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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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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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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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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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During April we received $20,761.46 and our expenses were $20,751.53
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The Second Quarter need is $54,957.02.
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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 25, 2024, we served 35 families (84 people) including 6 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
Ongoing
- Leaders & people of Ukraine
- Scarlett Anderson
- Brad Aull
- Diana Aull
- Bruce Jewett
- Janie Griffin
- Jerry Griffin
- Johnathon Hollowell
- Cora Johnson
- Layla Leo
- Brenda Loosier and family after the passing for her husband, Harry Loosier on 4/7/2024
- Tim Lively
- Ralph Lyons
- John Maddox
- Dean Marshal
- Alex McKenzie-Castillo
- Russell McMichael
- Ann McNamara
- Keith Munson
- Lisa Neely
- Jean Peacock
- Reggie Pye
- Sandra Reonas
- 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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Headquarters Library presents “Coffee with a Librarian” at 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us for a caffeinated conversation with Clayton County’s Mr. Scott Parham, Director of Library Services and guest Mr. Tim Sweat, Interim Fire Chief. Watch us live on our Clayton County Library YouTube channel …
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