MULBERRY STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 22, 2018
www.mulberrymethodist.org
Sustainability
Visioning Long Term Planning
Goal Setting Healing
Purposeful Discerning
Who is Mulberry UMC? Who do we want to be? What can we be? How are we viewed in our community and to each other? These questions help us frame our place of contribution to the kingdom of God. In an effort to answer these questions, Roger Ross, Director of Congregational Excellence for the Missouri Annual Conference, will be joining us in the coming weeks and months. Roger will be here to listen and learn on his first visit. Roger has pastored churches that have lots in common with Mulberry, and is uniquely qualified to make recommendations and offer counsel. “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…” Proverbs 1:5 The first listening session will be on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Call the church office (745-8601) to sign up so that your voice can be heard. Each group will be limited to 8 persons and will meet in the Conference Room. Times for listening sessions will be:
Saturday, April 28 1:00-1:45 pm (full)
2:00-2:45 pm 3:00-3:45 pm
Sunday, April 29
1:00-2:00 pm (full) 2:00-3:00 pm (full)
3:00-4:00 pm This is an exciting time to be a part of Mulberry United Methodist Church, and your perspectives are critical to the next chapter of our Church life. David Baskette SPR Chair
Sunday Worship April 22, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Worship Times 9:00 am/Chapel
10:00 am/NewRoom – Library Ballroom 11:00 am/Sanctuary
“In the Name of Jesus:
Believe In” 1 John 3:16-24
Rev. Jimmy Towson
Assisting with Worship Nine O’clock Ushers
Tim Anderson & Timothy Mathews
Eleven O’clock Ushers Russ Barber, Gregory Bushway, Gary Dunn,
Emory Dunn, Keith Fackler, Jim Manley, Don Ream, Ken Smith, Vaughan Smith &
Lee Stevens
Acolytes Micah Johnston, Lead Acolyte
Jake Jamison, Crucifer Maddie McClure & Georgia Mercer,
Candlelighters
The flowers in the chapel are given to the glory of God and in grateful appreciation to
Gordon and Pam Johnston and family for many years of faithful service to Mulberry.
The flowers in the sanctuary are given
to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lucy Hall Gordon by her son, Don R. Gordon and his family.
Trevor Ward, Director of Youth Ministries
Sunday Mornings Youth Sunday School
10:00 am – Youth Class Room 314
Sunday Evenings Anchored - 5:00 pm
Wednesday Evenings Youth Fellowship – 6:15 pm
Rich Kosowski, Director of Music
Ainsworth Choir Wednesdays at 7:15 pm.
If you have questions, please contact Rich at [email protected] or 478-745-8601.
NewRoom Worship 57
Eleven O’clock Worship 180
Total Worship Attendance 237
Love, Care and Share
around the Table
Wednesday, April 25
Program: Academy for Blind Choral Program
Menu: Hamburgers
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Help Send East Macon Kids
to Camp Grace The mission of Camp Grace is to transform the lives of urban underserved children and youth through grace with overnight camps. We have found that getting our kids out of the city environment for extended overnight stays and showing them unconditional love and speaking into their lives is transforming our urban kids. We know from experience that what we are doing is starting to break the cycle of poverty, crime, teen pregnancy and the high school dropout rate.
You need a ticket for this event. There is no charge for the tickets but donations are appreciated. Pick up your ticket at Wednesday Night Supper or see Jeff Cook.
UMW Sunday April 29, 2018
Pam Johnston, Speaker
Join us for a fun trip to The Whistle Stop Café in Juliette for our April VIBRANT
Lunch Meeting. We will meet at the church at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
April 26th and travel by car. If you can volunteer to drive and allow others to
ride share, please let me know. All reservations need to also be made by
Monday, April 23rd. Please call the Church office (745-8601)
or email [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, May 3, 2018
First Presbyterian Church Breakfast served: 6:45-7:25 am
Program: 7:30-8:40 am Tickets: $7
(Tickets are available in the church office.)
10th Annual Crossroads
Christian Counseling Center
Golf Championship
Brickyard at Riverside
Monday, May 7, 2018 Team Registration Forms are available
in the church office. Questions?
Call Crossroads Counseling (475-4608)
or email [email protected].
Pam Johnston, Director of Children & Family Ministries
There is a bucket in the atrium to receive donations for Daybreak. Volunteers are Needed!
Supplies Needed: oatmeal milk spray deodorant Kool-Aid lemonade canned fruit
fresh fruit sweet & low Reynolds wrap razors (two blades)
Mulberry’s Community Garden Volunteers welcome on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 am.
Macon Outreach Needs Deodorant
PARENT PRAYER GROUP Wednesday Nights, 6:15-7:00 pm
Come join us in a small group (children's activity provided) if you
want to explore phases of your child's development and spiritual
needs, whether they are 2, 11, or anywhere in between!
Contact Pam if you're interested.
April 22, 2018
Sunday, May 13, 2018
On Sunday, May 13, we will recognize during the 11 o’clock
worship service all the children who have been born into the
Mulberry Family who are under 18 months of age. Below is a
list of the children we know of. Please contact Pam if you know
of another baby who needs to be on the list.
Patton Emory Hawkins
Caroline Josie Heuman
Lisbon Kaye Horne
Wade Austin Myers
Luke Oscar Swain
Director of Children’s and Family Ministries Position We are in search of a Director of Children’s and Family Ministry to
provide vision, development, coordination, implementation, and daily direction to all aspects of family ministry, including infants through
5th grade. Mulberry seeks an individual with Christian character and an understanding of United Methodist theology. The Director of
Children’s and Family Ministry will be responsible for:
Coordinating Sunday school, nursery, teachers, and curriculum
Planning and organizing large family events throughout the year including, but not limited to, Vacation Bible School, fall festival, family Easter celebration, children’s Christmas programs, and summer events
Leading Confirmation class
Recruitment and training of adult volunteers
Ensuring safety of children Qualified candidates will have experience in the ministry working with families, children, and teens. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred. This is a full-time, year-round position that works closely with the senior pastor and the Children’s and Family Council. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume with references to [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! October 12-13, 2018
Athens, Georgia - The Classic Center The Word Alive with Lysa TerKeurst is a 2-day conference with an Immersive,
Hands-on Journey into God’s Word - Experience Scripture with elements that will help you see, taste, hear, and touch
the Holy Land without ever leaving the country - Worship with Ellie Holcomb
- Develop a genuine passion to study and apply the Bible to your current circumstances
- Connect more deeply to God as you read His Word with more understanding
- Sense the Lord speaking personally to you We have reserved 15 rooms and 30 tickets – to reserve your space,
contact Karen Carter at (478) 745-8601 or [email protected].
See Mary Stuart Smith for tickets on Sunday.
Mulberry Street United Methodist Church 719 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
P.O. Box 149, Macon, GA 31202 Office (478) 745-8601
www.mulberrymethodist.org
NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED WEEKLY
Our 11 a.m. service is broadcast live over Radio Station AM 940 WMAC.
This Week at Mulberry
Sunday, April 22 9:00 am Worship/Chapel
9:30 Blue Room Kids 9:45 am Sunday School
10:00 am NewRoom Worship/Library Ballroom 11:00 am Worship/Sanctuary
11:15 am NewRoom Group 4:00 pm Choral Society Concert/Sanctuary
4:45 pm Anchored
Monday, April 23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Congregational Care Team/
Conf/Rm 5:15 pm Finance Committee Mtg/Conf Rm
Tuesday, April 24
6:15 am Women’s Bible Study/Starbucks 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study/Taste & See
9:30 am Staff Meeting/Conf Rm 12:00 pm Kiwanis/F-Hall
6:30 pm Small Group/Lamback’s 7:00 pm Young Professionals Group
Wednesday, April 25 9:15 am CCM Chapel
10:30 am M/O Worship/Chapel 4:00 pm Trustees Mtg/Conf Rm
5:30 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:15 pm Children’s Choirs Program
6:15 pm Youth Fellowship 7:15 pm Ainsworth Choir
Thursday, April 26
9:30 am Circle of Friends Sewing Group/Rm 232 1:00 pm Carlyle Place Communion
Sunday, April 29
9:00 am Worship/Chapel 9:30 Blue Room Kids
9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am NewRoom Worship/Library Ballroom
11:00 am Worship/Sanctuary 11:15 am NewRoom Group
4:45 pm Anchored
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE
PAID MACON, GA
PERMIT NO. 417
Mulberry Street UMC Staff Jimmy Towson, Senior Pastor Jeff Cook, Associate Pastor
Trevor Ward & Tyler Giles, NewRoom Worship Leaders Richard Kosowski, Director of Music Pat Crowe, Organist
Bruce Bishop, Church Administrator Trevor Ward, Director of Youth Ministries
Pam Johnston, Director of Children & Family Ministries Betsy Abbott, Director of Hospitality Karen Carter, Connections Director
Laura Dannenberg, Financial Secretary Linda Parker, Administrative Secretary Doris Andrews, Church Cook/Custodian
Clifton Carswell, Jeffrey Smith & Michael Washington, Custodians Tshanghi Corey, Director, Children’s Center Debbie Towson, Director, Macon Outreach
Rev. Jimmy Towson – 538-9067 Rev. Jeff Cook – 229-886-7032
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Sunday Morning NewRoom Small Group 11:15 am - Contact: Jim Smith (478-747-4189
Sunday Evening Women’s Bible Study 5:00 pm - Home of Molly Walker (4336 Old Club Road)
All women are welcome. Contact: Molly (478-731-7175) or [email protected].
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 6:15 am - Starbucks at 4640 Forsyth Road -Contact: Clare Rauls (478-731-6813) or
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study 7:00 am - Taste and See Coffee Shop (downtown) –
Contact: Rev. Jimmy Towson (478-538-9067) or [email protected].
Tuesday Evening Small Group 6:30-8:00 pm - Home of Sam & Gini Lamback (821 Wesleyan Drive)
Contact: Rev. Sam and Gini Lamback (478-550-3067) or [email protected].
Tuesday Evening Small Group Young Professionals Group (Ages 23-35) - 7:00 pm
Contact: Trevor Ward (478-607-9003) for meeting place.
Macon Outreach Fund
In honor of Ann Smith by Esther Circle of Mulberry Street UMC In honor of Easter by Esther Circle of Mulberry Street UMC
In memory of Alice Belle Anderson by Frank & Mary Anne Gaudry In memory of Mary Lovett by Macon Lions Club