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Guest Speaker this Sunday, April 28, 2024

Guest Speaker this Sunday, April 28, 2024
C. Russell Davis is Executive Director of the North Georgia Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries, Inc., in his seventeenth year serving the churches of our conference. He leads a team responsible for the ministry and facilities of Glisson Camp and Retreat Center, for Grow Day Camps and the Experiential Leadership Institute, ministries that have the capacity to provide life-changing experiences …

Calling 2024 Graduates

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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.

Morrow First UMC will celebrate graduates on Sunday, May 19, 2024 during our 11 a.m. Worship Service.

Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet

Mother/Daughter/Sister/Friend Banquet
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!

Mother’s Day Gift to Mission

Mother’s Day Gift to Mission
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 …

Exploring General Conference

Exploring General Conference
The United Methodist General Conference began Tuesday, April 23 and continues through May 3, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

North Georgia United Methodists can find steady news and updates at www.ngumc.org/GC2024.

The Front Porch Players Proudly Present A Bad Year for Tomatoes

The Front Porch Players Proudly Present A Bad Year for Tomatoes
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.

Free Outdoor Pops Concert - May 5th - Southern Crescent Symphony

Free Outdoor Pops Concert - May 5th - Southern Crescent Symphony
We invite you to join us for a free symphony concert featuring music from stage and screen on Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 p.m. on the back lawn of the First Baptist Church of Morrow (1647 Lake Harbin Rd.) In case of rain, the concert will be held in the church’s sanctuary. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments and enjoy an afternoon of music!

Reminder to Serve at Calvary

Reminder to Serve at Calvary
This post is a reminder for all the teams that have signed up to serve at Calvary Refuge Center. Thank you for your service.

Tithes and Offerings

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 2024 Giving

On Sunday, April 7, we received $8,352.00.
On Sunday, April 14, we received $2,211.00.
On Sunday, April 21, we received $3,349.95.

The Second Quarter need is $57,763.52.

We appreciate you continuing to contribute to the ministries and the operating costs of our beloved Morrow First United Methodist Church.

This Week at Our Food Pantry

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, we served 36 families (117 people) including 7 new families.

Morrow Elementary Teacher’s break room needs a fridge

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Morrow First UMC has learned that the teachers of Morrow Elementary are in need of a refrigerator for their break room.  If you know of a gently used fridge that can be donated, please reach out to Pastor Nelson.

Prayer Requests

Join Us in Praying For

Click here for the Submit Prayer Request Form

New

  • Brenda Loosier and family after the passing for her husband, Harry Loosier on 4/7/2024.

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.

Click here for the Submit Prayer Request Form

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Tithing and Giving

2021 Monthly Budget Needs: $24,882.00

For Sunday, July 4, we collected $11,877.00.
For Sunday, July 11, we collected $3,435.00.
For Sunday, July 18, we collected $3,928.00.
For Sunday, July 25, we collected $1,974.00.
We collected via online giving $178.43.

In July we collected $21,392.43 and our expenses were $15,584.41.
Thank you for your contributions.

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:
  1. Mail a check to Morrow First UMC, P.O. Box 143, Morrow, GA 30260.
  2. 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.
  3. Digital Giving with the Morrow FUMC App or visit mfumc.com/give

Special Giving

In memory of Susie Henley, given by
Diane Cox
Faye Kirksey
The Searchers Class

MFUMC Food Pantry

On Thursday, July 22, we served 22 families (60 people) and 1 new families.

FOOD PANTRY IN NEED

  1. Canned Chicken
  2. Canned Fruit
  3. Canned Tomatoes
  4. Canned Vegetables
  5. Cornbread Mix
  6. Grits
  7. Juice
  8. Mac & Cheese
  9. Pasta Sides
  10. Spaghetti Noodles & Sauce
  11. Spaghetti-O’s
  12. Rice

Community News

2021 07 30 Forest Park
2021 07 30 Forest Park Block Party

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Clayton County

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Clayton County
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 …

Slam the Scam

Slam the Scam
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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