Who Would Have Guessed?
Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Corinth and Bentonville have become economic centers, and places of far greater influence than the world expects. Both are signs of the logic of God – to expect the unexpected.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Beer & Hymns (& Horns) - Sunday, Oct 27
Charge Conference and Chili Supper - Monday, Oct 28
Trunk or Treat - Wednesday, Oct 30
Urgent announcements
Second Street Closed
Second Street from A to F alongside the church is closed for city drainage work until November 10. The church can be accessed via Central. The parking lot across from the church can be accessed from A street through the drive next to the Literacy Council of Benton County. Thank you for being good neighbors while this work takes place.
Special Guest Speaker in Sunday School Hour
Join us in Hines Hall on Sunday at 10 a.m. to hear from Duke McLarty of Groundwork NWA. Groundwork is working to address the challenge of workforce housing in our area, an issue that impacts all of us directly or indirectly. He will share some details with us for about 25 minutes and then take questions. Learn about this important work in our area! Also, please mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17 at 10 a.m. in Hines Hall to hear from Casey Kleinhenz, Executive Director of Community Development Corp of Bentonville/Bella Vista to see how they are approaching this challenge.
Purchase a Hate Divides, Love Unites yard sign for $20. All the proceeds beyond the cost of the signs go to help FUMC Rogers with their tornado recovery. Click here to purchase a sign.
Young Adult Group
Join the young adults group for: Gathering & Games every Thursday from 10/10-11/14 at Natural State Beer Company (5214 W Village Pkwy Unit 140, Rogers, AR 72758) from 6:30-8 PM
Young adults Thanksgiving event Thursday 11/21. More details to come!
For any questions please reach out to Hannah Hodge (630)674-6607.
Family ministries
Nursery Help Wanted
We are looking to grow our nursery helpers for Sunday morning! If you are interested in helping in our nursery classroom on Sunday morning for an hour during the 9am-12pm time frame, please email Ms. Lexie at
Candy Donations Needed
We need more candy donations for this year's Trunk-or-Treat event next week! Candy donation bins are outside the Front Office and by the elevator.
Preparing for Christmas in Bentonville Wednesday Kids
We would love for our K-6th graders to join us on Wednesdays from 6-7pm as we start preparing for this year's Christmas in Bentonville service.
Trunk or Treat
Come join us Wednesday, October 30th in Hines Hall from 6-7:30PM for our annual Trunk-or-Treat Event!
Community Events
Second Street Yard Sale
Saturday, November 2, the Second Street Pantry will have a yard sale on the FUMC parking lot from 8 am-3 pm. If you want to donate items for the sale, please bring them to the church. We have a rack set up space to showcase, we are only looking at minimal clothing (coats, gloves, sweatshirts/pants, etc)
Proceeds from the sale will be used to help offset the cost of Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes for our food-insecure neighbors. This year we have seen double-digit increases in operating costs as well as the number of those needing help.
Please come shop the sale and help us serve those in need.
And if anyone needs a pick up of donation merchandise they can text 479-633-1070 and we will make arrangments for pick up.
If you would like to help on the day of the sale, just show up! We will be open 8 am-3 pm
Beer & Hymns (& Horns)
RAISE YOUR BRASS. We're adding a horn section! Join us at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville to sing and dance along, raise your glass, and support our October charity, NWA Special Kids.
NWA Special Kids believes every child deserves to experience the enchantment of holidays throughout the year. Their work is to create unforgettable moments for children with special needs by offering alternative and inclusive holiday events.
Ways to Donate
• In person at our events
• Give online at beerandhymns.com
• Venmo to @BeerAndHymnsCharity
Laugh at the Darkness!
Bike Rack now has food! Wings, pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, and brats available for purchase at the bar.
Announcements
Charge Conference and Chili Supper Monday, October 28
Mark your calendar and plan to attend our church’s Charge Conference on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 pm in Hines Hall. At this meeting, we elect new leaders from a nominated list and review past and upcoming ministries for our church. District Superintendent Roy Beth Kelley will preside. Best of all, the Chancel Choir will host one of their famous Scholarship Fund Chili Suppers that night starting at 5:00 p.m. Come have great food, support, and celebrate the work of our church together!
For more information, contact Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler at
Calling All Writers! Write for next year's Lenten Devotional
We are seeking people who are willing to write for the Lenten Devotional that will go with this year's series that we will make available to other churches. This year's theme is Mitigated Disaster. We will view the crucifixion as humanity's greatest disaster, and the resurrection as its full mitigation. We will also reflect on our own community's experience with disaster recovery. Writers will be assigned a passage to reflect on, and passages only need to be 150-250 words. Share your perspective, and make a difference in the faith lives of others! To sign up, click here!
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