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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
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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.
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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!
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Discover Mulberry New Member Luncheon
If you’re new to Mulberry or considering joining, we’d love to welcome you at our New Member Welcome Lunch on Sunday, May 18th, after worship in the parlor. Lunch will be provided as we hear from Jack, Payton, and others about their stories and the story of Mulberry. There will be an in-depth tour of the church, opportunities to meet lay leaders and learn how they serve, and time to connect with representatives from the Children’s Center at Mulberry and Macon Outreach. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get to know our church family, and explore ways to get involved. Please RSVP using the link below—we can’t wait to see you there!
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Vacation Bible School 2025
Join us June 16-20 as we go on a Road Trip on the Go with God! Together with the Navigator and his buddy Scout, kids will learn that God is always with them, based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Discover God’s presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God’s goodness together. Contact Elisa Reece with questions or to volunteer! Link to register below.
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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, June 9th, 1908
“The Board met in the annex in regular session, Chairman Solomon presided. The Treasurer’s report showed that the net indebtedness of the Church on current expenses to be $327.08.
The Secretary of the Bond Fund Committee reported that he held several uncollected notes and asked for instruction as to disposition. On motion he was requested to hold them another twelve months.
Bro. W. G. Solomon reported that he had presented, on behalf of the Church, a request to the City Council to put down a cement sidewalk in front of the church, that the Council readily consented to do so with no charges, and that the work was already in progress. This very gratifying report received a cordial welcome.
Bro. O. A. Park presented the suggestion that a “Diamond Jubilee Celebration” be held during the coming Fall in commemoration of the founding of Mulberry Methodist Church seventy-five years ago. Bro. Ainsworth, the Pastor, suggest that as this was the bi-centenary year of John Wesley’s birth it might be well to commemorate the two events in one celebration. On motion a committee of five including the Board Chairman was appointed to investigate the matter, consult with representatives from other Churches of the city as to their co-operation, and report back to the next meeting of the Board. The following Committee was named: W. G. Solomon, Ex-Officio Chairman, O. A. Park, I. H. Johnson, C. T. King, W. R. Rogers. On motion the meeting was adjourned.”
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"The Saints of Mulberry" Recipes
As part of Mulberry's Bicentennial Celebrations in 2026, we are sharing recipes from some of the saints of Mulberry's past.
Mary Ayers Vacation Bible School Pimento Cheese, circa 1958
- 10 oz package New York State extra sharp cheese
- 2 oz (+/-) canned pimento (rinse lightly, drain to remove oil)
- 1- 5 oz. can Carnation Evaporated milk (can use 4 oz instead of 5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Duke's Mayonnaise
- Garlic Salt to taste
- More regular salt if needed
- 2 or more drops Tabasco Hot sauce
- 3 ozs. cream cheese
Grate cheese (a food processor works good for this). Remove half of cheese, Put pimento, grated cheese, half of Carnation milk, Mayo, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, Tabasco sauce in the food processor, mix well. Pour rest of grated cheese over all above, mix all well by hand.
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A place to share happenings in Macon & what the Mulberry community is up to!
Something you'd like highlighted? Email to Millie Thompson.
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Mulberry member Hinda Ramsay will be performing in a Songwriters & Poetry Showcase at Z Beans this Saturday, May 3. She will be on stage around 4 pm. Click here for more details!
Mercer student David M. Kenney, Jr. will give his freshman organ recital on Friday, May 16 at 12 noon in Newton Chapel, and invites Mulberry Street and all music lovers to come enjoy an afternoon of great music. David is an Organ Performance Major & Student of Dr. Jack Mitchener. More details here.
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Week 23: Grace
Day 1. Exodus 20:6 (Morning); Ephesians 2:8-9 (Evening)
Day 2. John 1:16 (Morning); 2 Timothy 1:9 (Evening)
Day 3. Psalm 119:170 (Morning); 2 Kings 13:25 (Evening)
Day 4. 2 Corinthians 4:15 (Morning); Romans 5:21 (Evening)
Day 5. 1 Corinthians 15:10 (Morning);2 Thessalonians 2:16 (Evening)
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Morning Prayer of Petition
Gracious God, though you offer me endless grace, I find it hard to be patient with others. Shift my heart to a place of compassion so that I can better show grace to:
- those who have disappointed me,
- people who anger me,
- friends who have betrayed or neglected me,
- persons who see things very differently from me,
- those I'd prefer not to talk to or interact with.
May I mirror in my relationship with others the grace you give to me. Amen.
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Evening Prayer of Gratitude
Good and gracious God, because I am challenged to show grace, I now remember those who have shown grace to me:
- pastors, spiritual mentors, and those who have shared your love with me,
- teachers who have shaped my understanding of the world,
- parents, friends, and family who have cared for me,
- co-workers, coaches, and colleagues who have invested in me.
Thank you for surrounding me with your grace through the people you place my life. Amen.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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