April, 2022 Newsletter

The Vine
First Baptist Church of Mebane




December 2022 | Monthly Newsletter





From the Pastor




It’s hard to believe, but this is December ! Merry Christmas!!!

Last newsletter of 2022!!

We have had an exciting year!! God has shown His wisdom and faithfulness to FBC Mebane!


God IS Good All the Time!! As we close out the year with advent I hope that you will
participate in praise, honor, and glory in the celebration birthday of our Savior Jesus Christ.


I want to thank everyone in the congregation for your faithfulness in 2022. Thank you for
showing up on Sundays and Wednesdays (and all the other days we do stuff!)

Thank you for your generosity in giving of your tithes and time and talents. Thank you for your

love and support that makes God’s ministry here at FBCM thrive!!

Our congregation is still growing and the Baptism waters are still stirring. The true spirit of
Christ is working among us and showing out through us!! May we look to the heavens in
Thanksgiving and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.


Merry Christmas to all and I can’t wait to see the vision come to life as we begin our adventure
into next year!!

I love you but God loves you more!

†Pastor Sammy

















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December’s Church Wide






Mission Actions




Mission Action # 1: Collect unwanted 2023 Calendars for Compass Health Care & Rehab &

Mebane Ridge Assisted Living Residents, place in the Collection Corner in the container till
January 22nd.

Mission Action # 2: Collect for St. Jude’s Ranch Christmas and All Occasion Card fronts, 5x7
or smaller, with no writing on back of card, no Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting
cards till January 29th.

St. Jude’s Ranch transforming the lives of abused and at-risk children, young adults and
families by empowering them to create new chances, new choices and new hope in a caring

community. The Ranch provides a safe, nurturing home with therapeutic residential treatment
services to thousands of abused and neglected children in Nevada. Programs include:

therapeutic residential foster care, Transitional living, pregnant and parenting teen, sibling
preservation, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, family support, and scholarships. They
make new cards of recycled card fronts to sell for things needed.



11/03/22 JOY Senior’s trip to the Southern Supreme & BestFoods Restaurant
























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NOTES FROM NITA...


“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
YES, THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

THAT ALL THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW!

At this time of year we think of giving our loved ones a gift to express our love. We can hardly
imagine what was given to us by God himself. On that most holy of days, Jesus Christ was born
and with him the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Savior. As the angel and the
heavenly host announced his birth to the shepherds, all the world changed forever. You and I

were given eternal life and blessed with the Holy Spirit residing in our hearts for all eternity
because of that gift.

We have heard the message and read in our bibles what God has made possible for us. Through
the disciples of the past and now in the present God continues to show us the way by the

preaching of his word. Let us with joy celebrate, sing praises, and thank Him for his love
forever and ever, and ever.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

3:15 p.m. Fri., Dec. 9: Country Christmas at Denton Farm Park, train ride through lights, and
so much more. Pay Nita Parnell $17. Preceded by early dinner at Classic Family Restaurant,
buffet $16 plus tip. Will need money for gas and any shopping. Jim Turner, host and Ray
Robertson, bus driver.


11:30 a.m. Wed., Dec. 14: JOY’s special Christmas Party, Hot spiced cider to greet you.
Seniors bring those special appetizers and delicious desserts. Christmas gifts for all and a few
special door prizes. Heard it was one million dollars. Entertainment by the Bradford Christian

Academy.

NEW YEAR BEGINS

11:30 A.M. Wed., Jan. 18 HOT Smithfield’s Brunswick Stew provided by JOY budget.
Covered dishes of Corn Bread, Cheese Slices, Crackers, Slaws, Baby Carrots, Cucumbers,
Celery and Dips. Tea and Coffee to keep you warm BINGO FOR FUN AND PRIZES.

9:30 a.m. Thurs., Jan 26 MOVIE, POPCORN AND DRINK at Graham Theater. Cost $5 -
pay Nita the day of the trip, additional cost paid by JOY budget. Lunch at the Graham Soda
Shoppe around $10. Bob Parnell, host and Ray Robertson, bus driver.

GAMES EVERY WED.AT 2 P.M. in the GROVE: Jokers and Pegs and Mexican Train
Dominoes




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Operation Christmas Child 2022 for our church is complete! Thanks to your help, we packed and sent 131
shoeboxes. Because of the tremendous support from our congregation, the shoeboxes were filled with toys,
clothing items, school supplies and hygiene items.

Our prayer is that every child who receives a box will hear and accept the good news about Jesus. Thank you to
everyone who contributed money for shipping, brought items to fill the boxes and who helped in other ways.
Thank you for praying and your continued support.

Elizabeth McKinney












Starting at 5:45 pm each Wednesday night


Dec. 7 – Taco Soup, Sandwiches, Chips, Dessert

Dec. 14 – Pizza, Salad, Dessert

Dec. 21 – No Wednesday Night Meal
Dec. 28 – No Wednesday Night Meal

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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Community Christmas Caroling
When? Wednesday, December 21st
Where: Meeting in the Church Fellowship Hall @ 6:00 pm

Bring some warm clothes and your singing voices for a night of GREAT FUN!!
ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!!!
Refreshments will be served on return.













WMU International Missions Emphasis
and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
www.imb.org.

Theme “Together Reaching The Nations”

December 4-11, 2022 - Week of Prayer and focus on international missions – 100% of gifts go
directly to the missionaries. This annual offering is collected by Southern Baptists to support

international missions.

The offering was officially named in 1918 by WMU in honor of Lottie Moon, a life-long
missionary to China, who urged churches to give sacrificially. For more information Contact:
Karen Rice [email protected].


FBCM Goal this year is $1,800. Global Goal this year is $196 million









December 24, 2022

@ 8:00 pm



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Youth Pastor Maddi Smith



FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEBANE YOUTH MINISTRY


We had a great November with students. We took a group of students to an Elon Game day
where we watched the Elon FCA athletes play. It was so much fun for all the students. Every

Alamance County school was represented there. I’m looking forward to December and the
Christmas season. Thank you for always supporting our youth.


† Maddi Smith
Youth Pastor







































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Kayleigh Petty McDaniel
JOY SENIORS Children’s Ministry Director www.imb.org.













December 2022













































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Hey there church family! December is here and Christmas is upon us…

Very exciting! He is born! The traditional choir will be doing our
Christmas musical at both the 8:30 and 11am services on December

11th. Of course, we'll be doing Christmas music all throughout the
month. Christmas caroling is December 21st at 6 pm. Christmas Day
falls on a Sunday morning and we'll have one combined service for that
Sunday. I’m looking forward to seeing you at our many services!


† Chris Conley,
Traditional Music Director










The traditional choir will be doing
their Christmas Cantata at both the
8:30 am & 11am services on Dec.

11th.














Sunday, December 18th at the 11:00
am service “Behold a Savior is
Born” Christmas Musical.


Come enjoy some new Christmas
music and worship with us together!











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December









Sun Mon Tue Wed





Sunday Morning Activities Wednesday Evening

8:30 am Traditional Worship Activities

5:45 pm Wednesday Night Meal
9:45 am Sunday School / Connect Groups
6:30 pm Prayer Meeting,
11:00 am Contemporary Worship & Children’s Bible Study & Youth
Children’s Church / Kid’s Church 6:30 -7:30 pm
Adult Choir -7:30 pm
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Kid’s Choir 2:30 - 3:30 Bridge Builders & Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm

Youth Mtg.4:00 - 6:00 pm Sharon Knight Group set out for collections Refer to Wednesday
6:30 pm - Fellowship Hall 9 am–12 pm Evening Activities


1:00 pm Reflections


11 12 13 14
Manna Market bins JOY Luncheon
set out for collections 11:30 am
Game Day - 2:00 pm
8:30 am Christmas Cantata 9 am–12 pm
Business Meeting
11:00 am Encore Cantata 6:30pm for 2023

Budget


18 19 20 21
Manna Market Game Day - 2:00 pm
Distribution Refer to Wednesday

11:00 am Christmas Musical 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Evening Activities





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Church Office & SonShine Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm
Ministries are closed for set out for collections Refer to Wednesday
Christmas
9 am–12 pm Evening Activities
Combined 11 am Service





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2022










Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3
Manna Market bins set out 8:00 am
for collections 4–6 pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast

All are welcome!





8 9 10
Manna Market bins set out Joy Senior Trip
for collections 4–6 pm Denton Farm Park & Classic
Family Restaurant





15 16 17
Manna Market bins set out
for collections 4–6 pm







22 23 24
Manna Market bins set out Church Office & SonShine Ministries 8:00 pm
for collections 4–6 pm are closed for Christmas




& Communion



29 30 31

Manna Market bins set out 10:00 am Ladies Friendship Group

for collections 4–6 pm





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Sunday 11 am



This month has been an exciting time at our church! We've had our Hanging of the Greens

service to kick off our Advent season. The Kid’s Choir performed Strange Way to Save The
World dressed as angels and Mary and Joseph. Our Praise Team performed Joy to the World,


Grace of God with Us, and Mary Did You Know. Our traditional choir performed It Came Upon

A Midnight Clear, O Holy Night, and Silent Night. It was a great collaboration service enjoyed
by all. Coming up this month we will have our Christmas Music Sunday (BEHOLD) on Dec.


18th. Come enjoy some new Christmas music and worship with us together! Dec 21st is

caroling! All are welcome to come lift their voice and spread some Christmas cheer with us! We

will have our Christmas Eve service on the 24th at 8:00 pm and then...Christmas Day combined
service at 11 am!! So be on the lookout for updates with that. We're excited this year that


Christmas is on a Sunday! We hope to see you there to celebrate the birth of Jesus that morning.

† Loren Sessoms

Media Coordinator & Worship Director
























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Rob & Marlo Countiss will be teaching a class this Winter from Right

Now Media. It’s called His Needs/Her Needs, Building an Affair-Proof
Marriage. It will be a six-session study beginning on Friday, Jan 6 at 6
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p.m. and ending on Feb 19. Rob & Marlo will provide dinner on the 6 ,
so they will need to get a head count of who is planning to come.

Contact Rob at [email protected] or Marlo at
[email protected] for more information. Childcare will be provided.

For over twenty-five years, His Needs, Her Needs has been transforming
marriages all over the world. Now this life-changing book is the basis for an interactive six-

week study designed for use in couples' small groups or retreats, pre-marital counseling
sessions, or by individual couples.


Willard F. Harley, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, explain the important concept of the Love Bank, and
teach them to meet each other's emotional needs for affection, sex, intimate conversation,
companionship, family commitment, physical attractiveness, honesty and openness, and

admiration. As couples walk through the study together they will remember why they fell in
love in the first place, renew their commitment to their marriage , and rediscover their passion.









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Contributions to First Baptist Church of Mebane must be in the church office no later than December
31 in order to count for the 2022 tax year.
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Year to Date Designated Giving through November 2022


Annie Armstrong 1,382.00 Baptist Children's Home 25.00

Baptist Hospital 292.00 Deacons Benevolence 25.00

Inasmuch 4,803.00 Heck Jones Mission 2 00.00
Lottie Moon 1,100.00 Manna Market Gifts 1147.10

VBS Gift 175.00 WV VBS-SS 1,450.00

ABSS Missions 528.00 Karen Zimmerman Mission 875.00
Durk Lynch Mission 50.00 Siloam Missionary Home 50.00

NC State Mission 275.00 Christmas Shoe Boxes 480.00

NC Baptist Mission 100.00 World Hunger 97.00
Christmas Cheer 1,475.00 Disaster Relief 100.00



Our Response in Giving through November 27, 2022


Total YTD Giving: $ 454,203.00
Budgeted Income YTD: $ 504,816.00
Weekly Needs: $ 10,517.00
Build Your Church Totals; $32,139.90






Manna Market Food Drive
Next Manna Market will be December 20, 2022

We had awful weather for Manna Market this month and attendance reflected the
same, on a positive side we have our new Refrigerator in and working only

needing to have the old one removed. We received a large donation of whole chickens and sides
to go with them from Mountaire Corp., this will give us protein for at least two months. God
has blessed us.

Manna Market Needs: Cereal, Jelly, Pancake Mix, Oatmeal, Saltines, Mac & Cheese, Canned
Potatoes, Pop Tarts, Canned Fruit, Pork n’ Beans, Instant Potatoes.
NOTE: We are no longer using plastic bags for our Manna Market clients. Please save large

grocery store paper bags that are still in good shape for us to use to pack food for our clients.
Bags can be dropped off in the bins that are set out for collections on Tuesday’s from 9:00 am –
12:00 pm and Thursday’s 4-6 pm.

† Gerald Dickerson
Coordinator for Manna Market

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As you may know we have two members of FBCM who recently published books. If you are

looking for a Christmas present for someone who likes to read, consider two books one written
by Kristyn Koegel and one written by Kurt Pearson. Each book is $19.95.



Two Roads, One H.E.A.R.T. will make you laugh, cry and ultimately,
bring back to life the wholehearted version of yourself that’s been lying
dormant. It’s your turn to fully live the life that’s designed just for you.
Kristyn takes you on a heart-felt, Spirit-led, literary, and poetic journey to

help you navigate your way back to your God given purpose using her
signature H.E.A.R.T. Journal™ System. This book will make great
Christmas present! Kristyn’s book is available at all bookstore websites
(Barnes & Nobel, Amazon, etc.). For $19.95, this is a great read!







If you are looking for a great Christmas present for a young adult, Kurt
Person has written a book with a Christian based message for young

adults. It’s available at all bookstore websites (Barnes & Nobel,
Amazon, etc.). You can also purchase the book locally at The Solgarden
in downtown Mebane.

The cost is $19.95 and we have some available on the table outside of

the sanctuary. Make checks out to Kurt Pearson. You can drop the
payment off at the church office. For $19.95, this is also a great read!












2023 Offering Envelopes

Tithing envelopes will be placed in your Sunday School Classrooms this month.

If you do not attend Sunday School, you will find your envelopes on the table on
the second floor across from the elevators. If you would like to receive tithing
envelopes, please contact the church office.




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Recent Disaster Relief Trip to Cape Coral, Florida






























































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We also had a chance to visit with old friends, Gwen & Banks Scudder




















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GOING PRAYER RQUESTS: Tim Bradley, Dennis & Marilyn Carter, Martha Collins, Rusty

& Sandra Crawford, Michele Crisp, Tim Herbin, Wilson Jolly, Coy Kirby, Mary Klutz, Hilda
Lowery, Alvis Oakley, Roger Parker, Barbara Pruitt, Colten Robertson, Lottie Robertson, Ruby
Sackett, Dianne Sellers, Dea Sewall, Ward & Paula Setzer, Bill & Jean Tate, Ethel Terrell,

Marie Terrell, Brayden Warren, Archie Wilborn Sr., 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

ALSO

Angelina Vega Katherine Cheek (Meredith Townsend’s prayer request)

Adam Crabtree (Andy Madden prayer request) Keith Hill (Melanie West’s Cousin)
Amber Sykes (Lottie Robertson’s granddaughter) Leroy Mitchell (Nanina Ferguson’s father)

Anita Baker (Betty Garret’s daughter) Leon Summers (Bob Summer’s father)
April Kelly (Kandi Stec’s sister) Linda Hampton (Misty Fleming’s mother)

Betty Ford (Micki Madden’s mother) Linda Eichmann (Sean Eichmann’s mother)
Betty Yow ( Walter Yow’s mother) Lisa (Barbara Pruitt’s daughter)

Blanche Woods (Cathy Stephenson’s mother) Lisa Emory (Stephany Socha’s mother)

Brenda James (Ritchie James’ mother) Louis & Mildred Stielper (Renea Marine’s parents)
Casey Knight Louis & Lynn McKnight (Scarlett Parnell’s dad & mom)

Casey Herbin (Tim & Amy Herbin’s Son) Marshall & Nancy Martin (Penny Owens Parents)
Charlotte Walker (Dianne Sellers’ Sister-in-law) Mike & Becky Kalkas

Coy & Kay Mabe (Margaret Robertson’s cousins) Patsy Ray (John Gillis’ aunt)
Crystal Collins (Martha Collins’ daughter) Paul West (Anita Wilson’s father)

Dennis Blasingame (Pam Dixon’s father) Randy Bass’ mother & father

Dianna Taylor (Judy Perry’s daughter) Randy Byrd’s father
Edna Phillips (Edith Martin’s sister) Randy Steelman - (Jody Davis’ father)

Eric Bunker (Martha Collins’ Nephew) Reba Evans (Liz Duckworth prayer request)
Frances Roselle (Andrea Greenway’s mother) Ricky Sox

Frances Wright (Rebecca Boggs’ grandmother) Ricky & Donna Carver (Andy Madden request)
Gene & Pat Oliver (Amelia Isaac’s grandparents) Sheldon Allen (Lynn Burnette’s mother)

Harold Greene (Carolyn Greene’s son) Skip Lee (Judy Perry’s cousin)

Jake Greene (Chris Wiltshire’s prayer request) Sue Riley (Trent Riley’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)
Justin Dixon (Vanessa Moore’s nephew) Terri Norris (Hazel Lee’s daughter)

John & Cathy Garrison (Kim Williams’ Request) Tim Kayson (Aaron Hover’s friend)
Joey & Mitzi Miller (Abby Faulkner’s parents) Will Howell (David & Donna Faircloth’s grandson)

Jordan Wilson
Joyce Dickens (David Dickens’ mother)
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Gifts we have received

In Memory of Angela Booth Hall


Herman & Debbie Bullins Tim & Vickie Bradley
Walter & Barbara Booth Ray & Margaret Robertson
Rob & Marlo Countiss Fidelis Sunday School Class

Hazel Lee Frank & Geraldine Meadows
Tony & Rhonda Modlin Malone & Linda Albright
Judy & Milton Patterson





We are so grateful for the love and support you gave us during Angela’s long
struggle with Alzheimer’s. She really enjoyed being involved in the activities
at church.

A special thank you to Pastor Sammy Ballard for his assistance. Also to our family and friends
for their support during this time, and the New Vision Sunday School Class and Reflections
WMU and all the memorials given in her memory.
We are so blessed!

Angela Booth Hall family




A gift was received in memory of Terry Dillard by Hazel Lee
A gift was received in memory of Margaret Wilborn by Julie Williamson





Thank you to the JOY Senior Group for the Thanksgiving Meal and thank

you Meredith Townsend for bringing it to me.

Lottie Robertson

Dear David & Ramp Crew,
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did on James Winders ramp. The

family is thrilled with the work you all did. Thank you for a job well done!
Connie Russell,

Call Center Specialist 20

December Volunteers






Nursery Watch Caller


Dec.. 4 – Andrea Summers Offertory Prayer
Dec. 11 – Gayle Taitt Dec. 4 – 8:30 am - John Wiltshire
Dec. 18 – Elizabeth McKinney 11:00 am - Louis Sullivan

Dec. 25 – No Nursery
Dec. 121– 8:30 am - Joe Novara
11:00 am - Brice Sessoms
Nursery Workers – 11:00 am
Dec.. 4 – Mac & Sonya Hupman Family Dec. 18 – 8:30 am - Jimmy McCann
Dec. 11 – Ron & Gayle Taitt 11:00 am - Jon Ferguson

Dec. 18 – Louis & Kirby Sullivan
Dec. 25 – No Nursery Dec. 25 – 8:30 am - Combined Service

11:00 am - Craig Curasi / Andy Madden
Children’s Church 11:00 am Service
Dec.. 4 – Nicole Hazelett & Kara & Briley

Killingsworth
Dec. 11 – No Children’s Church

Dec. 18 – No Children’s Church
Dec. 25 – No Children’s Church


Kid’s Church 11:00 am 1st - 2nd Grades
Dec.. 4 – Kayleigh McDaniel, Lauren Petty

Dec. 11 – No Kid’s Church
Dec. 18 – No Kid’s Church
Dec. 25 – No Kid’s Church


Kid’s Church 11:00 am 3rd - 5th Grades

Dec.. 4 – Melissa Howard, Diane Ramos
Dec. 11 – No Kid’s Church
Dec. 18 – No Kid’s Church

Dec. 25 – No Kid’s Church





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1 Ashby, Rick 11 Hover, Ian 19 Countiss, Rob

1 Fladeland, James 12 Fox, Frances 19 Jackson, Ken

1 Moore, Vanessa 12 Tate, Jean 19 Faulkner, Rowan

1 Setzer, Ward 11 Sawyer, Kerley 20 Biancaniello, Chris

2 Cutler, Jamie 12 Ashby, Kate 21 Perry, Judy

3 Ferguson, Wesley 13 Concepcion, Josiah 21 Wyatt, Kensley

4 Lowery, Ronald 15 Baker, Penny 22 Stephenson, Trevor

4 McCann, Jamie 16 Crawford, Sandra 24 Fleming, Doug
6 Hunter, Marie 16 Herry, Evan 24 Herry, Jim
7 Kenyon, Pat 17 Biancaniello, Sarah 26 Langley, Sandra
8 Burnette, Will 17 Fleming, James 27 Yount, Jacob
8 Fuqua, Marshall 17 Parsons, Brycen 28 Parker, Claire
9 Biancaniello, 17 Parsons, Caden 29 Ballard, Dana
Madilyn 18 Isaac, Noah 29 Duckworth, Liz
9 McCawley, Kasen 18 Meadows, Stephanie 29 Faircloth, David
10 James, Macy 19 Hardister, Brooke 30 Tomaszewski, Danielle
31 Stec, Kandie













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Dec, 12 – Michael & Maddie Riley – 1 Yr.

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Dec, 18 – Bill & Jean Tate – 67 Yrs.

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Dec. 19 – Walter & Barbara Booth – 63 Yrs.

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Dec. 20 – Andy & Micki Madden – 8 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 Sammy Ballard
FBCMebane.com Senior Pastor


[email protected]


Madison Smith
Youth & Children’s Pastor
[email protected]


Kayleigh Petty McDaniel & Tina Way
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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M Information for next month’s edition of The Vine is due by Wednesday, December 16\4th. Articles may be left at the church office or
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