This past Sunday we honored two of Mulberry's dedicated members, Mickey & Carol Pope, and their many years of ministry here. During worship our pastors presented them with a commemorative plaque, followed by a reception in the Parlor. What a joy to celebrate these two, who have served and blessed Mulberry in so many ways over the years! | |
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New England Greeting Cards for Sale this Sunday
Hinda Ramsay will be selling a selection of greeting cards this Sunday in the atrium from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Cards are $2 each, with 50% of all card sales donated to the church. Stock up on these beautiful, unique greeting cards while supporting the church! Cash only.
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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 from March 12 to April 9. 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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Special Thank You
A very special thank you to Mr. Harold Downs, who this week helped with the updating of our sanctuary pew cards! Harold volunteers in the church office on Wednesdays, and this week we cut all the new cards, pulled the old ones, and placed the new cards in all the pews. Thank you, Harold - the Mulberry staff appreciates you!
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New Baby/Toddler Nursery Opening in March
Our new Baby/Toddler nursery will open this March! Elisa, Brian, and the Family Ministries team have been hard at work setting up the new nursery space on the 2nd floor in the Children's Wing.
The new nursery will open on March 5 for the Ash Wednesday service and begin on Sundays on March 9.
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This Friday - Macon Mayhem Hockey Game!
** It's not too late to get a ticket! The Macon Mayhem will feature Macon Outreach as their “Non-profit of the Night” on Friday, February 28th. The theme for the evening is 80’s Night. Come out and “throwback” to support Macon Outreach while enjoying some Mayhem ice hockey! A limited number of discounted tickets are available through the Macon Outreach office. Suggested donation is $20 each with all proceeds benefiting the Outreach ministries. We look forward to seeing you there!
To reserve your tickets, email rfrischkorn@mulberrymethodist.org or call the church office at 478-745-8601, and pay by check or at https://onrealm.org/MulberryStUMC/give/outreach.
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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.
Minutes from the Board of Stewards Meeting, November 10, 1915
“As per resolution passed at last meeting, an extra session of the Board was held in the usual place beginning at seven thirty o’clock, evening and lasting for an hour and half. Chairman A. O. Parks presided, observing at the beginning devotional exercises. The Treasurer’s reports follow the record of minutes. It was estimated by the stewards present with assessment lists and by the Book-keeper for those absent that a total of about $1000.00 was available on accounts showing an aggregate of $2200.00 due for the year and unpaid to date.
By motion of Dr. R. Holmes Mason another meeting of the Board was set for November 17, to precede the Fourth Quarterly Conference on same date. Referring to the recommendations of the Pastor at the meeting of September 22, the Board voted in favor of making another annual “Every Member” canvass Sunday afternoon, November 26. The appointment of an assessment committee, as requested by the Book-keeper October 27, was obviated, since the canvass would result in securing pledges from the church membership toward expenses of the coming year.
The remainder of the hour and a half was devoted to a general discussion of fire, but with references to the temperature of the church auditorium rather than dogmatically.”
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General Fund
In memory of Lois McLain by Faye Mullis
In memory of Bill & Ester Sparks by Dawn Sparks Shields
In memory of Lois McLain by Nan and Tommy Williams
In memory of Lois McLain by Kathy & Roy Griffis
In memory of Lois McLain by Julie & Scott Coonrod
In memory of Lois McLain by Diana & Dean Supple
In memory of Lois McLain by Becky & Rod Brown
In memory of Lois McLain by P.J. and Janie Wyand
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
In honor of Elyene Thompson by Louise and Andy Watson
In honor of Oliver Welch by Louise and Andy Watson
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Weekly Prayers & Scripture | |
Week 14: Compassion
Day 1. Psalm 86:15 (Morning); Isaiah 30:18 (Evening)
Day 2. Matthew 9:36 (Morning); Psalm 72:13 (Evening)
Day 3. Exodus 33:19 (Morning); Colossians 3:12 (Evening)
Day 4. Psalm 40;11 (Morning); Luke 15:20 (Evening)
Day 5. Luke 1:78 (Morning); Psalm 145:9 (Evening)
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Morning Prayer of Petition
God of mercy and compassion, often my heart is hardened towards those situations and people that need love. Today slow my pace so I can notice and respond in compassion to:
- those close to me whom I might overlook or neglect,
- people who are left out or overlooked,
- people who are consistently treated unjustly,
- those who anger or frustrate me.
Shape my heart to mirror for others the compassion you have for me. Amen.
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Evening Prayer of Gratitude
Ever present God, even today you surprise me and show up for me. In thanksgiving, I name:
- the ways you cared for me today,
- the people who spoke encouraging words to me today,
- moments when you made yourself known to me today,
- opportunities you offered me to care for others.
Thank you for your love and compassion towards me. Help me to see your mercy anew each day, that I may live out of the abundance you show for me. 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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