Weekly Newsletter - October 31, 2024

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH

All Hallows' Eve Organ Concert

TONIGHT! October 31 | 7:30 pm

Join us for an evening filled with the spooky sounds of the season! Mulberry organist Daniel McIntosh will perform a selection of pieces that evoke the spirit of All Hallows' Eve. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an exciting night of music that celebrates the eerie charm of the season.

Casseroles & Cinnamon Rolls Sale

Order by Today!

The United Women in Faith are selling casseroles & cinnamon rolls! Order by October 31 & pick up on November 17. Chicken Poppy Seed casseroles are $18 for a 9 inch/4-cup & $7 for individual size. Doris's Cinnamon Rolls are $12. Order by calling the church office or through a UWF member. Pickup is on Nov 17 from 9;30-12:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

November Worship & Prayer

Wednesday, November 6 | 5:30 pm

Fellowship Hall | Join us for our monthly Wednesday night worship & prayer service, where we will spend time together in both musical worship and prayer as we explore diverse ways of praying.

November Second Sunday Lunch

November 10 | 12 pm | Fellowship Hall

For our November Second Sunday Lunch, the theme is Gameday! Show off your team spirit in your best gear and bring your best tailgate food! As always, the church will provide the entree and drinks.

TheoEd Macon Event

November 9 | 6:30 pm | Douglass Theatre

TheoEd, an initiative of Emory's Candler School of Theology, will be hosting an event here in Macon that brings together leading thinkers in the church and academy to give brief, TED-style talks on God, mental health & spiritual wellness. This will be a great chance to hear from some leading religious voices from the Macon community and beyond! If you would like free tickets, call the church office.

Esther Grace Circle Meeting

November 8 | 1 pm | Mustard Seed Classroom

All women of the church (and outside!) are invited to join the combined Esther-Grace Circle to meet this Friday to take part in their study on the Gospel of John by Amy-Jill Levine. They will meet in the Mustard Seed Classroom on the second floor.

Welcome to our New Members, Tommy & Sarah Neaves!

If you would like to express a word of welcome, their contact info is:

179 Desoto Pl

Macon, GA 31204

Tommy: neaves_thomas@yahoo.com

Sarah: sarahejordan@live.com

A big thanks to Petals from the Mulberry Street Outreach Garden for their generous support!

It was a fun evening with Mulberry members and Friends!

Mulberry Garden

In honor of Tina Dickson by Glenn & Nita Smith

Sunday Worship

November 3, 2024

All Saints' Day

Rev. Jack Varnell, preaching

Luke 19:1-10

Assisting with Worship

Ushers

Bert Thompson, Kyle Starling, Waverly Golson, Mel Jamison, Tom Woodcock

Acolytes

Ben Morris, Banner Bearer

Katherine Dent, Crucifer

Caroline Dent & Emily Stansfield, Candle Lighters

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

Prayer List

Scott and Wanda Fitzgerald

Nancy Belk

Jared Heggins

Jimmy Roach

Freeda Chapman

Sam Lamback

Thomas Marlow

Linda Sankey

Yetta Price

Eddings Smith

Bettie Causey

Sharon and Tony Marks, sister and brother-in-law of Kathy Welch

Mable Mashburn, Kathy Welch’s mother

Ashley and Mary Hurt

Frances Inzer

Charlotte Barker

Michael Downs, grandson of Harold Downs

Elaine Jones

Judy Freeney

Charlie Cloaninger

Greg Elliott

Shaunacy Fifield

Susan McIntosh, Daniel’s mother

Sonnya Wilson

Erin Heggins

Those affected by Hurricane Helene

Charles Seabrooks (father of CCM assistant director Mrs. Annette)

The United Methodist Church, Bishop Robin Dease

District Superintendent Jay and Kay Harris

Our church, its clergy, and its members

Coming Up at Mulberry

November 6

Worship & Prayer

November 10

Second Sunday Lunch

Full Calendar

On Call Line

478-219-9926

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.

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, for questions.

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

Donation Needs

Macon Outreach Needs

Financial Donations

Plastic Bags

Cereal

Hamburger helper

Cornbread mix

Condiments

Cake/cookie/muffin mix

Snack items

Daybreak Needs

Financial donations

Volunteers

Canned, fresh fruit, fruit cups

Snack food (wrapped individually)

Applesauce

Pudding

Sandwich crackers

Cold cereals

Instant grits

Jelly

33 Gal. lawn bags

Men's t-shirt (white)

Men & Women's Underwear (new, L & XL)

Vinegar

Allergy medicine

Daytime cold medicine (non-alcohol)

Eye drops

Insect repellant

Hydrocortisone cream

Reader glasses (2.00 or higher)

Benadryl (tablet/liquid)

Lotion

Ponchos

Air Freshener

Plastic spoons

Disinfectant cleanser (Pine-sol)

Bus passes - four ride

Large sturdy backpacks

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

One Matters Resource Toolkit

As part of this year's conference focus of "One Matters", the South Georgia Conference is providing monthly resources designed to empower each of us in our mission of making meaningful connections and living out transformative discipleship. Each toolkit presents a challenge questions & resources tailored to address that challenge.

Click here for the One Matters Toolkit

Have an addition to the newsletter?

Email Millie Thompson at mthompson@mulberrymethodist.org