AUGUST 2019

CrossPointe
A PUBLICATION OF MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

AUGUST
CALENDAR
Wednesday, August 7
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Fellowship
Saturday, August 10
8:00 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, August 11
11:00 a.m.
Men’s Chorus Sings/
90th Birthday
Celebration/Luncheon
for Dot Lambeth
immediately following
service
Wednesday, August 14
7:00 p.m.
Church Council
Sunday, August 18
7:00 p.m.
Quarterly Church
Conference
Monday, August 19
7:30 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation
at South End
Elementary
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Somewhere in my house
I have discovered that
the Holy Spirit has a billy
club, and He brings it out
on occasion and whacks
me on the head with it.
Usually it’s during
sermon prep or soon
after I preach. The club
Pastor Greg Bouck came out once again this
week after preaching the
past two weeks’ sermons. In one ser-
mon, my focus was on the 23rd Psalm,
and the following week my thoughts
centered primarily around Psalm 46. The
passage that God convicted about in
Psalm 23 was (2a), “He ‘maketh’ me to
lie down in green pastures,” and in
Psalm 46 it was verse 10…”Be still and
know that I am God.”
In Psalm 23 the word “maketh” is what
really got my attention. Notice God did
not say, “I’d like you to lie down and rest”
or “I’d prefer you consider lying down.”
No, the phrase God uses is “He
MAKETH.” That tells me that God
insists that I take time to rest and
recharge my spiritual and physical
batteries.
In Psalm 46 God said, “Be still and know
that I am God.” Notice that He did not
say, “Calm down some and give me a
moment and know I am God,” or “I’d
appreciate it if I could have your
attention for just a second or two so that
you’d realize that I am God.”
Both of these verses hit me square in
the face and made me realize this is
exactly why the Sabbath is so important
and why it was given to us! God gave us
the Sabbath to have a day during the
week to come together as a community
of believers to worship, fellowship and
be challenged and changed by the
transformational power of God’s Word.
With all of that being said, many of us
are running ourselves ragged! There
never seems to be enough time in the
day or week to get things done. The
Sabbath sounds like a great idea, but
that’s only if I don’t have anything else to
do. And this constant running and
pursuing the things of the world will
eventually lead to physical and spiritual
burnout.
I simply suggest to you and me to “Keep
the Sabbath Day Holy,” whether you are
home, sick, or on vacation. Take time on
the Lord’s Day to rest, relax, talk to your
family, read God’s Word, attend church,
put the phone away and share a meal
with your family. Do these things and
you’ll draw closer to God, your personal
relationships will strengthen, you’ll be
better prepared for the work week, and
you won’t get whacked with the Holy
Spirit’s billy club as often.
Blessings,
Pastor Greg
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AUGUST
Women’s Fellowship will be starting a new year on Wednesday,
August 7, 2019, at 7 p. m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will
introduce this year’s Bible study, “Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh
Look at The Ten Commandments” by Eugenia Anne Gamble. Join
us as we discover how this “love letter from God” can change the
way we look at and live in this world!
There will be no Fall Enrichment this year due to the Regional Meeting being
in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Nazareth Children’s Home has changed its name to
Nazareth Child & Family Connection, reflecting the
nonprofit organization’s expansion of services and
geographic market. Founded in 1906, Nazareth is a
nationally accredited organization providing a
continuum of care, including residential treatment,
therapeutic care, mental health and outpatient sub-
stance abuse care services to individuals in Rowan,
Davidson and Cabarrus counties. Nazareth Child and
Family Connection is one of the Homeland Ministries—
Neighbors in Need—that our Women’s Fellowship supports each year.

Hope to see all of you at Dot Lambeth’s 90th Birthday celebration on Sunday,
August 11, 2019, following the worship service.
We welcome anyone who would like to join the Women’s Fellowship. Come
and be blessed through group prayer and study and fellowship with others!

God bless you, 2019—2020 Officers

Becky Bishop …. President

Becky Bishop,
Clyda Johnson …… Vice President
President
Gayle Hughes … Secretary
Carol Rudd ….. Treasurer
Laura Smith …. Key Member
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Traditional schools will be starting on Monday, August

26. This year Monticello Church is excited to support
the staff and students of South End Elementary School
in Reidsville where our “own” Hunter Smothers is
Principal!

On Monday, August 19, as the teachers return to

school for a workday, we will be visiting with breakfast
foods and lots of school supplies! Below is the list of supplies that
Hunter has identified as needed.

Please bring your donations and place them on the front pew at
church. More details will follow, so please, mark your calendars for
Monday, August 19, 7:30 a.m. and
plan to join us as we show our support
and appreciation for special teachers
and students at South End Elementary
School.

BACK 2 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

• #2 pencils (Plain, no • Colored Pencils

specialty pencils, • Crayons
please) • Construction Paper
Hunter • Glue Sticks • Notebook Paper—
Smothers,
Principal
• Pencil Holders/Pencil wide ruled
South End Boxes • Erasers (Big & small)
Elementary • Dry Erase Markers • Sticky Notes
School • Hand Sanitizer • Children’s scissors
1307 S. Park • Kleenex • Vinyl Folders—2
Drive • Clorox/Lysol wipes pocket
Reidsville, N.C.

Please note that Hunter has requested NO composition books or backpacks, as they have a large supply
of these!
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Saturday, August 17 7:00 p.m.

Home of Clyda and David Johnson
5720 Chrismon Road, Browns Summit, NC
Slaying the Giants in Your Life
• Never again walk alone in weakness! YOU CAN WIN THE
• Overcome debilitating sin and temptation BATTLE AND LIVE
• Find practical strategies for abundant living VICTORIOUSLY!
• Prepare for battle in your daily walk
• Examine real-life examples of biblical and
contemporary "giant slayers"
Discover why this has consistently been one of Dr. Jeremiah’s most
popular teaching series!
Come and enjoy: fellowship with church friends, studying God’s word, and delicious
refreshments! Once monthly sessions! Dr. Jeremiah is awesome!

The Loving Stitchers are a group of ladies who gather week-

ly to work on various projects for charities and for our church
family. We are extending an invitation to all to join us on
Loving Wednesdays beginning on August 14 at 2 p.m. in the Senior
Stitichers Sunday School Room (beside the copier room) at MUCC.
You may decide to join in on current charity projects or bring
your own project to work on. And you don’t have to be a
knitter! We don’t discriminate against those who crochet,
embroider, quilt or needlepoint.

The Stitchers are knitting squares for Warm Up America afghans

and plan to assemble them before winter and donate them to a
shelter in Greensboro. If you would to knit or crochet a square or
an entire afghan for this project, we would be most appreciative. If
you would like to learn to knit we can teach you!

If you would like to learn more, please see Carol Rudd, Gayle
Hughes, Dot Lambeth or Rose Miller.
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Acolyte in Training!
Micah Smith
“studies” under the
expert tutorage of
long-time acolyte—
& cousin—Ethan
Wilson.
Pastor Greg, Nancy and Tug
Bouck hosted the final session
of the “Overcomer” Bible Study
series on July 27. All enjoyed
the Bouck’s hospitality, Tug’s antics, delicious snacks, an
awesome message by Dr. Jeremiah, and spending time with
church family.

On Sunday evening, July 28, Pastor Greg and

more than 20 others from Monticello
Church gathered at Blumenthal Nursing and
Rehab Center to sing songs with our beloved
member Gail Smith and some of her fellow
residents there. For more than an hour, with
Lavinia at the piano, residents joined in as the
church “choir plus” sang old favorites like
“Amazing Grace,” “In the Garden,” “Jesus
Loves Me,” “I’ll Fly Away,” and many more. It
is safe to say that all—visitors and residents
alike—were blessed by this time together!

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!
FELLOWSHIP
Men’s Chorus Practice
Thursdays, August 1 & 8 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Fellowship
Wednesday, August 7 7 pm
Men’s Breakfast
Golden Coral, Reidsville
Saturday, August 10 8:00 a.m.
Men’s Chorus Sings
Sunday, August 11 11 a.m.
Covered Dish Lunch in honor of Dot
Lambeth’s 90th birthday
Following worship service
Loving Stitchers
Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 14 2 p.m.
Church Council
Wednesday, August 14 7 pm
Choir Practice Resumes
Thursday, August 15 7:30pm
Slaying the Giants Bible Study
Saturday, August 17
Clyda/David Johnson’s 7:00 p.m.
Quarterly Church Conference
Sunday, August 18 7 p.m.
Teacher Appreciation at South End
Elementary School in Reidsville
Monday, August 19 7:30 a.m.
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WORSHIP
Sundays in
AUGUST 11:00 a.m.
Join us each Sunday for worship services with Pastor Greg
Bouck. This month he begins a new sermon series “Living
in the Light,” and we will journey through the Book of 1
John. 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.
COMMUNITY
Guilford County
Schools Start
(Traditional)
Monday, August 26
LOVE’S LESSON
A new school year
promises new adven-
tures, challenges and
friends — as well as
new classes, homework and lessons. But the
most important (and simplest) lesson we can
learn is summed up by 19th-century hymn
writer Jane Eliza Leeson:
Savior, teach me day by day
love’s sweet lesson to obey,
sweeter lesson cannot be,
loving Him who first loved me.
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The members of the choir have

FOOD DRIVE: enjoyed our vacation from

Food Collection for
GREENSBORO
URBAN MINISTRY:
Canned Meats (Tuna,
chicken, beef stew,
spam, corn beef, etc.)
Food Collection for
OUT OF THE GARDEN
BACKPACK PROGRAM:
Granola bars, Fruit Bars,
Nutri-grain bars
Baskets in table in narthex for your donations.
Thank you!
NOTES
weekly choir practice this
summer, but we’re anxious to
get back to our weekly routine.
CHOIR As we begin this new year of
music, we would like to extend the opportunity for
those of you who have been toying with the idea of
singing in the choir to join us. Please consider
joining us for a wonderful time of music and
fellowship as we learn new songs to sing praises to
the Lord.
School Choir meets on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Food
Backpack Choir practice will resume on August 15, 2019.
The Men’s Chorus will sing
during worship service on
Sunday, August 11 and will
have practice on Thursday
evenings, August 1 & 8 at
7:30 p.m. Lavinia Combs, Choir Director

LAY OFFERING
USHERS READERS COUNTERS FLOWERS

Gary August 4 August 4 August 4

Milsap Tammy Turner Lewis Smith COMMUNION

Whitfield August 11 August 11 August 11

Faucette Jerry Smothers Dick Faucette Carol Rudd

CLEANING August 18 August 18 August 18

Steve Wagner Carol Rudd Gayle Faucette
Patsy Smith
August 25 August 25 August 25
Susan Smith Whitfield Faucette Tammy
Turner
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Jimmy Dixon Thank you to:

. . . is recovering at home . . . Sydney Lafon from the
after suffering a heart Gideons International who was guest
attack last month. speaker on July 7 while the Boucks
Following a time of rest, were away. We appreciated your spe-
he will begin cardiac rehab. cial song, message & good works.
Jimmy Sloan Congratulations to
. . . has completed chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins . . .Marcus and Lelia
Lymphoma which is now in remission; he will have Faucette who celebrated their
a PET scan on August 8 to confirm his body is 67th wedding anniversary on July
cancer-free, 9th. Many of their family mem-
bers surprised them at church
Lewis Smith
and then with a celebratory lunch
. . . Is healing from cellulitis and a blood clot in his
afterwards.
left leg.
Congratulations Graduate!
Baby Blessings! …..We are . . . Ed Combs graduated from
delighted to welcome: Dalton McMichael High School.
. . . Emma Jane Smith, born Ed is the son of Lavinia Combs
July 2. Parents are Matt and & the late Thomas Blackbear’e
Amber Smith and big brother is Combs, and grandparents
Mason; Grandparents Lewis and Ernest and Jeanette Combs;
Laura Smith; great Grandmother brother of Zane.
Betty Scott. Roses on altar
. . . William Gibson Smith, Born honor babies Our Prayers go with
July 2. Parents are Greg and Emma & William . . . Shane Miller who is entering the
Kellie Smith, big sister is military. Shane is the son of Kathy &
Kinslie; grandparents Gary and Susan Smith. John Miller & grandson of Marcus &
Congratulations to all! Lelia Faucette.

YOU ARE INVITED

TO A
90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

On August 11, following 11:00 a.m. worship service, we

will celebrate Dot Lambeth’s 90th birthday in the
Fellowship Hall with a covered dish luncheon.

An invitation is extended to all! Come, bring your favorite

dish to share, and celebrate this milestone with Dot!
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3 John Dieterly 18 Mickey Sloan

4 Bill Hughes 19 Steve Durham
6 Carolyn Kernodle 19 Dennis Conner
7 Chase Rowland 25 Steve Collins
11 Dot Lambeth 28 David M. Johnson
16 Ethan Wilson (younger)
16 Lilly Byrd

Please keep us informed about

6 Steve and Linda Collins
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 Ruth Smith Thornburg Jeremy Byrd
Jimmy Dixon Law Enforcement Officers Gabriel Chrismon
Lewis Smith Dwayne Winder
Sue Lambeth Our homebound/care center mem- Cindy Dieterly
Peggy Pickeral bers and friends: Shane Miller
June Shumate Shirley Linville And others
Dennis Conner Otis Green
Eli Dilty Vivian Spencer
Jay Rudd Gail Smith
Jimmy Sloan Rachel Troxler
Donna Chappell Wilard Peeples
Jordon Rhodes
Janet Faucette Remember also those overseas and/
Faye Stephenson or serving our country:

Please submit news, photos and other in-

formation for the CrossPointe
Newsletter to Gayle Faucette at
hfaucette2@triad.rr.com or place in
church mailbox. Your suggestions for
improvements are invited & welcome!
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During the dramatic experience

when God called Isaiah to be a
prophet, who or what filled the
temple?

A. 144,000 worshipers
B. The bottom of God’s robe
C. Smoke
D. Priests offering sacrifices

Answer: B and C (See Isaiah 6:1-8.)

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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
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PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS: PRAYER CONCERNS AND

Monticello United Church of ANNOUNCEMENT E-MAIL CHAIN:
Christ Pastor Greg Bouck is available 24/7 for
P. O. Box 496
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:
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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 monticelloprayer@gmail.com
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
STAFF / OFFICERS
___________________
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

COOKBOOKS
Diaconate Chairpersons 10:00 a.m. are $15 and are available
Bill Hughes, Deacon
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.
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Monticello United Church

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