MULBERRY STREET

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon

Weekly Newsletter

May 11, 2023

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Join us for a Church Council Meeting!

I am excited for the next church council meeting!

Excitement and church council do not, perhaps, often go together! But the one coming up at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, promises to be exciting.

First, that’s because we’ll be eating Chick-fil-a. Please sign-up and let us know you plan to attend so we can have the right food for you! Click here to sign up,

Second, that's because because we will continue to follow the form introduced to us by Julia Magda back in January. This form means that the work of the council is generative, rather than purely reporting, enabling us to dream and labor together for the future of the church.

Third, this council meeting is exciting because I have the opportunity to share with you my experiences of the past year and how I believe God is calling us as a result. I look forward to sharing my experiences with you as well as my hopes and dreams for our future together.

So make plans to join us at the council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22!

It will be exciting!

— Ted

Click here to sign up!

Together we are sharing the heart of God...

Sunday Worship

May 14, 2023

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Dr. Ted Goshorn, preaching

Acts 1:1-11

Assisting with Worship

Ushers

Charlie Bridges, Austin Carter, Becky Kerner, Baxter James

Acolytes

Katherine Dent, Crucifer

Caroline Dent & Alice Rauls, Candle Lighters

Flowers

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Martha and Jimbo Berg in loving memory of their grandchild James “Bo” Anderson Berg IV, and their parents Anne and James Berg and Mary and Tom Williams.

11 a.m. Worship Service will be Live-Streamed and available on Facebook and the Website

Ainsworth (Adult) Choir Rehearsal

Wednesdays at 7:15 pm in the Choir Room!

We welcome all who like to sing and want to be part of music ministry in worship. Come join us! Please contact Terre Johnson, Director of Music, at tjohnson@mulberrymethodist.org for questions.

**Nursery is provided during Choir Rehearsal for any parents wanting to join! **

Prayer List

Scott and Wanda Fitzgerald

Nancy Belk

Jared Heggins

Greg Elliott

Harry Linkous

Jimmy Roach

Freeda Chapman

Bob Ogden

Robert Gerson

Cater Starling

Sam Lamback

David Schieneman

Allie Frances Dunn

The family of Hulda Moseley

The family of Marianne Dunn

Thomas Marlow

Latashia Willis

Lisa Cawthon, friend of Elisa Reece

Victoria Guy, daughter of Onna’s neighbor

The United Methodist Church

Bishop David and Nancy Graves,

District Superintendent Craig and Mary Louise Hutto

Our church, its clergy, and its members

Church Council Meeting - Let us know you're coming!

Monday, May 22 | 5:30 pm | Fellowship Hall

For the May Church Council meeting, members are invited to join as Ted shares about his experience this past year as well as his thoughts about Mulberry’s future. Dinner will be $10 a person - sign up at bit.ly/mul-councilmtg

Special Second Sunday Brunch!

Sunday, May 14 | 9:30 am | Fellowship Hall

Celebrate Mother's Day with special breakfast Second Sunday Lunch! Bring your favorite breakfast dish or casserole - grab some food before Sunday School or stay and fellowship!

May Grace Circle Meeting

Friday, May 12 | 12-1 pm | Conference Room

All women are invited to join! The Grace Circle will meet from noon-1:00 on May 12. After our lesson we’ll go to “Grow” for lunch together.

Children's Center at Mulberry Fundraiser

The Children's Center at Mulberry has begun a fundraising campaign to advance the mission of the Center. The $50,000 campaign will run through Father's Day. Your gifts will help enable the Center to provide educational programs, resources, and the highest quality learning environment for students and families, as well as support staff development and capital improvements.

You can give online through our online giving portal or by check, marked for the Children's Center at Mulberry fund.

New Study & Small Group Opportunities

World Upside Down: a Bible Study on Acts

Sundays from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Conference Room - led by Payton Stone

The Road Back to You: an Enneagram Book Study

Wednesdays at 5:30 in the Conference Room - led by Dana Goshorn

The Rhythm of Life: Sabbath Practice

Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Parlor - led by Ted Goshorn

Small Group for Adults with School-Age Children

Monthly Meetings beginning Thursday, May 11* - led by Stebin & Rose Horne

Contact Rose at (478) 960-3801 * please note new date

We still need VBS Volunteers! We are still looking for passionate, excited volunteers for our Hero Hotline VBS this June! There are still spots available to be a crew leader, a decorator, and more!

Contact Elisa Reece with questions!

VBS Volunteer Sign Up!

2023 Kidz Spring/ Summer Calendar 2023

2023 Youth Spring/ Summer Calendar 2023

General Fund

In memory of Marianne Dunn by Cam and Bruce Bishop

In memory of Marianne Dunn by Carolyn Kennedy Dominy

In memory of Marianne Dunn by Judy Hatcher

Macon Outreach

In memory of Marianne Dunn by the Esther Circle

In memory of Marianne Dunn by Janet Stevens

In memory of Marianne Dunn by Harold & Freeda Chapman

In honor of Frances Inzer by Susan Ginn

...from the Heart of Downtown Macon

VBS Registration is now open!

June 19-23 | 9 AM - 12 PM | PreK - 5th Grade

Each day at the Hero Hotline Headquarters, we'll join Super Meer the Meercat to provide assistance and solutions to Hero Teams everywhere! Registration is open for students PreK - 5th grade! Contact Elisa Reece with questions.

Click here to sign up!

Shoes & Belts Collection Drive for Macon Outreach!

The Academy for Classical Education Marching Band is partnering with Macon Outreach to collect men's belts & shoes! Donations can be dropped off at the church, or if you drop them off at Glory Days Grill, you'll receive a coupon for a free 8-piece wing order!

Click here for more details and to download a shareable flyer.

Donation Needs

Macon Outreach Needs

Plastic Grocery Bags

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

Daybreak Needs

Volunteers

Canned and/or Fresh Fruit

Vienna Sausages (4.6 oz)

Applesauce (indiv. cups)

Cracker Sandwich packs

Cookies (indiv. packs)

Pop Tarts

Powdered Lemonade or Tea

Coffee Creamer (powder)

Daytime Cold Medicine (non-alcohol)

Eye Drops

Insect Repellant

Ponchos

Bio Freeze

Reader Glasses (2.00 or higher)

Benadryl (tablets or liquid)

Claritin

Hydrocortisone Cream

Disinfectant Cleaner (Pine-sol)

Vinegar

$10.00 Gift Cards used to reward participants

Resources & Links

South Georgia Advocate

The South Georgia Advocate, a twice monthly online news publication, is the official news source of the South Georgia Annual Conference and a ministry of the Office of Connectional Ministries.

Click here for the Georgia Advocate

Have an addition to the newsletter?

Email Millie Johnson at mjohnson@mulberrymethodist.org