Mebane United Methodist Church
200 South 4th Street, Mebane, North Carolina 27302
(919) 563-4301 ~ OFFICE
(919) 563-4326 ~ FAX
United Methodist Women's NEWS for MARCH:
The following slate of officers were installed for 2010:
President: Libby Born Program Resources: Gloria Glenn
Vice-Pres.: Ann Westbrook Chairperson/Nominations: Peg Kueider
Secretary: Linda Zeller 39 & Under Rep: Yvonne Freudenberg
Treasurer: Bernice Wilson Communications: Shelby Kueider
Spiritual Growth: Kathy Searfoss Membership, Nurture “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 (NIV) Through the symbol of the kite, the power of the Holy Spirit carries us up as the wind carries the kite. As we seek God’s will and guidance, God’s mission becomes our mission. We are called to communicate, challenge and stretch ourselves for more. Staying the same loses ground. For information on the following events Contact Libby Born, Unit President, 919-304-0482, libbyborn@centurytel.net March 13 March 23 March 27 April 17 April 29-May 3 May 7 May 7 or 8 May 8 "The Beauty & Courage of Sudan: Why a Dream of Peace is Possible” May 14-15 Covenant Circle News The Covenant Circle has started reading the book titled, The Penny. We’ll begin discussing the book at our March meeting. Contact Susie Sanford at susiechoir@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Our meetings are held at the church and we will be providing childcare. We welcome visitors and new members. Look for us on Facebook with the key words, “Mebane UMC Covenant Circle.”
& Outreach: Nancy Graves
Social Action: Allison Weislak
Circle Leaders: B.J. Smith
Peg Kueider
Susie Sanford
Norma Patton
Education &
Interpretation: Dayne Harrison
Conference Liaison: Jane Johnson
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Upcoming Events
March 6
Mebane UMC Unit Meeting -- Prayer and Self Denial Program, 9:30 a.m., Room 212
Mebane/Orange-South Alamance Sub-District Mtg., 9 a.m., Center UMC
Human Trafficking Seminar – 7 p.m., Carrboro UMC
District Mission Study -- Sudan, 8:45 a.m., New Sharon UMC
District Mission Studies -- Native American Survival & Food & Faith; 8:45 a.m. 1st Elon UMC
National Assembly, St. Louis, MO
District 39 & Under Event – 6:30 p.m., Hillsborough UMC
May Friendship Day (Church Women United); actual date and location TBA
Mebane UMC Unit Meeting and Local Mission Study
9:30 a.m., Location TBA
Conference UMW Spiritual Enrichment Retreat, Centenary UMC, Smithfield
March 21st ~ MUMC will hold one worship service at 10:30. Sunday school will take place at 9:30. 
Please join the
Mebane United Methodist Men
on the
fourth Sunday of each month
for
Men's Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
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PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN WORSHIP TIME:
After Worship Service, around 11:30, lunch will be served. There will be a small fee for lunch with all proceeds going toward our general budget.
MISSIONS
Saturday Sandwich Ministry
The Mission Committee launched its Saturday Sandwich Ministry on February 27, 2010. Our church has joined with Loaves and Fishes to prepare and deliver approximately 100 bag lunches to Mebane area people in need on the last Saturday of every month for a committed term of one year.
This is an ongoing ministry in which Loaves and Fishes furnishes the names, addresses, and number of lunches needed.
A group of 8-10 volunteers will meet at the church on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. to prepare the bag lunches and deliver them. This will require a two-hour time commitment. Please prayerfully consider having your circle, Sunday school class, bible study group, family group, etc. sign up for a Saturday to carry on this needed community outreach. Ben Saunders, Libby Born, and Linda Zeller are contact persons.
Each bag lunch contains the following:
- 2 peanut butter and grape jelly sandwiches
- 1 small bag of chips
- 1 juice box or other beverage (no refrigeration required)
- 1 small box of raisins or other fruit
- 2 cookies or snack cake (individually pre-packaged only-like Little Debbie’s) or 1 granola bar.
- 1 small bag of chips
The Mission Committee is asking for donations of all the bag lunch items. Bring the items to the church office. These will be stored in the old pantry room. Bread will be purchased from donated funds.
======================================== Schedule Update ¨ Hand bells will meet from 6:00-6:35 beginning March 3rd. Welcome Susan Stedman! We are so happy to welcome Susan Stedman, our new organist/accompanist to Mebane UMC. Susan is a joy to work with and brings great expertise and experience to our music ministry. You can look forward to an interview with Susan in the next newsletter and you can enjoy her music beginning the first Sunday in March! Easter Music ¨ The Chancel Choir and the Praise team will both present Easter Cantatas on Easter Sunday this year. We invite all to attend both services. ¨ The JYF choir will join the Chancel Choir at the 11 am service on Palm Sunday to offer a special anthem! 5th Sunday Singing Have a Secret Musical Talent? If you have a musical gift that you would like to share in worship sometime or on a consistent basis, please see Daniel Privette, our music minister and let him know about it. We all have different gifts and need to share them for the betterment of the Kingdom!
MUSICAL NOTES
¨ Praise Team will meet at 6:45 until Easter then resume meeting at 7 PM.
Our next 5th Sunday Singing will happen in May. Keep your eyes open for the time to be announced later. The 5th Sunday in May is Memorial Day weekend but we will still have this special service. This time we’re going to have a hymn sing like the last one, but we’re including a special recital by some of our members of the music ministry! Who knows we may have ICE CREAM again!
Daniel Privette
Deduke3@hotmail.com or 919-304-6104
NEWS
Regardless of the stage you are at in your life, there is a Sunday morning class at 9:45 am for you. Nursery: Provided during the Sunday school hour for children younger than 3 years-old in Room 214 Pre-School: Ages 3 – Pre-K, Room 215, taught by Kim Pate & Melissa Brant Early Elementary: Grades K-2, Room 313, taught by Lynn Jones & assisted by Mike Viola & Mike Graves Both of the above classes use the new Rock Solid curriculum, where young hearts and minds are engaged with age-appropriate multi-sensory activities, crafts, stories, and games, all designed to give children an opportunity to know God through Jesus. Each week, the children encounter a Bible story, helping them to understand the Scripture and apply it to their daily lives. Fall themes include In the Beginning, God Chooses a People, and Trusting God’s Promises. Older Elementary: Grades 3-5, Room 312, taught by Mary Spradlin and assisted by Mike Graves, continues with the understanding of how to use/find things in the Bible and other concepts important to our worship and faith. Middle High: Grades 6-8, Room 311, taught by David Pate and assisted by Elizabeth Weislak, using the curriculum, Claim the Life: Faith Senior High: Grades 9-12, Room 307, taught by David Weislak using the curriculum, Claim the Life: Call Claim the Life… Claim it!… Feel it!…Live it! is a six-year, comprehensive spiritual formation and discipleship plan for Sunday school youth that follows them “from confirmation to graduation.” Koinonia: Primarily folks in their 30’s, 40’s & 50’s, this class discusses a variety of topics in Room 212 and taught by Bill Oliver. (Please see article on page 4) New Beginnings: Made up of “wise adults who are young at heart,” this class meets in Room _____ and studies International Adult Bible Studies with a fall theme based on The New Testament Community. Ralph Snyder and Carole Teague lead the class in a discussion format. The Workers Bible Class: A diverse class, meeting in Room 219 and led by Kitty Hupman, Peg Kueider, and BJ Smith, this class combines lecture and discussion as it studies a wide variety of topics. The Upper Room Class: Meeting in Room 220 and led by Jane Johnson, this participatory and intergenerational class is currently studying “Living the Good Life Together” Christian Parenting: designed for parents with young children age birth through elementary school (please see article on page 4 for more details)
Sunday School ~ It’s for Life!Children’s Classes
Youth Classes
Adult Classes
