Mebane United Methodist Church
200 South 4th Street, Mebane, North Carolina 27302
(919) 563-4301 ~ OFFICE
(919) 563-4326 ~ FAX
I don’t know about the rest of you, but the words Vacation Bible School certainly conjure up many fond memories for me. I remember the summers where my Methodist church joined with the local Congregational and Presbyterian churches and we shared the week together. Oh, how I loved being there with my childhood friends! I remember the summer when the theme was the “Blackfoot Indians” and how we dressed in costume each day and even wrote to native children on the reservation as pen pals. I remember the crafts my mother called “keepers” that I found hidden away in our attic as I helped clean out the house so my parents could “downsize.” I remember the songs, fun, and excitement. But most of all I remember the stories… the stories of our faith that have molded and shaped me from childhood on. Much has changed through the years – we have added science to VBS and b With you on the journey of faith formation as we continue to tell the story, Jan
egun to call games recreation. We travel to centers instead of staying in self-contained classrooms. We have even moved it from morning to evening following a free supper because so many of our leaders have daytime work outside the home and so many of our children are in daytime childcare. But one thing has not changed in any way, and that is this! Vacation Bible School for most children (and even the adults present) remains a

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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 ------------------------------ Sunday, June 6th – End of School Bash (details to be announced soon)
Sunday, June 13th – Free lunch at the Blue Ribbon Dinner immediately following the 11 am service, courtesy of Loaves and Fishes, for the Canned Food Drive Victory Sunday, June 20th, No Youth Supper or Meeting, Instead youth are reminded to attend Vacation Bible School that evening as Youth Assistants, 5:30-8:30 pm. Sunday, June 27th – Mystery Trip, Depart Church at 5 pm, further details on Permission Form -------------------------------------- WANTED: Space Explorers to Join a Cosmic Adventure Praising God Would you like to spend a whole week on the starship Galactic Praise traveling through the wonders of space and exploring God’s incredible creation? This cosmic mission comes complete with out-of-this-world adventures, exciting challenges, great music, and hours of fun! Sign-up for a Vacation Bible School leadership role or to attend VBS and join the galactic praise team for Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! Registration forms for leaders and those who wish to attend are included in this newsletter. Please complete yours and turn it in immediately Youth and their families are reminded to add all of these dates and times to their family calendars.
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Summer Mission Trip News
Youth and adults will travel to MERCI Center from July 25-31st. Much money must be raised for this trip. The youth will be selling “STOCKS” at $20 a share before Sunday school and after 11 am worship during June. Purchase of stocks is tax deductible and stock certificates may be purchased in honor or memory of someone. Stock holders will be invited to a special dessert buffet in August to celebrate the trip and to hear how these folks served as the hands of Christ. Please feel free to contact Jan at 563-4301 or jan@mebaneumc.com for further information.
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. JUNE 6 9:50 JUNE 13 9:50 10:55 JUNE 20
8:45 9:50 10:55 JUNE 27 8:45 9:50 10:55
Vacation Bible School – Join us for an out-of-this world adventure! Galactic Blast – June 20-24
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Attendants for JUNE
8:45
Suzanne & Sydney Ramey
Mac & Sonya Hupman
10:55
Stan Harbold & Libby Born
8:45
Allison & Elizabeth Weislak
Robyn & Haley Myers
Kim Ferguson
Norma Herman & Libby Born
Callie Hill & Emily Privette
Becky & Elizabeth Walker
Becky & Elizabeth Walker
Louise Pender & TBA
Kelly Coleman & Louise Pender
Kelly Coleman & TBA 
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 June Newsletter.
Youth and grown-ups, your help will be needed!!! To volunteer contact
Lynn Jones at 304-8729 or
Jan at jan@mebaneumc.com.
