MULBERRY STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

May 27, 2018

www.mulberrymethodist.org

JUMPING IN TO SAVE! I don’t know whether you have seen the viral video of the dog jumping in the swimming pool to save another dog that was struggling to stay above water, but you should see it! You can find it on the internet by searching “Dog Jumps in Pool to Save His Friend”. The saving dog jumps in the pool and uses his head to push the struggling dog out. I can understand how this video has gone viral. I bet your reaction to it will be the same as mine - unbelievable and simply amazing! We might expect such heroic feats from humans, but from a dog? It proves the value of the bonds of friendship and love, even in the animal kingdom. As I watched the video several times, I thought about two things - God jumping in to save us, and our call to jump in and help others to safety! The video is interesting. At first, the saving dog paces back and forth at the edge of the pool, trying to help the struggling dog from outside the water. When that doesn’t do the trick, he jumps in the pool and pushes the struggling dog out of the water. Jesus could have saved us without “jumping in”, but He emptied himself and took on human form to do something for us that we couldn’t do for ourselves. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) reminds us that we are to do the same for others. We can try to help them from the pool deck, but, like the dog, the right way (effective way) is to get into the pool with them! That’s our job! So, let me ask you - how willing are you to jump in? If you could save just one drowning person, would you take the plunge? I know one black lab who would and did! Blessings,

Sunday Worship May 27, 2018

First Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Times 9:00 am/Chapel

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

“Soaring” Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV)

Rev. Jimmy Towson

Assisting with Worship Nine O’clock Ushers Warren Dunn & Scott Wangen

Eleven O’clock Ushers Charlie Bridges, Austin Carter, Jason Hawkins,

Baxter James, David Mann, Don Ream, Brett Toles & Jim Wilson

Acolytes Matt Newberry, Lead Acolyte Graham Johnston, Crucifer

Evan Bogle & Austin Carter, Candlelighters

The flowers in the chapel are given to the glory of God and in honor of the

2018 Quiet Disciples: Mickey & Carol Pope and Andy and Louise Watson

by the Flower Guild.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and “Love for the sheer

joy of loving” in memory of Bill Hurdle by his wife Betty S. Hurdle,

Harriett Wade, Caroline Calvert, Bill Hurdle, Jr. and John Lough Hurdle.

Trevor Ward, Director of Youth Ministries

Sunday Mornings Youth Sunday School

10:00 am – Youth Class Room 314

Sunday Evenings Anchored - 5:00 pm

Nine O’clock Worship 25

NewRoom Worship 68

Eleven O’clock Worship 153

Total Worship Attendance 246

Macon Outreach

In memory of Carlton Hunnicutt by Carolyn Kennedy Dominy & Ray Dominy

In memory of Barbara Every by Dr. & Mrs. Harold Chapman

Patsy & Bob Fountain Janet Stevens In memory of Joe Jones by Dr. & Mrs. Harold Chapman

In memory of Baldwin Martin by Dr. & Mrs. Harold Chapman Ann Dunwody

In honor of Susan Gatliff by Allison Sawyers In memory of Herman Boston by Patsy & Bob Fountain

In memory of Jim Copland by Eva Copland

Music Fund In memory of Barbara Every by

Carolyn Kennedy Dominy Ms. Mary A. Kappenmann Ingleside Village Pizza Ms. Carol K. Williams Janice and Michael Brice Stephanie Parker

Ingleside Village Merchant Association Jamie & Cindy Gibson Barbara & Hines Wommack

In memory of Baldwin Martin by Carolyn Kennedy Dominy

Barbara & Hines Wommack In memory of Joe Jones by Carolyn Kennedy Dominy

Memorial Fund In memory of Baldwin Martin by

Mr. D. Melson Butler Ann & Ken Hall Mrs. Betty Butler Law Clerks of Beverly Martin

Julie Carnes & Stephen Cowen Betty Farr M.S. (Scotty) McGoldrick Ed & Lenore Sell Susan & Sid Middlebrooks Navicent Health

Hall, Bloch, Garland & Meyer Edith Hardy Mr. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Gil & Struby Thelen

Linda Nichols Harris Ms. Anita B. Etheridge In memory of Barbara Every by

Ann & Ken Hall and Family Ed & Lenore Sell Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. McKay, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Gaudry Nancy Coleman M.S. (Scotty) McGoldrick Brock & Debra Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Timberlake III In memory of Tom Wagoner by

Tom & Willa Alexander Salvation Army Macon

In honor of Dr. Matt Woodbery for preaching at the Easter Sunrise Service by Mr. Sam Henley

In honor of Rev. Sam Lamback & Fifth Sunday Musicians by Mr. Sam Henley

Reception for Pam Johnston

Sunday, June 3 (immediately following 11:00 am

worship service)

Fellowship Hall

Reception for

Jimmy & Debbie Towson

Sunday, May 27, 2018

immediately following the 11 am

worship service

in the Fellowship Hall.

Monday, May 28, 2018 Church Office Closed

Congratulations to

Bryson and Catie Holloway

upon the birth of their son

Dane Thomas Birdsong Holloway

on May 11, 2018.

A New Leaf has been placed on the

E.L. Brooking Tree of Life

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

GEORGE ERWIN JONES JR

2-10-1930 – 4-16-2015

BY HIS WIFE

ELAINE WILDER JONES

The Brooking Tree of Life generates income in Mulberry’s Endowment. 75% of the income is used for missions and 25% for the music ministry. If you are interested in placing a leaf or stone on the tree, contact Bruce Bishop in the church office.

Rita Minter May 17, 2018

Pam Johnston, Director of Children & Family Ministries

Daybreak training for the various stations will be held for an hour each Thursday at 11:00 am. Please consider

volunteering. There is a bucket in the atrium to receive donations for

Daybreak. Supplies Needed:

cereal milk

spray deodorant sweet & low

Reynolds wrap two blade razors

canned fruit Medicines: Aspirin (85mg), Ibuprofen

Mulberry’s Community Garden Volunteers welcome on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 am.

Macon Outreach Needs Deodorant

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

kcarter@mulberrymethodist.org.

Temple Beth Israel invites you to their

Spring Music Gala and Auction Featuring the Peach State Chamber

Sunday, June 3, 2018 – 4:00 pm – Tickets $35 Players performing Broadway, classical and patriotic

tunes with catering by Chef Teddi Wohlford RSVP TBIMacon.Eventbrite.com or 478-745-6727

PATHWAYS Saturday, August 25, 2018

Trinity UMC, Warner Robins, GA Details coming soon!

Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 10 (5:00-8:00 pm) – Family Night

Monday-Thursday, June 11-14 (8:45 am–12:00 pm)

Ages 4-11

Requested Donation $15

Missions, Bible Stories, Worship, Snack,

Recreation, Music & Crafts

Register at www.mulberrymethodist.org

Time to sign up for VBS folks! This year, we begin with Family Night, including a

light supper and opening assembly time, followed by

a large group mission project of packing meals with

Rise Against Hunger, and then regular VBS

will run from Monday-Thursday - 9 am to noon.

Kids ages 4 and up are invited

to a week of amazing fun!

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, May 27 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 12:15 pm Reception for Jimmy & Debbie Towson/

F-Hall 4:45 pm Anchored

Monday, May 28

Memorial Day – Church Office Closed

Tuesday, May 29 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, May 30 9:15 am CCM Chapel

10:30 am M/O Worship/Chapel 7:15 pm Ainsworth Choir

Thursday, May 31

9:30 am Circle of Friends Sewing Group/Rm 232

Sunday, June 3 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 12:15 pm Reception for Pam Johnston/F-Hall

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 mollywalker@cox.net.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study 6:15 am - Starbucks at 4640 Forsyth Road -Contact: Clare Rauls (478-731-6813) or clarerauls@bellsouth.net.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study 7:00 am - Taste and See Coffee Shop (downtown) –

Contact: Rev. Jimmy Towson (478-538-9067) or jtowson@mulberrymethodist.org.

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 lambacks@bellsouth.net.

Tuesday Evening Small Group Young Professionals Group (Ages 23-35) - 7:00 pm - Contact: Trevor Ward (478-607-9003) for meeting place.

South Georgia Annual Conference

June 3-5, 2018

Jekyll Island