APRIL 2018

CrossPointe
A PUBLICATION OF MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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“What we’ve got here is a
failure to communicate.” For all
you film buffs you know this is a
great line delivered by actor
Strother Martin in the classic
movie Cool Hand Luke. The
words ring so true today. Today
Pastor Greg Bouck
we are becoming more and
more divided as a people. We
stake out unbending sides and opinions
about politics, social issues, racial is-
sues, Constitutional issues, and reli-
gious issues as well. And when these
differing factions come together the re-
sult often rears its ugly head with an
ensuing shouting match or worse yet,
outright violence. And more and more
frequently the response is to close ourselves off
from others and “shut the garage door.” This is
more and more prevalent with Millennials. Many
cannot have a conversation with another human-
being without a computer keyboard in front of
them. And for those who live behind the key-
board, they use this as a vehicle to spew hate
since they can hide their identity and will not have
to confront those they are chiding.
Yes, Strother Martin was absolutely right! As a
society, in countless instances, we are not com-
municating in a healthy way or don’t communicate
at all. This should not be so. As Christians you
and I are called to interact, discuss, listen, and
journey with our fellow men and women. And not
just those who view the world through the same
lens that we do. Christianity is messy and we are
asked by our Lord Jesus to get messy as well! So
my challenge to us all is to make a new friend this
month and another one the following month.
Listen to someone you might not normally take
time for. And with those whom you have disagree-
ments, hear their side. Discuss the pros
and cons in a civilized mature manner.
Solid communication and discourse
challenges our thinking and broadens
our views. In other words, it can be very
healthy for spiritual and intellectual
growth.
It will help to remember the story of the
“Samaritan woman at the well” in John’s Gospel.
A normal Rabbi (male Jew) would never speak to
a Samaritan, much less a Samaritan Woman.
That would never happen, but Jesus was no
“normal Rabbi.” And through his communication,
he brought her to faith and many of her townspeo-
ple as well. That’s the power of communication, of
interaction, of listening, of caring for the wellbeing
of others! My prayer is that we will all practice do-
ing the same and perhaps someday we will no
longer “have a failure to communicate.”
Blessings,
Pastor Greg
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1
7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service
followed by breakfast in the Fellow-
ship Hall
11:00 a.m. Easter Worship
Services with Communion
Bring a flower for the Easter
cross!
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On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Women's and making plans. That includes a
Fellowship will be meeting in the Fellow- yard sale, possibly this Spring or early Sum-
ship Hall continuing our Bible Study on mer, and hosting a Hospitality Banquet in
Cloud of Witnesses - In Community with the Fall with proceeds supporting the Land
the Reality of the Past led by Dot and Building Fund.
Lambeth. Dot will also be our hostess.
Hope you can come and join us!
Women's Fellowship does have several
items in the future we will be discussing Laura Smith, President

World Day of Prayer

Service March 8, 2018

On Wednesday,
March 8, Monticel-
lo UCC’s Women’s
Fellowship hosted this year’s World Day of
Prayer service. A very special time was had
sharing with friends from Brown Summit
UMC, Friendship UMC and Jackson UMC. This
year’s program was prepared by the women creation, and we must be mindful of our ac-
of Suriname, a small country on the north- tions. Thanks to all who participated and/or
eastern coast of South America. With their came out to join us! And thanks also to
theme “All God’s Creation is Very Good”, they Frances Cable for sharing these great
remind us that we are caretakers of God’s pictures!
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Our first Munch the Mortgage fundraiser dinner was

held on Wednesday, March 14. Hosts and hostesses Bill and
Gayle Hughes, Carol and Joy Rudd and Patsy and Jerry
Smith served up a delicious meal of chicken casserole, apples, green beans,
cranberry sauce as well as a variety of delicious cakes for dessert. Diners
came in a steady flow throughout the 5—7 p.m. serving time. When the do-
nations received were all counted, $1000.00 had been raised and donated to
the Monticello UCC Community Outreach Center building fund!

Thanks to our hosts and hostesses and to all who came out and
supported this fundraiser! What a wonderful way to kick off fundraising
efforts for our new outreach center!
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More Fundraiser “Munches” to Come!

Remember, there is a Munch the Mortgage dinner planned each month.

Events are as follows, so please mark your calendars to show your
support of these events:
April 18, 2018: Mark & Leigh, Matt & Amber, and Lewis & Laura Smith
May 16, 2018: Jerry & Ginger Smothers, Jamie & Hunter Smothers,
Whitfield Faucette and Manny McMillan
June 20, 2018: Nikki and Tyler Faucette, Clyda Johnson
July 18, 2018:
Aug. 8, 2018: Greg & Nancy Bouck, Cari, Stacey & Ethan Wilson, Gary
and Susan Smith & Bobby Smith
Sept. 19, 2018: Donnie & Ernestine Chrismon, Dick & Gayle Faucette,
Jerry and Shelby Alderman
Oct. 17, 2018; Barbara Dean Trammell, Becky Bishop, Peggy Hopkins
and Dot Lambeth
Nov. 21, 2018:
If YOU would like to host a Munch the Mortgage Dinner,
the sign up sheet is on the front pew.

More information about other fundraising events is coming soon. Please

prayerfully consider your family’s commitment to this exciting effort!
Together we can prepare Monticello Church to best meet the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead to do God’s work in our community.

SPRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK

Exciting plans are underway! Join us Sunday, May 20 through Tuesday, May
22 for services beginning at 7 p.m. We will have exciting guest speakers and
music each night. Our first night of services on Sunday, May 20, we will begin
with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Make plans and mark your calendars now
to join us. Don’t forget to invite a friend or neighbor.
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Saturday, March 24, 2018

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A P R I L at M O N T I C E L L O U C C

SMALL GROUPS WORSHIP

ADULT CLASS STUDIES Sundays 11:00 a.m. EASTER SUNDAY, see page 2
Sundays 10 a.m. Pastor Greg Bouck begins a new series on the Book of Acts
Currently an Andy Stanley DVD study, called “The Gospel Continues!”.
discussion, coffee, light refreshments We are a caring community of believers who look forward to
and child care is available. welcoming you!
Nursery is provided.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, April 4 7:00 p.m. CHILDREN & YOUTH
Fellowship Hall
Bible Study Cloud of Witness—led to- THE OUTLET
night by Dot Lambeth who will also be Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, & 26
hosting. 6:30 p.m.
Program of games, snacks, a great
MEN’S BREAKFAST lesson and various outreach ministry
Saturday TBA 8 a.m. projects through the year.
Golden Corral in Reidsville
MUCC men, family members & friends
gather for breakfast, fellowship and MUNCH THE MORTAGE
inspiring message from our guest DINNER FUNDRAISER
speaker.
Wednesday, April 18 5:00—7:00 p.m.
MUSIC Hosts and hostesses: Lewis and Laura Smith, Matt and
Amber Smith and Mark and Leigh Smith
CHOIR Come, enjoy a delicious meal with
Practice on Tuesday nights, April 3, friends. Donations will be accepted
10, 17, & 24 at 7:30 p.m. and sing at in support of our Community Out-
the 11:00 Sunday worship services. reach Center to be built across the
Sunday, April 29 road from the church.
6:00 p.m.
Fifth Sunday Sing at OUTREACH
Brown Summit UMC.
All ages and voices FOOD DRIVE FOR URBAN MINISTRY: Canned beans
welcome! FOOD DRIVE FOR BACKPACK PROGRAM: Mac n Cheese
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FOOD DRIVE: With happy-sad

hearts, we said “so
long” last month to a
special member of
our church and choir
family—and our
Food Collection for friend, Crystal
GREENSBORO Brown.
URBAN MINISTRY: Crystal is following
CANNED her heart to Florida,
BEANS and we wish her much happiness in
her new life
there. We will
School really miss her
Food Collection for Food
OUT OF THE GARDEN Backpack and her beauti-
BACKBACK PROGRAM: ful voice—and
how she en-
MAC N joyed sharing it
CHEESE with all to the
Baskets in table in narthex for your donations. glory of the
Thank you! Lord!

VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE & MINISTRY: APRIL

USHERS LAY OFFERING FLOWERS
READERS COUNTERS
Bill April 1
Hughes April 1 April 1 Easter Lilies
Lewis Smith Lewis Smith
Manny April 8
McMillan April 8 April 8
Nancy Dixon
Tyler Faucette Dick Faucette
CLEANING April 15 April 15 April 15
Dick Faucette Carol Rudd Patsy Smith
Laura
Smith April 22 April 22
April 22
Patsy Smith Whitfield Faucette
Peggy Pickeral
April 29 April 29
Susan Smith Lisa Brooks April 29
Gayle Hughes
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Special Thanks to who has been helping out in

Tyler and Naomi
Woods
. . . who blended voices, guitar and
violin to provide beautiful music
during offertory time on Sunday,
March 25.
Congratulations to
. . . Kazara Williams who has received a full schol-
arship to attend UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall! Zara,
our church nursery this year,
is a senior at Northeast Guil-
ford High School where she is
class President and manager
of the girls’ basketball team, to
name a few of her many activ-
ities. We are so thankful for
her time here and very proud
of her for all of her
accomplishments.

Congratulations to Ethan Wilson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest
rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America!
Ethan’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony was held at Monticello Church on
Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. Among the speakers was Monticello UCC member
and special friend Bill Hughes, who has provided Eith with invaluable guidance and
encouragement along the way.
It was an amazing and inspiring ceremony witnessed by a church full of family and
friends who came to celebrate Ethan’s wonderful accomplishment! A reception
followed in the Fellowship Hall, where the amazing cake shown below was among the
refreshments served. Congratulations to all!
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2 Jay Rudd 17 Linda Collins

6 Zylan Perrin 17 Leigh Smith
12 Greg Smith 19 Jerry Smothers
13 Manny McMillan 23 Davis Turner
14 Gail Smith 23 Gary Turner

Please keep us informed

about birthdays, anniver-
saries, etc. There are
notebooks on the front
21 Gary & Susan Smith
27 Dennis & Denise Conner pew for you to enter new
or updated information.
Thank you!

PRAYER LIST
Unspoken Requests Shelby Moore Remember also those overseas and/
Dennis Conner Law Enforcement Officers or serving our country:
Eli Dilty Jeremy Byrd
Jay Rudd Our homebound/care center mem- Gabriel Chrismon
Jake Trammell bers and friends: Dwayne Winder
Jimmy Sloan Shirley Linville Cindy Dieterly
Ann Hopkins Paquette JoAnn & Otis Green And others
Kay Gunn Jake Trammell
Martha Dixon Vivian Spencer
Bobby Chappell Gail Smith
Judy Chaney Rachel Troxler
Jordon Rhodes Wilard Peeples
Jeff Duffy Fred Carpenter
Faye Stephenson

Please submit news, photos and other in-

formation for the CrossPointe Newslet-
ter to Gayle Faucette at
hfaucette2@triad.rr.com or place in
church mailbox. Your suggestions for
improvements are invited & welcome!
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In John 10, what metaphor does

Jesus use to describe himself?

A. “I am the gate …”
B. “I am the good shepherd …”
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Answer: C (See John 10:9, 11.)

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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.

PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS: PRAYER CONCERNS AND

Monticello United Church of
Christ
ANNOUNCEMENT E-MAIL CHAIN:
P. O. Box 496
Pastor Greg Bouck is available 24/7 for
5001 East NC 150 appointments, visits, emergencies, etc. More and more Monticello
Brown Summit, NC 27214 and can be reached at 336-209-3024. UCC families are signing up
Phone: 336-656-3400 Office Hours: to receive updated Prayer
Email: Tuesday & Thursday:
uccmonticello@gmail.com Concerns and Announcement by
Website: monticelloucc.org 9:30 a.m. until Noon e-mails. If you are interested,
Facebook: Monticello United And Wednesday please e-mail
Church of Christ
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. monticelloprayer@gmail.com
STAFF / OFFICERS
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Please contact Laura Smith to place
Greg Bouck announcements in the bulletin.
Pastor
CENTENNIAL AFGHAN FOR
Lavinia Combs MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH
Pianist, Organist,
Choir Director OF CHRIST 1909—2009
WORSHIP are available for $50.00
Church Council Officers
Dick Faucette HOURS: Please see Laura Smith
President
Hunter Smothers,
Vice President Sunday School
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COOKBOOKS
Diaconate Chairpersons
Bill Hughes, Deacon
10:00 a.m. are $15 and are available
Barbara Trammell, from Patsy Smith or Gayle Hughes
Deaconess
Worship Checks should be written to
Gayle Faucette
CrossPointe News 11:00 a.m. Monticello Women’s Fellowship.
Team Leader

Monticello United Church

Of Christ
PO Box 496
5001 East NC 150
Browns Summit,
NC 27214