Sunday, December 3
Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Hail Mary
John 19:25-27; Acts 1:12-14
We look at Mary as the first disciple, quite possibly the leader of the early Christian Church, becoming a central figure for Christianity going forward. But she is also a woman who has lost a child. She brings together the challenge and the hope of our faith.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Advent Services Begin - Sunday, December 3
Stuffing the Stockings - Sunday, December 3
BHS Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert - Monday, December 4
Urgent announcements
Personal Care Bags for Second Street Pantry
Help care for our neighbors this Christmas season. Please pick up a Second Street Pantry Missions personal care sack to fill and return by December 17. The personal care sacks will accompany the Christmas grocery box each pantry family will receive on December 19. Make it even more personal by adding a Christmas card to the completed sack.
2 - Toilet Paper
1 - Paper Towel
1 - Kleenex
1 - Shampoo
1 - Bar Soap
1 - Stick Deodorant
1 - Toothpaste
4 - Toothbrushes
A card with Christmas wishes❤️
Holiday Poinsettias
Our worship spaces will be decorated with poinsettias during the holiday season again this year. If you would like to purchase one in honor or memory of a loved one, click here.
Family Ministries
We have fourteen 6th grade students going through confirmation class this year. They have already been learning about the History of Methodism, the Holy Trinity, and how to access scripture when they need somewhere to turn. Now, they will need our help this spring as we dig deeper into Sacraments, Social Principles, Grace, and more.
If you feel a call to help a young adult on their faith journey this coming spring or would like more information on what being a mentor entails, please contact Allison Earhart.
Stuffing the Stockings
Our annual "Stuffing the Stockings" is this Sunday 4-6pm upstairs in the Douglas Building. If you have a child in elementary or middle school, bring them to help us make craft kits for our friends at the Children's Hospital and the Children's Shelter. We will share a meal after our hard work!
announcements
Pastor Michelle's Wednesday night looks at the Proto-Gospel of James
Ever wonder where some of the things we hear about Mary came from when you can't find them in the Bible? For the next 2 Wednesdays (Dec. 6 and 20), Pastor Michelle's Wednesday night Bible study will be looking at the Proto-Gospel of James, a non-canonical Gospel that contains Mary's backstory. Join us in person or through Zoom anytime from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bentonville High School Orchestra Concert
The Bentonville High School Chamber Orchestra will present a concert of holiday favorites on Monday, December 4, 2023 in the FUMC sanctuary. The concert is free to the public, however, a free-will offering is appreciated. Mr. Jesse Collette is the conductor of the Chamber Orchestra. Come and enjoy the holiday spirit in this community concert. For more information please contact Mr. Jesse Collette at
or contact Pastor Ray Wheeler at
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