State of the Church
Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
We will reflect on the State of the Church, and in particular, we will look at how our work as a church where All Are Welcome is going. If we are to be truly living into that reality, then we will have to face the fact that all of us will feel unwelcome sometimes. It is about having enough humility to love in the midst of difference.
State of the Church Address this Sunday
This Sunday's sermon is Pastor Michelle's annual State of the Church address. She will lift up some celebrations of the past year, and share exciting things for the coming year. Please plan to attend worship in person or online.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Affordable Housing Speaker - Sunday, Nov 17
Beer and Hymns at Bike Rack Brewing Co. - Sunday, Nov 17
Thanksgiving Bags Due - Sunday, Nov 17
Young Adults Thanksgiving - Thursday, Nov 21
BHS Chamber Orchestra - Monday, Dec 9
Urgent announcements
Disaster Recovery to Reactivate - How to Help
With another round of tornadoes in our area will come another round of need. If you have damage and need some assistance, or if you can help, contact our disaster coordinator Bev Casper (816-820-0531). Also, you can give to disaster recovery by making a note on a check to give to UMCOR, or choosing the UMCOR option on our give page here.
We have learned that Walmart Gives is back up and running for this month. If you can give through it so that the church can receive some matching funds, it would be greatly appreciated (We are listed as First Methodist Church, our address is 201 NW 2nd St, Bentonville AR). Please let Chandra know her email is if any other giving needs to be paused for the month. Also, remember that when they reach the amount they have allotted to match, the program stops, so the sooner you can respond, the more likely the matching funds will be available.
Here is what we received:
Associate Giving Match program has opened!!
This Seasons of Giving, November 1-30 will match 1:1 up to $2 million in Associate giving to nonprofits around the country.
Encourage Walmart Associates to give during this time. It is important to know that the opportunity to give is open until November 30th- the match may be reached prior to that date.
Associates are invited to go to our Spark Good Deed platform https://walmart.joindeed.org/
Second Street Pantry Thanksgiving Bags Due This Sunday, Nov 17
Don't forget to return your Thanksgiving bags for the Second Street pantry this Sunday! The pantry does their Thanksgiving distribution before the week of Thanksgiving to give the turkeys a chance to thaw.
Help your neighbors in need this Thanksgiving by filling up and returning a Thanksgiving bag found outside the front office. No glass items please.
List of Items:
2 Fruit
2 Corn
2 Green bean
1 Pumpkin Pie Mix
2 Sweet potato
1 Cream of mushroom soup
2 Boxes Stovetop stuffing
2 Envelopes Turkey gravy
1 Cake mix
1 Frosting
2 Jello Mix (same flavor)
1 Box instant potato
Family ministries
First Aid Kits
We need your help! Our FUMC Kids will be assembling First Aid kits for our neighbors in our community on December 1st and we need to collect the following supplies for our bags. Bins will be outside the front office and by the elevator doors. Anything that you can purchase and drop in the bin would be greatly appreciated. We will be taking donations through December 1st.
1. Nitrile Disposable Gloves
2. Alcohol Wipe packets
3. Gauze Pads, various sizes
4. Antibiotic Ointment tube
5. Band-Aids, various sizes
6. Hand Sanitizer bottle (up to 6 oz)
7. Adhesive Tape roll
8. Tweezers
9. Plastic baggies (sandwich size)
Preparing for 'Christmas in Bentonville' Wednesday Kids
It's that time of year again when our children show off their talents and skills! We would love for all K-6th graders to join us on Wednesdays from 6-7pm as we start preparing for this year's Christmas in Bentonville play on Wednesday, December 11th.
Community Events
Special Speaker Sunday, November 17
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17 at 10 a.m. in Hines Hall to hear from Casey Kleinhenz, Executive Director of Community Development NWA of Bentonville/Bella Vista to see how they are approaching the housing challenge in our area. To learn more about their work, visit their website at https://cd-nwa.com/
Sunday, November 17 from 5-7 PM at Bike Rack Brewing Co.
It's Sweater Weather! Join us for a set of cozy fall songs as we raise funds for the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter.
The Women's Shelter exists to help all those in NWA who are not able to call home a safe place, those who are or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or sex trafficking. They strive to make all individuals in NWA feel safe, seen, home, and human.
Ways to Donate:
- On Venmo @beerandhymnscharity
- In person at our event (cash, check, or card)
- Online at beerandhymns.com
Laugh at the Darkness!
Announcements
Special Concert of Holiday Music!
Make plans to join the Bentonville High School Chamber Orchestra for a special concert of favorite Christmas music. The Concert will occur on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary here at First United Methodist Church. The award-winning orchestra will perform popular and sacred music to help you capture the spirit of the Christmas season. Come and support these talented young students, including our own Lily Goodner, a violist and a member of our FUMC youth! The concert is free and a love offering will be accepted. Jesse Collett is the conductor of the BHS Chamber Orchestra.
Come to Our Lost and Found
Have you lost keys or a water bottle? Our lost and found is piling up so if you have lost something come to the front office we might have what you are looking for.
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