February, 2022 Newsletter

The Vine
First Baptist Church of Mebane




March 2022 | Monthly Newsletter




From the Pastor



Spring is coming!! March is lining up to be another Godmazing month. People are coming back
to church and the Holy Spirit is moving amongst us. Thank you so much to every one for your

support and your dedication to furthering the Kingdom of Heaven. I have enjoyed the series we
have begun at the 8:30 am service, as we are trying to get through the Bible in a year. It is truly
moving our people.


This month we will be wrapping up our Crazy Faith series at the 11:00 am service and What
If at the 6:30 pm service. JJ Weeks will be in concert Saturday, March 12 starting at 6:30 pm

with our very on Loren Day opening for him. Our church is full of talented people.

As our family continues to grow and the Baptistery waters

continue to stir, may we look to our Father in Heaven for
guidance deliverance and mercy. We continue to pray for our

ONEs in the envelope – we continue to pry for our church and
the direction God would have us go, we pray for our families
and our brothers and sisters across the world. We pray for

peace and understanding. We pray for mercy and forgiveness.
We pray for LOVE! In Jesus name-Amen!






God Is Good All The Time!!!
I love you but God loves you more!!!

Love,
† Pastor Sammy








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March Mission Actions








Family Abuse Center of Alamance County


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.

Items to bring:: Dishwasher Pods/Powder or Liquids, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Trash
(Kitchen) Bags.
Place items in container in Collection Corner by Sunday, March 27 (Collection Corner is on the
nd
2 floor down the hall from the offices)

Bone Shaped Pillow making for AuthoraCare Collective (formerly named Hospice Home)

Saturday, March 26, 9:00 to 12:00 in Church Fellowship Hall, tasks: Iron fabric, pin pattern on
fabric, cut pattern on fabric, sew cut pattern, turn pillow, stuff pillow with Poly-fil, sew up

seam, label pillow. If you can do any of these tasks, sign up on the Mission Board outside the
Fellowship Hall or contact Margaret Robertson at [email protected] or 336-214-5480



80 Bone Pillows made in 2020

















Mebane Churches Bloodmobile, Monday, March 28, 2:00 to 7:00
Mebane Presbyterian Church, 402 South Fifth Street.

Currently blood is at an all-time low inventory, your pint can help
three patients in need of blood.

Contact Margaret Robertson at [email protected] or 336-214-5480 to make an
appointment.

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Notes from Nita


Psalm 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul

trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until
JOY SENIORS
these calamities be overpast.

With all the tragic news about Ukraine being invaded by Russia our minds and hearts are full of

prayers for the people in Ukraine. God’s mercy is so needed by all the mothers, fathers,
grandparents, aunts and uncles and children there. Thinking of the people there in these terms
makes them more real to us. What a nightmare that is happening right before their eyes. As bad
as it seems to us seeing it on television, it is nothing compared to those who are living and

dying there. May God have mercy on them. May those in power, who make decisions, act with
His guidance in a way to end this war.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m. SAALT (Senior Adult Advisory Leadership Team) meeting., Church
Library


March 14 - JOY TREASURES - To remind the shut-ins that we love them and they are not
forgotten.


Wednesday, March 16 - 11:30 a.m. Joy Lunch and program. Menu: Loaded Baked Potatoes,
Salad and Desserts. BINGO with a variety of prizes.


Saturday, March 19, 10:45 am The bus leaves the church to go to lunch at Mrs. Lacy’s
Magnolia Tea Room in Sanford, visit the Gift Shop if you like and go on to the play “Always
Patsy Cline” at the Temple Theatre. We have several tickets left. Please check out the flyer on

the Sr. bulletin board right outside the Fellowship Hall and sign up now. Everyone needs to pay
Nita Parnell directly or mail her a check for $31.00, 4121 Collonade Ct., Haw River, NC 27258
by Sunday, March 6th. Call her at 336-578-0012 if you have any questions.


Each Wednesday ALL 55+ are invited to play Games - Jokers and Pegs and Mexican Train
Dominoes. Join us for a fun time at 2:00 pm in The Grove.



Aunt Millie’s Restaurant Jan. 27, 2022












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Youth Pastor Maddi Smith


JOY SENIORS www.imb.org.





FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MEBANE YOUTH MINISTRY

Y’all God is so GOOD!! We spent Super Bowl weekend with over 500 students in Alamance
County worshiping and learning about Jesus. We took 61 students and leaders from our church.

Students spent time learning in large group and sharing in small groups. I want to personally

thank some people for their dedication to our youth.

First I would like to thank our church and those who give so we
can give our students opportunities like this to grow in their
faith. I would also like to thank John and Karen Fladeland for

donating Subway boxes to our students. Thank you to Haley
and Shane Jones for organizing our Saturday lunch. We

couldn’t do it without you.

And finally I want to thank our youth leaders and host homes
for the weekend. Donald McGinnis, Shannon McGinnis,

Sammy Ballard, Emily Keck, Meredith Barger, Mandi Ballard,
Lindsay Stephenson, Geri St. Pierre, Kayleigh Petty, Kirsten Smith, Loren Sessoms, Brice
Sessoms , Louis Sullivan , Aris Smuzynski.


I could not have done it without the help of these amazing people. And finally I want to give all
glory and honor to God. He has blessed us more than I can ever imagine.

Again I just say thank you,
† Pastor Maddi




















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Julie McCauley
Children’s Ministry Director

March 2022



Mark your calendars for VBS 2022 *IN PERSON*
th
June 13th - 17









"Lord, you are more powerful than the roar of the ocean. You are stronger than the waves of

the sea." Psalm 93:4

Upcoming meeting for volunteers: April 24th in the fellowship hall after the 11:00 service.

WE NEED YOU!

Volunteers are needed for decorating, crafts, leading bible study, rotation leaders, prayer
warriors, recreation/games, and music. Email [email protected] if you are
interested in volunteering!






----------Sunday Mornings----------


Nursery Babies - On the first floor in the back area of the church down the long hall, newborns
through 3 years old. Available during Sunday School and 11:00 service.

Sunday School - (9:45-10:45) Sunday School is provided for preschool age through
Kindergarten children on the first floor with Melanie West and Karen Rice. 1st through 5th
graders have Sunday School with Julie McCauley in the Grove on the 2nd floor. Parents must
drop their children off in the classrooms and pick them up by 10:50. We are continuing the
“Celebrate Wonder” series this month!






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Children’s Church - On Sundays, four and five year olds (including Kindergarten) will go to

the 11:00 service and will be released after the after the surround prayer. They will go to the first
floor for Children’s Church. Parents pick children up after the service.

Kid’s Church - On Sundays, Children in 1st through 5th grade will go to the 11:00 service and

will be released after the surround prayer. They will go to the Grove on the 2nd floor. Parents
pick children up after the service.









Do your kids love to sing? Bring them on Sundays at
2:00pm to the sanctuary for Childrens’ Choir!
Contact Jon Ferguson @ [email protected]
for more information.


----------Sunday Nights----------


Nursery Babies through pre-K - On the first floor in the back area of the church down the long hall,
newborns, through 3 years old.

New Light Kids - On Sunday nights, Kindergarten - 5th graders go to the sanctuary for the 6:30 New
Light service, and are released to The Grove on the 2nd floor after the surround prayer.

----------Wednesday Evenings----------


If you plan on dropping your children off and leaving the church, please ensure that you give
the teacher your contact information in case you need to be reached. Also, please do not drop
off until 6:30 and be sure to be back to the church to pick up promptly at 7:30. If late more than
2 times, you will be asked to stay at the church while your children are here on Wednesday
nights.

Mission Friends - On Wednesday nights, from 6:30-7:30 in The Grove on the 2nd
floor. Preschoolers and Kindergarteners.

Girls in Action (GA’s) - On Wednesday nights, from 6:30-7:30 in The Grove on the 2nd floor.
Girls 1st-5th Grade.

Royal Ambassadors (RA’s) - On Wednesday nights, from 6:30-7:30 in The Grove on the 2nd
floor. Boys 1st-5th Grade. The leaders are Al and Elaine Austin and Mike West. We are
searching for new leaders for this ministry next year. Please let Julie McCauley know if
you are interested!


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March







Sun Mon Tue Wed




Sunday Morning Activities 1 2
8:30 am Traditional Worship Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm
9:45 am Sunday School / Connect Groups set out for
11:00 am Contemporary Worship & collections 9 –12 Refer to Wednesday
Children’s Church / Kid’s Church Reflections - 1:00 pm Evening Activities

New Light Worship SERVICE 6:30 pm /
New Light Kid’s Church
6 Deacon Sunday 7 8 9

2:00 - 3:30 pm KidZ Choir Practice 6:30 pm - Sharon Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm
set out for
3:00 pm - SAALT - Library Knight Group collections 9 –12 Refer to Wednesday

5:00 pm Youth 7:00 pm - Building Evening Activities
Team



13 14 15 16

Manna Market JOY Luncheon – 11:30
Combined 11:00 & 6:30 Service 4:00 - 5:30 pm am
JJ Weeks Game Day - 2:00 pm
11:30 - 2:00 WOM Leaders Mtg.
Refer to Wednesday
2:00 - 3:30 pm KidZ Choir Practice Evening Activities

No 6:30 Evening Service


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2:00 - 3:30 pm KidZ Choir Practice Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm
set out for
3:00 pm Coordinating Council collections 9 –12 Refer to Wednesday
5:00 pm Youth Evening Activities






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2:00 - 3:30 pm KidZ Choir Practice Manna Market bins Game Day - 2:00 pm
3:00 pm Coordinating Council 2:00 - 7:00 pm set out for Refer to Wednesday

5:00 pm Youth Mebane collections 9 –12 Evening Activities
Presbyterian
Church



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2022










Thu Fri Sat


3 4 5
Manna Market bins set out for
collections
4 – 6 pm






10 11 12

Bridge Builders 10 am JJ Weeks Concert 6:30 pm
Manna Market bins set out for Daylight Savings Time
collections
4 – 6 pm Set your clocks ahead 1
hour before going to
bed

17 18 19

Manna Market bins set out for Departing: 10:45 am
collections JOY Trip to Mrs. Lacy’s
4 – 6 pm Magnolia Tea Room and the

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Temple Theater


24 25 26

Manna Market bins set out for
10:00 - Ladies of Distinction -
collections Church Library
4 – 6 pm






31 Wednesday Evening Daylight Savings

Activities Time - Set your
Manna Market bins set out for clocks ahead 1
collections 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting, hour before going
4 – 6 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s & Youth-
6:30 -7:30 pm to bed
Adult Choir -7:30 pm

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Sunday Nights @ 6:30 pm









We're looking forward to our night of worship on March 12th as well as Sunday morning
worship featuring JJ Weeks on the 13th!

We are also actively looking for anyone that wants to participate in our Easter Choir. We will
be gearing up for Easter rehearsals on Tuesday nights starting end of March into early April. If
anyone is available and interested you can email me at [email protected].
Can't wait to celebrate the resurrection of our savior!


† Loren Sessoms
Media Coordinator
& Worship Director











































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Hello church family!

We're excited for March to come in with the change
of seasons and we all know that means Easter is right

around the corner. Our musical for the
traditional service will be on Palm Sunday, April

10th. The choir will also be enhancing the Praise &
Worship service at 11:00 on Easter Sunday, similar
to what we did at the Hanging of the Greens.

It was wonderful seeing all the music programs

together on the stage for a grand sound fitting for our
celebration of the stone rolling away!


Looking forward to worshipping with you!
† Chris Conley, Traditional Music Director











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Daylight Savings Time Begins

Don’t forget to set your clocks up an hour on


Saturday, March 12th before going to bed

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at

2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour

to “spring ahead.”


Dear Koinonia Sunday School Class,

Thank you for the love offering you sent to me. It was very much

appreciated.
Love in Christ,

Lottie Robertson





April 2, 2022 will mark our 41st 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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North American Missions Focus

Annie Armstrong Easter offering March 6-13

To support over 2,200 missionaries and their families in the USA and Canada.
FBCM goal of designated giving is $1,500. The National goal is $70M.
The 2022 theme is UNITED. 100% of gifts go directly to the mission fields.





The Alamance/Orange DOC prison ministry, which provides monthly
birthday celebrations for inmates, is not accepting birthday cards for the
foreseeable future. If you wish to support the birthday ministry please mail

your $50 contribution to Chaplain Josh LeRoy, Alamance/Orange Prison Ministry, PO Box
1149, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Checks can be made out to Alamance/Orange Prison Ministry.
Cost covers food and drinks for one birthday month.




WMUNC Annual Missions Extravaganza

Friday and Saturday, April 22 – 23, 2022 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church,
Fayetteville, NC. Registration is now OPEN!! Check the WMUNC website for details. The
meeting will also be live-streamed to Truett Baptist Conference Center. Registration

requirements are explained on the website.
Questions to Karen Rice, [email protected]




Manna Market Food Drive

For February we had 14 clients served, up a little but I’m still puzzled at the

turnouts, with food at all time highs. I expected numbers to climb, but so far
not much. Stocks are fine on some canned goods but others are quite low.

And cereal stocks are low. I’m be giving Ronda lists of needed items periodically as needs
change. We deeply appreciate the donations we receive and all the Volunteers who help us


each month, they are our lifeblood.
The needs for now are:

We are very low on Ramen Noodles, we are also low on Cereal, Pancake Syrup, Canned
Chicken, Canned Tuna, Corn Bread Mix, Peanut Butter, Jams & Jellies. We also need Canned
Fruit, Grits, and Spaghetti Noodles.

Thank you all for your continuing support!!

† Gerald Dickerson


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Jamie, Kaylee, Campbell and Jack Cutler

We have lived in Mebane for 10 years and have two sons and two dogs. Our son Campbell is

six and Jack is 18 months old. Kaylee works in fundraising at UNC and Jamie has taught PE at
South Mebane Elementary for 12 years and coached football at Eastern for 5 years.




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ON GOING PRAYER RQUESTS
Tim Bradley, Dennis & Marilyn Carter, Martha Collins, Rusty & Sandra Crawford, Michelle

Crisp, Mike Garrison, Angela Hall, Bo Harris, Tim Herbin, Wilson Jolly, Nancy Lancaster,
Hilda Lowery, Virginia McGee, Lottie Robertson, Dea Sewall, Ward & Paula Setzer, Marie
Terrell, Ethel Terrell, Betty Tripp, Brayden Warren, Archie Sr. & Margaret 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
White Oak Manor - Margaret Ann Corbett – room 106B

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 Justin Dixon (Vanessa Moore’s nephew)

Adam Crabtree (Andy Madden prayer request) John & Cathy Garrison (Kim Williams’ Request)

Amber Sykes (Lottie Robertson’s granddaughter) Joyce Dickens (David Dickens’ mother)
Andrew Fox (Barbara Pruitt’s nephew) Keith Hill (Melanie West’s Cousin)
Anita Baker (Betty Garret’s daughter) Leroy Mitchell (Nanina Ferguson’s father)

April Kelly (Kandi Stec’s sister) Leon Summers (Bob Summer’s father)
Betty Ford (Micki Madden’s mother) Linda Hampton (Misty Fleming’s mother)
Blanche Woods (Cathy Stephenson’s mother) Lisa (Barbara Pruitt’s daughter)

Brenda James (Ritchie James’ mother) Lisa Emory (Stephany Socha’s mother)

Casey Knight Louis & Mildred Stielper (Renea Marine’s parents)

Charlotte Walker (Ken & Dianne Sellers’ Sister-in-law) Lynn McKnight (Scarlett Parnell’s mother)

Colten Robertson (Richie & Jennifer Robertson’s son) Malaney Bolick (Tammie Frazier’s friend)
Coy & Dean Mabe (Margaret Robertson’s cousins) Marshall & Nancy Martin (Penny Owens Parents)
Darlene Hess Megan Langley Walker

Sandra Nord (Gerald Dickerson’s friend) Paul West (Anita Wilson’s father)
David Taylor (Judy Perry’s son-in-law) Ricky Sox
Dennis Blasingame (Pam Dixon’s father) Ricky & Donna Carver (Andy Madden prayer request)

Edna Phillips (Edith Martin’s sister) Rose Wilkinson (Bonnie Manning’s aunt)

Eric Bunker (Martha Collins’ Nephew) Sheldon Allen (Lynn Burnette’s mother)

Frances Roselle (Andrea Greenway’s mother) Sue Riley (Trent Riley’s mother)
Frances Wright (Rebecca Boggs’ grandmother) Sue Hunt
Gene & Pat Oliver (Amelia Isaac’s grandparents) Tanya McManus (Wendy Couch prayer request)
George Gray Terri North (Hazel Lee’s daughter)

Harold Greene (Carolyn Greene’s son) Tim Kayson (Aaron Hover’s friend)
Jeff Brown (Pam Dixon’s brother)


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Fred Brady Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Saturday, April 30 at 8:30

Captain Choice Golf Tournament at Quaker Creek Golf Course,
2817 Barnett Road, Mebane, NC 27302

Sponsor Board $50, make checks out to Fred Brady Memorial Scholarship and mail
to Ernest by Friday, April 8
The entry fee is $60 per player, notify Ernest by Saturday, April 23, and pay at the

tournament
Ernest Moffitt, 3610 Cook Street, Mebane, NC 27302
P 919-563-6378, C 336-263-6328 or [email protected]







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March

Volunteers






Nursery Watch Callers Kid’s Church 11:00 am 1st - 2nd Grades

Mar. 6 – Emily Keck Mar. 6 – Kayleigh Petty, Lauren Petty
Mar. 13 – Barbara Aylesworth Mar. 13 – Amy Herbin & Youth
Mar. 20 – Vanessa Moore Mar. 20 – Martha Dellinger, Britney Killingsworth

Mar. 27 – Margaret Robertson Mar. 27 – Andy & Micki Madden

Nursery Workers – 8:30 am
Kid’s Church 11:00 am 3rd - 5th Grades
Mar. 6 –
Mar. 13 – Mar. 6 – Melissa Howard, Diane Ramos
Mar. 20 – Mar. 13 – Mike West, Lisa Smothers
Mar. 20 – Adam & Julie McCauley
Mar. 27 –
Mar. 27 – Jimmy & Rhonda McCann


Nursery Workers – 11:00 am
New Light Kid’s Church 6:30 pm Service
Mar. 6 – Emily & Ella Keck
Mar. 13 – Andy & Micki Madden Mar. 6 – Kayleigh Petty, Lauren Petty
Mar. 20 – Ron & Gayle Taitt Mar. 13 – No Service – Combined /11:00
Mar. 20 – Adam & Julie McCauley
Mar. 27 – Michael & Marcia D’Adamo
Mar. 27 – Louis & Kirby Sullivan
Nursery Workers – 6:30 pm

Mar. 6 – Nanina Ferguson & Children
Mar. 13 – No Service – Combined /11:00 Offertory Prayer
Mar. 20 – Louis & Kirby Sullivan
Mar. 27 – Amelia Isaac, Janel Kerley Mar. 6 – 8:30 am – Andy Madden
11:00 am – Woody Isaac
Children’s Church 11:00 am Service 6:30 pm - Craig Curasi

Mar. 6 – Nicole Hazelett Mar. 13 – 8:30 am - Danny Way
Mar. 13 – Chad & Melanie Mackenzie 11:00 am - Mike Garriosn
Mar. 20 – Tracy & Macy James 6:30 pm - No Service - Combined
Mar. 27 – Vanessa Brady Mar. 20 – 8:30 am - Christy McCawley
11:00 am - James Rice
6:30 pm - Rob Countiss
Mar. 27 – 8:30 am – John Wiltshire
11:00 am – Louis Sullivan
6:30 pm – Gerald Dickerson




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1 Bo Harris 8 Amelia Isaac 16 Vernon Harris
1 Marie Pennington 20 Jerri Meadows
8 Ellen Koegel
2 Kaitlyn Bass 8 Miranda Roberts 21 Kasen McGinnis
4 Jacob Boyles 9 Carla Lunday 22 Melody Wrenn

4 Andrea Summers 9 Josh Schultz 23 Lisa Allen
5 John Gillis 10 Shannon McGinnis 23 Sean Eichmann
5 Bill Tate 24 Roy Blaylock
11 Karen Fladeland
5 Brody Tomaszewski 11 Coy Kirby 24 Will Davis

5 Dean Warren 11 Gage Parsons 24 Donald McGinnis
5 Dawson Lewis 11 Alexander Wiltshire 25 Jennifer Williams

5 Joshua Wrenn 12 Garner Fleming 25 Kayleigh Jo Ballard

5 Taylor Allmond 12 Dave Hunter 26 Samson Seeley
6 Benji Seeley 12 Kirsten Smith 27 Kyndell Allen
7 Summer Ashby 15 David Allison 27 Chuck Champion

8 Biven Baker 15 Judy Thibodeaux 29 Jill Dickens
8 Randy Ballard 16 Hermon Harris 30 Linda Albright








Staff Birthdays
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 Sammy Ballard
FBCMebane.com Senior Pastor


[email protected]


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


Julie McCauley
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, February 16th. Articles may be left at the church office or e-mailed to Ronda at
[email protected]

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