Weekly Newsletter - April 25, 2024

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Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer - May 1

Join us this upcoming Wednesday at 5:30 for this monthly time of contemplative prayer and worship. Worship & Prayer draws from different traditions of prayer and worship - come prepared to try something new! Dinner is provided at 5:30, and programming begins at 6:00.

You can get a taste of the music we'll be singing by listening to our Worship & Prayer playlist!

Together we are sharing the heart of God...

Sunday Worship

April 28, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Creede Hinshaw

Psalm 23

Assisting with Worship

Ushers

Gary Dunn, Lee Stevens, Vaughan Smith, Emory Dunn, Jim Manley

Acolytes

Henry McClure, Crucifer

Kate Evans & Reynolds Hefner, Candle Lighters

Flowers

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of J. V. “Buncie” and Mary Miller Skinner.

The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Andrew Morris. Amanda & Drew were united in marriage on Saturday, April 27th.

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

Jimmy Roach

Freeda Chapman

Sam Lamback

Thomas Marlow

Linda Sankey

Yetta Price

Eddings Smith

Mary Hurt

Bettie Causey

Robin Lokey

Noah Pope (grandson of Jodi and James Palmer) and parents Leyna and Ryan

Sarah Neaves

Martha and Harry Linkous

Sue Allen

Warren Dunn and the family of Allie Frances Dunn

Andy and Louise Watson

Dee Barnes

The family of Jeff Dein (Jane Moore’s son-in-law)

Chuck Huber

Cam Bishop

The family of Chip Yates

Lisa Cawthon (friend of Elisa Reece)

Robin Harris’ (Macon Outreach) and family after the death of her mother, Bonnie

Debbie Bell (youth director at Jackson UMC and friend of Elisa) and family after the death of her mother, Linda

The United Methodist Church, Bishop David and Nancy Graves,

District Superintendent Paula and Scott Lewis

The Goshorn Family

Our church, its clergy, and its members

Attendance

Sun, April 21

In-Person - 135

Online - 23

Coming Up at Mulberry

April 28

Ainsworth Choir Performance

May 1

Worship & Prayer

Full Calendar

On Call Line

478-219-9926

MULBERRY MEDITATIONS

Listen to our daily prayer podcast with scriptures and meditation!

Check out what's going on in Realm!

Be sure to check out the News feature on Realm!

If you need help getting connected, contact the church office at

478-745-8601.

General Conference Update

The long-delayed 2020 General Conference began Tuesday, April 23 as delegates from around the world gathered in Charlotte, NC to begin their work. Let us all pray for God to guide the General Conference’s decisions, for Christ to lead us into the future, and for the Holy Spirit to empower us to go on toward perfection in our love of God and one another. There are multiple ways you can follow along with General Conference, including on the South Georgia Conference Facebook page and the Live Stream of the conference.

We extend Christian love and sympathy to the family of Chip Yates, who passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. His funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23. Chip's obituary can be found here.

UWF Quiet Disciple Award

The United Women in Faith (formerly the United Methodist Women) have a tradition of recognizing Quiet Disciples in the congregation of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. What is a Quiet Disciple? Someone who regularly finds ways to serve others and the mission of the church without receiving or expecting a lot of public recognition. Think of the person who works behind the scenes. Place this form in the UWF box in the church office or give to a UWF Board Member: Carol Pope, Marilyn Armstrong, Anne McCrary, Leolene Tate, Mary Anne Gaudry, Debbie Heller, or Beth Tripp by April 28, 2024.

Click Here to Download Form

Maurice Durufle's Requiem

Sunday, April 28 | 4 pm | Sanctuary

The Ainsworth Choir will be joining with the Choral Society of Middle Georgia and the Mercer University Choir & Mercer Singers to present Maurice Durufle's REQUIEM on Sunday, March 28 at 4:00 pm. Come show your support for our talented choir and enjoy the beautiful performance! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/ycjx8dtb

Come to a Mercer Baseball Game

Tuesday, May 7 | 6 pm

Join us for a time of fun, fellowship, and cheering on the Bears at the Mercer vs. Kennesaw State baseball game at OrthoGeorgia Park! Sign up today to get free tickets to the game.

Mulberry Book Club - May Meeting

Sunday, May 19 | 10 am | Parlor

We’re switching things up and reading fiction this month in the Mulberry Book Group! Join us on Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 AM in the Parlor as we discuss the beloved classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. You may have read this book as a child or teen, either for fun or a school assignment, but as with most books, there is something new to uncover every time you read a story. All ages welcome!

If you haven’t read the book by our next meeting on May 19, it’s completely okay! Please come for the discussion and fellowship. (Note the move from the second Sunday due to the brunch scheduled on May 12.) Purchase the book on Amazon or from your favorite bookseller if you don't already have a copy.

Senior Recognition Sunday - May 12

We will honor our graduates during our 11 am worship through special recognition, participation in the service, and the awarding of scholarships. We will also celebrate our Seniors at a special Second Sunday Brunch.

Volunteer for VBS

Kidz for Christ Schedule for Spring 2024

...from the Heart of Downtown Macon

North Central District Rise Against Hunger Project

May 19 | 5:00 pm | Trinity UMC

The District Conference will be hosting a Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing mission project on Sunday, May 19. They need all hands on deck to make this a successful project! All ages are invited to come help! You can learn more about Rise Against Hunger and their mission here.

Donation Needs

Macon Outreach Needs

Boxes of oatmeal and grit packets

Cereal

Snack bars

Hamburger helper

Cornbread mix

Condiments

Cake/cookie/muffin mix

Snack items

Daybreak Needs

Volunteers

Canned and/or Fresh Fruit & Fruit cups

Applesauce (individual containers)

Breakfast Bars (soft)

Vienna sausages (4.6 oz)

Sandwich Crackers (packs)

Powdered Lemonade & Tea

Jelly

1 Min. Instant Grits

Men & Women's underwear (new)

Brown Paper Snack Bags

Bio-freeze

Bengay

Daytime Cold Medicine (non-alcohol)

Eye Drops

Ponchos

Disinfectant Cleaner (pine-sol)

Bus Passes - four ride

Vinegar

Bleach

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

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Email Millie Thompson at mthompson@mulberrymethodist.org