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Annual Conference Opening Worship
Sunday, June 1 | 6:30 pm | Wesleyan College
The South Georgia Annual Conference will hold the Opening Worship Service with
Holy Communion in the Porter Auditorium of Wesleyan College on Sunday, June 1.
Bishop Robin Dease will preach, and the special offering for the service will go to
the South Georgia Disaster Relief Fund. Everyone is invited to attend this service.
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Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer
Join us on June 4 for our monthly Worship & Prayer service. 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 in the Fellowship Hall.
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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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June Second Sunday Lunch & Service Project
For our June Second Sunday Lunch, we will meet for our usual potluck lunch, and then after we eat, everyone is invited to help our Family Ministries Team prepare for Vacation Bible School! Projects will include preparing kits for the craft station, preparing decorations, and more! There will be a Safe Sanctuaries training for VBS volunteers after lunch.
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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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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.
Below are excerpts from the Administrative Board Meeting, October 23, 1971:
“A dinner meeting was held in the Fellowship Hall which was attended by member of the Administrative Board and their wives and escorts. A number of the past Chairmen of the Board and their wives were also present as special guests.
After dinner, Mike McAfee introduced the Wesleyan Washboard Band, which entertained the gathering with fun and songs. A brief business meeting was then conducted with Dr. Ridley presiding. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. Written reports of the Committee on Finances, Sacraments, and Parsonage Committee are attached. Tim Couch announced details on the Halloween Carnival, October 29th, to be sponsored by the youth of the church. Dr. Hancock gave the Pastor’s Report and noted the following:
- All conference obligations for the calendar year apparently will be met.
- Mulberry had the largest number enrolled and to receive certificates at the recent Christian Enrichment School held at Vineville Church.
- The Lay Institute of Evangelism will meet at Epworth November 1 through 3.
- Committee on Evangelism is working on a geographical division of the church membership.
Dr. Ridley personally presented Certificates of Appreciation to living past chairmen of the administrative board. James Thompson announced his resignation from the Board due to job transfer. The meeting was closed with a benediction by Dr. Hancock.
Respectfully submitted,
James A. Berg, Secretary”
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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.
Becky Donovan's Chicken in White Wine and Yogurt Sauce
- 4 chicken breasts, split and skinned
- 4 tbsp margarine
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 C. chicken bouillon
- 3/4 C. low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 C. white wine
- 2 tsp grated lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 C. sliced mushrooms
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in shallow 9x12" baking pan. Place chicken breasts in pan. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt remaining margarine in saucepan; add flour and cook briefly, stirring. Add bouillon, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and smooth. Add yogurt, wine, lemon rind, salt and pepper, stirring until blended. Remove pan from oven. Turn each chicken breast. Cover each with sliced mushrooms and pour sauce over all. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until tender. Serve garnished with lemon twist or sprig of parsley. Makes 8 servings. Easy.
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Music Fund
In memory of Robert Waters by John & Beth Tripp
Macon Outreach
In memory of Ray Dominy from Carolyn Kennedy Dominy
In honor of Greg and Cindy Elliott from Alton Basilico.
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Week 27: Holy
Day 1. Philippians 4:8 (Morning); Psalm 22:3 (Evening)
Day 2. Matthew 7:6 (Morning); Psalm 103:1 (Evening)
Day 3. John 17:19 (Morning); 1 Timothy 4:8 (Evening)
Day 4. Luke 1:35 (Morning); Romans 11:16 (Evening)
Day 5. 1 Corinthians 1:30 (Morning); Psalm 99:5 (Evening)
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Morning Prayer of Petition
Holy God, it is for freedom that you have set me free. Loosen my grip on:
- habits that lead me away from you;
- words that diminish other people,
- busyness that neglects your daily presence,
- selfishness that prevents generosity,
- behaviors that hurt others and myself.
Forgive me today and help me to live in your holiness. Amen.
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Evening Prayer of Gratitude
Holy God, though high above all things, you enter into my life to save me and restore me to your goodness. Open my eyes to see:
- how you are guiding me,
- how you are speaking to me through others,
- how you are empowering me to leave behind old behaviors,
- how you are directing me to new things.
When I fail, I pray that you would pick me up and help me to walk in the way that leads to life. Amen.
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Macon Outreach Needs
Cereal
Pop tarts
Canned peas
Canned black eye peas
Canned collards
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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