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CrossPointe A PUBLICATION OF MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
AUGUST 2018
AUGUST CALENDAR
Wednesday, August 1
7:00 p.m. Women’s Fellowship
Thursday, August 2
7:00 p.m. Church Council
Sunday, August 5
11:00 a.m. Communion 7:00 p.m.
Quarterly Church Conference
Wednesday, August 15
5-7 p.m. MUNCH
Sunday, August 19 Men’s Chorus Sings
11:00 a.m.
TBA Teachers’ Breakfast
TBA
Men’s Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
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Several years ago I was
out with a wonderful
Christian brother
named Matt who is
now a missionary in
Albania. We were out
sharing our faith and
struck up an interest-
ing conversation with a
man named Randy who
believed following God, being a
Christian, was boring and didn’t hold
enough excitement for him. He said,
“He wanted to be free to fly like a
kite and being a goody-good Chris-
tian would just cause him to crash
and burn.”
Years later I heard a great illustration
from a pastor that I wished I had
heard prior to Matt’s and my conver-
sation with Randy. It goes something
like this. There was a kite one day
flying around and he began talking
to himself. The kite said, “If I could
get rid of this stupid string I could
really fly! I could fly above the
clouds…as high as I wanted. If I
could get rid of this annoying string.
nothing could hold me back! I’m lim-
ited by the string.”
Well, one day the kite got his wish.
The string broke and the kite came
crashing down to the earth. What the
kite had failed to realize was that the
same string that kept it down kept it
up as well. Cutting the string didn’t
make it freer at all.
The point is that we will always head
toward disaster when we cut the
string of dependence on God in
search of more pleasure. The same
string that at times may seem to
hold us down also keeps us flying
high.
My prayer for the world-wide Church
is that they will begin to trust God
and let Him hold the string. When we
allow God to hold the string and we
put our complete faith and trust in
Him, we will soon see just how
“exciting” Christianity can be!
Brothers and Sisters, we have a lot to
be thankful for and excited about at
MUCC! Let's get busy serving the
Lord!
God Bless You All,
Pastor Greg
Pastor Greg Bouck
“But be very careful to obey all the
commands and the instructions that Moses
gave to you. Love the LORD your God, walk
in all his ways, obey his commands, hold
firmly to him, and serve him with all your
heart and all your soul.” - Joshua 5 NLT
MUCC News ⚫ AUGUST 2018 ⚫ Page 3
Women’s Fellowship will be
starting our new year on
Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. This is the
meeting we celebrate our Past
Presidents with a birthday cake!
Every past president’s name is
read, and it is a time of reflection
of the women that have served our
church.
This year our bible study is
entitled: “God’s Promise: I am with
You!” In nine lessons, this study
traces God’s recurring promise of
presence from Genesis through
the Gospels . . . from the begin-
ning to the end of the age. YOU
too are invited to join us in a time
of studying God’s word and won-
derful fellowship!
We have an exciting year ahead of
us with the hosting of the
Hospitality Banquet this fall, which
will be the first time since 2011.
Women’s Fellowship meets on the
first Wednesday of the month. We
hope you will come join us as we
begin a new year on August 1 at
7:00 p.m.
Laura Smith,
Out-going President
AUGUST
The Mission of our U.C.C. Women’s Fellowship is to:
Promote Spiritual and Fellowship Growth
Involve Community, Church and World Missions
Increase Membership and Attendance
Include Involvement of Young Women
Advance Leadership Promotion
2018—2019 Officers
Becky Bishop….President
Clyda Johnson…...Vice President
Gayle Hughes…Secretary
Carol Rudd……..Treasurer
Laura Smith…….Key Member
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The Yard Sale on June 16 took in $1381.61! Thanks to everyone
who donated items, helped with set up and/or clean up, worked
the sale, prepared food items to sell, served, purchased items or
participated in any way. It takes us all to make our yard sale a
success!
This summer Monticello UCC part-nered with Covington Wesleyan Church in Reidsville for
June 24th through June 28th. “Shipwrecked” was this year’s theme & the children “ventured onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive.” There various activities “anchored the kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms”. As these pictures show, they had lots of fun along the way!
MUCC News ⚫ AUGUST 2018 ⚫ Page 5
In Concert
Tyler and Naomi
Woods
On June 10th, Tyler and Naomi Woods presented a concert to support their mission trip
to Costa Rica, planned for the first week in August. They will be joining a team from Cal-
vary Church under the ministry of Mercy Mission Teams that will include medical personal
as well. They are excited about being able to make a difference in the lives of those they
will serve as they share in tangible ways the love of Christ with those they meet. Their
concert included beautiful music in song and instruments. The concert was well attended
and $1,236 was raised to make their mission trip possible!
Monticello UCC
Fairgrove UMC Brown Summit UMC
Friendship UMC
Jackson UMC
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2018 GRADUATES
JEREMY BYRD Graduating from American Military University Degree: Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice Graduated with High Honors Wife: Megan Byrd Daughters: Claire & Lily Kate Son-in-law to Jerry & Ginger Smothers
ZACHARY CRAIG CHRISMON Graduating from William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA Masters of Business Administration Future plans: A position with Capital 1 in Richmond, VA Zachery & his wife are expecting a baby in August Parents: Craig & Beverly Chrismon Grandparents: Donnie & Ernestine Chrismon
AMELIA JAMIESON Graduating from Texas Tech University in Lubbuck, Texas Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Arts. Accomplishments: Dean’s List Pursuing a job as a graphic artist. Parents: Beth Massey & Randy Jamieson Grandparents: Gayle & Bill Hughes
CAROLINE MCKAUGHAN Graduating from Duke University Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Husband: Patrick McKaughan Parents: Norman & Cynde Rudd Grandparents: Jay & Carol Rudd
SHANE MILLER Graduating from The Middle College @ UNC-G High School, receiving High School Diploma Graduated Magna Cum Laude Will be attending UNCG University Parents: Cathy & John Miller, Sister: Blaire Grandparents: Lelia & Marcus Faucette
RACHEL E. PUCKETT Graduating from UNCG Bachelor of Science in Nursing President of Student Veterans Association, Presi-dent of Student Health Center Student Advisory Committee, NC Army National Guard 2012-2018, Guilford Rotary Club Future Plans: Registered nurse at Moses Cone Health Systems Parents: Chris & Ann Puckett Grandmother: Peggy Hopkins
KRISTIN RENE' SMITH Graduating from UNC Eschelman School of Pharmacy PHRM D—Doctor of Pharmacy Future: Kristin will be a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Durham VA Hospital Parents: Mike & Rene’ Smith Grandparent: Bobby Smith
ETHAN ROBERT WILSON Graduating from Rockingham County High School RCHS National Honor Society, Kitty Hawk JROTC Honor Society, Achieved rank of Captain in RCHS JROTC NC961, RCHS Swim Team: 4 year mem-ber, 2 time recipient of Robert Sawyer Mid-State 3-A Conference Swimmer of the Year (2015, 2018); Swim Team Sportsmanship Award (2016), Swim Team Heart Award (2017), Swim Team MVP (2018), Mid-State 3-A All Conference (2015-2017), Boy Scout Eagle Scout (2018) Scholarships: Dr. James Lightbourne (by UCC Southern Conference); Greensboro College Dean’s and Legacy Scholarships, RCHS JROTC Booster Club Scholarship. Will attend Greensboro College Parents: Stacey & Cari Wilson Grandparent: Bobby Smith
KAZARA WILLIAMS Graduating from Northeast Guilford High School Valdictorian, Student Body President, Honors Student, Beta Club Member, National Honor Socie-ty Member, National Technical Honor Society Member. Will be attending UNC Chapel Hill to major in Spanish Linguistics with concentration in Education, minor in Japanese Language & Culture. Parents: Everette Williams & LaTrinda Moore
MUCC News ⚫ AUGUST 2018 ⚫ Page 7
Sundays in AUGUST 10:00 a.m. This month the Adult Life Group Class continues to meet to enjoy Bible Study and lively discussions on various topics affecting Christians today. You are cordially invited to join us! Coffee, fellowship & childcare too!
C O M M U N I T Y
F E L L O W S H I P Women’s Fellowship Wednesday, August 1 7 pm
Church Council Thursday, August 2 7 pm
Quarterly Church Conference Sunday, August 5 7 pm
Men’s Chorus Practice Tuesdays, August 7 & 14 6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice Resumes Tuesday, August 14 7:30pm
August MUNCH—Hot Dogs & All the Trimmings Wednesday, August 15 5—7 p.m.
Men’s Chorus Sings Sunday, August 19 11 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast TBA
Men’s Breakfast Golden Coral, Reidsville TBA
Guilford County Schools Start (Traditional) Monday, August 27
Sundays in AUGUST 11:00 a.m. Join us each Sunday for worship services with Pastor Greg Bouck. This month he continues his sermon series Sermon on the Mount. 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.
W O R S H I P
Back to School Humor
• Summer is over. Time to officially remember what day of the week it is!
• “Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day. It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken.” (Bill Dodds)
• Receiving new textbooks, one student to an-other: “Psst. How do you turn this thing on?”
• Parent: “What did you learn today?” Kindergartner: “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.”
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Baskets in table in narthex for your donations.
Thank you!
FOOD DRIVE:
Food Collection for
GREENSBORO
URBAN MINISTRY:
Food Collection for
OUT OF THE GARDEN
BACKPACK PROGRAM:
Canned Meats
(Tuna, chicken, beef
stew, spam, corn
beef, etc.)
Granola bars, Fruit Bars,
Nutri-grain bars
School Food Backpack
On August 19 our Men’s Chorus will sing during the 11 a.m. worship service. This is always a favorite event, and all
men are invited to join us. Practices will be
August 7 and 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Choir practice will resume on Tuesday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. The members of the choir have enjoyed a vacation from weekly choir practice this summer, but we’re anxious to get
back to our weekly routine.
As we begin this new year of music, we would like to extend the opportunity for those of you who have been considering singing in the choir to join us. It is a wonderful time of music and fellowship as we learn new songs to sing
praises to the Lord. We welcome YOU!
- Lavinia Combs, Choir Director
USHERS
Gary
Milsap
Whitfield
Faucette
CLEANING
Patsy Smith
LAY
READERS
August 5
Ethan Wilson
August 12
Hunter Brooks
August 19
Stacey Wilson
August 26
Carol Rudd
OFFERING
COUNTERS
August 5
Lewis Smith
August 12
Dick Faucette
August 19
Carol Rudd
August 26
Whitfield Faucette
FLOWERS
August 5
COMMUNION
August 12
Carol Rudd
August 19
Gayle Faucette
August 26
Tammy
Turner
MUCC News ⚫ AUGUST 2018 ⚫ Page 9
. . . Nancy and Greg Bouck in the loss of be-loved, long-time canine companion MoJo last month.
Congratulations to Monticello UCC for being a 5 for 5 Church!
Being a 5 for 5 church means that MUCC has provided funding to support the success and sustainability of the United Church of Christ's national ministries by contributing to its basic operating support and mission. Being 5 for 5 means our church is a leader, providing support to Our Church’s Wider Mission and the Special Mission Offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen The Church, Neighbors In Need and The Christmas Fund.
Thank you to Friendship UMC for hosting the July 5th Sunday Sing. Browns Summit UMC, Jackson UMC and Fairgrove UMC also participated. Thanks to the choirs for the beautiful music, everyone who came out in support, and to Frances Cable for sharing the great pictures.
Jerry Alderman . . . is having what could
be the final reconstruc-tive surgery on his foot on August 1. The doctor
is hopeful that Jerry will be back walking on that foot in about a month.
Thank you to: . . . Everyone who attended the JUNE MUNCH! And also to our hosts Tyler, Nikki, Karrington & Harper Faucette, Mike & Tama Faucette, Sharon Hall, David, Clyda, Leia and Adam Johnson. The barbecue dinner received rave reviews, totally sold out and raised a grand total of $1475.00 for the Building Fund!
Christian sympathy and love to . . . Barbara Dean Trammell & family in the loss of her husband Jake who died in July; . . . Lavinia Combs and family in the loss of her cousin’s son last month; . . . Gayle Faucette and family in the loss of her mother Kathryn Remmey in June and her brother Rick Remmey in July;
AUGUST MUNCH Wednesday, August 15
5:00—7:00 p.m.
HOT DOGS &
ALL the TRIMMINGS
Hosts: Pastor Greg & Nancy Bouck,
Gary & Susan Smith,
Stacey, Cari & Ethan Wilson
Bobby Smith
Proceeds to Building Fund for new MUCC
Community Center.
Ya’ll Come!
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PRAYER LIST
Unspoken Requests
Jerry Alderman
Nell Griffin
Dennis Conner
Eli Dilty
Jay Rudd
Jimmy Sloan
Kay Gunn
Martha Dixon
Bobby & Donna Chappell
Betty Turner
Jordon Rhodes
Janet Faucette
Jeff Duffy
Faye Stephenson
Jeanne Shields
Law Enforcement Officers
Our homebound/care center mem-bers 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 in-
formation for the CrossPointe Newslet-
ter to Gayle Faucette at
[email protected] or place in
church mailbox. Your suggestions for
improvements are invited & welcome!
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!
3 John Dieterly 4 Bill Hughes 5 Don Chrismon 6 Carolyn Kernodle
7 Chase Rowland 11 Dot Lambeth 16 Ethan Wilson
18 Mickey Sloan 19 Steve Durham 19 Dennis Conner 25 Steve Collins 28 David M. Johnson (younger)
6 Steve and Linda Collins
MUCC News ⚫ AUGUST 2018 ⚫ Page 11
Who had a staff sprout, bud, blos-
som and produce almonds, indicat-
ing that God had chosen him for a
special reason?
A. Moses
B. Zechariah
C. Aaron
D. Nathan
Answer: C (See Numbers 17:1-11, specifically v.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]
Monticello United Church
Of Christ
PO Box 496
5001 East NC 150
Browns Summit,
NC 27214
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.
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
Monticello United Church of
Christ
P. O. Box 496
5001 East NC 150
Brown Summit, NC 27214
Phone: 336-656-3400
Email:
Website: monticelloucc.org
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