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Morrow Mirror
A publication from Morrow First United Methodist Church
*If your email does not show "Quick Links" as the last section of the Mirror,
please click the link to open this email in your web browser.
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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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Exploring General Conference
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The United Methodist General Conference began Tuesday, April 23 and continues through May 3, 2024, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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.
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Free Outdoor Pops Concert - May 5th - Southern Crescent Symphony
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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!
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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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Reminder to Serve at Calvary
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This post is a reminder for all the teams that have signed up to serve at Calvary Refuge Center. Thank you for your service.
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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.
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The Second Quarter need is $57,763.52.
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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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This Week at Our Food Pantry
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On Thursday, April 18, 2024, we served 36 families (117 people) including 7 new families.
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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.
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Join Us in Praying For
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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.
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2022 Monthly Budget Needs: $24,882.00
For December 2021 we received $23,900.00.
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If you would like to make a donation towards the year 2021,
please bring your check to the office by Sunday, January 9.
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It should be dated 12/31/21.
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Thank you for your support!
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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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Special Giving
- In honor of Diana Aull and those who work with her to sustain the important community mission with our Food Pantry, given by The Joy Class
- In memory of Bob Hill, given by his loving family
- In honor of Deborah Mitchell, given by Anita Thomaston
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The Food Pantry has been closed for the holidays and due to COVID isolation.
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- Bags
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Tomatoes
- Cornbread Mix
- Juice
- Pasta Sides
- Spaghetti Noodles & Sauce
- Spaghetti-O’s
- Canned Chicken
- Peanut Butter
- Mac & Cheese
- Jelly
- Grits
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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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