February 27, 2022 Weekly News

February 27, 2022 Weekly News

WEEKLY EMAIL FROM FIRST REFORMED UCC
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
—————————————Dear Beloved Community,
Amidst the suffering in the world here is a beautiful prayer written by our Minister of Youth and Children, Rev. Evan Sieges, 
 
A Prayer, for the People of Ukraine
God of Heaven, hear our prayer.
That You would hear us, and protect the innocent, the vulnerable, and the fearful. 
That You would hear us, and protect Your children from the evils of colonialism and of empire.
That You would hear us, and protect the innocence of children. Spare them from the scourge of violence. 
That You would hear us, and protect those who flee for their lives. Grant them refuge. 
That You would hear us, and grant us the wisdom to know what is right and the courage then to do what is right. 
That You would hear us, and forgive us for our foolish and destructive ways.
That You would hear us, and end war. 
God of Heaven, that You would hear us.
 
Lord Jesus, in Your mercy, please.
Amen.

LOOKING TOWARD SUNDAY: A MESSAGE FROM REV. HORTONThis Sunday we complete our LOVE IS series. It’s the story of the transfiguration and the Girl Scout troop that we sponsor will be here to lead worship!  
Jesus goes on the mountaintop and is changed before the eyes of the disciples. The disciples themselves were transformed as well. What risks are you willing to take to be transformed into the disciple God is calling you to be? What risks does First Reformed need to take to be transformed for this day and age? Join me on Sunday!  
Elizabeth  SERMON TITLE: LOVE IS:  CONSTANT CHANGE
SCRIPTURE: 
Luke 9:28-38
 GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY
Girl Scout Troop 2160 will help lead our worship Sunday morning. This will also be the last Sunday to purchase cookies at the church. The cookies are $5.00 per box. Thank you for supporting the Girl Scouts. 
 This Wednesday, March 2nd, LENT begins. It’s Ash Wednesday. We have two options for Imposition of Ashes (receiving the mark of the cross on your forehead).12 – 1:00 PM: Drop-in Imposition of Ashes in the sanctuary
Or
7:00PM Service of Ashes in the sanctuary with St. Stephen UMC and friends.  
It’s a
 family-friendly service!  Bring a friend!  PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Ron & Heidi Hutcheson and Family, Kathleen Danze and Family, Tammy Rhodes (recovering at home), Alane Holste, Myrtle Latimer, Kathleen Danze, Cheryl Walser, Alisa Johnson
 
MEMBERS AT HOME AND IN CARE FACILITIES:
Peggy Bates, Sherry Bonner, Lee & Ellen Bouchard, Ruth Essick, Pattie Everhart, Vogen Everhart, Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Jeff Hutchens, Marguerite Leonard, Deanna Michael, John Potts & Janette Neal, Lib Sink, Carolyn Spivey, Adena Wall
 
OUR FRIENDS:
*Cindy Tatum (friend of Jerry & Patty Lovell), The Family of Kianna Sinze (friend of Patti Lovell), Beth Wrenn (friend of Patti Lovell), The Family of Ken and Curtis Holmes (neighbors of Jerry & Patti Lovell), The family of Glenn York (friends of Alane Holste), Marc Frye (son of the late Doris Frye) 
BIBLE STUDY THROUGH FEBUARY 27, 2022
“Love Never Ends: Being the Body of Christ” continues a Bible study based on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. We will continue to meet via ZOOM at 9:15AM. Themes and facilitators are listed below. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89026528333?pwd=QzRrR0hocHJMN1hQazZXUGN5dWJnUT09
Meeting ID: 890 2652 8333 Passcode: Bible
 
Sunday, February 27th
“Seeing the Glory”  2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2  (Facilitator: June Grubb)
 Lent 2022: WHEREVER YOU GO, HERE YOU ARE 
PLEASE JOIN US…
Wednesday March 2
Noon -1:00PM
Drop-in Imposition of Ashes
7:00PM
Ash Wednesday Service
with St. Stephen UMC and friends
 
Wednesdays Beginning March 9th
6:00PM
Sandwiches in the Fellowship Hall
(please bring your own meal)
6:30PM
 Mid-week Vespers (Parlor)
 NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STARTING    
Beginning in April, we will have National Alliance on Mental Illness resources here in Lexington! The Family Support Group begins in April on the 1st and 3rd Mondays via Zoom.  Cathy Browder will co-facilitate.   She and her husband Joe have been instrumental in getting this ministry up and running.   If you live with someone who has symptoms of mental illness, know you are not alone.  Support and resources are available.  Please feel free to speak with Cathy or Rev. Horton if you have questions.  All are welcome. 
Click here to learn about NAMI Family Support Group
 
VERNON GASTON (V.G.) PRICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Vernon Price was a man with accomplishments in many fields of endeavor, yet the things most dear to him were very simple – his family, his faith, his students and his town. For this reason, his family requested that a scholarship be established in his name and that the recipients of the award encompass the ideals held most dear by V.G.  Applications are due to the church office by March 31. You can find a copy of the application HERE or contact the church office.
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES FOR 2022
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
LITURGISTS: Girl Scout Troop 2160           
DIGITAL MEDIA TECH: Jeremy Peterson          
SOUND TECH: John Gray                       
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: TBD                              
ACOLYTE: Lucas Peterson                      
BIBLE STEWARD:  Ethan Lovell
USHERS: Raeann Allred, James Gray, Clifton Murphy
 
CELEBRATIONS                                                                                                          
FEBUARY BIRTHDAYS:                   FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES:
27th…Cliff Lopp                                                28th…Jerry & Aurelia Smith  
 
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
  1st…Ann Kirkman
  2nd…Vicky Gray
  3rd…Corinne Gray
  4th…Emma West
  5th…Charyl Clark
          Tony Peele
 
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Sunday, February 27: Transfiguration Sunday…Girl Scout Sunday
9:15AM                       
Adult Bible Study via Zoom:

“Seeing the Glory” 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 (Facilitator: June Grubb)
Jesus’ temptation in the Wilderness
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89026528333?pwd=QzRrR0hocHJMN1hQazZXUGN5dWJnUT09
Meeting ID: 890 2652 8333 Passcode: Bible 
 
10:30AM          
Worship Service 
(in person and via YouTube)

10:45AM          
Children’s Worship: 
Rev. Sieges & Volunteer Needed (Theater Room)
 
Following Worship:
Prayer Circle


6:00PM            
Youth Meeting: 
 Volunteer Needed (Youth Room)
 
Tuesday, March 1
12:00PM     
2CFAR    

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, March 2: Ash Wednesday
12-1:00PM       
Walk-in Imposition of Ashes 
(Sanctuary)
 
6:30PM            
Choir, Children & Youth Meet for Ash Wednesday Service 
(Youth Volunteer: Jeremy Lovell)

7:00PM            
Ash Wednesday Service
 (St. Stephen UMC will join us in our Sanctuary for this service)
  
Thursday, March 3:
4-6:00PM         
Clothing Ministry Workday

 
Saturday, March 5
10-12:00          
Garden Workday


12:30PM          
Lunch Ministry 
(Kitchen)
 
Sunday, March 6: First Sunday of Lent…Holy Communion
9:15AM                       
Adult Bible Study via Zoom:

“Under the Wings” Luke 13:31-35 (Facilitator:  Eddie Yates)
Mother Hen Gathers Her Brood
 
10:30AM          
Worship Service 
(in person and via YouTube)

10:45AM          
Children’s Worship: 
Rev. Sieges & Volunteer Needed (Theater Room)
 
Following Worship:
Prayer Circle


6:00PM            
Youth Meeting: 
 Rev. Sieges & Jeremy Lovell (Youth Room) 





 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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