 Sunday’s Sermon A Work In Progress: Set ApartRev. Elizabeth HortonScripture Reading:Jeremiah 2: 4-13 |
| A Message From Rev. Elizabeth HortonDear Beloved Community,This Sunday, August 28, we will host a Back to School Blessing for Students, Teachers, and Parents as they begin a new school year. Let us show our love and lift up in prayer all the new beginnings! Bring your back pack if you can!Who needs a Do-Over?This week, in our Jeremiah sermon series A Work in Progress, we ask that very question. Was a Prophet, who spoke on behalf of the oppressed against those in power? Remember, Jeremiah was a prophet who spoke out against corruption, greed, exploitation, and overall selfish living. He was called on while Israel was going through tremendous transitions.When we experience change, we often make choices based in fear and insecurity. We as a people and a church, are also in transition. Always taking small steps that lead us to change. But as we change and grow, sometimes we make really bad choices that hurt ourselves and others. Sometimes, we all need a Do-Over.How is God shaping you right now?How is God shaping First Reformed?Come, let us find out together.Elizabeth |
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| 8th, 9th, 10th graders!Confirmation classes will begin this Fall.Confirmation is a time of exploration of our faith and tradition. Over several months, we help teens ask tough questions and search out answers.NO QUESTION IS OFF LIMITS!Check out the curriculum here: Confirm Not ConformPlease contact Rev. Horton for more info, and to sign up. elizabeth@frucc.org |
| Lifting of Covid Restrictions:With the recent changes in the CDC guidelines, the Consistory approved the lifting of all Covid Restrictions for church facilities. Moving forward, masking and distancing is left up to your judgment. Even without limits in place, we plan as a congregation to continue to do what is needed to care for one another and help each other remain healthy. |  |
  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 28th“Cracked Cisterns”Jeremiah 2: 4-13, Psalm 81:1, 10:16, Luke 14:1, 7-14Facilitator: Eugenia Holste Tuesday Night Book Study7pm on ZoomMeeting ID: 846 9163 5471Passcode: FaithFeatured Book: Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate CrisisJoin Zoom Meeting Here |
 Thank You for ServingLiturgist: Jerry LovellAcolyte: Lucas PetersonBible Steward: Ethan LovellUshers: Doris Sink,James Gray, Eddie YatesSound Tech: John GrayDigital Media Tech:Kivi & Jianna Miller Summer Pick-up ChoirNo robes, No pressure,Just Singing!Pick-up Choir Dates:September 4 – He Leadeth MeContact Ellen Peterson if you have any questions: ellen@frucc.org |
 | Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, we have a dump truck load of cedar mulch for our playground! If you’re able, come on Saturday August 27 at 10am to help spread.Pitchforks and wheelbarrows needed! |
| Ensure that the students at Charles England Elementary School have our support throughout the 2022-23 school year. | Do you have a few spare hours during the week to dedicate to volunteering at Charles England as a mentor or reading buddy? If so, contact Jay Whitley or Ben Hale to get signed up! Your time could change a childs life! |
| Connect with FRUCC – Volunteer Opportunities |
| 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 NW Piedmont NC, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is now enrolling participants for NAMI Peer-to-Peer. Classes 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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| WEEKLY CHURCH CALENDARSunday 8/28 Back to School Sunday9:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Worship Service6:00pm Youth & Children Back to School Kick OffParent Meeting Ice Cream SocialMonday, 8/306:00pm FRUCC Clothes MinistryTuesday, 8/3112:00pm Crucial Conversations on Faith and Race 2CFAR in Parlor7:00pm Adult Book Study (online)Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate ChangeThursday, 9/14-6:00pm Clothing Ministry Workday-BasementSaturday, 9/212:00pm Saturday Lunch Ministry & ClothingSunday, 9/39:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Worship ServiceMARK YOUR CALENDAR!CHOIR AND HANDBELL PRACTICE RESUME SEPT. 7TH |
| Ministers: The Congregation of First Reformed United Church of Christ,104 East Center Street,Lexington, NC 27292336-248-2617www.frucc.orgPastor: Rev. Elizabeth Horton(elizabeth@frucc.org)Minister of Pastoral Care: Rev. June Grubb(june@frucc.org)Director of Children and Youth Ministries: Rev. Evan Sieges(evan@frucc.org)Choir Director: Ellen Peterson(ellen@frucc.org) Organist/Pianist: Christopher Kiser(chris@frucc.org)Church Administrator:Jackie Mock (jackie@frucc.org) Church OFFICE Hours Monday-Friday9am-1pm Church Office Open. Walk-in’s welcome! 1- 1:30pm Office Closed for Lunch1:30 – 5pm Office Open: Please call ahead or make an appointment |