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1 Monticello United Church of Christ Browns Summit, NC JUNE, 2017 Monticelloucc.org The CrossPointe Monticello UCC News INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Pastor Page 2 Mother s Day Breakfast Page 2 Women s Fellowship Page 3 Congratulations Graduates Page 4-5 Yard Sale Page 6 Spiritual Emphasis Services Page 6 June Happenings Page 7 and Much MORE!

2 Page 2 JUNE 2017 MUCC News The other day I was driving down the road and saw a turtle trying to negotiate traffic to get to the other side. He was obviously moving at a turtle s pace. As cars and trucks came whizzing by he would tuck back into his shell and hope for the best. I did manage to pull off the road and after dodging traffic and risking life and limb, I scooped up the little dude and helped him reach his destination. He wasn t real happy with me as he gave a very unkind hiss. I was careful this time not to let him urinate on me. I held him to my side not out in front of me. I learned this technique after a far less pleasant encounter with our shelled friends a few years back. Later, I thought about my little friend that I encountered on the road and wondered if he had managed to stay in the woods or made a not so wise U-Turn after I left. As I gave it more thought I realized life is a lot like that. On this journey of life we often get ourselves into tough spots, sometimes downright dangerous ones. We have all been there at some time in our lives. And I thank God that He was there to guide and assist me often times when I didn t even realize it. He has done the same for you as well. God is good all the time! So what can we learn from this common encounter? We must do for others as I did for the little angry turtle, and you have done as well I m sure, and guide others to safety. That may involve helping the drug addict, the widow, the single mom, the lonely child, the spiritually lost. The point is that we are all on this ride through life together and Christ has called us to love each other. I believe the world could use a lot more of that. Don t you? Let us remember what Paul said, and I took the liberty to paraphrase: I could know all things, all the mysteries of life, speak in all the language of heaven and earth, and even predict the future. But if I don t have Love its all meaningless. My life is empty. So brothers and sisters, the next time you see the turtle on the road or your brother and sister in need, stop what you re doing and help them. God will be pleased. These are just my thoughts for the day. I love you all in Christ. Blessings, Pastor Greg Special thanks to all the men who helped honor our MUCC mothers on Mother s Day at our Pancake Breakfast! These pictures are worth AT LEAST 1000 words!!!

3 MUCC News JUNE 2017 Page 3 WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Our last meeting for this year will be on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. We will be studying our final program lesson Who is Jesus? According to the Contemporary Cultural Interpretations led by Becky Bishop. Hostess will be Laura Smith. In preparing for next year, some of our ladies will be attending the Women s Summer Conference 2017 which will be held at the Black Lake Retreat Center on Friday and Saturday, June At this conference we will receive information on our Bible Study for next year, Cloud of Witnesses. Our Caring and Sharing Monthly Mission will focus on food drive for Urban Ministry. We will be adding this to the church collection boxes in the Narthex. Thank you, Laura Smith, President Wednesday, June 7 Women s Fellowship Meeting 7 p.m. Program: Becky Bishop, Who is Jesus?... Hostess: Laura Smith June Women s Summer Conference Location: Black Lake Retreat Center, Asheboro, NC Strengthening the Church Offering Sunday, June 4. Monticello Church again this year will continue its support of the UCC s Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offering. With our gifts, we invest in the future of Christianity! These funds largely support youth ministries and full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC voice has not been heard. As Christianity is changing, God calls our congregations to be the church in new ways. Your generosity will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches and develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults. Now more than ever, our support is vital to support ways the church can have an impact on the world around us! On Sunday, June 4, won t you take the opportunity to add your gift - and prayers - to the work of this very important UCC ministry?!

4 Page 4 JUNE 2017 MUCC News Eve Renee Trammell Graduates from Eastern Guilford High School on June 12, 2017 Daughter of John and Tracy Trammell Grandparents: Dr. Jake and Barbara Dean Trammell Charles and Zora Sampson Eve is in Beta Club, Leo Club, is President of the National Honor Society and on A Honor Roll. She played varsity volleyball and softball and had the highest GPA on Varsity Sport and Academic All Conference all four years. Eve lives in Gibsonville and plans trips to Alaska and to the beach with friends this summer. Plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill and major in business and global studies Kelly Rose Chrismon Graduates from A. Z. Brown High School on June 10, 2017 Son of Todd and Michelle Chrismon Grandparents: Donnie and Ernestine Chrismon Kelly was active in Forum, Interact Club, Link Club, mentoring program seminar for tomorrow s leaders, student athlete advisory committee and was co-editor of the yearbook. 6 tall, Kelly is an extremely talented athlete! She played varsity basketball in 9, 10, 11 grades & played varsi9ty volleyball & varsity softball all four years. The softball team won the 4-A conference and is currently in state playoffs. Kelly plays catcher and is a big part of the team. Kelly is an honor student with a 3.99 GPA. Plans to attend UNC-Greensboro and pursue a degree in Psychology. Rebecca Lee Puckett Graduates from Northeast Guilford High School on June 10, Daughter of Christopher Puckett and Ann Puckett Grandparent: Peggy Hopkins Rebecca was in Piano Club, Art Club, Spectrum/GSA Club. Will attend GTCC in the fall. Rebecca plans to attend mortuary school in the future. Chaz Jackson Smith Graduated from Alpha Omega Academy/North Carolina Boys Academy Son of Chuck and Robbie Smith; brother of Charly Grandparents: Patsy and Jerry Smith Chaz will be working in landscaping this summer and will attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in the fall.

5 MUCC News JUNE 2017 Page 5 Noah Weaver Graduates from Rockingham County High School on June 10, 2017 Daughter of Richie Wearer and Wyndy Weaver Grandparents: Jane and Buddy Weaver Will attend Methodist University on a soccer scholarship. Caylee Weaver Graduates from Rockingham County High School on June 10, 2017 Daughter of Richie Wearer and Wyndy Weaver Grandparents: Jane and Buddy Weaver Will attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington on an academic scholarship. Addison Luke Lambeth Graduated from Huntingdon College on May 6, 2017 Son of Luke and Debra Lambeth Grandparents: Dot Lambeth Ed and Peggy Kinard; Cum Laude graduate; USA South Player of the Year for Men s Golf leading the All-Conference Team; NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus Player of Year 2016 and a finalist again in 2017; winner of USA South Don Scalf Award; Cleveland Golf/Srixon All American Scholar Hopes to play professional golf!. Adam Scott Graduates from FBI School (Quantico) in July Son of Phillis and Keith Scott Grandson of Dot Lambeth Graduated 10 years ago from VPI and has served as a Navy officer. Adam s first assignment will be in Puerta Rica

6 Page 6 JUNE 2017 MUCC News Thanks to everyone... who helped in the Yard Sale, Bake Sale, and Hot Dog Lunch last month. We made about $ for the Outlet children s ministry and our Outreach Missions Fund. Special thanks to Jerry Faucette for providing the hotdogs, the grill and the great cooking. Thanks to all others who donated items, helped set up and take down, prepared delicious goodies for sale, and those who braved the cold and blustery conditions to help in various ways. As always, when we work together, great things happen! (And we have fun too!) SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS SERVICES FEATURE INSPIRITUAL SPEAKERS & MUSIC Monticello UCC held its Spiritual Emphasis Services May 7-9. Our theme Psalm 51, vs. 10 states Oh God, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. It was a rewarding, spiritual three night event. On Sunday night we had our largest audience with a former interim pastor and one of our favorite speakers Rev. John Dieterly. His message David Stayed Home gave great insight into a very interesting story from the Bible and reflected Rev. Dieterly s belief and call for us to daily read and learn from -and live by - the Bible. The music by Natalie Jobe, a music teacher at Monroeton School and her family was very entertaining and we loved hearing all the hymns and different instruments they played.. Monday night Jed Lambeth did a great job playing the guitar and singing several songs including The Old Rugged Cross and Softly, Gently Jesus is Calling. The speaker Pastor Chris Mundy s message Do We Have It encouraged us to really look at - and strengthen our faith and relationship with God. Sunday night Rev. Carl Pulliam opened the service by singing and leading the congregation in singing guitar. His message Responsibility : how we responsible for ourselves first, then to each other, church and to God. Lavinia and Crystal closed the service by singing a beautiful duet. Thanks to our speakers, musicians, and Committee members Cari Wilson, Ernestine Chrismon, Tammy Turner, Becky Bishop and Pastor Bouck for their work in putting the services together with me. Editor s Note: The beautiful flowers on the altar were in loving memory of Phil Lambeth. by Dot Lambeth with his was on are

7 C O M M U N I T Y MUCC News JUNE 2017 Page 7 Sundays in JUNE 10:00 a.m. This month the Adult Life Group Class concludes its study, Andy Stanley s Follow. It s not too late for you to join us as learn how Jesus wants us to follow Him. Coffee, fellowship & childcare too! F E L L O W S H I P Choir Practice Tuesday nights - 7:30 p.m. Pentecost Sunday & Communion Sunday, June 4 11:00 a.m. Women s Fellowship Wednesday, June 7 7:00 p.m. THE OUTLET - Children & Youth Program Special times & activities! TBA Men s Breakfast Golden Coral, Reidsville Saturday, June a.m. Fire Chief Bracken from Reidsville wll be the speaker. Church Council Monday, June 26 7 p.m. W O R S H I P Sundays in JUNE 11:00 a.m. Join us each Sunday for worship services with Pastor Greg Bouck. This month he beings a new sermon series Basics for Believers. Please join us for inspiring messages, opportunities to share in loving fellowship and to join voices in musical praises to our faithful Lord and Savior. Childcare is provided. June 4: Pentecost June 11: Trinity Sunday: the Sunday after Pentecost a day set aside to celebrate the unique triune character of our God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. June 14: Flag Day June 18: Father s Day June 20: First day of summer June 22-24: Southern Conference UCC Annual Gathering, Virginia Beach, Va.: Living our Faith, Building on Hope, Sharing our Love.

8 Page 8 JUNE 2017 MUCC News MUCC OUTREACH FOOD MINISTRIES School Food Backpack Program PEANUT BUTTER PEANUT BUTTER (18 oz) Baskets in narthex for your donations. Thank you! Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of thirty five families weekly by supporting the Monticello- Brown Summit School Backpack Program this school year. Also, thanks to all of you who made deliveries and pickups this school year. We do not have any more scheduled pickups this school year but please continue to make food donations to support the summer program. Google Out of the Garden Project, "What Makes Us Unique", it s amazing all that's going on here in Guilford County! "Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." Matthew 25:40 VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE & MINISTRY: JUNE USHERS LAY READERS: OFFERING COUNTERS: FLOWERS: Donnie Chrismon June 4 Jerry Alderman June 4 Lewis Smith June 4 COMMUNION Lewis Smith June 11 Jerry Smothers June 11 Dick Faucette June 11 Barbara Trammell Cleaning June 18 Clyda Johnson June 18 Jerry Smith June 18 FATHER S DAY Patsy Smith June 25 Barbara Trammell June 25 Whitfield Faucette June 25 Lelia Faucette

9 MUCC News JUNE 2017 Page 9 Jimmy Sloan will complete his weekly chemotherapy treatments this month. A PET scan will follow to evaluate how the treatment has worked. Jamie and Hunter Smothers will be going on a trip to Africa in July. The trip will include lots of adventure with safaris, walking with lions, elephant riding and cage diving with sharks. Part of their trip will be going into villages and they look forward to donating items to the people they meet along the way. They will be able to take 2 extra suitcases that they plan to fill with items they have learned these people need. Jamie and Hunter are inviting our church members to donate items and/or especially to pray for them and for the people they will encounter along the way. Items needed include: shoes and socks (especially for kids); crayons and coloring books; deflated soccer balls and other types of sporting balls or equipment; small toys for the children; clothes for children and adults; book bags; any other items you believe would be helpful. Donated items can be placed in designated boxes in the sanctuary. Also, Ernestine and Donnie Chrismon s grandson Gabe is serving in Afghanistan. He and his troop are involved with a school where 40 children have no pencils or paper and are writing with sticks in the dirt. His family and church family are getting together a donation of pencils, paper, crayons and coloring books to send to this school. If you would like to donate to this project, a box is located on the front pew in the MUCC sanctuary. Christian sympathy and love to Jordan Lambeth and wife Kathryn and family and friends in the passing of Jordan s stepdad Randall Barham on May 27th in Reidsville. Church Renovations Update: The columbarium is now complete and several niches have already been purchased! Jerry Smith and his committee members Jim Dixon and Dick Faucette have worked hard to make this burial alternative a reality at Monticello Church. If you are interested in finding out more about the columbarium, please see Jerry Smith or a committee member. The lift chair is installed and operational! Gail Smith was the first to give the new lift a try. A portable ramp now provides smoother access from the porch into the narthex. Removal of pews, Installations of new carpet, and work on the front of the sanctuary is to begin in July. Thanks to our trustees and everyone who is helping with these exciting projects!

10 Page 10 JUNE 2017 MUCC News 1 Jerry Faucette 2 Bekka Hubbard 3 Wendy McKinney 3 Ann Trammell Turner 4 Peggy Hopkins 6 Rylan Milton 9 Tammy Turner 12 Anne Owens 15 Peggy Pickeral 16 Sheryl Hubbard 20 Chrissy Smith Scheper 3 Jerry and Ginger Smothers 4 Rick & Leia Johnson 16 Luke and Debra Lambeth 17 Chrissy and Pat Scheper Please keep us informed about birthdays, anniversaries, etc. There are notebooks on the front pew for you to enter new or updated information. Thank you! PRAYER LIST Unspoken Requests Jordan & Kathryn Lambeth & Family of Randall Barham Arnold Faucette Jay Rudd Martha Dixon Sue Abramow (Nancy Bouck s sister) Bobby Pleasants Bobby Chappell Richard Dickerson (Clyda s Father) Stacey Wilson Jerry Faucette Judy Chaney Betty Turner Jordon Rhodes Jessie Ann Milsap Sonny Williams Sheryl Hubbard Shirley Smith Pam Efird Jeff Duffy Faye Stephenson Janet Faucette Shelby Moore Law Enforcement Officers Our homebound/care center members & friends: Shirley Linville JoAnn & Otis Green Sarah Dixon Jake Trammell Vivian Spencer Gail Smith Rachel Troxler Wilard Peeples Fred Carpenter Remember also those overseas &/or serving our country: Jeremy Byrd Zack Chrismon Gabriel Chrismon Dwayne Winder Cindy Dieterly.. And others Please submit news, photos and other information for the CrossPointe Newsletter to Gayle Faucette at hfaucette2@triad.rr.com or place in church mailbox.

11 .) Answer: D (See Matthew 28:19.) MUCC News JUNE 2017 Page 11 BIBLE QUIZ The Trinitarian formula occurs only once in the Bible. In which New Testament book do we read in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and who said these words? A. Romans; Paul B. 1 Peter; Simon Peter C. The Acts of the Apostles; Luke D. Matthew; Jesus

12 In our Monticello Church family, we seek to serve God as we serve the needs of others in our community and our world. We seek to share God s Word and purpose in the world pointing to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Visit us and discover boundless opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Monticello United Church of Christ PO Box East NC 150 Brown Summit, NC Phone: uccmonticello@gmail.com Website: monticelloucc.org STAFF / OFFICERS Greg Bouck Pastor Lavinia Combs Pianist, Organist, Choir Director Church Council Officers Dick Faucette, President Hunter Smothers Vice President Diaconate Chairpersons Jerry Alderman, Deacon Patsy Smith, Deaconess Gayle Faucette CrossPointe News Team Leader PASTOR S OFFICE HOURS: Pastor Greg Bouck is available 24/7 for appointments, visits, emergencies, etc. and can be reached at Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 a.m. until Noon And Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Please contact Laura Smith to place announcements in the bulletin. WORSHIP HOURS: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. PRAYER CONCERNS AND ANNOUNCEMENT CHAIN: More and more Monticello UCC families are signing up to receive updated Prayer Concerns and Announcement by s. If you are interested, please monticelloprayer@gmail.com CENTENNIAL AFGHAN FOR MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST are available for $50.00 Please see Laura Smith COOKBOOKS are $15 and are available from Patsy Smith or Gayle Hughes Checks should be written to Monticello Women s Fellowship. Monticello United Church Of Christ PO Box East NC 150 Browns Summit, NC 27214