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OUMC on the Move !

Mission trip to Zambia - The OUMC medical mission trip needs you.  From January 13/14 – January 26, 2008, Orange will have a medical mission team in Zambia attending to some basic medical needs of AIDS orphans and equally important loving, hugging and touching these children; some of the most vulnerable in our world! We have a few doctors and nurses signed up to go but could use a few more. Attending to medical needs is one part of our embracing and loving these children we need folks on this trip who are doctors, nurses, and several who just love children and have the ability to show them God’s love and to assist and help organize the process at each of the sites we will visit.

We encourage you to come to the informational meeting August 28 at 6:30 in the Church Parlor. You may be called to consider joining the group or you may feel led to help support the group and the ministry as our church prepares to reach out to these children. There will be much to do in the next 4 months to prepare for this mission trip and for making a difference in the lives of the children in Zambia.

Questions, contact Sandy Lange, Deb Gipson or Pastor Ray.

Children’s Ministry Pancake Breakfast - September 9 in the Fellowship Hall. Come learn about all the events and activities planned for the fall, winter, and spring for preschool-8th grade. Plan to volunteer! Children at OUMC will make a difference in our life!

Hut Expansion Update - The Building Team continues to work with the city of Chapel Hill on our building plans. Learn more about our Hut Expansion in this update

One Day with God - What a tremendous day where OUMC focused to unite Orange Correctional inmates with their children for games, songs and crafts to reconcile them as families and with Christ. Bonds were forged and relationships renewed for a rewarding and emotional event.
One Day With God photos

Neighbor to Neighbor Ministry - Be a part of the new emerging ministry reaching out to and showing the love of Christ to our neighbors! We have three teams and need more team members! Join in being God's eyes, ears, and hearts in our community as we build relationships with neighbors. Contact Kristin Rake, Lee Strand or Sandy Lange.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Recently there has been a great need for prayer shawls and the ministry needs your help. We do not have any shawls on hand. Please contact Virginia Andrews if you can help by making a shawl or if you would like to contribute toward the yarn for a shawl.

Vacation Bible School - " Avalanche Ranch" - Over a hundred children joined us as we took "a wild ride through God’s word" with cool western-themed crafts, games and foot-stomping music.
Vacation Bible School photos

Camp Chestnut Ridge - Church sponsored week at Camp Chestnut Ridge is scheduled for August 6-10. This camp is for ages of completed kindergarten up to rising 5th graders. Cost is $150 for the week. Camp will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day with lunch and a snack provided. Bus transportation from the church is available each day. Pick up your application from the church office or contact Diana Backus.

PreSchool Summer Camp - 3-year, 4-year and rising Kindergarteners. July 30-August 3 or August 6-August 10 are still available for your child to come have fun at our summer camp. Contact Melissa Knight.

CrossWired is a high energy program with music, drama and break-out small groups. We end our morning with team games. This hour is spent teaching our children solid bible truths and building positive relationships with their leaders and peers. Our goal is to transform our children into spiritual leaders.
CrossWired flyer

The Zone is a children’s performing arts ministry. This is an extra curricular activity for children ages kindergarten- 5th grade. Children will study scripture while participating in the arts and using their talents in all areas of performance art.
the Zone flyer

Letting the Light In - Press article around Andy's Holy Communion series and our new stained glass window.
Press Release on the new Stained Glass window

Dinners for Eight are fellowship dinners held in homes and designed for eight adults. The host and guest coordinate the meal and everyone brings food to share. These dinners are a wonderful way to meet new folks without the rush of Sunday morning. You don’t have to be a gourmet cook to participate; you only need to have a desire for fellowship and fun!
Forms for Dinners for Eight

Harvest Festival - September 29 - Now is the time for co-chairs to step forward to establish the date and plans for this fall's festival. Please contact Don and Doris Click.

Harvest Festival quilt - Blessed be the Piecemakers! This year, the design for the Harvest Festival quilt has a "stained glass" quality and is created by piecing a simple 9-square design of brights and shades of black and grey. Anyone who would like to find out more, get instructions and take home a baggie (or two) of cut pieces to sew is invited to come to Doris Click's house on Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. We would love for you to bring scraps of bright jewel colors: blues greens, yellows orange, pinks, bright reds and/or bright purples to add to this communal project. Contact Doris Click.

Homestart Alert ! Immediate need for twin beds, crib mattress/sheets, twin comforters, washer/dryer, kitchen table/chairs, end/coffee tables, night stands, lamps, dressers. Contact April White.

Growing with God - Phase One: Worship Center. The Building Team is continuing to work with the architect on revisions to the building design. Comments from the Town Council have resulted in some changes to the Master Plan. We hope to post revised drawings in the near future. The Special Use Permit/Rezoning part of the process is still in the Town of Chapel Hill processing pipeline. No action to report at this time. Check out the Building Plans.

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