CrossPointe

APRIL 2019

A PUBLICATION OF MONTICELLO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday, April 14
11:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Outlet Easter Egg
Hunt/Celebration

Thursday, April 18
7—8:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday
Communion with
Pastor Greg

Sunday, April 21
7:00 a.m.
Easter Sunrise
Service
Followed by
Breakfast
11:00 a.m.
Easter Worship
with Communion

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As I recall my years as a
young boy, Easter held very
little meaning for me. In
fact, I thought of it as a less-
er holiday because it was all
about a stupid rabbit and
colored eggs. It didn’t offer
Pastor Greg Bouck all the “cool stuff” that
Christmas did. In my mind
Easter was lame and a day when you were
suppose to go to church. And going to
church was the equivalent of the “Chinese
water-torture.”
Well things tend to change as you age. Like
I’ve said before people go one of two ways
as they age. They either get bitter or better.
In my mind I’ve gotten better over the years,
but Nancy might disagree with that thought
on certain days. However, I distinctly
remember my first Easter as a Christian. In
fact, I asked Christ into my heart and surren-
dered my life to Him just prior to Easter
many years ago. On that first Easter Sunday
it dawned on me that Jesus actually died for
ME! Not, He just died and that was a long
time ago and lets hope the Preacher doesn’t
speak too long or pray too much because
we’ve got to beat the Baptist to Cracker Barrel.
I mean He actually died for ME and YOU.
Think about that for a moment. You are so
loved by our Lord that long before you were
ever thought of by your parents, grandpar-
ents, or great-grandparents, Christ had YOU
on his mind. Wow! He loves you Folks. How
much does He love you and me? Enough
that had you been the only one living on
Earth at the time He would have still gone to
the cross so that you might have eternal life.
Remember this and let us never forget…”For
God so loved the world (YOU) that he gave
his one and only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him will not perish but have ever-
lasting life (John 3:16).” Let us keep that in
mind this Easter Season and it’s okay to have
some fun
with the
rabbit and
eggs too.
Blessings,
Pastor Greg

This NEW Group Bible Study of Dr. David Jeremiah’s book Overcomer
meets once a month in homes of “church family” members. This
month join us in the home of Pastor Greg and Nancy. Date and time
TBA.

Enjoy food, fellowship and studying God’s word in the company of

friends who share your interest in growing your faith. We are living in
a challenging world, full of evil schemes that can be confusing and
confounding. Dr. Jeremiah’s study, which includes a video message
that is more amazing each week, teaches through scripture how,
putting on the armor of God’s word, we can stand firm and overcome
sin, the world and the devil! Please plan to join us!

Spring is here and so is more rain in the
forecast.
Final Ham Supper total...$2,230.00.
Our next meeting is April 3 at Monticello
UCC with Dot Lambeth presenting the
program, “God With Us Through Our
Trials.” Dot is also the hostess.
Caring and Sharing project for April/May is
donated toiletries and old eyeglasses.
Women’s Conference will be at Peace UCC
June 12-13. Theme: “We Shall Not Lose
The Power of Praise.” Eastern NC is
hosting this event.
5th Sunday Sing
March 31
Browns Summit UMC
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The Southern Conference is June 13-15 at
Canterbury School. A joint worship
Service will be at Canterbury School June 13
at 7:00pm. As usual, local churches will be
ask to provide cookies, drinks, water, break-
fast snacks, etc.
Five members from our church attended
World Day of Prayer at Jackson UCC
with the focus on Slovenia.
REMINDER: Mark your calendar Saturday,
April 6, at 7:00 p.m. Browns Summit UMC
will host a concert by Concert Pianist,
James Esterline. A reception hosted by the
men of the church will follow. Donations
support Hannah’s Haven Teen Challenge
Center, a community program we also
support.
HAPPY EASTER!!
Becky Bishop,
President
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at the
THE
O U T L E T OUT

(MUCC Children & Youth

Ministry)

SNACKS FUN GAMES

at The O u t l e t
Sundays
at
GREAT
3:00 p.m. FIELD TRIPS &
LESSONS MORE

Saturday,
April 6
Country Club
Grades 6—9
Lanes
Burlington GROUP with NAOMI

SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Enjoy bowling for 10—12 NOON
Home of Tyler & Naomi Woods
all our MUCC families! Graciously 1510 Upland Dr.
provided by Tyler & Nikki Faucette.
Pancake breakfast and
FREE from 10 a.m.—12 noon. discussion about the
Contact Tyler Woods to RSVP by Friday, questions we have
April 4. about our faith and
the Bible.
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Monticello United Church of Christ

5001 NC Hwy 150
Browns Summit, NC 27214

Sunday, April 14th

3:00 – 5:00
COME AND BRING A FRIEND FOR A FUN TIME!

EGG HUNT PRIZES CRAFTS PIZZA

Call Lisa Brooks if you have questions 336-451-1731

Don’t forget to bring

your Easter basket!
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Monticello Church is always filled with God’s

splendor this time of year. Easter lilies,
signifying purity, hope and innocence &
representing the resurrection of Jesus Christ in
Christian tradition, fill the altar with their
elegant beauty! (Thank you, Dot Lambeth!)
And the Easter Cross is always magnificent!
Please bring fresh flower blooms to share.
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Sundays in APRIL 10 a.m.
Small group studies continue.
Coffee, light refreshments and
child care are available.
WORSHIP
Sundays in APRIL
11:00 a.m.
Join us Sundays in APRIL as Pastor Greg Bouck
continues his sermon series, Bible Bios.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Easter Festival
Women’s Fellowship
Wednesday, April 3 7 p. m. Saturday, April 13 1—3 p.m.
Choir Practice Friendship UMC
Thursday nights 7:30 p. m. Bounce house, food, games
“The Outlet” - Children & & prizes!
Youth Sundays 3 p.m.
SEE PAGES 5-6 for Details
Bowling
Saturday, April 6 10-12
Outlet Girls’ Group
Saturday, April 13 10-12
Easter Fun
Sunday, April 14 3-5
MUNCH the Mortgage Supper
TBA
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, April 13 8 a.m.
Golden Corral/Reidsville
Hunter Smothers, Speaker
Church Council:
Wednesday, April 17 7 p.m.
Group Bible Study-Overcomer
TBA Home of Pastor Greg &
Nancy Bouck
Quarterly Church Conference
Sunday, April 28 7 p.m.
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FOOD DRIVE:
APRIL
Food Collection for
GREENSBORO
URBAN MINISTRY:
Canned
Beans

Food Collection for

OUT OF THE GARDEN
School
BACKBACK PROGRAM: Food
Backpack
Mac n Cheese

Baskets in table in narthex for your

donations. Thank you!

USHERS LAY OFFERING FLOWERS

READERS COUNTERS
Greg
April April 1 April 7
Forehand
Gayle Hughes Dick Faucette Communion
Manny
April 14 April 14 April 14
McMillian
Dot Lambeth Lewis Smith Patsy Smith
CLEANING
April 21 April 21 April 21
Becky
Nikki Faucette Carol Rudd Easter Lilies
Dixon
April 28 April 28 April 28
Jackie Wagner Whitfield Faucette Peggy Pickeral
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Jerry Alderman Thank You to

. . . has entered hospice at Bea- Cari and Stacy and Ethan Wilson for hosting
con Place. Thank you for your our second small group Bible Study, Over-
prayers, visits, etc. comer, last month. Fifteen people attended,
and enjoyed food, fellowship, & a most time-
Jimmy Sloan
ly, important study of God’s word for Chris-
. . . Has begun chemotherapy for treatment
tians living in today’s challenging world.
of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Welcome!
Congratulations:
. . . Charlotte Smothers, born Sunday, March
. . . Mason Wagner, who recently
30 to Hunter and Jamie Smothers. Charlotte
received his Tiger Cub
is the granddaughter of Jerry and Ginger
badge and a trophy in
Smothers. All are doing just fine! Congratula-
the Pinewood Derby.
tions all!
Way to go, Mason!
. - and - Congratulations
. . . Jackson Wagner,, . . . Donnie and Teenie Chrismon’s grand-
who was baptized daughter Mitchell was married on January
on Sunday, 12 to Jackson Bush at Ernest
March 20; Myatt Presbyterian Church in
parents Raleigh, NC. Mitchell has
Steve & Jacque attended that church her en-
& brother tire life. Jackson is from Tex-
Mason and oth- as, a Texas A & M grad and
er family & an engineer. Mitchell is an
church family East Carolina graduate and a
shared in the teacher. They live in Austin, Texas. Mitchel is
joyful occasion. the daughter of Craig & Beverly Chrismon.

Senior Citizens Grateful for Gifts

As seniors, we have been honored several times by people paying
for our meals or coffees. Thanks to: Tommy Shreve, Karondas
Restaurant in Greensboro; Brooks Miller, Country Kitchen in Greensboro; unknown
person, Chick Fil A, Pisgah Church Road in Greensboro; unknown person, Jazzy Java
in Reidsville; Otis Green, Short Sugars Restaurant in Reidsville.
From two very grateful senior citizens,
Peggy Hopkins From “The Good Stuff”, Greensboro News
Barbara Trammell & Record, February19. 2019
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2 Jay Rudd 17 Leigh Smith

12 Greg Smith 19 Jerry Smothers
13 Manny McMillan 23 Davis Turner
14 Gail Smith 23 Gary Turner
17 Linda Collins

21 Gary & Susan Smith

27 Dennis & Denise Conner

Please keep us informed about birthdays, anniversaries, etc. There are notebooks on the
front pew for you to enter new or updated information. Thank you!

PRAYER LIST
Unspoken Requests Faye Stephenson country:
Jerry Alderman First Responders Jeremy Byrd
Jimmy Sloan Zack Chrismon
Our homebound/care center
Sue Lambeth Gabriel Chrismon
members and friends:
Jeff Seawell Dwayne Winder
Shirley Linville
June Shumate Cindy Dieterly
JoAnn & Otis Green
Dennis Conner And others
Vivian Spencer
Eli Dilty
Gail Smith
Jay Rudd
Rachel Troxler
Donna Chappell
Willard Peeples
Betty Turner
Jordan Rhodes Remember also those
Janet Faucette overseas and/or serving our

Please submit news, photos and other information for the

CrossPointe Newsletter to Gayle Faucette by email at
hfaucette2@triad.rr.com or place in church mailbox.
NOTE: If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter or
wish to change how you receive it (by email and/or by
postal service), please let Gayle or the church office know.
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After Jesus raises Lazarus

from death, what does his
family do to thank Jesus?

A. They host a dinner for

him.
B. Martha serves the meal.
C. Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with an extrava-
gant amount of expensive perfume.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D (See John 12:1-3.)
 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.

PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS:

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