Staff

All Members Ministers

Rev. Johnnie Wright Pastor

Mrs. Dana Seelman Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Sue Modlin

Minister of Music

Ministry

Mebane United Methodist Church 200 S. Fourth Street ~ Mebane, NC 27302

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VISION: Mebane United Methodist Church is a community of the faithful who:

Gathers to worship God.

Nurtures one another in the love of Jesus Christ.

Serves God and others in word and deed.

2017 2017

May 2017

Mebane United Methodist Church Website: www. Mebaneumc.com ~ Office: (919) 563-4301 ~ Fax: (919) 563-4326 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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10am Esther

Circle

7pm Scouts

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10am Morning

Glories

6pm Mebane

Ringers

7pm Worship Team

7:30pm Chancel

Choir

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7pm Scouts

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10am AA Meeting

UMW Tea

11am-1pm

Prom EHS

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UMW Candle

Burning

11:45am Planning

Cte Mtg for

Harvest Festival

Youth I Got Skills

Session #4

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1-3pm

Newcomers

Knitters Room 212

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7pm Scouts

6pm Helping

Hands Spring

Picnic

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10am Morning

Glories

6pm Mebane

Ringers

7pm Worship Team

7:30pm Chancel

Choir

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10am AA Meeting

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UMW Candle

Burning Celebration

Worship

Mothers Day

11:45am SPRC Mtg.

4pm Rainbow Ringers

4:30pm Trinity

Ringers

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6:30 pm UMW

Board Meeting

Room 212

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7pm Scouts

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10am Morning

Glories

6pm Mebane

Ringers

7pm Worship Team

7:30pm Chancel

Choir

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7pm Scouts

19

Youth @ Camp

Don Lee

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10am AA Meeting

Youth @ Camp

Don Lee

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Youth @ Camp

Don Lee

11:45am Birthday

Celebration

4pm Pearls of Grace

5pm Finance Mtg.

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1-3pm

Newcomers

Knitters Room 212

7pm MRC Mtg.

Room 212

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6pm

Communication

Mtg.

7pm Scouts

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10am Morning

Glories

6pm Mebane

Ringers

7pm Worship Team

7:30pm Chancel

Choir

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10am AA Meeting

9am Sandwich

Ministry

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8am UMM Breakfast

2-4pm Prayer Shawl

4pm Rainbow

Ringers

4:30pm Trinity

Ringers

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Church Office

Closed

Memorial Day

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7pm Scouts

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10am Morning

Glories

6pm Mebane

Ringers

7pm Worship Team

7:30pm Chancel

Choir

May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28

Altar Guild Ann Sykes &

Elsie Wolf Ann Sykes &

Elsie Wolf Ann Sykes &

Elsie Wolf Ann Sykes &

Elsie Wolf

Counters

Bernice Wilson &

Ben Saunders

Gary Brant & John Payne

BJ Smith & David Weislak

Pam Saunders & Kevin Matthews

Ushers

Kevin Matthews Patrick Stanley

Will Stanley Aaron Woodlief

Kevin Matthews Patrick Stanley

Will Stanley Aaron Woodlief

Kevin Matthews Patrick Stanley

Will Stanley Aaron Woodlief

Kevin Matthews Patrick Stanley

Will Stanley Aaron Woodlief

Lector Beth Ball Libby Born Patrick Stokes Shelby Kueider

A Time With Young Disciples

Willie Tart Stasie Patton Robyn Myers Children’s Choir

Cont. on next page

Readings for

May

Old Testament 1 Peter 2:19-25

Acts 7:55-60

Acts 17:22-31

2 Kings 2:1-14

New Testament John 10:1-20

John 14:1-14

John 14:15-21

Acts 1:6-11

PASTOR’S CORNER

Two Mothers

We praise and honor God for these “Two Mothers”, Eve and Mary,

as we celebrate Mother’s Day. God created Eve, the mother of mothers, in

the Garden of Eden in the creation story. Eve had a very important part in

the birth narrative that still stands and exists today. God brought man and

woman together as one and he blessed them to procreate. Eve gave birth to

the first human being in Genesis 4:1, “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and

she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the

Lord.” (KJV). I believe these two facts in the Old Testament are great rea-

sons to honor God and thank him for Eve’s contribution to His creation, but

more importantly, for establishing how a man and woman shall come to-

gether as one and have a family with sons and daughters.

God, in the scope of His own creation, did experience some disap-

pointments with Eve because of her sinning against Him in Garden of Eden.

However, God spared her, shared His mercy and grace, and forgave her.

Afterward, He ran Eve and Adam out of the paradise of paradises. God sup-

ported them but they had to work hard for their food, clothing, and shelter,

from that day until their death. In short, Eve was one of the first women and

mother whose name stands in history and was sanctioned by God in the Old

Testament.

The Old Testament included many women who made huge contri-

butions in the narrative story. God was patient with His servants in the Old

Testament for many generations and mothers had a leading role. God estab-

lished the foundation and man also had a leading role but women like Sarah,

Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel played a major role because of the motherhood

intuition in the Holy Bible. With all of these men and women in the Bible

something was missing because of the sin committed in the creation story.

God was not pleased with the brokenness of men and women so we

had the ending of the Old Testament. God took a big step and established

the New Testament. Once again God used a woman, a woman named Mary,

as an example of His love to expound the Gospel. She was a virgin, totally

obedient, and the conception was unique. “Now the birth of Jesus Christ

was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph,

before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”

Matthew 1:18 (KJV). Jesus Christ, our Messiah, was begotten by God,

UMW Social Action

Committee is collecting your

old eyeglasses through the end of May. The

glasses will be sent to the Lion's Club where

they clean, sort by prescription strength and

package them. These recycled glasses are

then distributed to people in need in low and

middle income communities where they will

have the greatest impact. There is a collection

box in the windowsill in the hallway behind

the choir loft. This is a one-time collection,

so please get them in by the end of May!

Thanks!

North Carolina Annual Conference

Committee on Lay Servant

Ministries

Coming in June~watch for upcoming

date!

meaning that it was a holy immaculate conception and Mary’s first birth. This second mother, Mary, did

not know her husband Joseph until after Jesus was born. Mary was viewed as the earthly mother of Jesus,

the Savior of the world. It was only Jesus who was able to redeem Adam and Eve and the entire world of

the sin they had committed against God in the Garden of Eden.

In summary, today, I personally honor all mothers and those who have taken a motherly role in someone’s

life. Mothers have come a long way from the Garden of Eden times and the Gospels. Mothers have a very

important role in the lives of all with whom they are in contact. I salute you and may God continue to bless

you. Happy Mother’s Day!

Blessings

Pastor Johnnie L. Wright II

Jacob Foushee May 1 Nikki Patton May 1 Ashton Patton May 1 Richard Henderson May 2 Patrick Stokes May 2 Sam Jones May 3 Johnnie Wright, III May 3 Mildred Stielper May 5 Addison Bennett May 6 David McClain May 7 Kristine McClain May 10 Kristin McClain May 10 Alivia Woodlief May 11 Callie Hill May 13 Mike Hoover May 13 Thomas Philipps May 14 Ben Saunders May 15 Nathaniel Harrison May 16 Sue Modlin May 16 Krystal Hook May 17 Evan Harbold May 18 Brad Clark May 19 Amy Dollar May 19 Bobby Jones May 20 Thom Isley May 21 Meriel Anderson May 22 Marty Bean May 26 Torin Kerins May 27 Brody Kerins May 27 Stasie Patton May 28 Ryan Baptiste May 29 Kayden Alexander May 31

Participate today in our Electronic Giving program.

Simply scan the QR code with your smart phone and follow the directions on the screen. Mebane UMC now accepts electronic donations directly from your savings/checking accounts (EFT) or from your credit or debit card. Don’t have a smart phone? You can still participate by going on line at www.mebaneumc.com and clicking the “Give Online” button on the home page. It’s fast and it’s easy. If you have questions, please stop by the office.

New Membership Class on Methodism beginning May 7th

*Please see Pastor Johnnie for a book and sign up on the clipboard

in the Narthex.*

This class welcomes anyone who wants to refresh themselves on Methodism and those who have

been in the Mebane UMC family for a short or long period.

When: Sundays in the months of May and June 2017

(May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and June 4th, June 11th)

Time: 9:00AM – 10:00AM

Location: Library

Teacher: Pastor Johnnie

Written by James A. Harnish, “A Disciple’s Path”

GIFTS WE HAVE RECEIVED

In memory of George Tyson and Mae Edla Shaw by Ron & Brenda Wilson

In memory of George Tyson and Mae Edla Shaw by Ben & Lisa Morris

In memory of George Tyson by Doug & Judy Stell

In memory of George Tyson by Helping Hands Circle

In memory of Jack Wade and Mae Edla Shaw by Irene Wade

In honor of the Kitty Hupman Scholarship Fund by John & Lynn Neal

In honor of the Kitty Hupman Scholarship Fund by Susan Rao

VBS Craft Supplies & Volunteers Needed!

Vacation Bible School is fast approaching! Below is a list of supplies that

are needed for this event. Please consider donating the following supplies

for our kids to use this summer at VBS June 18-22:

*Paper towel rolls *Fabric markers

*Felt (any size, any color) *White fabric, sheets, tablecloths,

*Fabric glue Or large white t-shirts

Please place these items in the bin near the church offices. Volunteers are also still needed to

make VBS a success. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Ball at me-

ball23@gmail.com or

Session #4:

Sewing for girls & guys

Girls age:10-16

May 7, 2017

Time: 4-7pm

Announcements Announcements

May 7th: I’ve Got Skills Session~No Youth

May 14th: Mother’s Day~No Youth

May 21st: Camp Don Lee Weekend~No Youth

May 28th: Memorial Day Weekend~No Youth

June 4th: Youth 5-7 PM

June 11th: Graduation Sunday

Youth 5-7 PM

June 18th: Vacation Bible School~No Youth

June 25th: Youth 5-7PM

June 11th is Graduation Sunday. There will be a graduation breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at

9:30 AM and graduates will be honored at the 10:30AM worship service. If you are a Junior

Marshall, please notify the church office so that you may participate in the graduation service.

All youth in the church from grades 6 through 12 are invited to the spring retreat at Camp Don Lee. We will leave the church Friday afternoon May 19 and re-turn Sunday afternoon May 21. This year we will be using the short study Creed: What Christians Believe and Why by Adam Hamilton. The cost is $125.00 and includes transportation, lodging, and all meals. For more information contact David Weislak, Gary Brant or Chris Harbold. Deadline to register is Sunday, May 7th.

The youth would like to say THANK YOU

to everyone who participated in the canned

food drive this year! We collected 43 jars of

jam and 52 jars of peanut butter that were

donated to the Sandwich Ministry. We also

collected 42 bags of beans and 59 bags of

rice that were donated to the Backpack

Ministry. In addition, $389.06 was also

donated and will be sent to Allied Churches

in Burlington. Thanks again for your

generosity. We couldn’t have done it

without you!!

Do you know anyone who will be graduating this year and may qualifiy for a MUMC Scholarship? Please contact Elsie Wolf or stop by the office to pick up information.

BLOOD DRIVE

There will be a blood drive for

Industries and churches on

Tuesday, May 23 at the Mebane Arts &

Community Center. Our times are

9:15AM until 1:00PM. Please contact B.J.

Smith @ (919) 563-6531 to schedule an

appointment. You need to call early to get

the time you would like to donate. We

need legal first and last name. Be sure to

bring your ID. Thanks!

ATTENTION: CLASS OF 2017

HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

GRADUATES

You and your family are cordially invited to a

breakfast in your honor on Graduation Sunday.

Date: June 11, 2017

Time: 9:30 AM

Where: Church Fellowship Hall

Be sure to let us know what your plans are after

graduation so that we may publish in the bulletin.

Please RSVP to the church office at

919-563-4301 or David Weislak at 919-304-2307

or dweislak@yahoo.com

Mebane UMC would like to welcome Ms. Karen Smith as a new nursery

attendant. Karen began her position on April 23rd. She grew up in Buena

Vista, VA, and lived in Blacksburg, VA, for five years before moving to Mebane in 2013. She is a

graduate of Bridgewater College and taught seven years before taking off to stay at home. Karen

is married to her high school sweetheart, Jacob, who is a research scientist. They have an eight

month old named Jackson who will also be a part of the nursery class. She is a member of the

Mebane Women's Club and in her free time she likes to read and spend time outdoors. Karen is

thankful for the opportunity to work with the little ones at MUMC!

There's a Song in the Air... It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...yes, it is beautiful in the early mornings

these days. As my son and I got out of the car the other

morning, a glorious sunrise was greeting us...and then, we pause - as there was an

overabundance of sound taking place all around us - birds, lots and lots of birds -

singing with such grace!! I tell my son, "The birds already know the happiness

found in the changing seasons. They do not need someone pointing out to them that

the sun is rising earlier, they are taking advantage of the gift of spring. They are so

happy about it, that they are exclaiming it to anyone awake earlier enough to hear

them".

What a marvelous thing to witness God in action with the break of dawn...for see-

ing such a God wink reminds you that in every day, there's a song in the air...

A NOTE

From Sue

The Ministry Resource Council has begun its 2017

meetings. Here are some of the highlights for your

information.

We will have a Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Deb Grener is the chair and is

currently putting together a team to plan and implement this wonderful event! Volunteers are

needed! There will be an idea/planning meeting on Sunday, May 7th at 11:45 AM in Room 212.

Contact Deb Grener at dgrener@aol.com or (919)304-3898.

Next MRC meeting will be held on Monday, May 22 at 7 PM. Once minutes of a meeting are

approved they will be posted on the bulletin board in the entry way.

It has been decided that we will observe Homecoming every two years, even-numbered

years. Therefore, our next Homecoming will be held in 2018.

GET INVOLVED—On the fourth Saturday of

each month, MUMC hosts its Sandwich Ministry program. The sandwich ministry

program reaches old and young alike. Over 100

bagged lunches are prepared each month and

delivered. If you are interested in volunteering

or supporting this very

important, local cause,

please contact Libby Born

or Allison Weislak.

Chicken Soup for the Sick

If you know of someone that is sick and

could use some homemade chicken soup,

please contact Kim Ferguson (919-815-

1616), Nancy Graves (919-357-7686), or

any other member of the covenant

circle. We made up a batch and have it

stored in freezers to share with those in

need.

WOMEN’S CHOIR FOR

MOTHER’S DAY

Calling all women! Our church music director, Sue Modlin, invites you to

participate in a women’s choir during our regular worship service on

Mother’s Day, May 14th.

The song will be “Love Grows Here”.

Choir practice for the service will be on Wednesday, May 10th

from 7:30-8:00 p.m.

RAINBOW RINGERS &

TRINITY RINGERS PRACTICE DATES

Sundays:

May 14th

May 28th

June 11th

Rainbow Ringers: 4:00pm

Trinity Ringers: 4:30pm

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW)

“Women At Work Making A Difference”

Monthly Meeting Schedule

Esther Circle Tuesday, May 2 @ 10am

Pearls of Grace Sunday, May 21 @ 4pm

Covenant Circle Dates/Times TBA

UMW Board Meeting Monday, May 15 @ 6:30 pm

Remembrance Candle Burning On May 14th 2017 during the 10:30 worship service, we will hold a candle burning service. Candle burning is an avenue of Mission Giving that honors or memorializes a loved one or someone special in the church, the family, or in the community. One candle will burn for the duration of a total of one second per 60 cents of the total offerings.

Remember a significant person in your life – family, friend, or community member – with a candle in their memory or honor.

Offerings will be calculated to the following burning times:

$.60 for one second $36.00 for one minute $180.00 for five minutes

Honorees will be listed in a special bulletin insert.

Please complete the below information, place in the envelope marked United Methodist Women Candle Burning and place in offering plate or send to the church

by Monday, May 8, 2017.

Please include money with form. Make checks payable to: United Methodist Women

Name of Donor______________________________________________________ In Memory __________________________________________________________ In Honor ____________________________________________________________

This event is sponsored by the Mebane United Methodist Women to further mission giving.

Helping Hands

Spring Picnic

Tuesday, May 9th

@ 6:00 PM

Carolyn Bell’s House

1005 Gibson Road

Mebane, NC