Monticello United Church of Christ • Browns Summit, NC AUGUST, 2017

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Monticello UCC News

INSIDE THIS
ISSUE

From the
Pastor
Page 2
Women’s
Fellowship
Page 3
Bible Study
with Andy
Griffith
Page 4
Outlet Movie
Night
Page 4
Renovation
Update
Page 5
Teacher
Breakfast
Page 6
August
Happenings
Page 7

and
MORE!
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During my lifetime, like many of you, I have read many

books. And there have been countless that were forgetta-
ble, but there have been some that have inspired, moved,
and challenged me. But there have only been a few that I
would classify as life-changing. One of those treasures of
literature is The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri
Nouwen. Nouwen’s transparency, honesty, self-reflection, and love for
Christ come pouring out in this short but must read book! Many of Fa-
ther Nouwen’s thoughts moved me and it’s hard to pinpoint just one,
but this particular one spoke to the very depths of my soul and I believe
it will speak to you as well.

Nouwen wrote, ”I am the prodigal son every time I search for uncondi-
tional love where it cannot be found. Why do I keep ignoring the place of
true love and persist in looking for it elsewhere? Why do I keep leaving
home where I am called a child of God, the Beloved of my Father?”

As I read this I came under deep conviction with a deeper burden for the
lost and wayward Christian. My prayer is that instead of fellow men and
women leaving home, this will be a year when the people of Browns
Summit and of the world come home. They come home to Jesus! They
begin to realize that they are indeed the Beloved of the Father!

So please join me in your private prayer time to lift up those who have
left home and those who have never come home, that they will, as the
prodigal son did, come home. The Savior awaits with open arms and a
loving heart.

Blessings,
Pastor Greg
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AUGUST
Women’s Fellowship will be
starting their new year on
Wednesday, August 2 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.
2017-2018 Officers
Laura Smith—President
Becky Bishop—Vice President
Gayle Hughes—Secretary
Carol Rudd—Treasurer
Patsy Smith—Key Member
This year our bible study is
entitled ”Cloud of Witnesses: The
Community of Christ in Hebrews”
by Melissa Bane Sevier. She says,
“The Letter to the Hebrews is a
long and complex book which
makes it an exciting and interest-
ing book to study. We will ex-
plore nine major themes and
then relate these themes to other
parts of our faith tradition, all
using the over-arching theme of
‘community’. We will be Joining
thousands of thoughtful Chris-
tians who will be sharing this
study together in the coming
months.”
YOU too are invited to join us in
a time of studying God’s word
and wonderful fellowship!
Meet the author of
our new study:
Melissa Bane Se-
vier is a teaching el-
der in the Presbyter-
ian Church (U.S.A.)
who, after more
than 23 years as a pastor, chose in
2015 to leave the pastorate and fo-
cus on her longtime ministry of
writing and photography. Melissa
has a degree in elementary educa-
tion (King College), an MCE from
Reformed Theological Seminary, an
MDiv from Louisville Seminary, and
a DMin from McCormick Seminary.
She lives in Versailles, Kentucky,
with her husband, Jerry.
Even though we did not meet in
July, Carol Rudd delivered the
eye glasses that had been
collected to be recycled, and
Becky Bishop delivered toiletry
articles collected to Hannah’s
Haven. Thanks to all who donat-
ed items for these causes.
Laura Smith,
President
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The Adult Life Class that meets Sundays at

10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall is enjoying
the new study series begun last month,
The Mayberry Bible Study. Taken from
The Andy Griffith Show, each Sunday
includes one of Andy’s episodes that lasts
for about 23 minutes and then we have
discussions based on each of the “Primetime Parables”.
by Gayle Hughes
Episodes (and themes) in August include:
August 6: The Darlings are Coming (Crime and Commitment)
August 13: Opie and the Spoiled Kid (Values)
August 20: Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man (Temptation)
August 27: Rafe Hollister Sings (Encouragement)

This is an interesting and fun study series. We hope you’ll join us each
Sunday in the basement for an enjoyable lesson, coffee and a light snack!
Good fellowship too!

Come & enjoy a

movie, popcorn,
soda and
F u n !

Sunday,
August 15

5 — 7 p.m.

Monticello Church
Fellowship Hall
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The Monticello UCC sanctuary renovation is complete and beautiful! Pictures can
show off the new carpet, choir chairs, refurbished pulpit, added greenery and
lovely paint work; but to fully capture the open, welcome feel to the new configura-
tion and special touches added by talented and loving hands, please come and
see - and feel - for yourself!
The narthex has been rearranged and redecorated too. The old organ, seating
and greenery add to the welcoming feel as you enter the church’s front doors. This area is also now “home” to a
display of Dot Lambeth’s extraordinary Chrismon of the Last Supper. Look for more about Dot’s beautiful and
fascinating Chrismon display in next month’s newsletter.

Much of the renovation work was done by contracted agencies, but there was a lot of work done by Monticello
members who graciously shared time, talent, and a devotion to this church. Their special touches are evident
everywhere. To name—and thank— a few:
Jerry Smothers: who built the handrail on the side of the old pulpit to help navigate the 3 steps up to the altar
area. He also cleaned each pew and Pastor Greg cleaned all pew cushions; they look great!
The beautiful silk flower arrangements were designed by Nancy Bouck and were donated anonymously!
Work continues by the Board of Trustees (Lewis Smith, Jerry Smothers, Jimmy Dixon) to finish up the little
things such as electrical and lighting issues.
Those helping to replace and arrange furnishings after the renovation include Lewis and Laura Smith, Pastor
Greg, Lavinia Combs, Jerry Smothers and Nancy Bouck.
Nancy oversaw rearranging of the narthex as well as painting the upper walls (above molding) in the alter area.
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For staff of

7:30 A.M.
MONDAY

Monticello-Brown Summit
Elementary School
and
Brown Summit Middle
Center for Advanced
Academics

AUGUST 21
Help Needed: We are again collecting school
Cooks, Kitchen Help, Clean-Up supplies that will be given to
Crews are needed starting at each school on the day of the
6:00 a.m. breakfast. If you can help,
Also need help to set up on please bring your supplies by
the evening before. Sunday, August 20.

Please sign up on the sheet on the front pew of the church.

Thanks for your support of our teachers. They look forward to & really
appreciate this breakfast as a special start to their school year!
WE’RE BACK TO SCHOOL ITEMS—WE ARE COLLECTING!
COLLECTING
SCHOOL
In conjunction with the Teacher’s Back to School Breakfast, the
SUPPLIES church will be collecting school items that will be presented at the
breakfast. Suggestions below from schools’ websites will help with
your shopping.

Monticello Browns Summit Brown Summit Middle

Elementary School Center for Advanced Academics

Kleenex Ziplock bags Composition copy paper Blue/black pens

Glue sticks (gallon & sandwich notebooks Dry erase markers 6” rulers
#2 pencils sizes) Pencils with with erasers Individual pencil
2 & 3-pocket folders Band-aids erasers 3-ring binder sharpeners
3 X 5 cards Clipboards Glue Sticks Ear buds Index cards
Dry Erase markers Colored pencils Highlighters Folders with pock Loose-leaf paper
24 pk crayons Paper towels 6“ Rulers ets & prongs Scotch cellophane
Notebook paper Post-it notes Small Scissors Small scissors tape
White Copy paper 1-subj spiral note- Graph paper Lined notebook Colored markers
Scissors—Friskars books Pencil pouch paper Colored pencils
Pencil pouches White block erasers Flash drive/USB 3” 3 ring binder Laptop Case (for
(no boxes) CompositionNotebooks Tissue boxes Pack dividers (10 15” laptop)
Highlighters Clorox wipes White & colored separators) Crayons

Sundays in
AUGUST
10:00 a.m.
This month the Adult Life
Group Class continues The
Mayberry Bible Study. Old & new fans
of the Andy Griffith Show are enjoying
discussions of his episodes as
“Primetime Parables”!
Coffee, fellowship & childcare too!
FELLOWSHIP
Men’s Chorus Practice: Tuesdays,
Aug. 1 & 8 7 pm
Women’s Fellowship: Wednesday,
August 2 7:30 pm
Church Council—Thursday,
August 3 7 pm
Quarterly Church Conference:
Sunday, August 6 7pm
Men’s Chorus Sings
Sunday, August 13 11 a.m.
“THE OUTLET” - Children & Youth
Program: Movie Night
Sunday, August 13 5 –7 pm
Choir Practice Resumes—Tuesday,
August 15 7:30pm
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast—
August 21 7:30 am
Men’s Breakfast
Golden Coral, Reidsville TBA
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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 continues
his sermon series The Dumb File. 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
Thursday,
August 24
A new school year promises new adventures,
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
Loves sweet lesson to obey,
Sweeter lesson cannot be,
Loving Him who first loved me.
2017
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MUCC OUTREACH On August 13 our Men’s

FOOD MINISTRIES Chorus will sing during
the 11 a.m. worship ser-
vice. This is always a
favorite event and all men
are invited to join us.
Practices will be August 1 and 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Choir practice will resume on Tuesday, August
15 at7:30 p.m. The members of the choir have
School
Food enjoyed a vacation from weekly choir practice this
Backpack summer, but we’re anxious to get back to our
Program weekly routine.
As we begin this new year of music, we would like
to extend the opportunity for those of you who
Canned Meats have been considering singing in the choir to join
Granola bars, (tuna, chicken, us. It is a wonderful time of music and fellowship
fruit bars (i.e. beef stew, spam, as we learn new songs to sing praises to the Lord.
Nutri-grain Bars) corn beef, etc.
We welcome YOU!
Baskets in narthex for your donations. Thank you!
- Lavinia Combs, Choir Director

VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE & MINISTRY: AUGUST

USHERS LAY OFFERING FLOWERS:
READERS: COUNTERS:
Manny
McMillan August 6 August 6 August 6
Becky Bishop Lewis Smith COMMUNION
and
August 13 August 13 August 13
Whitfield Hunter Brooks Dick Faucette Carol Rudd
Faucette
August 20 August 20 August 20
Stacey Wilson Jerry Smith Gayle Faucette
Cleaning
August 27 August 27 August 27
Patsy Smith Carol Rudd Whitfield Faucette Tammy Turner
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Jimmy Sloan is halfway through with a 6-round SPECIAL THANKS

chemotherapy treatment for tumors related to
prostate cancer. His prostate cancer is now un-
der control and there are no new tumors.
Jamie and Hunter Smothers have returned
safely from their trip to Africa. They shared the
two suitcases full of items donated by church
members and others to village children who had
recently lost their parents. Everything was much
appreciated. Glad to have them home safely!
Hunter Brooks has gotten his learner’s permit
and soon will have his driver’s license!
Lisa Parrish will have eye surgery this month.
Jay Rudd begins 12 weeks of rehab this month.
Patsy Smith has taken responsibility for water-
ing the beautiful plants at the new columbarium
as well as the plantings at the base of our new
sign at the front of the church.
With the scant
rainfall so far
this summer,
this has re-
quired frequent
visits to the
church to be
sure the plants were adequate-
ly watered. Her dedication and green thumb are
keeping everything looking pretty!
Dot Lambeth’s grandson Adam Scott graduated
from FBI school in July. Congratulations to all!

The Fifth Sunday Sing was

held on the evening of July 30
at Friendship United Methodist
Church. Thanks to Frances
Cable of Friendship for sharing
these great pictures. And
special thanks to choir members Susan Smith,
Friendship UMC
Gayle Hughes, Crystal Brown and Carol Rudd
and Director Lavinia Combs for representing
Monticello UCC so beautifully.

Browns Summit UMC

Crystal Brown—MUCC
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3 John Dieterly 16 Ethan Wilson

4 Bill Hughes 19 Steve Durham
5 Don Chrismon 20 Dennis Conner
6 Carolyn Kernodle 25 Steve Collins
7 Chase Rowland 28 David M. Johnson
11 Dot Lambeth (younger)

Please keep us informed about

birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
There are notebooks on the
6 Steve and Linda Collins front pew for you to enter new
16 Barbara Dean and Jake Trammell or updated information. Thank
you!

PRAYER LIST
Unspoken Requests Betty Turner JoAnn & Otis Green
Arnold Faucette Jordon Rhodes Sarah Dixon
Jay Rudd Jessie Ann Milsap Jake Trammell
Lisa Parrish Sonny Williams Vivian Spencer
Rick Joyce Sheryl Hubbard Gail Smith
Alfred Kernodle Shirley Smith Rachel Troxler
Jimmy Sloan Pam Efird Wilard Peeples
Patti Herbin Jeff Duffy Fred Carpenter
Martha Dixon Faye Stephenson
Remember also those overseas &/or
Bobby Pleasants Janet Faucette serving our country:
Bobby Chappell Shelby Moore Jeremy Byrd
Richard Dickerson (Clyda’s Father) Law Enforcement Officers Zack Chrismon
Stacey Wilson Gabriel Chrismon
Our homebound/care center members
Jerry Faucette & friends: Dwayne Winder
Judy Chaney Shirley Linville 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.
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BIBLE QUIZ
Why did the Pharisees protest one day
when Jesus’ disciples plucked and ate
grain directly from the field?
A. Because a banquet was awaiting
them; they didn’t want the disciples to
spoil their appetites.
B. Because it wasn’t the disciples’ field; they had no
right to the grain.
C. Because it was the Sabbath and such “work” was
prohibited.
D. Because the grain wasn’t yet ripe.
Answer: C (See Matthew 12:1-2.)
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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:

Monticello United Church of PRAYER CONCERNS AND
Christ
ANNOUNCEMENT E-MAIL CHAIN:
PO Box 496 Pastor Greg Bouck is available 24/7 for
5001 East NC 150
appointments, visits, emergencies, etc.
Brown Summit, NC 27214 More and more Monticello
and can be reached at 336-209-3024.
Phone: 336-656-3400 UCC families are signing up
Email: Office Hours: to receive updated Prayer
uccmonticello@gmail.com Tuesday & Thursday: Concerns and Announcement by
Website: monticelloucc.org
Facebook: Monticello United 9:30 a.m. until Noon e-mails. If you are interested,
Church of Christ And Wednesday please e-mail
STAFF / OFFICERS
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. monticelloprayer@gmail.com
___________________

Greg Bouck Please contact Laura Smith to place

Pastor announcements in the bulletin.
Lavinia Combs
CENTENNIAL AFGHAN FOR
Pianist, Organist, MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH
Choir Director WORSHIP OF CHRIST 1909—2009
Church Council Officers HOURS: are available for $50.00
Dick Faucette, Please see Laura Smith
President
Hunter Smothers
Vice President
Sunday School 
Diaconate Chairpersons
10:00 a.m. COOKBOOKS
Jerry Alderman, Deacon are $15 and are available
Patsy Smith, Deaconess
Worship from Patsy Smith or Gayle Hughes
Gayle Faucette Checks should be written to
CrossPointe News 11:00 a.m.
Team Leader Monticello Women’s Fellowship.

Monticello United Church

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