1@gmail.comNAMI MeetingThe 1st and 3rd Monday of each monthThe 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month |
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| PFLAG is a national support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and genderqueer or non-conforming (LGBTQ) people, their families, friends and allies.Join meetings on the third Thursday of each monthat FRUCC in the fellowship hall – 6:30pm |
 | Stay in the know with meetings and events through 2CFAR in Lexington.Visit the 2CFAR website |
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| J.W. Bates, Jimbo Hinkle, Lynn McCarn, Bonita Hooper, Jeff Hutchens, Steve Ketner, Lee & Ellen Bouchard, Kathleen Danze, and Brian McKerlie AT HOME: Peggy Bates, Ruth Essick, Gerri Hill, Hinkle, Myrtle Latimer, Deanna Michael, Carolyn Spivey IN CARE FACILITIES: Vogen Everheart, Marguerite Leonard, Patti Everhart, Sherry Bonner (Grayson Creek, 6781 Old Hwy. 52, Lexington) OUR FRIENDS: Franklin Waters (Cathy Whitley’s father), Yvonne Dobey (Frankie Hedrick’s sister), Sarah Lovell Biggers (Jerry & Patti Lovell’s daughter), Janice Mullineaux (Cathy Browder’s mother), Marc Frye (friend of the congregation), Scott Mooney (cousin of Lee Ann Peele), Laura Turlington (Cousin of Cliff Lopp), Jack Poetzinger (Susie Smiths Father), Larry Sink (Cousin of Paula Lopp), Earl Parker (Rev. Horton’s Father), Judy Stanley (Robin Champions Mother) |
| WEEKLY CHURCH CALENDARSunday 8/14- Worhsip9:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Worship ServiceConsistory meeting following Worship Service6:00pm Youth GroupMonday, 8/157:00pm NAMI Family Support Group (online)Tuesday, 8/1612:00pm Crucial Conversations on Faith and Race 2CFAR (online)7:00pm Adult Book Study (online)Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time ofClimate Change (Leah Schade & Margaret Bullitt-Jonas)Thursday, 8/184-6:00pm Clothing Ministry Workday-Basement7:00pm PFLAG MeetingSaturday, 8/2012:00pm Saturday Lunch MinistrySunday, 8/219:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Worship Service6:00pm Youth Group |