| WEEKLY EMAIL from FIRST REFORMED UCC MARCH 18, 2022 ———————— PLEASE JOIN US ONLINE 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, The Consistory decided last Sunday that masks would now be optional in worship services.Social distancing is still encouraged. As we approach the 2-year mark of living with a pandemic, I am grateful that during these unforeseen times, the Church Leadership has taken very seriously the call to care and protect one another – particularly those who are considered the least of these. I am also grateful to you for your patience, thoughtfulness and love you have shown to one another over the past 2 years. As we enter this leg of the journey, we know that each family has different needs, which means some will remain at home, some will return. Some will stil wear masks and some will not. We trust you in your decision making. Our online worship will still be available. We also realize conditions may change. We are open to revising guidelines if the need arises. This Sunday, we receive into church membership Rev Don Morgan. I know you join me in seeking to help him feel welcome. On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we explore how God is calling us to be agents of love in the midst of senseless tragedies and reoccurring violence.In faith, hope, and love, Elizabeth Horton, Pastor SERMON TITLE: HERE YOU ARE: GROUND ZERO SCRIPTURE: LUKE 13:1-9PLEASE PRAY FOR… Bill Robbins and Family (on the death of his sister, Wendi Greene), Family of Elizabeth “Lib” Sink, Bonita Hooper, Cheryl Walser, Jeff Hutchens, Lee Bouchard, Joyce Phillips, Tony Peele, Tammy Rhodes, Myrtle Latimer MEMBERS AT HOME AND IN CARE FACILITIES: Peggy Bates, Sherry Bonner, Ellen Bouchard, Ruth Essick, Pattie Everhart, Vogen Everhart, Gerri Hill, Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Marguerite Leonard, Deanna Michael, John Potts & Janette Neal, Carolyn Spivey, Adena Wall OUR FRIENDS: Sarah Lovell Biggers (Jerry & Patti Lovell’s daughter, Cindy Tatum (friend of Jerry & Patti Lovell), Marc Frye (friend of the congregation) ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING One Great Hour of Sharing is one of four special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. This Lenten Offering supports the disaster, refugee, and development ministries of the United Church of Christ within Wider Church Ministries. This year’s offering will be collected on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Contributions may be made in the offering plate on Sunday morning, directly to the church office or through online giving HERE or the OGHS website at http://www.ucc.org/oghs.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. BIBLE STUDY THROUGH MARCH 27, 2022“GATHERED UP IN JESUS” continues Sunday mornings in Person at 9:30AM. March 20th, Third Sunday in Lent If It Bears Fruit Facilitator: June Grubb Luke 13:1-9 Three different stories that encourage us to live our lives with purpose and urgencyMarch 27th Fourth Sunday in Lent Lost and Found Facilitator: Eugenia Holste Luke 15:1-3;11b-32 The parable of prodigal sonLent 2022: WHEREVER YOU GO, HERE YOU ARE PLEASE JOIN US WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM for supper in the Fellowship Hall (please bring your own meal). The mid-week Lenten Bible study continues at 6:30-7:30PM in the church Parlor.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 Do you have a loved one with mental illness? You are not alone. Family support groups will be available here in Davidson County for family of those living with mental illness. Family Support Groups are offered free of charge for family members of someone diagnosed with or suspected of having a mental illness. The support group will be led by Cathy Browder. She is a local resident and has experience loving a family member with a mental health condition. Cathy is trained by NAMI as a facilitator to help support and encourage others as they seek to help their loved ones. Starting in April, The Family Support Group will meet regularly on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7pm via Zoom. To ask questions and get Zoom information, please email Cathy at NAMIDavidsonCounty1@gmail.com VERNON GASTON (V.G.) PRICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Applications are due to the church office by March 31. You can find a copy of the application HERE or contact the church office. 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: Camille Morgan CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Cathy Browder DIGITAL MEDIA TECH: Kivi & Jia Miller SOUND TECH: Dave Fulton ACOLYTE: Lucas Peterson BIBLE STEWARD: Ethan Lovell USHERS: Vicky Gray, Lisa Nelson, John Smith, Michell Winters CELEBRATIONS – MARCH BIRTHDAYS: 20th…Ted Smith …Kiaya Plummer …Josh Sink …Billy West 23rd…Mike Perry WEEKLY CALENDAR OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES Sunday, March 20: Third Sunday of Lent 9:30AM Adult Bible Study in-Person (Parlor) “It Bears Fruit” Luke 13:1-9 (Facilitator: June Grubb) Three different stories that encourage us to live with purpose and urgency 10:30AM Worship Service (in person and via YouTube) 10:45AM Children’s Worship: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder (Theater Room) Following Worship: Prayer Circle 2:00PM Celebration of Life Service for Elizabeth “Lib” Zimmerman Sink 6:00PM Youth Meeting: Rev. Sieges & Volunteer Needed (Youth Room) Tuesday, March 22 12:00PM 2CFAR (via Zoom) 7:00PM Book Study “The Book of Joy” (via Zoom) Wednesday, March 23 1:00PM Meeting: Board of Evangelism Committee on Church Promotion (Parlor) 6:00PM Supper in the Fellowship Hall (Please bring Your Own Meal) 6:30-7:30PM Mid-Week Lenten Bible Study(Parlor) 6:30PM Choir Children’s Fun & Activities: Patti Lovell & Volunteer Needed Youth Study: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder Thursday, March 24: 4-6:00PM Clothing Ministry Workday Friday, March 25: NOON Due date for any items for the April Newsletter Saturday, March 26 12:30PM Lunch Ministry (Kitchen) Sunday, March 27: Fourth Sunday of Lent…One Great Hour of Sharing Offering 9:30AM Adult Bible Study in-Person (Parlor) “Lost and Found” Luke 15:1-3;11b-32 (Facilitator: Eugenia Holste) The parable of the prodigal son 10:30AM Worship Service (in person and via YouTube) 10:45AM Children’s Worship: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder (Theater Room) Following Worship: Prayer Circle Choir Practice (Sanctuary) 6:00PM Youth Meeting: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder (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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