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Welcome to our new members!
Welcome to the newest members of Mulberry, Catherine Caldwell & Shane Bryant, who joined the church this past Sunday!
If you would like to express a word of welcome, their contact info is:
Catherine Caldwell
catharinecaldwell@gmail.com
Shane Bryant
tenn31579@aol.com
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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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UWF Esther-Grace Circle May Meeting
The Esther Grace Circle is having its last gathering of this school year this Friday, May 9 at the Mandarin Chinese Restaurant on Riverside Dr. at noon. All are welcome to join us.
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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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Save the Date - Macon Bacon Game This Summer
Save the date for July 25, when Mulberry is headed to the ball field for a night with the Macon Bacon! Tickets are $17 each, and a portion of each ticket sold goes back to Mulberry Street. Your ticket will include: game admission, free Macon Bacon hat, all-you-can-eat food and drinks, and more! If you'd like to purchase your tickets now, contact Elisa Reece at ereece@mulberrymethodist.org.
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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 minutes of the Board of Stewards, Sept 9, 1901.
“Board met in the annex at 7:30 p.m., Chairman Solomon presided. 19 members were present. On the motion of the Chairman was requested to make further investigation into the matter of having our Church represented in a certain Church directory which was been gotten up to be placed in the principal hotels of the city, and given special authority to contact on their behalf of the Board for the same if he thought it best.
The Pastor then read a letter which had been received from Bro. W. A. Hemphill, a noted singer and choir master, then same being in effect an inquiry as to what his chances were to secure employment along these lines with our Church. Chairman Solomon then made a review of the entire musical situation, calling particular attention to the fact that we would soon have to engage an organist for the coming year, and also secure one as choir master and called for action on the matter. On the motion of Bro. W. R. Rogers., Jr. the pastor was requested to take up correspondence with Bro. Hemphill and ascertain upon what terms his services can be secured. “
The following is an excerpt from the Board of Stewards minutes, Oct 8, 1901.
“Dr. Pinson read a letter recently received from Bro. W. A. Hemphill which stated that he had made arrangements for the coming year and consequently could not accept an offer from us.
Bro. C. E. Harter of the Music Committee recommended that Mr. W. H. Makin be offered $15 per month to serve as choir master during the remainder of this year. On a motion the music committee was authorized to make the offer and in the event of it being declined was requested to ascertain what terms would be acceptable to him.”
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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.
May Ackerman's Marinated Chicken Breast
- 6 chicken breast halves
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1/4 c. cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp coarse prepared mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Mix all ingredients (except chicken) and pour over chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Grill on a hot grill for 8 minutes on each side. Makes 6 servings.
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General Fund
In honor of Shirley Lanford by Sarah Freant
In memory of Nell Newcomer by Patsy Knott
Macon Outreach
In memory of Larry Cowart by Sam & Barbara Henley
In memory of her mom for Mother’s Day from Cam Bishop
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Week 24: Repentance
Day 1. Isaiah 1:27 (Morning); Matthew 3:1-2 (Evening)
Day 2. Luke 5:31-32 (Morning); Mark 1:14-15 (Evening)
Day 3. 2 Peter 3:9 (Morning); Ezekiel 14:6 (Evening)
Day 4. 2 Corinthians 7:10 (Morning); Romans 2:4 (Evening)
Day 5. Acts 2:38 (Morning); Matthew 3:8 (Evening)
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Morning Prayer of Petition
God of forgiveness and second chances, I confess that I do not always love you or love others as you would have me. With humility, I confess:
- for words of mine that have hurt other people,
- for the selfishness and greed that I cling to,
- for relying more on material wealth than on you,
- for the times I have chosen cynicism or negativity over hope,
- for ways that I have failed to help those around me.
Forgive me and stir up in me a desire to serve you with a new spirit. Amen.
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Evening Prayer of Gratitude
Ever-present God, you are always ready to receive me, giving me new perspectives on my life. Turn me around so that today I can:
- see where you are working in my life,
- notice the ways you are offering me opportunities,
- receive the ways you are seeking to help and heal me,
- reconnect with people who love me.
As I turn toward you, I pray that you would receive me once again and fill me with your spirit. 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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