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Sharing the Heart of God from the Heart of Downtown Macon
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March Second Sunday Serve | |
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For our next Second Sunday Serve on March 12th, we have two exciting opportunities!
First, we will be supporting the United Methodist Committee on Relief! UMCOR is the disaster relief agency of the UMC that mobilizes teams to alleviate suffering caused by natural of human-induced disasters. Currently, UMCOR is responding to the War in Ukraine by providing comprehensive care to those displaced by the conflict, and they are also responding to the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria by providing grants and supplies to humanitarian agencies on the ground.
For our Second Sunday Serve, we are going to support UMCOR by packing hygiene kits, which provide basic necessities to those suffering from disasters. We will gather after our 11:00 service in the fellowship hall for our usual Second Sunday Lunch, and then after we enjoy food and fellowship we will spend time packing these kits! Between now and March 12, we are inviting Mulberrians to give a special offering that will allow the church to purchase the goods that go into this kit (hand towels, combs, toothbrushes, etc.). Each kit costs approximately $12 to assemble, and our goal is to make 125 kits. Thus, we are challenging our church to give $1500 to support this special ministry! If you’d like to make a special offering to go towards the hygiene kits, please add “hygiene kits” to the memo line on a physical check, cash envelope, or our online giving platform.
We are also providing CPR training! Beth Tripp and her 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 American Heart Association. Being prepared to offer life saving medical intervention is a fantastic way to serve others! Spots are limited for this training, so be sure to sign up HERE.
We hope you will join us for this afternoon of fellowship and service! And don’t forget to bring your favorite side dish or dessert for our lunch!
-Payton
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Together we are sharing the heart of God... | |
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We extend Christian love and sympathy to the family of Paulette Reeves, a friend and member of our church, who passed away on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Arrangements are pending at this time; further details will be announced as they are available. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.
Paulette's Obituary can be found here.
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We extend Christian love and sympathy to the family of Roberta Johstono, a friend and member of our church, who passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Arrangements are pending at this time; further details will be announced as they are available. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers. | | | | |
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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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Prayer Changes Us Book Study
Sundays at 5 pm | Conference Room | Feb 26-Apr 2
New book study begins this Sunday! Ted will be teaching from his book, "Prayer Changes Us". This is a great opportunity to take on a spiritual discipline during the season of Lent - we hope you'll join us!
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Prayer Beads for Lent: A Combined Sunday School
March 5 | 9:30 am | Fellowship Hall
On March 5, at 9:30 a.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.
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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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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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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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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
Cold Cereal
Vienna Sausages (4.6 oz)
Applesauce (individual)
Cracker sandwich packs
Cookies (individual)
Pop Tarts
Powdered Lemonade or Tea
33 gl Lawn Bags
Men's white T-shirts (large)
New Men's & Women's Underwear
Men's Belts (new or used)
Coffee Creamer (powder)
Daytime Cold Medicine (non-alcohol)
Eye Drops
Ponchos
Disinfectant Cleaner (Pine-sol)
Hand/Foot Towels
Hand Warmers
BioFreeze
Vinegar
$10 Gift Cards used to reward participants (i.e., McDonalds & Kroger)
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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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