Muley and First Congo in Memphis Flyer

You know how Muley loves talking to the kids (and grown-ups) at First Congregational Church, and now you can see his picture as part of a story on The Art of Worship in The Memphis Flyer.  Go grab your copy today through Wednesday 1/15/2014!

Photo by Justin Fox Burks.

Parent's Note - Muley Performs Kids' Message 1/5/2014

Want to see what Muley has to say about Three Wise Men (Matt 2:1-12) and what their coming to see the child Jesus means?  Come to First Congregational Church this Sunday morning at 10 for meet-and-greet and 10:30 for the services.

PARENTS' NOTE
"So, we come to First Congo and we see the kids' messages and wonder what next?"  Well, there are a few things we always want parents to do whether it's watching one of the kids' messages, one of our videos, one of our live shows, or the upcoming "The Muley and Friends Show" TV program.

We want the parents to sit with their kids, watch and enjoy what we do.  Amid the entertainment, there is a lesson (usually).  We want you to take that lesson and delve into it deeper.  Whether it's about leadership, friendship, helping, or dealing with bullies, or when you're at church and hear one of our messages there, dig deeper and have more conversation with your young ones. 

At church, the messages are based on certain passages in the bible.  You can open those conversations by going further than the reading of the biblical passages at church by discussing the pastors' messages to the congregation, and by likening those messages to life as it pertains to your household.  You can read further than just the passages read at church and finish the whole chapter.

Ask your child questions about the lessons, and allow them to ask you questions.  Seek the answers together.  Jesus is with you all the time, not just two hours on Sundays.  Feel free to keep the lessons going!

We like:
The Action Bible
The Action Bible Devotional
or get BOTH!


Remaining Schedule:
January 5th:  Kevin and Muley
February 2:  Kevin and Muley
March 2nd:  Kevin and Muley
March 30th:  Kevin and Muley
April 27th:  Kevin and Muley

Merry Christmas 2013

This is our belated Christmas card which didn't get an actual print run, so the design on the back will be seen here for the first time!  In the comments below or on Muley's Facebook page, share what Christmas means to you, or what this time of year means to you.

For us, it means a moment of silence, a moment of helping those around us find joy, a time of giving, and time of family and friendship, and a time of reflection.

Oh, and stay 'tooned for the "Cracker Box Theater"TM!

Notice that the three boys are looking at Santa and Missy is looking at the present!

Click to learn more about the Santa Fish...

 

2013 Breakfast with Santa at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis

We're always glad to participate with the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis (after all, Muley has been named their Official SpokesMule).  One of our favorite events is Breakfast with Santa.  Kids and their families staying at the RMH get to have breakfast, visit with Santa, get treated to wonderful music and Christmas carols and arts and crafts.  It really is a good time to be had by all!

Here are some photos from the event.  Muley and I are thankful for the help of our buddy Richard Meeks and all the other volunteers helping at the RMH.

"My future's so bright..."

Cthulu?  More fearsome: MuleThulu.  Or Cmulu?

This original "Transferral Mural (TM)" was donated in the
mid-1990's and hangs in the kids' playroom of the RMH!

Muley pretends to cook breakfast.

Muley, Kevin, and Richard Meeks.

 

Want to help the RMH?  Click below to donate!

Click this image to donate!

The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis an also take donations of canned food, single-serve packages of food, freezer meals, toilet paper, diapers, napkins, paper towels, and a ton of other things you find around the house.  The RMH operates solely off fund-raising events and donations.  Those change buckets you see at McDonalds also help the RMH.

First "Muley Show" Commercial Airs on TV!

Click on the image below to visit the Muley Show website and see the commercial as it aired on television!

 

Muley's Kids Message - 12/8/2013

We delivered our message for the kids at First Congo on 12/8/2013 which was about preparing for the coming of the Christ Child, sharing the verse made famous by Linus in "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and explaining how over 700 years people were prophesying the coming of the baby Messiah.

The Congo Beat, the church newsletter, says:  The children always enjoy hearing what Muley the Mule (Kevin Williams) has to say, and last Sunday he shared the Christmas Story in his own special way.  As you can see, Jasper Vaughn totally enjoys our monthly visits from Muley!

Ignore that head behind the cardboard...

The next message is on January 5, 2014 if you want to come visit!  Here's a map to First Congo!

Here is the schedule so far:
January 5th:  Kevin and Muley
February 2:  Kevin and Muley
March 2nd:  Kevin and Muley
March 30th:  Kevin and Muley
April 27th:  Kevin and Muley
 

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Visit

I went to visit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and took Muley along for the ride.  While there, I met a very cool young fellow who said he'd never drawn before in his life.  But, compare my sketches to his and I have to say he's got some talent!

 

Muley Visits First Congo - 11/10/2013

Muley made his monthly visit to First Congo to deliver his kids' message; but, there was a lot going on to capture his attention.  First, there was a book swap before service started.  There in the floor was ZB Davis reading a book to the kids, and Muley, also a kid (not that species), had to jump out and visit to hear the story.  Roger Courts captured this photo.

Muley (Kevin Williams) enjoyed a special visit with Charlie and Lily Crum,
and Nathan Davis with his mom, ZB, before church!

 

Frog Fest Update 2013

In October 2013, Muley the Mule got to host the kids' costume contest and emcee the door prize winnings.  Finally, he was there to dedicate the famous Kermit and Jim photo to the museum.  Click the image below for more information.

Muley with Kevin, Dot Turk and Ashely Zepponi at the museum
in front of the original photo of Jim and Kermit.

 

Muley and Kevin October 2013 Appearances

Short notice, but places where you can find Kevin L. Williams this weekend, along with Muley the Mule:

Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 – 9 pm: Kevin is appearing as a proud member of Expedition Unknown at the Woodruff-Fontaine House’s “Haunted Happenings,” where you get to explore the house museum, take a mini-ghost hunt, and learn the history of this beautiful Victorian style home!  $20 for the event, food, and to see Kevin in a 16^th century outfit.  Costumed garb suggested!

Saturday, Oct. 26, all day: Leland Mississippi’s FrogFestival, celebrating the Birthplace of Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog featuring bands, costume contest, art activities, puppet shows, and more.  Muley will be on hand (ha ha) to host the costume contest and possibly judge a chili contest.  Kevin will be doing art activities teaching how to draw some Muppets along the banks of the famous Deer Creek!  Be sure to stop in the Jim Henson Delta Boyhood Museum!!