A place to share happenings in Macon & what the Mulberry community is up to!

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Harold Chapman is selling copies of his new book, "To My Mind: Humorous Tales from a Southern Town," a collection of knee-slapping funny stories told by (& about) Uncle Lester and other characters from a 20th-century Southern town. All profits from sale of this book benefit Macon Outreach at Mulberry & Wesley Glen Ministries of Macon. Cost is only $20 from Amazon, ($12.99 Kindle) or $20 from the author. Contact Harold at chapmanharold05@gmail.com to learn more!

The Choral Society of Middle Georgia will perform in Mulberry's sanctuary on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4 pm. This is the opening of their 50th Anniversary season, featuring not only the choir but also several organ pieces that will highlight our beautiful organ. Tickets can be purchase here or at the door.

You are invited to join Macon Volunteer Clinic in bringing their new building to life with a community mural! On Friday, October 24 from 3-7 pm , MVC will be having an interactive mural installation on their parking lot retaining wall, along with a trunk-or-treat, food trucks, music & more. You can come add your own mark to the design - don't forget to wear your costume!

Many of us remember Caleb Esmond, the young pianist who blessed us with his singing in the Ainsworth Memorial Choir and with his wonderful piano playing while he was a student at Mercer. Caleb is currently completing a Doctorate in Piano Performance at University of North Texas while he begins his teaching career at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho.  He has just recorded a new CD album of Christmas hymn arrangements to be released November 10.  Price will be $10, but is available for $5 to anyone who signs up to pre-order before the November release date. To get your name on the pre-order list,  you can call the church office or text Harold Chapman at 478-954-5139.

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.

Excerpts from Report of Educational Assistant Office, July 13, 1970

“This has been a busy summer of activities for the children and youth of Mulberry. Vacation Bible School had an average attendance of over 100, conducted by a staff of dedicated teachers and workers.

Children’s activities week reached 27 children and 5 of the youth helped with the program. They worked with plastics, beadwork and other crafts projects, visited The Hay House, attended a movie at the Museum and played games here at the church as well as sharing in some worship experiences.

Junior Camp had 22 children and 4 youth. There were planned program activities with free time for swimming, games. These children enjoyed the worship experiences at our worship center on the hill facing the lake.

Field trips for the children were to the Farmer’s Market, the Atlanta Zoo with 28 children attending, 5 mothers plus the bus driver.

As this report is being typed, Youth Activities Week has begun and much work has been done for the various phases of this week of activities. The youth have given many hours in cleaning the coffee house area and getting ready to decorate for the banquet.

Children’s activities on Saturday mornings have been fairly well attended until school was out. but since then attendance has been small making it difficult to do group activities.

Church School attendance is holding about the same but we would like to have a big campaign for Church School attendance in the coming fall.

The need for Middle High counselors is still with us but many teachers’ positions have been filled.”

Memorial Fund

In memory of Susan R. Middlebrooks by William and Layle Argo

In memory of Susan R. Middlebrooks by Kathy Marbut

In memory of Susan R. Middlebrooks by T.H. Halliburton

In memory of Susan R. Middlebrooks by Bill and Trudie Fickling