 Sunday’s Sermon A Work In Progress:Rev. Elizabeth HortonScripture Reading:Mark 14: 22-30 |
| A Message FromRev. Elizabeth Horton“Those who sing, pray twice.”often attributed to St. Augustine, 5th centuryDear Beloved Community, This Sunday come sing and pray twice! In worship, we will have a Hymn Sing, with some time-honored songs of our faith! Some hymns you will know, and others may not be so familiar. Either way, we will make a Joyful Noise together! |  |
| Singing hymns unites us with each other. We become one voice, one heart, one body. We lean on others to carry the tune when we don’t know the way, and at other times, we take the lead when others feel unsure. Singing hymns unites us with our ancestors in the faith and the saints who have gone before us.Singing is not a spectator sport. It involves our whole self in prayer! We sing because singing is what the people of God do…. what we have done for generations… in times of joy, distress, praise, fear.As we celebrate the gift of music in worship, we also give tremendous thanks for the 10 year Anniversary of Ellen Peterson as our Choir Director. Ellen’s high level of professionalism, her tremendous vocal talent, and her creative worship leadership is indeed something to celebrate! First Reformed is incredibly blessed by her ministry.After worship, join us for a Reception in Ellen’s honor. Let’s celebrate Ellen and this wonderful milestone on Sunday! ______________Next Sunday, September 18, is Big Board Sunday. In an attempt to re-connect and re-engage in ministry, All the congregation is invited to Big Board Sunday!Come to the Fellowship Hall after worship for a light lunch, fellowship, and time for Ministry Planning. After we gather, each of the 7 Church Boards will meet simultaneously but separately for their specific Ministry Area.If you are not on a Board, stay in the Fellowship Hall where together we will continue fellowship and have conversation as well.Food and Activities will be provided for Children and Youth.Are you on one of these Boards? Community Outreach Congregational Life EvangelismFaith Formation PropertyWorship and SacramentBusiness Management Stewardship Thank you for the many ways you serve Christ, each other, and the community around us. Let us move forward in faith, hope, and love. Yours in Christ, 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 |
 Watch Video – Click Here | Playground MulchThanks to an incredibly generous donation, we have had 2 dump truck loads of cedar mulch delivered for our playground! Thank you to John Smith for making this happen and to everyone that came and helped spread the mulch!Thank you Clifton Murphy for bringing your tractor! It was such a great help! |
| 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, September 11th“Finding the Lost”Facilitator: Cathy WhitleyJeremiah 4:11-14, 22-28Luke 15:1-10 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: Marge DotyAcolyte: Emma HartleBible Steward:Caroline WhiteUshers: Lisa Nelson,John Gray, Clifton Murphy |
| 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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| 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 CALENDAR Sunday 9/11 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service Reception for Ellen Peterson Consistory Meeting 6:00pm Youth Group Monday, 9/12 6:00pm FRUCC Clothes Ministry Tuesday, 9/13 12:00pm Crucial Conversations on Faith and Race 2CFAR in Parlor 7:00pm Adult Book Study (online)Rooted & Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Change Wednesday, 9/14 6:30pm Youth Studies & Children’s Game Night 7:00pm Choir Practice Thursday, 9/15 4-6:00pm Clothing Ministry Workday-Basement 6:30pm PFLAG Saturday, 9/17 12:00pm Saturday Lunch Ministry & Clothing Sunday, 9/18 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service Big Board Sunday following Worship |