| WEEKLY EMAIL from FIRST REFORMED UCC MARCH 25, 2022 ———————— GARDEN WORKDAY: SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Please come out to help as we continue to prepare the garden for planting. Join us in the Community Garden from 10-12:00. ———————— 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, The trees and flowers show us the beautiful signs of new life all around us; A much needed reminder that God, even in the dormant days, is ever present, bringing forth a new thing! At the beginning of the year, when Paula Lopp and Carolyn Robbins both announced their retirement within a few weeks of each other, I admit my first reaction was to panic just a bit. This dynamic duo as Financial Secretary and Administrative Assistant has provided such a solid foundation for this church… professional, diligent, gracious, helpful. What would we do? The next step needed in the Church Office was a new position to combine the growing needs in communication, office management, and finance… A Church Administrator. The Consistory formed a Search Committee of John Gray, Walter Hoffman, Rita Lohr, Clifton Murphy, Renee White, and Smithie Parrish. Together we set to work! After receiving a good number of applications and going through several interviews, we are so very excited to announce that Jackie Mock will come on board as the Church Administrator of First Reformed UCC!  Jackie Mock has a strong background in Business Administration and graduated from Salem College with degrees in both Philosophy and World Religions. She has lived in Davie County for the past 36 years and has three grown children and four grandchildren. For the past eight years she has worked within the UCC and has enjoyed serving a Winston-Salem church and its congregation. Having had such a wonderful experience with the United Church of Christ over the past years, she is excited to continue her journey with First Reformed UCC. Jackie feels that this new direction in her life’s path is a blessed gift, and she looks forward to serving and supporting our church and congregation.After Easter, Jackie will spend about 2 weeks in the church office getting acclimated with Paula and Carolyn. Then, Beginning May 2, she will assume a full-time position as Church Administrator. I commented the other day, this process is moving much more smoothly than I ever imagined. God indeed is preparing the way for the next step of First Reformed’s ministry. Even though Paula and Carolyn’s service as staff members will be complete at the end of April, thankfully, they both will remain members of this church and our beloved sisters in Christ. Now that I am over my panic, I am excited to see what God is calling them to do in this next chapter of their lives. To God be the Glory! Elizabeth SERMON TITLE: HERE YOU ARE – AT HOME SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:1-3;11b-32 PLEASE PRAY FOR… Bonita Hooper, Cheryl Walser, Jeff Hutchens, Lee Bouchard, 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: 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. NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM Beginning in April, First Reformed will begin a new relationship with Davidson Local for six months. Davidson Local is an “electronic newspaper” that runs local Davidson County news articles. They have between 40,000-50,000 views per month. So, we think that this is a great way to get our name out in the community. You can view/subscribe to their daily local email by going to www.davidsonlocal.com or search for their Facebook or Instagram accounts. We will have a banner at the top of their home page that advertises our church. We will also be able to include up to four stories per month that describe some of the ministries of our church. These stories will be included in their Saturday edition. Along with the stories, we will also be able to include pictures with these articles. We need your permission to use your or your families’ pictures in any of our printed or electronic platforms. Below is a permission slip for you to either agree or disagree to have your pictures placed in any of the church’s social media or printed material. Please return this permission slip to the church office as soon as possible. These permission slips will be available in Sunday bulletins and weekly emails. Copies will also be available in the office, or you may copy, paste & print the form below to complete and return to the 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________________________ BIBLE STUDY THROUGH APRIL, 2022“GATHERED UP IN JESUS” continues Sunday mornings in Person at 9:30AM.March 27th Fourth Sunday in Lent Lost and Found Facilitator: Eugenia Holste Luke 15:1-3;11b-32 The parable of prodigal sonApril 3rd Fifth Sunday in Lent Filled with the Fragrance Facilitators: Jay & Cathy Whitley John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus with perfumeApril 10th Palm Sunday Stations of Holy WeekApril 17th Easter Sunday No Sunday School April 24th No Sunday SchoolLent 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.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. 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 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: John Maze CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Cathy Browder DIGITAL MEDIA TECH: Jeremy Peterson SOUND TECH: Dave Fulton ACOLYTE: Lucas Peterson BIBLE STEWARD: Ethan Lovell USHERS: John Smith, Eddie Yates CELEBRATIONS: MARCH BIRTHDAYS: MARCH ANNIVERSARIES: 27th…Jonathan Kepley 27th…Mark & Karla Loper 28th…Elizabeth Horton …Clifford & Paula Lopp 31st…Kivi Miller …Steve & Cathy Waitman APRIL ANNIVERSARIES: 2nd…Joe & Cathy Browder WEEKLY CALENDAR OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES Saturday, March 26 10-12:00 Community Garden Workday Sunday, March 27: Fourth Sunday of Lent…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. Envelopes will be available to drop your contribution in the offering plate on Sunday morning, or you may bring it directly to the church office or give online HERE or on the OGHS website at http://www.ucc.org/oghs 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: Intercessory Prayer Circle Choir Practice (Sanctuary) 6:00PM Youth Meeting: Rev. Sieges & Cathy Browder (Youth Room) Tuesday, March 29 12:00PM 2CFAR – 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, March 30 6:00PM Supper in the Parlor 6:30-7:30PM Mid-Week Lenten Bible Study (Parlor) 6:30PM Choir will not meet tonight Children’s Fun & Activities: Rev. Sieges and Volunteer Needed Youth Study: 2 Volunteers Needed Thursday, March 31: 4-6:00PM Clothing Ministry Workday Saturday, April 2 12:30PM Lunch Ministry (Kitchen) Sunday, April 3: Fifth Sunday of Lent 9:30AM April 3rd Fifth Sunday in Lent Filled with the Fragrance John 12:1-8 (Facilitators: Jay & Cathy Whitley) Mary anoints Jesus with perfume 10:30AM Worship Service (in person and via YouTube) 10:45AM Children’s Worship: Rev. Sieges & Volunteer Needed (Theater Room) Following Worship: Intercessory 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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