Weekly Newsletter - April 24, 2025

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News of the Church

Special Music Sunday April 27 - Fauré Requiem

On Sunday, April 27, the Ainsworth Choir and orchestra will present a special musical performance of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem during our 11 am Sanctuary Worship. Be sure to invite a friend to join you for what will be an incredible and moving performance from our talented choir.

Family Fun Day at Fickling Farm

Everyone is invited to join in on the fun on Sunday, May 4 at Fickling Farm! Our Family Ministries team is hosting a Fun Day for all ages - we'll grill hot dogs & hamburgers, play games for kids & adults alike, and have a great time of fellowship together! Contact Elisa Reece for more information.

Fickling Farm Entrance: 5215 Rivoli Drive, Macon, GA

May Worship & Prayer

Ancient prayer practices meet modern styles of worship. Join us as we explore what it means to pray in many different ways, including prayer stations, guided meditations, journaling and

more. Dinner starts at 5:30 and worship begins at 6:15.

Senior Recognition Sunday - May 11

We will recognize our graduating high school Seniors on the second Sunday of May. We will honor our Seniors during Worship, and we will have a potluck breakfast in their honor in place of our usual lunch. You’re invited to please bring a breakfast dish or casserole and join in on the celebration!

A Bicentennial Moment

In anticipation of Mulberry’s upcoming Bicentennial Celebration in 2026, the Leonard Hill Cochran Historical Room presents a moment of Mulberry history.

The following are excerpts from the Board of Stewards meeting, May 7, 1943

“Forty-five members of the Board of Stewards enjoyed a delightful supper served by a Ladies committee in the dining room. The roll was called followed by a prayer from the Pastor. It was announced that the Parsonage repair work had been completed. The Secretary also announced that all of the Records of the Church from 1885 through 1942 had been permanently bound in book form for preservation and his report giving full details is attached with these minutes.”

The following is the above referenced report submitted by Hugh Quinn, Secretary, regarding the binding of the Records of the Church:

“After conferring with the Chairman and with the help of the Pastor and Miss Catie Ridley, I have gotten together all of the old Records of The Board of Stewards of Mulberry Church and had same neatly and permanently bound by The J. W. Burke Company. We now have an unbroken record of the Board of Stewards from 1885 to 1942. From a pamphlet published in 1878 commemorating the Semi-Centennial of Mulberry I copy the following:

‘The early records of the Church have been lost, and those at hand do not go back further than 1851.’

From 1851 to 1885 is a period of 34 years and as these records were in existence from 1851 to 1878, it is to be assumed that they are still somewhere around the church building. The Pastor and I will make a diligent search for these lost records. At any rate, we now have a complete record from 1885 to 1942.”

Note: At some later time it was reported to the Board of Stewards that after thoroughly searching the Church, records of meetings of The Board prior to 1878 were never found, therefore were assumed to be irrevocably lost.

Macon Outreach

In memory of Kathy Ivey by Dr. & Mrs. Charlie Cloaninger.

In honor of Bruce & Lisa Shepard by Alton Basilico

In honor of Leolene Tate by Alton Basilico

Sunday Worship

April 27, 2025

Second Sunday of Easter

Special Music Sunday

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem in D minor, Op. 48

The Ainsworth Choir & orchestra

Assisting with Worship

Ushers

Gary Dunn, Vaughan Smith, Emory Dunn, Jim Manley, Stuart Walker

Acolytes

George Dunn, Crucifer

Ramzi Harley & Thomas Dunn, Candle Lighters

Flowers

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory to God and in memory of Charlie and Mary Jean Yates. Flowers are given by their daughters, Avan Moore, Jeanna Wright and Julie Yates.

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

Prayer List

Scott and Wanda Fitzgerald

Nancy and Lowell Belk

Jarrod Heggins

Jimmy Roach

Freeda Chapman

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

Judy Freeney

Shaunacy Fifield

Susan McIntosh, Daniel’s mother

Brian and Sonnya Wilson

Robin Frischkorn

Barbara Henley

Edith Smith, mother of Hinda Ramsay

Flo Martin

Ray McIntosh, Daniel’s sister

Susan Dunn

Martin Magda

Michelle Blount, CCM Director

Robin Harris, Volunteer Coordinator at Macon Outreach

Susan Middlebrooks

Dennis Stewart, Michael Stewart’s brother

Jackie Holtzclaw, Katherine Holtzclaw’s mother.

Sylvia Hathcock

The family of Dustin Ivey Fordham, Carolyn Dominy’s grandson

Kay Harris

Andy Watson and the family of Nell Newcomer

Elena Balkcom, Stephanie Henson’s daughter, and her new grandson Reed

Raleigh Godsey, Hunter’s brother

The United Methodist Church, Bishop Robin Dease

District Superintendent Jay and Kay Harris

Our church, its clergy, and its members

Coming Up at Mulberry

April 27

Ainsworth Choir Performing Fauré Requiem

May 4

Church Fun Day at Fickling Farm

Full Calendar

On Call Line

478-219-9926

Check out what's going on in Realm!

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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!

Weekly Prayers & Scripture

Week 22: Eternal Life

Day 1. John 3:16 (Morning); Romans 6:23 (Evening)

Day 2. Matthew 19:16 (Morning); John 6:68 (Evening)

Day 3. 1 Timothy 6:12 (Morning); Daniel 12:2 (Evening)

Day 4. John 5:24 (Morning); Titus 3:7 (Evening)

Day 5. 1 John 2:25 (Morning); John 17:3 (Evening)

Morning Prayer of Petition

Eternal God, I thank you for giving me your gift of eternal life beginning now. Help me to fully receive and stand in that gift. Help me to know that even now I have all I need to:

find a sense of calm amid the chaos of life,
pursue a call to live or serve in a new way,
make wise decisions,
claim the forgiveness and mercy you offer.

May your gift of life that is already given to me continue to grow until it matures in life eternal. Amen.

Evening Prayer of Gratitude

Holy God, despite your call to thanksgiving, I often choose to focus on the darkness around me. Lift the heavy clouds surrounding my head and heart, clearing my way to appreciate:

moments of strength that steady me,
small ways that I experience joy,
people who surround and support me when I feel alone,
new pathways that are being cleared for me.

Continue to clear my heart to receive the good gifts that you are given to me even now. Amen.

Taken from The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer

Donation Needs

Macon Outreach Needs

*No more plastic bags*

Spaghetti Sauce

Jelly

Cases of bottled water

Financial Donations

Cereal

Hamburger helper

Cornbread mix

Condiments

Cake/cookie/muffin mix

Snack items

Daybreak Needs

Volunteers!!!

Canned or fresh fruit, fruit cups

Applesauce (individual containers)

Jelly

Vienna sausages (4.6 oz.)

1 min. Instant Grits

1 min Instant Oatmeal

Chips (individual bags)

Snack items (individually wrapped)

Gatorade (Powder)

Water

Sugar

Cough & Flu medicine (non-alcohol)

Biofreeze

Liquid Laundry Detergent

Flushable wipes

Disinfectant Spray/Air freshener

Benadryl

Readers

Triple Antibiotic Ointment

Denture paste

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