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Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon
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On this Maundy Thursday, I hope our newsletter finds you well and reflecting on the life and teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This very evening, we have the opportunity to gather to mark his journey from the garden of his betrayal to the garden of his burial at our Service of Tenebrae at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Then, join us for a homecoming of sorts as Katie Griffis comes to lead us in our Good Friday service at noon tomorrow.
Of course, soon Easter will be here and we have some updates to share with you about the schedule for the weekend. Due to the forecasted rain over the course of the weekend, we have had to pivot regarding our Easter Egg Hunt, Sunrise Service, and Butterfly release. I say pivot much on purpose; we as a staff have thought through how to maintain as much of this as possible without cancelling outright. I’m grateful to our staff for their creativity! Details about the changes are:
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Egg Hunt: Children who attend Easter service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday will receive a kit, including eggs and other goodies, to do an Easter egg hunt at home. In this way, we will utilize all the eggs (some 5,000 of them!) that you generously put together. We will also donate 1,000 eggs to Daybreak for an adult egg hunt they do annually!
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Sunrise Service: The only difference here will be location! We will meet in our sanctuary and follow the same order of worship, including music brought to us by Katie Trotter and Camilla Packroff and liturgical leadership from the interdenominational cohort as we return this service to its interdenominational roots: The Revs. Scott Dickison from First Baptist Church of Christ, Sara Pugh Montgomery from Centenary UMC, and Andrew Gordon from Christ Episcopal Church.
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Butterfly Release: This will occur under the portico at 10:00 a.m., rather than in the courtyard. We will have orange juice and donuts for the kids! Then, they’ll head to Sunday School to learn the legend behind why we dye eggs at Easter!
All else will be as usual, including the flowering of the cross and the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
We will celebrate together, as Charles Wesley famously said, “love’s redeeming work is done…hail the resurrection, thou…Christ the Lord is Risen Today! Alleluia!” I’m very much looking forward to my first Easter with you here at Mulberry. Invite a friend (or several) to come join you here for all these great events. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Ted
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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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Congrats to Spencer and Megan Smith upon the birth of their daughter, Sarah Ruth Smith!
born on March 31, 2023
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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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World Upside Down: a Bible Study on Acts
Sundays from 5:30-7:00 pm at the church (room TBD),
Beginning April 16
In this class, led by Payton, we will explore the first half of Acts! We will discuss how the death and resurrection of Jesus ushers in a new way of life grounded in the work of the Holy Spirit; this work of the Spirit through God’s people (the Church) turns the “world upside down” (17:6) as the earliest Christians proclaimed that Jesus was King of Kings and lived out this truth together as the Church. We will examine the major events (Jesus’ Ascension, Pentecost, the Jerusalem Council), the major players (Peter, Paul, James, the Ethiopian Eunuch), and how their stories intersect ours today. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting study!
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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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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.
Contact Elisa Reece with questions!
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Macon Outreach
In memory of Paulette Reeves, Ron Langley & Roberta Johstono
by Frank & Mary Anne Gaudry
In memory of Sheila Miller
In memory of Roberta Johstono by the Joy Class
In memory of Roberta Johstono by Yetta Price
In memory of Roberta Johstono from the Martins - Melanie Martin Sherrell, Dottie Martin Reich, Melissa Martin Murray, Michelle Martin Gowan, Hank Martin & families
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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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