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Morrow Mirror
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A publication from Morrow First United Methodist Church
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Are you graduating in 2024? Or did you graduate at the end of 2023? Let your Morrow Methodist Family know.
We are looking for those graduating from high school and those who have achieved degrees from a college or university.
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Morrow First UMC will celebrate graduates on Sunday, May 19, 2024 during our 11 a.m. Worship Service.
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Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet
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Our M/D/S/F Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our theme this year is “I Hope You Dance!”. We’ll be exploring the various dance styles through the decades. Several of our ladies will be performing these dance styles as we discuss their history. This is going to be a lot of fun!
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Mother’s Day Gift to Mission
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Every year, the United Women in Faith offer everyone the opportunity to honor/remember our mothers and all the special women in our lives by making a financial donation to our Gift to Missions in their names. We made the unanimous decision that this year we want to present our gifts to the Food Pantry in memory of Doug Jewett. Doug …
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The Front Porch Players Proudly Present A Bad Year for Tomatoes
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Fridays, April 26th & May 3rd, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 27th & May 4th, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. Sundays, April 28 & May 5th, 2024 - 2:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro Family Life Center 1842 Lake Jodeco Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Tickets Available Now! Ticket Information for A Bad Year for Tomatoes www.thefrontporchplayers.com/tickets | 770.897.1404 A …
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Structuring North Georgia for 2024 and Beyond
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Introducing Five Districts
The North Georgia Conference will implement important changes in the months ahead. The changes take into consideration stewardship, mission, connection, and the work of The United Methodist Church in 2024 and beyond.
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On Sunday, April 7, we received 8,352.00.
On Sunday, April 14, we received 2,211.00.
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The Second Quarter need is $65,155.48.
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We appreciate you continuing to contribute to the ministries and the operating costs of our beloved Morrow First United Methodist Church.
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The next meeting of the MFUMC Governance Board is Monday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Agenda items should be sent to Anna Cox and Judy Jaeger before 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.
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This Week at Our Food Pantry
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On Thursday, April 11, 2024, we served 19 families (60 people) including 4 new families.
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Join Us in Praying For
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Ongoing
- Leaders & people of Ukraine
- Scarlett Anderson
- Brad Aull
- Diana Aull
- Darlene Bulger and family after the passing of her father, Jesse Coppins. Obituary for Jesse Coppins
- Bruce Jewett
- Janie Griffin
- Jerry Griffin
- Johnathon Hollowell
- Cora Johnson
- Faye Kirksey, Sandra Reonas, and family after the passing of their aunt Rena McMichael on 3/4/2024. The obituary for Rena McMichael.
- Layla Leo
- Tim Lively
- Ralph Lyons
- John Maddox
- Dean Marshal
- Alex McKenzie-Castillo
- Ardell McKenzie-Sasso and family after the passing of her grandmother, Casimira Hines
- Geraldine McKenzie
- Russell McMichael
- Ann McNamara
- Keith Munson
- Lisa Neely
- Jean Peacock
- Reggie Pye
- Sandra Reonas
- Jackie Smiley
- Bonnie Smith
- Nicholas Swindell
- Janet Thomaston
Our Service Members
- Max Anderson (cousin of Layla Leo)
- Kameron Burrell (great nephew of Linda McElhannon)
- HN Damian Hammond (nephew of Keith & Kathy Munson)
- David Key (son-in-law of Bil & Melanie Johnson)
- Kevin McElhannon, Jr. (grandson of Bill & Linda McElhannon)
- Capt. Kyle L. J. Phillips (grandson of Larry Phillips)
Our Nursing Home/ Rehab Patients/ Homebound Members
- Mary Bellinger
- Ellen Betsill
- Jatha Day
- James Gloor
- Joe Henley
- Faye Hewatt
- Ruth Matthews
- Bill & Linda McElhannon
- Faye McGarrah
- Beverly St. Germain
- Karen Sargent
- Janet Thomaston
- Betty Whittaker
Please contact the church office if you wish to send cards to these members.
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2021 Monthly Budget Needs: $24,882.00
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For Sunday, February 7, we collected $9,987.20.
For Sunday, February 14, we collected $5,000.00.
For Sunday, February 21, we collected $1,683.45.
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Our remaining need for this month is $8,211.35.
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We appreciate your continuing to contribute to the ministries and the operating costs of our beloved Morrow First United Methodist Church. Here are ways you can contribute your tithes and offerings:
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- Mail a check to Morrow First UMC, P.O. Box 143, Morrow, GA 30260.
- Set up bill pay at your local bank and have them send your check to the church. Most banks provide this service at no cost to you.
- Digital Giving with the Morrow FUMC App or visit mfumc.com/give
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On Thursday, February 25, we served 27 families (68 people) and 3 new families.
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- Canned Fruit
- Grits
- Cornbread Mix
- Spaghetti-O’s
- Juice
- Rice
- Dried Beans
- Canned Tomatoes
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Spaghetti Noodles & Sauce
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Many thanks to the people donating items through delivery services such as Amazon and Walmart.
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If you are available on Thursday morning, the pantry crew could use a few more volunteers. Contact Diana Aull.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Clayton County
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CCWA hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in the spring to give Clayton County residents the chance to drop off a wide variety of items we often have stored around the house that have a detrimental effect on our environment. This event is hosted by our Stormwater Utility and is free. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April …
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On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, the Social Security Administration gives you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: Educating them about government imposter scams. Let them know they shouldn’t …
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