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Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon
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As we travel together during this Lenten season, we will encounter God in all of God’s glory through the ordinary: ordinary people, ordinary objects, and ordinary grace.
On March 5, @ 9:30a.m., we will gather together as a combined Sunday school class to learn how prayer beads can be just another tool to help us connect with God and go deeper in our prayer lives. Please grab your coffee and donut in the Atrium and head directly to the Fellowship Hall for this great experience.
What are prayer beads?
Prayer beads can help you focus while praying. They are something that you can hold onto. In a sense, they help to ground you and give you a path to follow during your prayer. They also provide structure and comfort. There is no wrong or right way to use prayer beads. You may just want to hold them and finger the beads while you pray. Or you may want to follow the pattern of the beads, praying a specific prayer for each bead. Do what works for you.
The earliest personal use of prayer beads was in 3200 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians. Since then, all major religions have used beads to count prayers, including Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims (while Jews don’t use beads, they do use knotted fringe on their shawls, called Tzitzit, to count their prayers). Interestingly, the modern English word “bead” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon “bede,” meaning “prayer.”
There are many types of prayer beads: Anglican & Protestant prayer beads have 33 beads, while Catholic rosaries have 60 beads and Orthodox rosaries have 100 beads.
During our time together you will also learn what the specific beads mean as your designing your own set of prayer beads. These beads will be yours to keep, which will be another tool to connect you with God.
I hope to see you!
In Christ’s Love,
Elisa
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Ash Wednesday Service
February 22 - 6:30 pm
Through this service of ashes on the first day of Lent, we come before God recognizing our humanity, repenting of our sin, and remembering who we are and who we can be. There will be a soup supper before the service at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall.
5:30 pm - Soup Supper - Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm - Service of Ashes - Sanctuary
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Lent Daily Devotional
Lent in Plain Sight by Jill Duffield
Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 22, join us in reading Lent in Plain Sight: A Devotion through Ten Objects by Jill Duffield. We will study 10 ordinary objects that Jesus would have encountered on his way to Jerusalem. Sunday sermons and children’s lessons will focus on these same objects. You can purchase the book at a.co/d/gZ7ZxAa or through most online sellers.
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Second Sunday Serve!
Sunday, March 12 after worship
For our next Second Sunday Serve, we have two exciting opportunities! First, we will be supporting the United Methodist Committee on Relief by packing hygiene kits, which provide basic necessities to those suffering from disasters. Between now and March 12, we are inviting Mulberrians to give a special offering directed to purchasing the goods that go into this kit.
We are also providing CPR training! Beth Tripp and a friend have graciously offered to teach the class, which will begin after lunch and last approximately 2 hours. The cost will be $10, and participants will receive certification through the Red Cross.
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Donations from UWF!
The Mulberry United Women of Faith want to thank you for your support of our Bake Sale and Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea and Chocolate sale. With the proceeds from the sales and our member pledges, we have made the following donations:
Daybreak $500.00
UMCOR $500.00
Macon Outreach $500.00
Wesley Glen $500.00
The Methodist Home $500.00
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Children’s Center at Mulberry Seeking New Director
The CCM Board of Managers is searching for a new Director of the Children’s Center. The Director is responsible for the general operation and management of the Center.
Detailed job description and application process listed on our website here: mulberrymethodist.org/community/careers
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There are still spots available to provide a meal for both our Kidz for Christ and Youth Sunday night programming! This is an easy, fun way to get involved with our family ministry. Go to the signup links to see available dates and learn more information!
Contact Elisa Reece with questions!
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Macon Outreach
In memory of Ron Langley by Patricia Clarke
In memory of Ron Langley by Patsy Fountain
In memory of Ron Langley by Cam and Bruce Bishop
In memory of Ron Langley by David Roberts and Wayne Burke
Children's Ministry
In memory of Ron Langley by Bob and Peggy Young
In memory of Ron Langley by the families of Diane Le Heup, Pam Reich, Jim Roberts, Cathy Burke, and Terri Roberts
In memory of Ron Langley by Creede and Bonnie Hinshaw
General Fund
In memory of Ron Langley by Frances Inzer
In memory of Ron Langley by Carol and Allen Jackson Head, III
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UMCOR Aid for the Earthquakes
Join us in prayer for the people of Turkey and Syria who experienced two devastating earthquakes earlier this week. UMCOR - the United Methodist Committee on Relief - is taking donations to aid relief efforts there. You can donate to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery here:
http://ow.ly/APs450MKGNa
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Cherry Blossom Festival Organ Concerts
March 20-24 | 12:00 pm | Sanctuary
30-minute pipe organ concerts held daily in historic Mulberry Street UMC. Co-Sponsored by Mulberry St UMC & Macon Chapter of The American Guild of Organists
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Download the Macon Music Trail Mobile App!
The Macon Music Trail app serves as a digital companion with GPS locations, stories and multimedia that can be continuously expanded and updated. The easy-to-use mobile app is the ultimate tour companion for visitors to discover and explore Macon's music assets, from well-known attractions like the Big House Museum and H&H Restaurant to businesses like Gallery West and Fresh Produce Records.
Link to Apple app — Link to Android app
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Support Daybreak Sleepout & Mulberry Participants!
February 23, 2023
Daybreak is sponsoring its 10th Annual Sleepout February 23, 2023 to show solidarity with and raise money for the homeless. This year, Mulberry has several members sleeping out who are raising funds - Emory Dunn, Carole Seegert, and Creede Hinshaw. Last year, you helped Creede raise $7,000! Each of our participating members has an individual giving link, which you can find below.
Click here to learn more about the Sleepout!
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Macon Outreach Needs
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
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Daybreak Needs
Volunteers
Large Sturdy backpacks
Canned Fruit
Applesauce (indiv. containers)
Breakfast Bars (soft)
Vienna Sausages (4.6 oz)
Sandwich Cracker Packs
Powdered Lemonade or Tea
Coffee Creamer
33 gal. Lawn Bags
Men's T-shirts (white)
Men & Women's Underwear (new)
Men's Belts (new or used)
$10 Gift Cards
Bio-freeze
Cough Medicine
Daytime Cold Medicine
Eye Drops
Ponchos
Disinfectant Spray
Disinfectant Cleaner (Pine-sol)
Small Toiletries
Scrubs (new or used)
Hand/foot Towels
Hand Warmers
Bus Passes - 4 Ride
Walkers (new or used)
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The Link
The Link is published every two weeks, full of South Georgia Conference news, resources, and event information to keep you up to date and in the know.
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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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