MULBERRY STREET

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon

Weekly Newsletter

April 27, 2023

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Special Mulberry Ministry Moment This Sunday!

For the last several months, we have marked the end of the month in worship with a Mulberry Ministry Moment: a chance to hear from members of our church about the impact Mulberry has had on them and why they support our church with their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. We have heard many wonderful stories and I’m grateful to each of our presenters!


For the next Mulberry Ministry moment, we will welcome President Meaghan Blight of Wesleyan College. We have an historic connection to Wesleyan, helping facilitate their founding and having our pastors go back and forth to be presidents of Wesleyan. In fact, the decision to work toward creating the first college to grant degrees to women in the world was made in our sanctuary in 1835. In January, 1836, the Georgia Conference, meeting in our sanctuary again, approved of the plan and sent the charter off to the Georgia Legislature for final approval.


On Sunday, I will share additional details about our historic connection to Wesleyan College as I welcome President Blight to speak to us. I’m looking forward to hearing from her as she tells us about her vision for Wesleyan College and how we can be supportive of Wesleyan, furthering our historic connection.


So come and join us in worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April, 30!


— Ted

Together we are sharing the heart of God...

Sunday Worship

April 30, 2023

Fourth Sunday of Easter

  

Rev. Dr. Ted Goshorn, preaching

Psalm 16


Assisting with Worship

Ushers

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


Acolytes

Mary Caroline Bushway, Crucifer

Piper Bushway, Candle Lighter


Flowers

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


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 

David Pittman and family

Jared Heggins 

Greg Elliott

Harry Linkous 

Jimmy Roach

Freeda Chapman

Bob Ogden

Robert Gerson

Cater Starling

Nell Newcomer

Sam Lamback 

David Schieneman

Allie Frances Dunn

The family of Hulda Moseley

Allie Frances Dunn

The family of Marianne Dunn

Thomas Marlow

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

Attendance

Sun, Apr 23

Sanctuary - 171

Online - 18

Coming Up at Mulberry

May 14

Second Sunday Brunch

Fellowship Hall


May 21

Senior Sunday

Full Calendar

Staff On Call

4/27-5/3


Payton Stone

Cell: 678-327-9470

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.

Senior Recognition Sunday - May 21

Parents - send in information ASAP!

During our 11 am worship, graduates will be recognized in the service, process in wearing their caps and gowns, and be highlighted in a special bulletin insert. Our youth will participate in the service as well, through special music and readings.


Seniors & Senior Parents - we need information for the special insert: High School Graduate's Name, Picture, Graduating High School, College Attending, & Degree Pursuing. Send to Elisa Reece by May 10.


We will also highlight College & Post-Graduate Degrees! Send: Picture, Name, Degree Conferred, & Graduating School

Church Council Meeting May 21

Monday, May 21 | 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

Click here to sign up!

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 Wednesday, May 10* - led by Stebin & Rose Horne

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

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!

Sign up for our Family Ministries newsletter for more news and updates from our team!

VBS Volunteer Sign Up!
Sign up for the Youth Summer Mission Trip
2023 Kidz Spring/ Summer Calendar 2023
2023 Youth Spring/ Summer Calendar 2023

...from the Heart of Downtown Macon

Bring your plastic bags for Macon Outreach!

Macon Outreach is in need of grocery bags! 

Please bring your plastic grocery bags by the church this week. Grocery Bags can be dropped off in the atrium.

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

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