Mebane United Methodist Church
200 South 4th Street, Mebane, North Carolina 27302
(919) 563-4301 ~ OFFICE
(919) 563-4326 ~ FAX
On Thursday afternoons from 3-5 pm, a small group gathers together here in Room 212 to explore together “The Way of Discernment.” We have learned so much from the reading, the exercises, and our shared conversations. On a simple level, we now know the word discernment comes from the Latin discernere, meaning “to separate” and “to distinguish.” On a more complex level, the word discernment at its root and foundation calls to us through the “desire to choose the right path, to gain clarity about our God-given purpose and what we can offer to the world around us.” “To align ourselves ever more closely with God’s over-arching purpose, to grow steadily in the world-healing ways of Jesus – that is the life-giving aim of discernment.” To do this, we use the “fruits” and our “core identity” as touchstones or reference points. We can discern our path on the journey both as individuals or as this particular community of God’s people called Mebane United Methodist Church. I invite you to spend time in God’s presence over this month of March discovering who you are by looking directly at yourself. Once you have come to know and understand that you are truly a beloved child of God, ask yourself “where is it I feel the most alive in God? What makes your toes tap and your life sing?” Is it teaching, singing, sewing, or smiling at a new face? Whatever you discover or discern is your own unique gift/gifts from God, give me a quick call (563-4301) or send an email (Jan@mebaneumc.com) and we will discern together how God would have you use those serving God’s people. With you on the journey of Jan
discerning who I am and how God will use me,

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Date |
Saints |
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April 5th |
Everyone—Covered Dish |
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April 12th |
No Youth |
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April 19th |
OPEN |
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April 26th |
The Bradley’s |
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Date |
Saints |
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April 5th |
Everyone—Covered Dish |
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April 12th |
No Youth |
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April 19th |
OPEN |
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April 26th |
The Bradley’s |
Youth Mini-Calendar
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· Sunday, March 7th – Youth, 5-7 pm at church · Sunday, March 14th – Youth, 2:00 pm, meet at church to load cans and head to Graham for the District Canned Food Drive and a movie at the Graham Cinema · Sunday, March 21st – Youth, 5-7 pm at church
Sunday, March 28th – meet at 3 pm to prepare for the Eggstravaganza which begins at 4 pm.
JYF Lock-In
MARCH 26
Drop Off at 8:00 pm
Pick Up at 7:30 am
The JYF Lock in will be Friday, March 26th. Drop off at 8:00 pm. Pick up on Saturday morning 7:30 am - SHARP - I am not as young as I used to be. There will be lots of games, movies, fellowship, worship, and fun. (Also, there will be bonding among the kids - but don't tell them that, they would deny it anyway). Mr Dan will be on hand all night for crowd control, but we could still use one more gullible adult to chaperone. Let me know if you are up to it. You may need to brush up on your karaoke, X-box, cosmetology, psychology, and dancing skills. And a good set of earplugs wouldn't hurt.
MARCH 7 Need a break from hectic Sunday mornings? Can't decide what to wear on Sunday morning, let alone what to dress your kids in? No time to feed them without resorting to pop tarts? Well here's your big chance! Sunday March 7 will be Sunday School Pajama Party Breakfast Day for all Children's Sunday School classes ages pre-school through fifth grade! Just roll those little lambs out of bed and send them to Sunday School in their PJ's! A healthy breakfast will be provided while they lounge in their PJ's and learn about Jesus' Love. Breakfast starts at 9:45 am.
If you would like to volunteer to serve in the Nursery, please contact Emily Privette or sign-up by placing your name on the sign-up sheet outside the nursery office. March 7 9:50 MARCH 14 9:50 10:55 MARCH 21
8:45 9:50 10:55 MARCH 28 8:45 9:50 10:55
Vacation Bible School – Join us for an out-of-this world adventure!
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Attendants for MARCH
8:45
Callie Hill & Emily Privette
Dana Herman & Kim Ferguson
10:55
Gwynn Meeks & Nikki Viola
8:45
Allison & Elizabeth Weislak
BJ Smith & Ann Sykes
Melissa Brant & Ashley Tart
Pam Saunders &
Gayle Troutman
Robyn Myers & Shelby Kueider
Christy Gray & Chris Harbold
Kim Hoover & Addison Hoover
Pam Smith & Kelly Coleman
Lynn Jones & Kelly Coleman 
Galactic Blast – June 20-24
Mark your calendars and get ready to invite every child you know to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! They will board the starship Galactic Praise to see our awesome universe – and our awesome God – in a whole new way. The fun begins evenings the week of June 20th here at Mebane UMC. Each galactic mission includes a Bible story in the Good News Galaxy, along with science activities at the Orbital Observatory, music at Moons and Tunes, art projects at Cosmic Crafts, games at Rocket Rec, and even supper at the Astro Bistro. Watch for registration forms in the April Newsletter.
Youth and grown-ups, your help will be needed!!! To volunteer contact
Lynn Jones at 304-8729 or
Jan at jan@mebaneumc.com.
