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Macon Volunteer Clinic Grand Opening on March 14
MVC has invited the community to join them for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House Celebration for their new location! On Friday, March 14 at 10 am, come support our community partner, and see the newly renovated building at 770 Walnut Street in Macon.
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Esther-Grace Circle Meeting This Friday
The Esther Grace Circle of MSUMC will meet on Friday, March 14 at 1pm in the church Conference Room. All women are invited to join us as we continue our study of John’s gospel.
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Weekly Worship & Prayer during Lent
Join us as we continue our monthly Worship and Prayer service with a special weekly Lenten series. Lent is a season for reflection and spiritual growth as we prepare for the joy of Easter, and this five-week journey will provide an opportunity to deepen our faith through prayer, contemplative practices, and worship. Our evenings will be centered around the theme of gardening; like seeds planted in rich soil, nourished by prayer, scripture, and the light of Christ, we are called to cultivate a deeper, more fruitful faith.
Each Wednesday evening, we will gather for a fellowship dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by a time of scripture, song, and guided prayer at 6:15 PM. Whether you are seeking a new Lenten discipline or simply longing for a space to draw closer to God, we invite you to make the most of this season with us. All are welcome! Nursery is provided.
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We have a beautiful Easter Sunday tradition of church members bringing flowers from home to decorate the cross outside the sanctuary. The flowering cross not only serves as a beautiful decoration for Easter, but also symbolizes the new life that comes from Christ’s death and resurrection. We are seeking someone to continue this meaningful tradition by serving as the coordinator for the flowering cross. This would include preparing the cross for flowers before Easter, receiving flowers on Easter Sunday morning and adding them to the cross, and working with our flower and worship guild. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Beth Smith at 478-719-9041. | |
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Sensory-Friendly Organ Concert March 21
On Friday, March 21 at 11 am, you are invited to join The Arc Macon, Wesley Glen, & River Edge for a Sensory Friendly Concert in Mulberry's Sanctuary, featuring Organist Daniel McIntosh, that welcomes individuals of all abilities to enjoy a Classical Music Performance. Free admission!
This will be a full 30-minute Organ performance, followed by a 30-minute meet and greet for questions and Organ demonstration.
** Volunteer Ushers are needed for this service - please come early if you are willing to help.
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Art Print & Greeting Card Sale on March 23
On Sunday, March 23, Hinda Ramsay will be selling a selection of art prints and greeting cards in the atrium from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Cards are $2 each, and art prints are $20 each and come matted to 8x10. A portion of each sale will be donated directly to the church. The cards & prints feature familiar bible verses, beautiful illustrations and calligraphy, and original poetry by Hinda. Cash only.
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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 minutes from the Board of Stewards monthly meeting in the Church Annex, Tuesday, June 6, 1905, with Bro. J. H. L. Gerdine as chair. 15 members were present.
The Treasurer’s report was read and confirmed showing:
Receipts since May 1st $ 932.14
Disbursements 498.01
Balance on hand $ 445.13
The stewards brought in $17.60 in assessments.
The Finance Committee reiterated their request at the last meeting to the effect that the brethren try to keep up with their collecting. On the motion of Bro. J. W. Cannon, the Chairman was authorized to borrow enough money to pay off the current indebtedness and also amount due on the improvements. This money is was not to be borrowed until June 20th, unless it was necessary to pay the Contractor doing the improvement work.
The Church Property Committee reported that repairs to the extent of $25 or $30 were needed on the fence. A motion was made that this committee was authorized to tear down the board fence on First St. side and replace it with a picket fence, the old material thus obtained to be used to repairing fences in the rear. Also to paint the chimneys on the parsonage.
The pastor stated that, during the heated season, he would like to hold night services on the lawn, provided the Board would authorize to have electric lights installed for this purpose. On the motion of a member, this authority was granted.
Last Bro. Cannon gave the board some facts and figures to building the balconies in the Church but no action was taken in the matter.
There being no further business matters before the Board, the meeting was adjourned with a benediction by the Pastor.
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General Fund
In honor of Payton Stone by Naomi Gerson
In memory of Lois McLain by Susan Rankin Ginn
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Weekly Prayers & Scripture | |
Week 16: Fasting
Day 1. Matthew 4:2 (Morning); Daniel 9:3 (Evening)
Day 2. Acts 13:2 (Morning); Joel 2:12 (Evening)
Day 3. Matthew 6:16 (Morning); Isaiah 58:6 (Evening)
Day 4. Luke 2:37 (Morning); Matthew 9:15 (Evening)
Day 5. Matthew 16:25 (Morning); Ezra 8:23 (Evening)
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Morning Prayer of Petition
Holy One, in Christ you gave up everything to enter into solidarity with your people. Today, may I resist the temptation to constantly consume all that is around me. Help me resist:
- the tendency to get lost in social media,
- the hyper focus on the way I look or appear to others,
- the temptation to compare myself to those around me,
- the urge to lash out or speak harshly to those around me.
As I actively abstain from what is easy in our world, may my focus be on following Jesus more fully. Amen.
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Evening Prayer of Gratitude
God of mountains and valleys, deserts and dry places, I am grateful for the ways I have seen you today:
- for the people who remind me of your goodness,
- for the simple beauty of nature that reminds me of your presence,
- for the life-giving moments in my day when I felt close to you,
- for ways life is opening up and developing for me.
As I resist the urge to busy my heart and mind constantly with all that is around me, may my attention be more fixed on thew ays you work in my life. Amen.
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Taken from The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer | |
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Macon Outreach Needs
*Cases of bottled water
Financial Donations
Cereal
Hamburger helper
Cornbread mix
Condiments
Cake/cookie/muffin mix
Snack items
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Daybreak Needs
Cereal
Jelly
Sugar
Vienna sausages (4.6 oz.)
1 min. Instant Grits
Chips (individual bags)
Tylenol/ advil/ ibuprofen
Orajel
Cough medicine (non-alcohol)
Cough drops
Bio freeze/muscle cream
Aspirin 81mg
Paper towels
Water
Disinfectant spray
Air freshener
Men's t-shirts (white) lg, xl 2x
Men & women's underwear (new)
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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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