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Easter Lilies

Easter Lilies
An Easter Lily

Bring Your Fresh Flowers

Living Flower Cross
We continue our tradition of the Living Flower Cross. On Sunday, March 31, it will be outside the Prayer Room for you to add flowers as your arrive.

The Lenten Season at Morrow First UMC

Lent: THE POWER OF SACRIFICE
As we embark on the sacred journey of Lent, we're excited to share with you a special Lenten calendar filled with meaningful reflections and activities. This season is an invitation to deepen our connection with faith, reflect on our spiritual journey, and embrace the transformative power of love and sacrifice. 2024 Lenten Calendar We kicked off Lent with our friends …

Calling 2024 Graduates

group of fresh graduates students throwing their academic hat in the air
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. Graduate Form

Attention Applicants for the Mary Alice Boyd Memorial Scholarship

Now accepting applications for the 2024 Mary Alice Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024

Tithes and Offerings

green plant in clear glass cup
 2024 Giving

On Sunday, March 3, we received $2,800.00.
On Sunday, March 10, we received $7,202.00.
On Sunday, March 17, we received $3,795.00.
On Sunday, March 24, we received $5,393.96.
Online Giving: $1,536.00

For January, we received $36,326.89.
For February, we received $17,045.06.
We need $1,619.57 to meet our first quarter budget of $75,718.48.

This Week at Our Food Pantry

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, we served 35 families (116 people) including 14 new families.

Join Us for Breakfast

Join Us for Breakfast
The Ramblers gather on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast at IHOP in Morrow. Come join us for food and fellowship. After breakfast (9:30-ish), we meet in the church's Fellowship Hall to discuss our future activities and other business. For more information about the Ramblers activities, contact Pam Boyd.

Prayer Requests

Join Us in Praying For

Click here for the Submit Prayer Request Form

New

  • Sandra Reonas

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
  • Grace Clark
  • Rudy Deal
  • Bruce Jewett
  • Janie Griffin
  • Jerry Griffin
  • Shielda Groce
  • Gertie Hallman
  • Joe Henley
  • 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.
  • Tim Lively
  • John Maddox
  • Dean Marshal
  • Mary Linda McElhannon
  • 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
  • Judy Serritella
  • Bonnie Smith
  • Jennifer Sullivan
  • Nicholas Swindell
  • Janet Thomaston
  • Becky Wimberly

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

View Prayer Requests on Website

Tithing and Giving

2021 Monthly Budget Needs: $24,882.00

On Sunday, October 3, we collected $5,305.00.
On Sunday, October 10, we collected $2,827.26.
On Sunday, October 17, we collected $15,156.00.

Our remaining need for this month is $1,593.74.
Thank you for your support!

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

MFUMC Food Pantry

On Thursday, Oct. 14, we served 15 families (41 people) and 31 new families.

FOOD PANTRY IN NEED

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

Community News

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 …

MARTA is investing in a more connected Clayton County!

MARTA is investing in a more connected Clayton County!
Through the Connect Clayton transit plan, MARTA is making generational investments in expanded transit, infrastructure, and jobs in Clayton County.

There are exciting developments underway, including a new multipurpose facility in Forest Park, an improved transit hub at the Clayton County Justice Center, and MARTA’s new Bus Rapid Transit service - MARTA Rapid.

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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