May 24, 2019
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Join us Sunday as Pastor Kevin continues our Eastertide series with a message from Acts 16:9-15 titled
Easter in Macedonia
Graduation Sunday
June 2
Join us in worship on Sunday, June 2 at 11am as we recognize our high school and college graduates and present our scholarship awards.
Sermon Podcasts Now Available
Since several have requested podcast versions of Sunday messages, we now have some sermons available on our website and also in the iTunes Store . Simply search for "Kevin Baker Sermons" to to subscribe or click the picture.
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First Days for Girls Work Session Scheduled
Monday, June 10
10am-2pm
Dottera Training Center
120 South Main Street
Gibsonville, NC

Bring a bag lunch and any of the following items that you can:
  • scissors
  • sewing machine
  • markers
  • material
Children's Ministry Opportunity
We are looking for servants to help with Wiggler Worship on Sunday mornings during the 9am worship service. Please contact Meagan Sisco if you are interested.
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You Are Invited
to a Farewell Reception
for
Pastor Kevin and Denise
Sunday, June 9
4-5:30pm (floating)
Stafford Hall (Rm. 125)
12th Annual
Children and Youth
Summer Reading Program
Open to children and youth up to age 18
Read at least 5 books between May 1 and July 31.
Turn in form to library or Carol Steele
by August 4.
Certificates and Barnes & Noble gift cards awarded on Children's Sunday, Aug. 25.
Children's Ministry Family Cookout
Children's ministry families are invited to celebrate the end of the school year on  Sun, June 2 from 4-6pm  at  South Graham Municipal Park (1609 Rogers Road in Graham). Check-in begins at 4pm at the shelter next to the playground. Hot dog meal will be served at 5pm and then we will recognize our 5th-grade students. Families are asked to bring either a side or dessert item. (Please RSVP by Sunday, May 26.)
Interested in volunteering for this year's VBS? Contact Jennifer Easter or Candice Harrod .
Save the Dates for ROAR Vacation Bible School!!
July 8 - 11 from 6:30pm - 8:40pm

July 12 - Family Celebration from
6pm- 8pm

Registration will begin on June 2
YOUNG IN HEART IN JUNE
Luncheon and Meeting
Tuesday, June 4
11:30 am
Stafford Hall (Rm. 125)
Lunch catered by Marg ($10)
Entertainment by Pastor Kevin Baker

Adult Game Day
Wednesday, June 12
1-4pm
Stafford Hall (Rm. 125)
Bring a friend and your favorite snack!
Check out the new MY CHURCH portion of our website for documents, policies, and membership info all in one place! Use link at the bottom of all our website pages or click here.

Lay Leadership teams for 2019 nominated by Charge Conference have been uploaded to site.
You no longer have to be in the library to check out our collection! If you have a library barcode, click the button and take a look around!
Click here for step-by-step instructions.
United Methodist Women Reading Program 2019
New books have been added to our library which are part of the United Methodist Women's Reading Program. Click the button for a list of our new purchases. See Carol Steele or check the special section in the library for more information about the reading program. You do NOT have to be a UMW Member to participate!
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Youth Sunday 2019: Patience
The Refuge Youth did a FANTASTIC job with Youth Sunday this past week! The youth decided on the theme, wrote the HS and MS Skits, chose the music, selected the Scripture, wrote and delivered two testimonies, wrote and delivered the message, and performed all Sunday duties!
End of the Year Bash - June 9th!
On June 9th at 6:00pm we will gather @ Mrs. Jeanne Owen's home (623 Johnson Ave, Graham) for an "End of the Year Bash" party. More details to come!
Schedule, Forms & More
Below is the updated Refuge Youth Calendar for the entire 2019 year! Please make sure to note important dates and contact Paul for any info or questions. Calendars are available for pick-up in the Youth Office.
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April 14-May 26
ENDS THIS SUNDAY!
. . . for South Graham Elementary School
Sponsored by C4C and Library Ministry Teams
Collection bins for new and gently used children's books in coffeeshop and sanctuary breezeway.
Donations for a Church Van
Our Board of Directors has asked us to consider prayerfully helping to raise money to purchase a new-to-us van. Our van is used extensively for bringing people to church and for transporting youth, children, and adults to participate in church projects. Our goal is for 150 gifts of $100 apiece, payable in increments if desired. If you would like to help, please mark your gift “Van Replacement Fund.”
UMW Missions for MAY
Women's Shelter
Needs:
  1. Paper towels
  2. Sugar
  3. Jell-O and pudding cups
Veterans
Needs:
  1. Sunscreen
  2. ChapStick
  3. Razors
  4. Shave cream
Our Faithfulness Sunday, May 19: 165
Live Streaming: 24
Offering : $2,531.00