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Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon
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The bunnies and colorful eggs are everywhere in stores. Clothiers have their suits and dresses out and on display, ready for purchase. In just ten days, it will be Easter. Whether you’re hosting family, preparing to be part of our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, or making plans to travel, I’m sure there’s much to do and much with which to be consumed. ’Tis the season to be busy!
Yet, we Christians have much to experience and go through before we arrive at Easter Sunday. From this coming Palm Sunday’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, through the final teachings, to the Last Supper and crucifixion, Jesus will go through much before the glorious resurrection at Easter. So should we. It’s easy to skip ahead to Easter, consumed with the things to do and items to purchase. But should we skip ahead, we miss this central tenet of our faith: that Jesus died so we might live.
So this Holy Week, come and mark this journey to the cross and tomb here at Mulberry as often as you can. We have returned to daily Holy Week services, as outlined below, along with a service of Tenebrae on Thursday evening. Each day’s noon service will be followed by a simple lunch. We have scheduled services such that you can fit them generally into your lunch break. By attending, you will walk the journey of Christ, going first to the cross to then discover just how powerful, just how glorious, is the empty tomb.
See you this Holy Week,
Ted
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Holy Week Services 2023
Daily Holy Week Services
Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 9
Noon — Sanctuary
Monday — Rev. Craig Hutto
Tuesday — Anne Bosarge
Wednesday — Rev. Dr. Jay Harris
Thursday — Rev. Rachel Hartman
Friday — Rev. Katie Griffis
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Thursday, April 8
6:30 p.m. — Sanctuary
Celebration of the Resurrection
Easter Sunrise Service
7:00 a.m. — Coleman Hill
Flowering of the Easter Cross
Before Sunday School — Courtyard
Butterfly Release
10:00 a.m. — Courtyard
Easter Sanctuary Worship
11:00 a.m. — Sanctuary
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Pick up an Easter at Mulberry yard sign!
Everyone come grab a sign & a stand, and place it in your yard! Pick one up in the office or after worship the next two Sundays. On Sunday, the yard signs will located in the narthex, the atrium, and outside the sanctuary in the hallway. If you’d like to make a $15 dollar donation for the sign, place a check in the offering plate (memo: yard signs) or in the donation basket by the signs.
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Flowering of the Easter Cross
April 9 before Sunday School!
On Easter Sunday morning members of Mulberry are asked to bring flowers from their yards or gardens to place on the cross in Mulberry’s courtyard. The cross will be covered in greenery and chicken wire and flowers will be easily placed on the cross. Please bring flowers to the courtyard prior to Sunday school. This beautiful blooming cross will symbolize our risen Christ to all who pass by our church home after Easter.
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Grace Circle April Meeting
Friday, April 14 | Conference Room
The Grace Circle will meet on Friday, April 14 in the church Conference Room. All women are invited to join us!
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VBS Volunteers!
We need YOUR help!
Vacation Bible School will be June 19 - June 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm - PreK (4) - 5th Grade.
We need volunteers for decorating, Group Leaders, and more! Check out the sign up to see what you can do to help!
We will begin decorating Sunday, June 4th. This will build excitement for this fantastic outreach to our community.
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Enneagram Book Study
Missed the first round of Enneagram Book study, but want to learn more?
The Enneagram is a tool for spiritual, personal, and relational growth. Learn how God made us all in God's image and made us each unique at the same time. We will read The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey of Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. Dana Goshorn will facilitate discussion. Please share your interest in this study by filling out this form. This group will begin to meet after Easter.
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Palm Sunday is THIS SUNDAY! Kids & youth are both invited to process in with palms during the service! Meet in the courtyard by 10:45.
Youth Group - Youth Group meets Sunday, April 2 (5pm -7pm)
Amerson River Park Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza! Picnic, Games, and Gift Cards
Meet there & Pick Up there at Amerson River Park.
Contact Elisa Reece with questions!
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Open Tables: A Potluck Gathering of Macon Downtown Interfaith Alliance
Sunday, April 30 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Centenary UMC
The Downtown Interfaith Alliance is sponsoring a potluck dinner, hosted by Centenary UMC, at the end of April as an opportunity for Interfaith fellowship much like we do at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service every year. So bring your favorite dish to share with others as we gather around the table to eat!
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Macon Outreach Needs
Men's Pants (waist <36")
Men's Walking Shoes
Men's Coats, Hats, & Gloves
Men's Belts
Backpacks
Totes
T-shirts (L & XL size)
Hygiene Items
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Daybreak Needs
Volunteers
Cold Cereal
Vienna Sausages (4.6 oz)
Applesauce (individual)
Cracker sandwich packs
Cookies (individual)
Pop Tarts
Powdered Lemonade or Tea
33 gl Lawn Bags
Men's white T-shirts (large)
New Men's & Women's Underwear
Men's Belts (new or used)
Coffee Creamer (powder)
Daytime Cold Medicine (non-alcohol)
Eye Drops
Ponchos
Disinfectant Cleaner (Pine-sol)
Hand/Foot Towels
Hand Warmers
BioFreeze
Vinegar
$10 Gift Cards used to reward participants (i.e., McDonalds & Kroger)
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The Link
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Georgia Advocate
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