May Newsletter 2023
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Allied Churches of Alamance County, put items in the Collection Corner container, located
down the hall from the church offices. Please have in the container by Sunday, May 28.
Collect: 3-Compartment Carry Trays, Plastic Forks only, Spices of any flavor
The mission of ACAC- is to prevent and end homelessness and food insecurity through
providing direct service and leadership in collaborative community efforts.
NC Baptist Hospitals Mother’s Day Offering
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023
Offering Goal for FBCM: $500 State goal: $650,000
Theme is “That They May See and Know”, www.mothersdayoffering.org
“That they may see and know and consider and understand together that
the hand of the Lord has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.” Isaiah 41:20
Since 1924 the Mother’s Day Offering at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
has been a symbol of hope to patients facing serious financial stress on top of a medical crisis in
their lives. Patients are referred by hospital counselors, ministers, city and community leaders.
The Baptist Benevolent Committee prayerfully reviews all referrals. 100% of the tax
deductible gifts go directly to the offering.
Contact: Karen Rice [email protected].
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NOTES FROM NITA...
Colossians: 2:2 - That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together
JOY SENIORS
in love, and unto all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the
acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ.
We have learned so much this week of how much our love for one another comforts and
strengthens us when we are in need. One of our dear brothers in Christ has gone to be with the
Lord. Many of us as seniors have dealt with the loss of our love ones. May our prayers for
those suffering this loss, now and in the past, continue because of our love for one another.
Praise God for his open arms to those we have loved.
Sun., May 7, SAALT MTG. 3:30 p.m. Please note the change in time.
Fri., May 12, 9:30 am Trip to the Reynolda Museum and Gardens in Winston Salem. Cost:
$16.05. The seniors will pay Nita at church or by mail by Sunday May 7th We’ll go to lunch at
the Golden Corral.
Wed., May 17, 11:30 a.m. JOY Lunch-Covered Dish followed by BINGO.
Week of June 19-23 VISITATION: (most important!) and small gifts to our Senior
Treasures.
Wed., June 21 11:30 a.m. PICNIC of HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS. Nita is our
grocery shopper for the hot dogs, hamburgers, chili & slaw, buns & rolls. Jim Turner with
Bob’s help is our grill master and the desserts and all the rest are brought by our seniors. No
program just fellowship.
Tues., June 27 TENTATIVE Trip planned to go to the Farmer’s Market. in Raleigh and eat
at the restaurant there.
Each Wednesday Games (Jokers and Pegs and Dominoes) are played in the Grove on the
second floor.
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Mark your calendars for VBS 2023 *IN PERSON*
June 12th - 16th
Be Strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His power.
Ephesian’s 6:10
Mark your calendars for VBS 2023 June 12th - 16th VBS, Knights of North Castle: Quest for
the King’s Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power
by exploring how we put on the armor of God. Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and
begin their quest each session by opening the King’s Book.
Let’s have an amazing VBS this year!!
But we need YOU to make this happen!
There is a VBS volunteers meeting May 21st in the sanctuary, following the 11am service.
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This Is Our Pre- Summer Event
Come JOIN US and enjoy our all you can eat Ice
Cream & Toppings with your friends.
If you can, we need donations of Ice Cream,
Toppings of all Kinds.
Thank You!!
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Medical Equipment Ministry at First Baptist Church will loan medical equipment to our
members or anyone in the community who has a need. Please help spread the word. We
currently have an inventory of walkers, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs and stools,
and wheelchairs, a foam wedge and other items.
Contact Lorraine Garrison [email protected] or the church office for help or more details.
Starting at 5:45 pm each Wednesday night
May 3 – Taco Soup, Ham, Turley & Cheese Sandwiches, Dessert
May 10 – Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce, Salad, Bread, Dessert
May 17 – BBQ Sandwiches, Slaw, Baked Beans, Dessert
May 24 - Marinated Chicken, Corn, Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Dessert
May 31 - Casseroles & Crock Pot Dishes, Ice Cream Social
Please Sign-up Each Week at the Wednesday Night Meal or contact the church office by
Monday at 12 pm. If you are unable to attend once you have signed up please contact the
church office by Monday at 12 pm so we don’t include you in the meal count. Bible Study,
Youth, and Children’s activities following @ 6:30pm
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Mebane Presbyterian Church is hosting a National Day of Prayer
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service on Thursday, May 4 , from 12-12:30 pm. The theme this year is
to Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much, based on James
5:16. The Bradford Academy upper lever group will provide special
music and prayer will be offered by several pastors/community leaders.
Light refreshments will be served afterward on the breezeway.
Our Response in Giving through April 23, 2023
Total YTD Giving: $ 126,780.00
Budgeted Income YTD: $ 132,223 .00
Weekly Needs: $ 10,171.00
Build Your Church Totals; $ 72,184.00
Mission Totals Through April 2023
Annie Armstrong $1,145.00
Heck Jones $600.00
Inasmuach Mission $377.23
Jake Libbey Mission $1,760.00
Manna Market $870.00
Vitaly-Ukraine $100.00
WVA Mission Trip $900.00
Zimmerman Mission $532.00
Memorial Day
May 29, 2023
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Manna Market Food Drive
The next Manna Market Distribution is
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
We had another good response at Manna Market on the 18th, signed up two new Clients which
is great, but life is not without trials.
Donations of food have slowed as the prices continue to rise which is no surprise to us. With all
that said, food needs for our Clients continue so please try to donate what you can when you
can. I’ll try to do a better job of keeping our needs up to date so Ronda can send them out.
Items needed listed in order of greatest need for the Manna Market.
Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti), Canned Chicken, Instant Potatoes, Jams/Jellies, Diced
Tomatoes, Pancake Syrup, Pancake Mix, Corn Bread Mix (Jiffy), Ramen
Noodles, Cereal, Canned Pinto Beans, Pork n’ Beans, Grits, Kidney Beans.
Major thanks to all who contribute and most especially to our Volunteers without whom Manna
Market would not exist.
† Gerald Dickerson
FBCM
MINISTRY
The Handyman Ministry Team continues to move our inventory of temporary metal ramps from
place to place as needed. As people recover and no longer need a ramp, our team will move the
ramp to storage, or transport it to another location where a need exists. Would you like to assist
and learn how to assemble these ramps while working with the team? Would you like to learn
and help build a permanent wooden ramp?
Would you like to serve by assisting with plumbing repairs, installing handrails, grab bars, or
other small projects? You are welcome to join us!
For more information contact:
David Faircloth Mike Garrison
[email protected] [email protected]
919-605-4437 336-260-1949
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Vacation Bible School is June 12 - 16
We Are In Need of VOLUNTEERS
VBS is getting closer and closer and we know being a VBS volunteers requires you to
give up a week of you time. But it’s worth doing. It’s worth it for the kids and families
who will hear the gospel, and it’s worth it for the church family to serve alongside one
another for the greater purpose of kingdom expansion.
If you can volunteer your time for the week of VBS, please contact Kayleigh McDaniel
at [email protected].
World Fair Trade Day, Saturday May 13, 2023
Supported by WMUNC, this is a day of opportunity to learn of the
challenges faced by people all around the world. Answered prayers for
those in need are learning a skill, being part of a nurturing community, and
obtaining an avenue for selling their products for a fair price. World-Crafts works with nearly
50 artisan groups representing thousands of people across more than 20 countries.
Visit www.Worldcrafts.org/artisans to learn more about each artisan group and visit
www.fairtradefederation.org for global information. Follow World Crafts on Facebook,
Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
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Mon. May 1 Wed. May 17
6:30 pm – Sharon Knight Group Meeting 11:30 am – JOY Luncheon
7:00 pm – Building Team Meeting 2:00 pm – Game Day
Tues. May 2 5:45 pm – Wednesday Night Meal
1:00 pm – Reflections Group Meeting 6:30 pm – Prayer Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Children’s Bible Study & Youth Group
Wed. May 3
2:00 pm – Game Day Sat. May 20
5:45 pm – Wednesday Night Meal Fellowship Hall Reserved
6:30 pm – Prayer Meeting in Fellowship Hall Sun. May 21
Children’s Bible Study & Youth Group 8:30 am - Worship Service
Sat. May 6 9:45 am - Sunday School
8:00 am – Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Everyone is invited 11:00 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church and
Kid’s Church
Sun. May 7 3:00 pm – Coordinating Council Meeting
8:30 am - Worship Service 4:00 pm - Youth
9:45 am - Sunday School 5:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study – Agape SS classroom
11:00 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church and The Prayer Course Bible Study – New Vision classroom
Kid’s Church
4:00 pm - Youth Mon. May 22
5:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study – Agape SS classroom 6:00 pm – Stewardship Meeting
Prayer Course Bible Study – New Vision classroom Wed. May 24
Wed. May 10 2:00 pm – Game Day
5:45 pm – Wednesday Night Meal
2:00 pm – Game Day 6:30 pm – Prayer Meeting in Fellowship Hall
5:45 pm – Wednesday Night Meal Children’s Bible Study & Youth Group
6:30 pm – Prayer Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Children’s Bible Study & Youth Group Fri. May 26
10:00 am – Ladies Friendship Group
Thurs. May 11
10:00 am – Bridge Builders Sun. May 21
8:30 am - Worship Service
Fri. May 12 9:45 am - Sunday School
JOY Trip to Reynolda Museum & Gardens / Lunch at 11:00 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church and
Golden Corral Kid’s Church
Sun. May 14 - Mother’s Day 12:00 pm – VBS Meeting in the sanctuary
8:30 am - Worship Service 3:00 pm – Deacon’s Meeting
9:45 am - Sunday School 4:00 pm - Youth
11:00 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church and 5:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study – Agape SS classroom
Kid’s Church / Parent Child Dedications Prayer Course Bible Study – New Vision classroom
NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Mon. May 29
Tues. May 16 Church Office & SonShine Ministries
4:00 – 5:00 pm - Manna Market Distribution Closed for Memorial Day
Wed. May 31
2:00 pm – Game Day
5:45 pm – Wednesday Night Meal Followed by Ice Cream
Social
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May 1st marked the 43rd Operation Inasmuch at FBC Mebane! Thank
you for serving our Lord by serving others with many acts of kindness
over the years. Matthew 25:40 is our focal passage of Scripture as Jesus
said "....Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me." Some of our projects seem small or insignificant while others
seem large or overwhelming, but each one is an opportunity to share the love of Christ with those
we serve. It's not so much the project itself, but the people we do them for is at the heart of
Operation Inasmuch. Prayer, Visitation, Administrative, Giving and Going are all important as we
continue to reach people beyond our church walls. God is good! May you be blessed beyond
measure as you love others in the name of Jesus.
† David Faircloth
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Love God, Love People,
Share Our Faith in
Jesus Christ Together
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ON GOING PRAYER RQUESTS
Dennis & Marilyn Carter, Martha Collins, Rusty & Sandra Crawford, Michelle Crisp, Opal
Dillard, Tammie Frazier, Tim Herbin, Gertrude Hill, Wilson Jolly, Coy Kirby, Hilda Lowery,
Alvis Oakley, Roger Parker, Barbara Pruitt, Diane Ramos, Colten Robertson, Lottie Robertson,
Ruby Sackett, Dianne Sellers, Dea Sewall, Paula Setzer, Bill & Jean Tate, Ethel Terrell,
Brayden Warren, Archie Sr. Wilborn, Charlie Wilkerson
HOMEBOUND: Lannie Faulk
GROUP HOMES
Cedar Ridge Assisted Living - James “Smokey” Lynch - room 122
Heritage Healthcare - Barry Oakley, Alvis Oakley’s son
Mebane Ridge Assisted Living - Jerri Moore - Brice Moore’s mother; Betty Tripp - B3
MISSIONARIES: Thad Harris (Bo & Vivian Harris’ son); Matt & Jessica Hoffman (Velma
Kelly’s granddaughter); Karen, with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Field Personnel to
Northern Africa
OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN THE MILITARY: Carter Terrell, Cole Terrell, Austin Terrell,
Josh Schultz, Patrick Langley, Dalton Booth, Trevor Stephenson
ALSO
Adam Crabtree (Andy Madden prayer request) Kathryn Cheek (Meredith Townsend’s friend)
Amber Sykes (Lottie Robertson’s granddaughter) Karen Pare (Martha Collins’ daughter)
Andrew Fox (Barbara Pruitt’s nephew) Kaye Baxsdon (Kim Wiltshire’s prayer request)
Anita Baker (Betty Garret’s daughter) Keith Hill (Melanie West’s cousin)
April Kelly (Kandi Stec’s sister) Larry Woods (Linda Albritght’s son)
Barry Turner (Jim Turner’s son) Linda Eichmann (Sean Eichmann’s mother)
Lisa Pruitt (Barbara Pruitt’s daughter)
Betty Ford (Micki Madden’s mother)
Blanche Woods (Cathy Stephenson’s mother) Leroy Mitchell (Nanina Ferguson’s father)
Leon Summers (Bob Summer’s father)
Brandon Byrd (Randy Byrd’s father)
Brenda James (Ritchie James’ mother) Linda Hampton (Misty Fleming’s mother)
Casey Knight Louis & Mildred Stielper (Renea Marine’s parents)
Louis &Lynn McKnight (Scarlett Parnell’s parents)
Casey Herbin (Tim & Amy Herbin’s son)
Charlotte Walker (Ken & Dianne Sellers’ sister-in-law) Marshall & Nancy Martin (Penny Owens Parents)
Mike & Becky Kalkas
Coy & Dean Mabe (Margaret Robertson’s cousins)
Dale Crutchfield (Milton Patterson’s nephew) Patsy Ray (John Gillis’ aunt)
Paul West ( Anita Wilson’s father)
Darlene Balash (Lonnie Balash’s sister) Randy Steelman (Jody Davis’ father)
Dennis Blasingame (Pam Dixon’s father) Reba Evans (Liz Duckworth prayer request)
Edna Phillips (Edith Martin’s sister)
Frances Roselle (Andrea Greenway’s mother) Richard Rossler
Ricky & Donna Carver (Andy Madden prayer request)
Frances Wright (Rebecca Boggs’ grandmother)
Gene & Pat Oliver (Amelia Isaac’s grandparents) Ruth McCann (Jimmy McCann’s mother)
Harold Greene ( Carolyn Green’s son) Sheldon Allen (Lynn Burnette’s mother)
James Patterson (Angie Patterson’s father) Sydney Fowler (Meredith Townsend’s great niece)
Jeff Brown (Pam Dixon’s brother) Tanya McManus (Wendy Couch prayer request)
John & Cathy Garrison (Kim Williams’ Request) Terri Norris (Hazel Lee’s daughter)
Jordan Wilson Tim Bullis
Joyce Dickens (David Dickens’ mother) Tim Kayson (Aaron Hover’s friend)
Junior Collins (Martha Collins’ son) Will Howell (David & Donna Faircloth’s grandson) 15
Gifts We Have Received...
In Memory of John Fladeland by
Malone & Linda Albright David & Betty Neese
Lisa Smothers Leanne Wayne
Ruby Sackett Kathryn Blythe
Jim Turner Shannon Smith
Herman & Debbie Bullins Rick & Beth Ashby
Jerry & Gladys Carmichael Sanna Hett
Vivian Senical Stephanie Kelly
Rob & Marlo Countiss David Beisweinger
Stew McGough Robin Wagner
Larry & Kimberly MaHaffey Joe & Melody Wrenn
Joan Sheppard
In memory of Ward Setzer by
Vivian Senical
In memory of Virginia McGee by
Mark & Penny Harris
The family of John Fladeland would like to thank the Bereavement Team for the
wonderful dinner they provided after the funeral. It made everything so much
easier and we are grateful. The support and love we have received from our FBC
family has truly overwhelmed us.
Karen, Jack, Alyssa and James Fladeland
Dear First Baptist Church,
It is so encouraging that over the years FBC has continued the InAsMuch Ministry,
So many are blessed by the work done.
I am so appreciative of Louis, Cole & little Cole cleaning out my gutters again. Thanks so much
for including me among your project.
Love In Christ,
Sue Hunt
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May Volunteers
Nursery Watch Caller Kid’s Church 11:00 am 3rd - 5th Grades
May 7 – Elizabeth McKinney May 7 – Melissa Howard, Kayleigh McDaniel
May 14 – Bonnie Manning May 14 – Mike West, Lisa Smothers
May 21 – Linda Holt May 21 – Jimmy & Rhonda McCann
May 28 – Vanessa Moore May 28 – Adam & Julie McCauley
Nursery Workers – 11:00 am Offertory Prayer
May 7 – Shelly Whitescarver Family
May 14 – Jonathan & Ashlee Blackard May 7 – 8:30 am – Dana Lunday
11:00 am – Alan Pennington
May 21 – Nanina Ferguson & Children
May 28 – Lisa & Kamryn Smothers May 14 – 8:30 am – Alan Stephenson
11:00 am – David Faircloth
Children’s Church 11:00 am Service
May 21 – 8:30 am – Meredith Townsend
May 7 – Nicole Hazlett, Kara Killingsworth 11:00 am – Bobby Summers
Briley Killingsworth
May 14 – Margaret & Ray Robertson
May 21 – Tracy & Macy James May 28 – 8:30 am – Andy Madden
May 28 – Kirby & Louis Sullivan 11:00 am – Woody Isaac
Kid’s Church 11:00 am 1st - 2nd Grades
May 7 – Amy Herbin, Youth
May 14 – Kayleigh McDaniel, Youth
May 21 – Scarlett Parnell, Kayleigh McDaniel
May 28 – Kayleigh McDaniel, Youth
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May Birthdays
1 Davis, Cameron 15 Frazier, Tammie 23 Fleming, Brandy
2 Herry, Sherry 16 Curasi, Craig 23 McGinnis, Cole
4 Robertson, Caleb 17 Ballard, Mandi 24 Hover, Morgana
5 Marine, Renea 17 Caudill, Jonathan 25 McCauley, Julie
7 Klutz, Mary 18 Sullivan, Cameron 26 Kidd, Tate
8 Green, Cheryl 19 Ballard, Jill 28 Barger, Nathan
10 Way, Danny 20 Baker, Betty 28 McCann, Macie
10 Wilson, Danny 21 Henderson, Kearsyn 29 Fleming, Brandon
14 Couch, Joshua 22 Rogers, Linda 30 Bradley, Vickie
14 Frazier, Grace 23 Bradley, Tim 30 Hinton, Timothy
Staff Wedding Anniversaries Staff Service Anniversaries
May 15 - Chris & Katherine Conley - 14 Yrs May 3 – Loren Sessoms - 3 Yrs
May 6 – Rev. Maddi Smith – 6 Yrs.
Wedding Anniversaries
May 2 – Tom & Nicole Hazelett - 14 Yrs
May 5 – Richie & Jennifer Robertson – 22Yrs.
May 8 – David & Sharon Wyatt – 30 Yrs.
May 7 – Rick & Darlene Hess - 35 Yrs.
May 8 – Eddie & Cheryl Green – 24 Yrs.
May 8 – Al & Meredith Townsend - 24 Yrs.
May 14 – Adam & Jody Davis – 7 Yrs.
May 18 – Preston & Betty Garrett - 32 Yrs.
May 21 – Ray & Gayle Eley – 40 Yrs.
May 25 – Mike & Tammy Pennington – 32 Yrs
May 25 – Chris & Marti Dellinger – 14 Yrs.
May 27 – David & Donna Faircloth – 51Yrs.
May 28 – Kyle & Melissa Howard – 40 Yrs
May 31 – York & Jennifer Williams – 26 Yrs.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Mebane
301 South Third Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Phone 919-563-3176
Fax 919-304-6988
FBCMebane.com
Sammy Ballard
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Madison Smith
Youth & Children’s Pastor
[email protected]
Kayleigh Petty McDaniel
Children’s Ministry Director
[email protected]
Chris Conley
Traditional Music Director
[email protected]
Libby Isaac
Director; Preschool & After School
919-563-3444
[email protected]
Loren Sessoms
Media Coordinator
Worship Director
[email protected]
Joe Carter
Production Director
[email protected]
Jon Ferguson
Band Director
[email protected]
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The Vine is published monthly by First Baptist Church of Mebane to keep members informed of
church events and opportunities. Information for next month’s edition of The Vine is due by
Wednesday, May 17th. Articles may be left at the church office or e-mailed to Ronda at
[email protected]
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