March Newsletter 2023
2023
March Church Wide Mission Action
Family Abuse Center 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, March 26.
Collect: Dishwasher Pods/Powder or Liquids, Laundry Detergent/Soap, Lysol Wipes, Paper
Towels, Toilet Paper, Trash (Kitchen) Bags.
Family Abuse Center provides 24/7 crisis line, support and empowerment, court advocacy,
emergency shelter, transitional housing, community education, supervised visitation,
bilingual/translation staff, support group & lethality assessment program.
Bone Pillow Making 2/18/23 – 89 Pillows Made. Thanks to all for your help.
AuthoraCare Collective (former Hospice Home) will love getting these.
Mebane Churches Bloodmobile
Monday, March 27, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the
Mebane Presbyterian Church, 402 South Fifth St.
To Make an appointment contact Margaret Robertson at
336-214-5480 or [email protected]
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NOTES FROM NITA...
Psalm 8:4,5: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man,
JOY SENIORS
that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and
hast crowned him with glory and honor. 9: O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all
the earth!”
It’s hard to understand or even imagine how much God loves us to give us such abilities and
power. He gave us dominion over all creatures on earth and the freedom to choose our way of
life. He not only gave us understanding and intelligence, but also a conscience to live in a world
with many choices in life. He awakened in us eyes to see right from wrong. He gave us a soul
to seek that which is glorifying to God, our creator.
Like David, what songs of praise and thanksgiving can we raise in joy, love and gratefulness for
His blessings. Our lives, our families, our neighbors (all everywhere) and our church are here
for us. Halleluia!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We had a busy, busy February. We had 40+ for our JOY lunch, delivered 33 gift bags to 27
homes, and treated ourselves to a great lunch at the Meadows. Now let’s do it again in March.
What a joy to fellowship with our friends!
Sun., March 5, 3 p.m. SAALT Mtg. Church Library
Wed., March 15, 11:30 a.m. JOY Lunch: Sign up now for a delicious
brunch bringing your breakfast specialties. Our program will be our own
David and Donna Faircloth sharing with us about their trip to Israel.
Mon., March 20, 9:15 a.m. Trip: Tour Replacements Unlimited. Lunch at Ciao’s Pizza in
Whitsett, Margaret Robertson will be our host and Ray Robertson, bus driver.
Wed., April 19, 11:30 a.m. JOY Lunch, Salads & Desserts. Program: To be decided at
SAALT Mtg.
Thurs., April 27, 10:45 a.m. Trip to Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford for lunch, visit
to the gift shop and on to see “All Shook UP” at the Temple Theatre. Twenty tickets have been
sold, but Nita is going to try to get a few more. Therefore, if you want to go, please sign up and
we’ll try to make it happen. Host Nita Parnell, Ray Robertson, bus driver.
JOY trip to Meadows and DeWaynes 2-23-23
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MARCH 2023 Women On Mission
North American Missions & Annie Armstrong Easter Offering,
March 5-12
FBCM Goal: $1,800.
National Goal: $70 million. www.anniearmstrong.com
Theme: “United: Called to be One.” Scripture: Phillipians 2:1-2 “If, then there is any
encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any
affection and mercy, make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love,
united in spirit, intent on one purpose.”
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) comes alongside SBC churches to take the gospel
to the 281 million without Christ across the U.S. and Canada. Annually, the Annie Armstrong
Easter Offering (AAEO) is held and is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in
North America. 100% of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 2,400
missionary families serving across the United States and Canada. Gifts to the Annie Armstrong
Easter Offering are used to train and resource missionaries in church planting and compassion
ministries.
Gifts are also used to create evangelism resources. Contact: Karen Rice, [email protected]
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April 28-29, 2023 WMU NC Missions Conference and 132 Annual Meeting
Lawndale Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC. Registration is OPEN! The theme
is IGNITE!
There are separate sessions for KIDS! Adult sessions run concurrently! More
details to come!
Contact: Karen Rice, [email protected]
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JOY SENIORS www.imb.org.
Kayleigh Petty McDaniel
Children’s Ministry Director
This year our VBS will be Knights of North Castle, starting June 12th through June 16th, from
6pm to 8:45pm. We will be learning about the Armor of God and how it helps us every day!
Registration will open soon for three years old (potty trained please) to rising 6th graders. If you
are interested in learning more about VBS or helping out during the week of, June 12th through
June 16th, please contact Kayleigh McDaniel. You can email her at
[email protected]
We will have a VBS volunteer meeting on April 23rd for EVERYONE
interested, after the 11am service and talk about materials and start
making lists of everything we need for VBS. Let’s have an amazing VBS
this year!! We need YOU to make this happen!
North Castle is hidden in a frozen land.
The King’s valiant Knights are on a quest in
search of the King’s Armor.
But the armor isn’t what they think it is.
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. They’ll explore Old and New Testament stories and discover different pieces of
protective armor—the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Justice, the Shoes of Peace, the Shield of
Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation—at work in the lives of familiar Bible characters, and
explore how that armor works in their own lives as they follow and serve God.
Help kids take up the gauntlet this summer and accept the challenge to “armor up” and be
strong by remaining with God and sharing God’s love in a world that needs it more than ever.
"Be strong in the Lord
"Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power."
We are always in need of volunteers for Kid’s Church (11:00 service), and Wednesday
night services. If you are interested in volunteering with us, contact Kayleigh McDaniel at
[email protected]
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Manna Market Food Drive
We just had our best turnout since COVID began. I’m told some
Government programs have ended so we may see even more. This
makes contributions even more important, God blessed us with more Chicken today so our
Protein needs are well taken care of. As always our Volunteers are the best and we’ve had a
couple of new addition’s recently. Thanks to our donors as we cannot serve others without your
contributions.
Manna Market Greatest Needs: Oatmeal, Grits, Pinto Beans, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter,
Pancake Syrup, Cereal, Canned Fruit, Canned Beef Stew, Chili, Mixed Vegetables, Canned
Ravioli & Spaghetti, Black Beans, Canned Carrots.
Thank you all for your continuing support!!
† Gerald Dickerson
FBCM
MINISTRY
The Handyman Team installed a ramp so Larry
Woods Jr., can continue his recovery at home.
God is good!
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Don’t forget to set your clocks up an hour on Saturday,
March 11th before going to bed
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023
On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour to
“spring ahead.”
Our Response in Giving through February 19, 2023
Total YTD Giving: $ 73,669.00
Budgeted Income YTD: $ 81,369 .00
Weekly Needs: $ 10,171.00
Build Your Church Totals; $ 59,501.07
April 1, 2023 will mark our 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 Inasmuch 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. Lunch will be provided.
SIGN UP SHEETS ARE ON THE TABLE IN THE WELCOME CENTER ALONG WITH A
BOX TO DROP IN THE COMPLETED FORMS.
YOU CAN ALSO SEND AN E-MAIL TO DAVID FAIRCLOTH ([email protected]) or
call/text 919-605-4437
If you need more information on projects or Operation Inasmuch in general, David can also
help with this as well.
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March
Sun Mon Tue Wed
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Game Day - 2:00 pm
Refer to Wednesday
Evening Activities
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2:30 - 4:00 pm Kid’s Choir Practice 6:30 pm - Sharon Manna Market bins set Game Day - 2:00 pm
3:00 pm - SAALT Team Meeting Knight Group out for collections
9 –12 Refer to Wednesday
4:00 pm - Youth 7:00 pm - Building
Reflections - 1:00 pm Evening Activities
Team
5.00 Pm - Men’s Bible Study
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2:30 - 4:00 pm Kid’s Choir Practice Manna Market bins set JOY Luncheon
out for collections
4:00 pm Youth 11:30 am
9 –12
5.00 Pm - Men’s Bible Study Game Day - 2:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study Refer to Wednesday
Evening Activities
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2:30 - 4:00 pm Kid’s Choir Practice 9:15 am - JOY Trip to Game Day - 2:00 pm
3:00 pm - 2024 Israel trip Meeting Replacements LTD Manna Market
4:00 pm - Youth then lunch at Ciao’s Distribution Refer to Wednesday
5.00 Pm - Men’s Bible Study Pizza 4:00 - 5:30 Evening Activities
Women’s Bible Study Stewardship 6:00pm
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2:20 - 4:00 pm Kid’s Choir Practice Manna Market bins set Game Day - 2:00 pm
3:00 pm - Coordinating Council out for collections
4:00 pm - Deacon’s Meeting 9 –12 Refer to Wednesday
4:00 pm - Youth Evening Activities
5.00 Pm - Men’s Bible Study Mebane Presbyterian
Women’s Bible Study Church 2 - 7 pm
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Thu Fri Sat
2 3 4
Manna Market bins set out for 8:00 am – Men’s Prayer
collection 4:00 – 6:00 pm Breakfast – Everyone is
welcome to come.
9 10 11
10 am Bridge Builders
Manna Market bins set out for collections
4 –6 pm
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Manna Market bins set out for collections
4 –6 pm
23 24 25
Manna Market bins set out for collections Fellowship Hall Reserved
4 –6 pm
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Manna Market bins set out for collections 10:00 am – Ladies Friendship
4 –6 pm Group
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A pastor’s work is never-ending. Just like us, they also
experience pressure, tension, as well as responsibilities. A
pastor is called upon to be involved in the lives of the people
in his congregation who appears to have an endless list of
demands. They are putting aside their own lives on behalf of serving and treating the spiritual
health of people. May God constantly bless you with the strength to do your work. Pastor
Sammy & Pastor Maddi please keep it up and we hold you in high esteem.
Thank you, Lori. You are amazing. It’s hard to comprehend how many hours you have spent in
your lifetime practicing, practicing, and practicing. Bless you. Please keep it up. We hold you in
high esteem.
Thank you, choir directors Chris Conley and Loren Sessoms. You combine your skills and
education with repetitive hours of picking the right songs and directing church choir practice.
And let’s be sure to add here your people skills which make it possible for you to take the full
range of talent represented in a volunteer choir and somehow minimize the weaknesses and
maximize the strengths of all those who sing to the Lord with gladness. Bless you. Please keep
it up. We hold you in high esteem.
Thank you, choir members, adults and children. Your faithfulness is
astounding. The weeknight of choir rehearsal, the Sunday morning
run-throughs, the worship services Sunday after Sunday, over and
over and over again. And I know you don’t only sing for your
church, but you also lend your full voice and heart to every note for
God. Bless you. Please keep it up. We hold you in high esteem.
Thank you, praise band leaders. You too not only have the magnificent ability to play, sing, and
teach music, but you manage to keep the praise band together, which in the world of music and
musician personalities is quite a feat in itself. And in the genre of contemporary Christian music
there are so many different styles and types, you must discern which songs your band can play
and your congregation can sing so that the music will bless your congregation and speak to their
hearts. Bless you. Please keep it up. We hold you in high esteem.
Thank you, praise band singers. Some of you have microphones, some of you do not. Some of
you have solos, some of you do not. Some of you have a magnificent ear for harmonies and the
beautiful blending of notes. Some of you simply have a heart for The Lord and a spirit inside
you that must be expressed in worship and praise. You also bear the reality of what is asked of
you week after week, Sunday after Sunday. Bless you. Please keep it up. We hold you in high
esteem.
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Come Worship the Lord with us!
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ON GOING PRAYER RQUESTS
Tim Bradley, Dennis & Marilyn Carter, Martha Collins, Rusty & Sandra Crawford, Michelle
Crisp, Opal Dillard, Bo Harris, Tim Herbin, Wilson Jolly, Hilda Lowery, Alvis Oakley, Roger
Parker, Barbara Pruitt, 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
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 Zimmerman
OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN THE MILITARY: Carter Terrell, Cole Terrell, Austin Terrell,
Josh Schultz, Patrick Langley, Dalton Booth, Trevor Stephenson
Adam Crabtree (Andy Madden prayer request) Lisa (Barbara Pruitt’s daughter)
Amber Sykes (Lottie Robertson’s granddaughter) Leroy Mitchell (Nanina Ferguson’s father)
Andrew Fox (Barbara Pruitt’s nephew) Leon Summers (Bob Summer’s father)
Anita Baker (Betty Garret’s daughter) Linda Hampton (Misty Fleming’s mother)
April Kelly (Kandi Stec’s sister) Lisa Emory (Stephany Socha’s mother)
Betty Ford (Micki Madden’s mother) Louis & Mildred Stielper (Renea Marine’s parents)
Blanche Woods (Cathy Stephenson’s mother) Louis &Lynn McKnight (Scarlett Parnell’s parents)
Brenda James (Ritchie James’ mother) Marshall & Nancy Martin (Penny Owens Parents)
Casey Knight Mike & Becky Kalkas
Casey Herbin (Tim & Amy Herbin’s son) Patsy Ray (John Gillis’ aunt)
Charlotte Walker (Ken & Dianne Sellers’ sister-in-law) Randy Bass’s parents
Coy & Dean Mabe (Margaret Robertson’s cousins) Randy Byrd’s father
Dale Crutchfield (Milton Patterson’s nephew) Randy Steelman (Jody Davis’ father)
Dennis Blasingame (Pam Dixon’s father) Reba Evans (Liz Duckworth prayer request)
Dianna Taylor (Judy Perry’s daughter) Ricky Sox
Edna Phillips (Edith Martin’s sister) Sunday Richard Rossler
Eric Bunker (Martha Collins’ Nephew) Ricky & Donna Carver (Andy Madden prayer
Frances Roselle (Andrea Greenway’s mother)
request)
Frances Wright (Rebecca Boggs’ grandmother) Ruth McCann (Jimmy McCann’s mother)
Gene & Pat Oliver (Amelia Isaac’s grandparents) Sheldon Allen (Lynn Burnette’s mother)
Hugh Landis (Liz Duckworth’s friend) Skip Lee (Judy Perry’s Cousin)
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 North (Hazel Lee’s daughter)
Joey & Mitzi Miller (Abby Faulkner’s Parents) Tim Bullis
Joyce Dickens (David Dickens’ mother) Tim Kayson (Aaron Hover’s friend)
Linda Eichmann (Sean Eichmann’s mother) Will Howell (David & Donna Faircloth’s grandson)
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In memory of Ward Setzer by
Tim & Vickie Bradley
Herman & Deb bie Bullins
In memory of Russell McGee by
Hazel Lee
Fidelis SS Class
In memory of Earnest, Virginia & Russell McGee by
Judy Perry
In memory of Marie Terrell by
Ray & Margaret Robertson
In memory of Geraldine White (Betty Garrett’s sister) by
Fidelis Sunday School Class
Thank you to the six handymen for their great help on removing our
ramp and installing it at Larry Wood, Jr.’s home.
Also, to Ken Jackson for installing our handy handrail.
Barbara & Walter Booth
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March
Volunteers
Nursery Watch Caller Kid’s Church 11:00 am 3rd - 5th Grades
Mar. 5 – Melissa Howard, Youth
Mar. 5 – Judy Perry
Mar. 12 – Margaret Robertson Mar. 12 – Mike West, Lisa Smothers
Mar. 19 – Marie Pennington Mar. 19 – Rhonda & Jimmy McCann
Mar. 26 – Margaret Robertson Mar. 26 – Julie & Adam McCauley
Nursery Workers – 11:00 am
Mar. 5 – Danny & Tina Way
Mar. 12 – Diane Ramos, Sandy Hawk
Mar. 19 – Marti Dellinger, Britney Killingsworth
Mar. 26 – Jimmy & Rhonda McCann Offertory Prayer
Mar. 5 – 8:30 am – Christy McCawley
Children’s Church 11:00 am Service 11:00 am – Danny Way
Mar. 5 – Nicole Hazlett, Kara Killingsworth
Mar. 12 – 8:30 am – James Rice
Mar. 12 – Margaret & Ray Robertson 11:00 am – Louis Sullivan
Mar. 19 – Tracy & Macy James
Mar. 26 – Kirby & Louis Sullivan Mar. 19 – 8:30 am – Herman Bullins
11:00 am – Jimmy McCann
Kid’s Church 11:00 am 1st - 2nd Grades
Mar. 26 – 8:30 am – Alan Pennington
Mar. 5 – Amy Herbin 1 1:00 am – Dana Lunday
Mar. 12 – Kayleigh McDaniel
Mar. 19 – Tina & Danny Way
Mar. 26 – Kayleigh McDaniel
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1 Bo Harris 8 Randy Ballard 16 Vernon Harris
1 Marie Pennington 8 Amelia Isaac
20 Jerri Meadows
2 Kaitlyn Bass 8 Ellen Koegel 21 Kasen McGinnis
4 Andrea Summers 8 Miranda Roberts 22 Melody Wrenn
5 John Gillis 9 Carla Lunday
23 Lisa Allen
5 Bill Tate 9 Renee Weinreich 23 Sean Eichmann
5 Brody Tomaszewski 10 Shannon McGinnis 24 Roy Blaylock
5 Dean Warren 11 Karen Fladeland
24 Will Davis
5 Dawson Lewis 11 Coy Kirby 24 Donald McGinnis
5 Joshua Wrenn 11 Gage Parsons 25 Jennifer Williams
5 Taylor Allmond 11 Alexander Wiltshire 25 Kayleigh Jo Ballard
6 Benji Seeley 12 Kirsten Smith 26 Samson Seeley
7 Summer Ashby 15 David Allison 27 Kyndell Allen
8 Biven Baker 15 Judy Thibodeaux 29 Jill Dickens
8 Layci Mendenhall 16 Hermon Harris 30 Linda Albright
March 15 - Angie Patterson
March 27 - Loren Sessoms
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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]
M 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, March 19th. Articles may be left at the church office or e-mailed to Ronda at
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