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Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon
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Mallory and I love our dog, Obi, but when he was a puppy, he was a monster! I’m sure he wasn’t that different than most puppies, but it felt like there was no end to his potty training accidents, his chewing on our furniture, and his endless need for playtime.
We welcomed Obi into our home in the Spring of 2021, around the time that churches began returning to in-person worship. One of the first events that the little church where I served put on was a Blessing of the Animals service. Mallory and I brought our chaotic creature to the event, knowing that only divine intercession could change Obi. The service was a precious time where the handful of us gathered sang, read Scripture, and offered prayers that spoke to God’s care for creation and for the way that all creatures bring glory to God. The pastor came around and prayed over each animals, saying: “Bless, O Lord, this creature, and fill our hearts with thanksgiving for its being.” Though I’m not sure this blessing gave us the results we wanted, the service was a special time of acknowledging God’s love for creation and our interdependence with God’s creatures.
On Wednesday, October 4th, we will have our very own Blessing of the Animals here at Mulberry! We will gather in the courtyard at 6 p.m. for a special time of worship, and we invite you to bring your pets so that we can bless them thank God together for their presence in our lives! All creatures big and small are welcome, so we hope to see you there!
-Payton
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RIP Medical Debt- Help Us Reach Our Goal!
This past Sunday, Ted challenged Mulberry to meet the $12,000 goal for our giving campaign for RIP Medical Debt, and we passed our original goal! We are excited for individuals and families in Middle and South Georgia to have their lives changed because of your generosity. We're so close to meeting our new goal of $15,000! Can you help us reach our goal by Sunday? Click the button below to help abolish over $1,000,000 of medical debt for our neighbors!
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September Stretch Planning Retreat - Rescheduled
The Church Council retreat planned for September 30 has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 12. We will meet after worship in the Fellowship Hall for our regular Second Sunday Lunch, and then following the meal we will begin our retreat, led by Anne Bosarge!
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New On-Call Phone Line - 478-219-9926
The church office has created an on-call phone line that can be used to alert us of any emergency after church hours, such as a trip to the hospital or crisis situation. Please save this number in your phones for ease of access.
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2023 Stewardship Campaign
September 17-October 8
Our 2023 Stewardship Campaign will focus on how, at Mulberry, “We Are Healers.“ We are spending these three weeks telling the story of Mulberry and how your giving makes a difference as we live out our mission. You’ll also hear about our new “shared rhythms” of weekly worship, weekly discipleship, monthly service, and monthly giving. These are rhythms that we as members adopt in order to grow in our faith, our relationship with our church family, and our capacity to serve our community. Learn more at mulberrymethodist.org/stewardship.
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Blessing of the Animals
October 4 | 6 pm | Courtyard
Bring your furry friends for a special service on Wednesday, October 4! We will gather in the courtyard, and our pastors will offer a blessing over our pets.
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Save the Date - Fall Festival 2023!
Our Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat will be on Sunday, October 29 from 4-6 pm! Start planning your trunk & buying your candy!
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Encounter Youth Retreat at Epworth
November 17 - 19, 2023
Epworth By The Sea
Encounter is a weekend retreat designed for 6th - 12th grade students where everyone will ENCOUNTER God, and each in a very unique way. This retreat will offer passionate worship, relevant Bible study and a meaningful time with other teens in beautiful coastal Georgia.
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General Fund
In honor of Mary Charles Dunn by Rader and Kate Sellers
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Wesley Glen Sporting Clays Tournament
September 22
Wesley Glen is hosting a Sporting Clays tournament fundraiser again this year! For more information about the tournament and how to register, click the button below!
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WEAR Thrift Store Opens New Location!
WEAR’s new location is now open and looks amazing! It is 421 Third St. Downtown Macon. Located right behind the Bohemian Den on Cherry St. It is one level and handicap accessible. They will continue to have weekly sales, specials frequently, and of course, smiling faces to greet you.
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Macon Outreach Needs
Boxes of oatmeal and grit packets
Cereal
Snack bars
Hamburger helper
Cornbread mix
Condiments
Cake/cookie/muffin mix
Snack items
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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
Cookies
Coffee Creamer
Jelly
Cold Cereal
1 Min. Instant Grits
Sugar
33 gal. Lawn Bags
Men's T-shirts (white) size L-2X
Men & Women's underwear (new)
Brown Paper Snack Bags
Large Sturdy Backpacks
Bio-freeze
Claritin
Daytime Cold Medicine (non-alcohol)
Eye Drops
Insect Repellant
Hydrocortisone Cream
Reader Glasses (2.00 or higher)
Benadryl (tablet/liquid)
Ponchos
Disinfectant Cleaner (pine-sol)
Disinfectant Spray/Air Freshener
Hand/foot Towels
Vinegar
Bleach
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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.
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