| First Reformed United Church of Christis an Open and Affirming CongregationWe welcome into the full life and ministry of the church all people, regardless of ability, age, education, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, income, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, or any other distinction. At the baptismal font and at the communion table, from the nursery cribs to the church leadership, whether you were raised in a church or have never, before attended one, you are welcome here. |
| Please Join Us For Sunday Worship on YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfZFOjObXH_bR8E-UG_gTASunday’s Sermon: All Those Who MournRev. Elizabeth HortonScripture Reading: Matthew 5: 3-11 |
| Looking toward SundayA Message From Rev. HortonDear Beloved Community, This past Wednesday Jay Whitley and Ben Hale a few other volunteers from our church showed up at Charles England Elementary with hot dogs and the fixings to celebrate the graduating 5th graders. I looked upon the group of excited tweens, giggling and chasing each other between eating chips and drinking juice boxes. I felt the anger rise The students of Robb Elementary in Texas could have been doing the exact same thing. What will it take for us to make the school shootings stop? This Sunday, we approach worship with incredibly heavy and grief filled hearts for the teachers and students of who were shot and killed. For the family of the troubled 18 year old who committed this horrible act. We are filled with shock, fear, sorrow, and anger. |  |
| Our country will celebrate Memorial Day, and we will remember the sacrifice of those who died serving this country. And We will also grieve for the veterans who, though alive, struggle with the devastating after effects of war, the deep wounds of body, heart, and mind that will never be erased. The altarscape team will place on the front lawn a cross filled with poppies to remember lives lost. May we join together this Sunday to collectively remember, to lament, and to seek courage to face the calling God has for us. Our thoughts and prayers will be about preparation for the work ahead.May we be instruments of God’s peace. In Christ’s love Elizabeth |
| A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.–Jeremiah 31:15 |
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| THANK YOU FOR SERVING THIS SUNDAYLiturgist: Camille Morgan Sound Tech: John GrayAcolyte: Ethan Lovell Bible Steward: Lucas PetersonUshers: Eddie Yates, Alisa Johnson, Keith JohnsonDigital Media Tech: Kivi & Ava Miller | NEWSLETTERClick above forJune 2022 Newsletter |
 First Reformed Church Picnic atWildcat Mtn. FarmGather at 10:30am, Service at 11am, lunch following** Ken Davis providing music Come enjoy great music, worship, good food and fellowship at Wildcat Mtn. Farm for the FRUCC annual church picnic. Please bring lawn chairs for your family and extra’s for those that may not have them. Also, we need donations of canned drinks in coolers with ice. If you would like to volunteer to help set up or serve food contact;Susie Smith: 336-596-6889or skepley8@yahoo.comIf you would like to carpool, please call the church office: 336-248-2617 |
| FRUCC Clothes MinistryAnd Open Hands Ministry (St. Steven UMC) – 1st & 4th Mondays each month |
 Open Hands Ministry will begin a MEAL, MINISTRY, and MUSIC event serving dinner outside at St. Stephen UMC on the first and fourth Monday nights, beginning May 9 at 6:30pm. Our Clothes Ministry will be open from 6-7:00pm on Mondays to assist those in need. To volunteer to help serve the meal or help with the Clothes Ministry, please contact John Maze. (704-524-6462) |
| NAMI OF DAVIDSON COUNTYDo 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. The support group will be led by Cathy and Joe Browder who are trained NAMI facilitators., The Family Support Group meets 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 |
 MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDEDDrivers are needed to deliver meals. Please contact Alisa Johnson if you can help. (336-357-0648) |
| Please Hold in Prayer…. |
 Kyla & Evan Sieges, Lynn McCarn, Joe Browder IN CARE FACILITIES: Vogen Everheart, Sherry Bonner, Margarite Leonard, Patti EverhartAT HOME: J.W. Bates, Peggy Bates, Lee & Ellen Bouchard, Ruth Essick, Gerri Hill, Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Jeff Hutchens, Myrtle Latimer, Deanna Michael, Carolyn Spivey, Bonita HooperOUR 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), Noland Leonard (brother of Sylvia Walser). |
| This Weeks Church Calendar |
| Sunday 5/29 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service6:00pm Youth GroupMonday 5/30 Church Office Closed – Memorial Day Tuesday 5/31 12:00pm 2CFAR (online) 7:00pm Adult Book Study (online)His Truth is Marching On by Jon MeachamThursday 6/2 4-6:00pm Clothing Ministry Workday in BasementSaturday 6/4 12:00pm Saturday Lunch Ministry 1:00pm Youth Pride March & ReceptionSunday 6/5 Pentecost-Communion Sunday – Wear Red or Orange9:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Worship Service – Wear Red or OrangeParlor Dedication Following6:00pm Youth Group Looking ForwardJune 12 First Reformed Church Picnic at Wildcat Mtn. Farm.June 19 Fathers Day |
 Discover 2022 Catawba College Youth Theological InstituteRegister NOW at www.catawba.edu/discoverMiddle School Session: July 17-22 High School Session: July 10-15 website www.catawba.edu/discover or email us at discover@catawba.edu. |
 JOHNS RIVER VALLEYFOR STUDENTS GRADES 4-12Johns River Valley Camp is making plans to provide Outdoor Ministry opportunities during the summer of 2022. Camps will be provided for Campers grades 4-12. Mission Camp is available July 19-24th. Please contact Elizabeth if you have questions or are interested. elizabeth@frucc.org Please use THIS LINK you will find more information about the camps and can register online. |