Homecoming! SEPTEMBER 2018 CrossPointe A PUBLICATION OF MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST The Lord has done Great things for us, And we are filled With Joy. Psalm 126:3 PLEASE JOIN US Monticello UCC HOMECOMING Sunday, September 30 10:30 a.m. Groundbreaking for MUCC Community Outreach Center 11:00 Worship service Lunch following worship service VISIT US ONLINE monticelloucc.org FOLLOW US ON facebook
Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2018 MUCC News In the Book of Isaiah (58:10) the Lord says Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and darkness around you will be as bright as noon. Pastor Greg Bouck In the Book of Acts (20:35) Luke records the words of the Apostle Paul who stated, And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive. These words spoke to my heart this day because they remind me of the faith, generosity, dedication and work ethic of so many of you. No job is too hard or too big! When an obstacle or task presents itself, we tackle it head on with passion and persistence. I m always filled with pride when we take on a ministry or an event together and often remark to friends and family how you will not find a group of finer people and harder workers than my church family! I am so proud of all of you, and I realize that you all are Volunteers and you do this out of the goodness of your heart, your love for the Lord and the Church. But know this! Volunteers are rewarded handsomely. Not with money, but with the satisfaction of knowing that the world is a better place because you have helped make it that way. You are touching lives with every good deed you do. Remember that whatever you give, be it time, talent, or treasure, it will be returned with incalculable interest. I write all of this to say it is a joy, privilege, and an honor to be your pastor. I m humbled and thankful every day that God never gave up on me and has allowed me to shepherd such a wonderful group of people. Folks, there are a lot of exciting things happening at Monticello UCC and a lot more to come. I invite you to jump on board and join us on this amazing journey that God has in store for us! With a closing thought, thank you for your kind words and support to Nancy and me during this difficult time of losing our beloved pet Mojo. I know all of you that met him loved him as well. He was very special, and our hearts are broken, but we are bouncing back and will have a new pet to introduce to all of you very soon. Blessings, Pastor Greg
MUCC News SEPTEMBER 2018 Page 3 SEPTEMBER Greetings, Hope you had a great and joyful summer. As vacations come to an end, we continue to focus on our Caring and Sharing Projects for the month of September: Food Drive and Educational Supplies We are looking forward to all the events ahead of us, and you will be given details as time draws near: Rotary Supper Monday, September 17 Hannah s Haven Banquet Monday, September 24 Hospitality Banquet: Saturday, October 13 Our next meeting is September 5 with Clyda Johnson presenting the program, "God with Us Wherever We Are. " Our hostess is Lisa Brooks. A special THANKS to Laura Smith for her 4 years of faithful and dedicated service as President. We welcome anyone who would like to come and join Women's Fellowship. I am looking forward to a blessed and productive year. May Grace and Peace be with you!! Becky Bishop, President SUMMIT ROTARY CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC Monday, September 17 BUR MIL PARK This has been a project of Women s Fellowship for 60 years! Summit Rotarians look forward to it too! This year we will be feeding 100 people! It is a big project, and it takes us all to make it successful. Please bring your favorite dishes to share. Everyone s help is greatly needed and appreciated! We ll need delivered food to the church by 5 p.m. please!
Page 4 SEPTEMBER 2018 MUCC News MISSIONS: GLOBAL Naomi and I (Tyler) recently went to Costa Rica on a medical mission trip visiting three indigenous communities. Our team provided medical, eye, and dental care as well as the love of Jesus to over 600 people in four days! While the rest of the team facilitated the medical operations, we had the privilege of running the children s ministry and leading the worship. MUCC s generosity in funding this trip is greatly appreciated. We love you and are so blessed to be a part of a church community that prioritizes global missions. Sincerely, Pastor Tyler
MISSIONS: LOCAL MUCC News SEPTEMBER 2018 Page 5 Throughout the month of August, members and friends of Monticello Church donated and collected school supplies needed by students and teachers of Monticello-Browns Summit Elementary and Brown Summit Middle Schools. On Friday, August 25, Patsy Smith and Laura Smith, with extra special help from Micah Smith, delivered a carload of school supplies to these schools. In addition, each school received a $100 gift card from Office Depot. Browns Summit Elementary also received some outfits that would fit 4 and 5 year olds for an emergency change of clothes. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this special project! And a special thank you to Micah who was a big help and a big hit! Monticello-Browns Summit Elementary School
Page 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 MUCC News Building & Futuring Committee Update: Our new building has been named! MUCC COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER! At the Quarterly Church Meeting last month, those in attendance voted from a list of three names selected by vote at the Annual Meeting in January. Thanks to all for your suggestions and votes. God has blessed MUCC with some amazingly wonderful people to sit on this committee for the last 16 years and we are finally beginning to see the fruits of our labor! We have continued to meet with the architect and construction company representatives, from choosing brick and split face block colors that will complement our existing sanctuary, to reviewing and submitting the building site plan to the Guilford County Planning Department for approval. We are excited to share the floor plan of the approved building posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. Please make it a point to view and ask any committee member questions that you may have or more importantly, your positive input for the hard work and perseverance this church family has endured together. It is only by God s beautiful, amazing grace and His Will that we have arrived at this point in our endeavor. We know that we have a way to go before we reach the finish line, but with your continued prayers and financial support, we will arrive! Clyda Johnson, Co-Chair Building & Futuring Committee members Whitfield Faucette, Co-Chair; Clyda Johnson, Co-Chair Dick Faucette, Council Chair (was asked to join committee 8/21/18; his father, Horace, was an original member); Dean Green; Greg Bouck; Ginger Smothers; Jerry Smothers; Gary Smith; Jerry Smith; Dot Lambeth; Donnie Chrismon; Jamie Smothers; Hunter Smothers; & Jerry Faucette 6 I will make you extremely fruitful. Your descendants will become many nations, and kings will be among them! 7 I will confirm my covenant with you and your descendants [a] after you, from generation to generation. This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 8 And I will give the entire land of Canaan, where you now live as a foreigner, to you and your descendants. It will be their possession forever, and I will be their God. - Genesis 17:6-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
MUCC News SEPTMEBER 2018 Page 7 Sundays in SEPTEMBER 10:00 a.m. The Adult Life Group Class meets to enjoy Bible Study & lively discussions on topics affecting Christians today. Coffee, fellowship & childcare too! Help with their new outreach project by bringing gently used coats, gloves, hats, etc. for a community giveaway. FELLOWSHIP WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, September 5 THE OUTLET KICKOFF Ice Cream Party Saturday, September 8 The OUTLET BEGINS Sunday, September 9 7:00 p.m. 2 3:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. MEN S CHORUS PRACTICE Tuesdays, Sept. 18 & 25 6:30 p.m. CHOIR PRACTICE Tuesdays CHURCH COUNCIL TBA 7:30pm 7:00 p.m. SUMMIT ROTARY PICNIC Monday, September 17 Food to church by 5:00 p.m. MEN S BREAKFAST Golden Coral, Reidsville TBA HOMECOMING Sunday, September 30 Groundbreaking Worship Lunch following worship 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. W O R S H I P Sundays in SEPTEMBER 11:00 a.m. Join us each Sunday for worship services with Pastor Greg Bouck. This month he continues his sermon series The Greatest Sermon Ever! Please join us for inspiring messages, caring fellowship, and beautiful music! Childcare is provided. We look forward to welcoming YOU! C O M M U N I T Y GRANDPARENTS DAY Sunday, September 2 HOT DOG SALE Wednesday, September 12 5 7:00 p.m. Fairgrove UMC YARD SALE/HOT DOG SALE Saturday, September 15 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Hot Dogs 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Friendship UMC Rent a table for $10: keep proceeds of your sales Fundraiser for Children & Youth Ministries HANNAH S HAVEN BANQUET Monday, September 24 6:30 8:30 p.m. Lawndale Baptist Church
Page 8 SEPTEMBER 2018 MUCC News FOOD DRIVE: Food Collection for GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY: Mac n Cheese Food Collection for OUT OF THE GARDEN BACKPACK PROGRAM: Oatmeal School Food Backpack Baskets in table in narthex for your donations. Thank you! Our Men s Chorus will sing during the worship service on Homecoming Sunday, September 30. All men are invited to join us. Practices will be September 18 & 25 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in singing in the Christmas Cantata, please see me by September 16. It s time to get the CD s and music together. Rehearsals start October 2! Don t forget our 5th Sunday Sing this month! Sunday, September 30 at Jackson UMC at 6:00 p.m. Please come & enjoy!. - Lavinia Combs, Choir Director VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE & MINISTRY: SEPTEMBER USHERS LAY READERS OFFERING COUNTERS FLOWERS Jerry Faucette September 2 Gayle Faucette September 2 Lewis Smith September 2 COMMUNION Dick Faucette September 9 Clyda Johnson September 9 Dick Faucette September 9 Shelby Alderman CLEANING Carol Rudd September 16 Jessie Ann Milsap September 23 Cari Wilson September 16 Carol Rudd September 23 Whitfield Faucette September 16 Betty Scott September 23 Cari Wilson September 30 HOMECOMING September 30 HOMECOMING September 20 HOMECOMING
MUCC News SEPTEMBER 2018 Page 9 Jerry Alderman... Continues to see improvement in the healing of his left foot. He is able to walk for short distances in a boot but hopes to be able to move to a shoe in the next month or two. He and Shelby were able to attend church last month and everyone was so glad to welcome them back. Thank you to:... Everyone who attended the AUGUST MUNCH! And, of course, to our hosts Gary & Susan Smith, Cari, Stacey & Ethan Wilson, Greg & Nancy Bouck & Greg s sister, Beverly Moore, from Las Vegas, & Bobby Smith. The hot dog dinner with all the trimmings included a great selection of hot dogs & fixings, fresh watermelon and tomatoes and even offered an ice cream sundae bar complete with sprinkles and fudge sauce! It was a fun night as well and raised a grand total of $1001.00 for the Building Fund! We extend Christian sympathy and love to... Jimmy & Becky Dixon & family in the loss of Jimmy s sister-in-law, Martha Dixon, last month. Kazara Williams, a faithful nursery volunteer, has just begun her freshman year at UNC-CH. August 12 was her last Sunday with us and the congregation honored her during worship service, presenting her with a card and gift card. We thank her for her caring service & wish her all the best. MEN S BREAKFAST Aug. 25 Hot Dog MUNCH Hosts Aug.15 KAZARA s Last Sunday in Nursery Aug. 12
Page 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 MUCC News 5 Rick Johnson 9 Jerry Trammell 12 Megan Smothers Byrd 14 Mark Smith 14 Matt Smith 14 Karrington Faucette 15 Todd Smith 16 Sarah Owens West 22 Kathy Brande 22 Gary Milsap 26 Jeremy Byrd 3 Patsy & Jerry Smith 9 Lisa & Roger Brooks 10 John & Miriam Dieterly 12 Melanie & Kyle Chrismon 25 Lewis & Laura Smith 27 Tammy & Gary Turner Please keep us informed about birthdays, anniversaries, etc. There are notebooks on the front pew for you to enter new or updated information. Or e-mail updates to hfaucette2 @triad.rr.com. Thank you! PRAYER LIST Unspoken Requests Dennis Conner Jerry Alderman Eli Dilty Jay Rudd Jimmy Sloan Kay Gunn Bobby & Donna Chappell Betty Turner Jordon Rhodes Janet Faucette Jeff Duffy Faye Stephenson Jeanne Shields Law Enforcement Officers Our homebound/care center members and friends: Shirley Linville JoAnn & Otis Green Vivian Spencer Gail Smith Rachel Troxler Wilard Peeples Fred Carpenter Remember also those overseas and/ or serving our country: Jeremy Byrd 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. Your suggestions for improvements are invited & welcome!
MUCC News SEPTEMBERT 2018 Page 11 Who was Moses father-in-law, and what was his occupation? A. Joshua; shepherd B. Miriam; tentmaker C. Aaron; farmer D. Jethro; priest v. 8.) Answer: D (See Exodus 3:1.)
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 P. O. Box 496 5001 East NC 150 Brown Summit, NC 27214 Phone: 336-656-3400 Email: uccmonticello@gmail.com Website: monticelloucc.org Facebook: Monticello United Church of Christ STAFF / OFFICERS Greg Bouck Pastor Lavinia Combs Pianist, Organist, Choir Director Church Council Officers Dick Faucette President Hunter Smothers, Vice President Diaconate Chairpersons Bill Hughes, Deacon Barbara Trammell, 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 336-209-3024. Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 a.m. until Noon And Wednesday 4:00 p.m. 6:00 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 E-MAIL CHAIN: More and more Monticello UCC families are signing up to receive updated Prayer Concerns and Announcement by e-mails. If you are interested, please e-mail monticelloprayer@gmail.com CENTENNIAL AFGHAN FOR MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1909 2009 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 496 5001 East NC 150 Browns Summit, NC 27214