MULBERRY STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

July 23, 2017

www.mulberrymethodist.org

WHO ARE YOU BECOMING?

I have another word for you this week that comes from yesterday’s sermon. The word is “character.” One of

Merriam-Webster’s definitions for this word is “the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often

individualizing a person, group, or nation.” Someone said, “Character is who you are when no one is watching.”

Proverbs 21:3 tells us, “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” This verse

(like many others in Bible) captures the importance of good character, especially for those of us who claim Jesus’

name!

I shared a quote about character from Billy Graham that stood out to me:

The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other

material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.

Billy Graham

Most of us have no doubt that Billy Graham exhibits that kind of character and faith. But, what about us? Do we?

As I said in the sermon, “God is more interested in our character than our comfort.” It’s more important to Him

than the very best sacrifice we could ever offer Him. If it’s that important to God, then shouldn’t we do all we can

to build the kind of character that is worth leaving to our children and grandchildren?

One of the obstacles to having that kind of character is what I described as our “core sin.” The one that keeps

showing up in our lives. Not sure what that might be for you? Here’s a way to identify it. Simply notice which of

the Fruit of the Spirit is the weakest in your life. Is it love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness or self-control?

The one that is the lacking is probably where your core sin will be found. Once you identify it, ask Jesus and

others to help you deal with it. If you do, you are on your way to building the kind of character and faith that is

worth leaving to others!

Blessings,

Sunday Worship July 23, 2017

9:00 am Chapel

10:00 am NewRoom/Library Ballroom 11:00 am Sanctuary

“Wicked” Proverbs 4:14-19 (NRSV)

Rev. Jeff Cook

Assisting with Worship

Nine O’clock Ushers Bill Jackson & Clay Washburn

Eleven O’clock Ushers Josh Carroll, Richard Ector,

Waverly Golson, Mel Jamison,

Darin McClure, Jason Mott, Ed Powell,

Bert Thompson, Ben Vaughn &

Tom Woodcock

Acolytes Crucifer: Alex Stone

Candlelighter:Olivia Mann

The flowers in the chapel are given to the glory of God by the Joy Sunday School Class

in loving memory of C.M. “Mac” Stout and Cubbedge Snow, Jr. and also in honor of

Hines Wommack, for their years of service while presiding as officers of the “Front Four”.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the

glory of God and in loving memory of John H. Kennington

by Charlotte and John Kennington.

Trevor Ward, Interim Director of Youth Ministries

Sunday Mornings – Youth Sunday School

10:00 am – 3rd

Floor Hallway Classroom

Attendance Last Week

Nine O’clock Worship 31

NewRoom Worship 70

Eleven O’clock Worship 160

Total Worship Attendance 261

Sunday School 96

Summer Schedule

Tuesday Mornings Gather at 6:15 am at Starbucks

(4640 Forsyth Road)

Questions? Contact Clare Rauls

at 731-6813

Sunday Mornings 10:00 am

3rd Floor at Mulberry Street UMC

*Childcare/Sunday School provided*

Questions? Contact Heidi Ream

at 542-2895

Flower Opening The following Sunday is open for flowers

in the chapel and the sanctuary: September 10.

If you would like to place flowers on this Sunday, please contact Carolyn Dominy, 361-1012

or email her at cken@cox.net.

Churches looking for new ideas, networking opportunities and practical, quality training for their pastors, parishioners, staff and leaders need look no further than this year’s Pathways leadership training event.

Scheduled for Saturday, August 26 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warner Robins, the training event will offer participants more than 30 workshops to choose from, each designed to help congregations become healthier and to fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. The event will begin with a time of worship and gathering time around creativity in ministry.

The training, which starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m., features workshops on a variety of subjects, from children and youth-focused workshops to spiritual discipline workshops to those focused on missions and outreach. The design team urges local church leaders to carpool to the event to minimize travel costs and to maximize the benefits of the day by continuing the learning conversation during the return trip.

The conference cost $25 per person. A boxed lunch from Chick-fil-A is included in the registration fee. Safe Sanctuaries compliant childcare is available for newborn to fifth-grade children at a cost of $10 per child which covers the cost of their lunch. Pre-registration is required for childcare. .5 CEU credits are available for this event.

For questions, contact Allison Lindsey at allison@sgaumc.com.

The church office is updating the church e-mail directory. Important church news including the weekly

newsletter is sent out by e-mail. If you would like to add your e-mail address to the directory, or if your e-mail address has changed, please e-mail it to

lparker@mulberrymethodist.org. Add your e-mail address today…it is a great way to

STAY CONNECTED!

Love, Care and Share around the Table

Begins: Wednesday, August 23

Andrew Towson

128 Meriwether Point Road, NW

Milledgeville, GA 31061

To Hines and Bettie Causey upon the death

of Bettie’s step-brother, Wendell Carden

on July 13, 2017.

Pam Johnston, Director of Children & Family Ministries

Volunteer Gardeners

Mondays & Thursdays in the Garden – 8:00-11:00 am

Thursdays in the Garden – 1:30-3:30 pm

Questions? Call Jack Head 719-7455

Mulberry Community Garden

There is a bucket in the atrium to receive donations

for Daybreak. Supplies Needed:

Razors Spray deodorant Body lotion Bleach

Budget Report 2017

Gifts and Endowment Month Other Revenue Revenue Expense Net Jan 68,829 32,043 121,616 (20,744) Feb 72,512 19,516 109,744 (17,746) Mar 86,407 37,723 133,327 (9,197) Apr 105,391 21,823 118,338 8,875) May 51,561 16,871 115,157 (46,724) Total YTD 384,700 127,976 598,212 (85,536)

Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 20

11 am Worship Service

Join us for Promotion Day as we receive a blessing to start

the school year off right! Bring your backpack at 10:00 am for

a family breakfast before the 11:00 am service.

Third graders will receive their own Bibles.

The following are the students we know who will be entering

the third grade. Their names will be engraved on the Bibles,

so please make sure we have spelled

your child’s name correctly.

Landon Barwick

Benton Gates Bush

George Emory Dunn

Sanford Horne

Ethan Asher Langley

Owen Nash Mayfield

Malin McAfee

Kathryn Mercer

Waylon Hawkins Miller

Rocco Moretti

Benjamin Thomas Morris

Martha Golson Rauls

If for any reason your child will not be participating in the

service, please contact Pam Johnston (745-8601).

Fall Children’s Retreat

The Macon Outreach clothing closet is OPEN!

Now we need your gently used clothing, especially practical summer clothes for men, women and children. Drop off on Tuesday mornings at

the new location at 808 Walnut Street, or other days at the main building before 1:00 pm.

Come and check out the new place.

Paula’s Closet

Permanent Endowment Fund

In memory of Mac Stout by Mr. J. Richard Parker, II Ms. Afsaneh Threeths

Mr. & Mrs. Hines Wommack Mr. & Mrs. Robert Waters

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Singleton The Ralph Martin Family

Mrs. Carolyn Kennedy Dominy Mr. & Mrs. Travis Towns

Mrs. Frances H. Inzer Mr. Charles Nolan

Mr. D. Melson Butler Mr. & Mrs. Chester A. Lowe, Jr.

Mrs. Sally Kite Lowery

Core Godly Play Training Milledgeville, GA

Thursday, August 17 – Saturday, August 19 Please contact Pam if you are interested.

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, July 23 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

Monday, July 24

5:00 pm Finance Committee Mtg/Conf Rm

Tuesday, July 25 9:30 am Staff Meeting/Conf Rm

12:00 pm Kiwanis/F-Hall

Wednesday, July 26 9:15 am CCM Chapel

10:30 am M/O Worship/Chapel

Thursday, July 27 9:30 am Circle of Friends Sewing Group/Rm 232

Sunday, July 30

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

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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, Interim Director of Youth Ministries Pam Johnston, Director of Children & Family Ministries

Betsy Abbott, Director of Hospitality Karen Carter, Connections Director

Sara Colvin, 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

The ladies of the Wesley Group/Young Adult Group have started a summer study. Book: Searching for Sunday,

Rachel Held Evans – Chapter: Confirmation Monday, July 17 at 7:00 pm

At the Home of Sarah Fozzard (2749 Northwoods Drive)

Summer Study