Christ the King Invites You
Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
1 Samuel 8:4-20 & John 18:33-37
This is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of our Liturgical year. This Sunday reminds us that Christ is the King over all creation. The idea of a human king has negative implications. We see this in our Old Testament reading when Israel asks Samuel to appoint a King so they can be like other nations. The Lord tells Samuel to be clear to the people about what it means to serve under an earthly King. We contrast this with King Jesus before Pilate when Pilate interrogates Jesus about Christ being called the King of the Jews. We serve a heavenly King who invites us to serve and love him, rather than demands our unquestioning allegiance.
Coming Next Week (Dec 1) - Children First and OneWorship as Advent kicks off!
On December 1, you may want to worship twice! At 9 a.m., our Youth will be leading our December Children First while the kids focus on getting ready for the Christmas play later in the month. You don't want to miss the surprises in store from these incredibly talented young people! And then at 11 a.m. in OneWorship, we kick off Story, our Advent series looking at classic children's Christmas stories alongside Bible stories - with a special gift each week for our families and elementary school partners thanks to the generosity of the Joseph and Mary Mae Jones estate. Come to both and be doubly blessed!
DATES AT A GLANCE
FUMC Kids Mission Day - Sunday, Dec 1
Beer and Carols - Sunday, Dec 8
BHS Chamber Orchestra - Monday, Dec 9
FUMC Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata - Sunday, Dec 15
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/
Purchase a Poinsettias
Poinsettias are now available for purchase from Nov 22 - Dec 15! Click here to purchase.
Family ministries
Thanksgiving Break
Youth Sunday night S.A.L.T. and Wednesday night Sacred Cinema are on pause for Thanksgiving break. See you in Sunday School!
Wednesday Night Kids Paused
No Wednesday Night Kids on November 27th!
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)
Christmas in Bentonville
Join us on Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm to see a modern day Christmas story brought to you by the children of Bentonville FUMC! We would love for our children and audience to wear their favorite pajamas for an evening of celebration and fellowship!
Community Events
Beer & Carols presented by the Mahoney Family Foundation is our signature winter event: a holiday singalong like no other! All of your favorite Christmas Carols and holiday hits will be led by the Beer & Hymns Band, joined by guest horn and string players from around NWA. We'll eat, drink, sing, and be merry while we support the work of the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. All ages are welcome. Wear an ugly sweater or tacky holiday outfit for a chance to win prizes! (Group Prize and Individual Prize to be awarded).
EVENT SPONSORS
The Mahoney Family Foundation, Moses Tucker Partners, David & Jane Gearhart, Erstine Holding Co., EDGES, Inc., and Cornerstone Business Solutions
TABLE SPONSORS:
The Carvells, The Henrys, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, The Whiteheads, FUMC Softball, Marian T. Lewis, First National Bank NWA, Dr. Donna Johnson & Neil Pumford, Tontitown Winery, Gail Crawford, First United Methodist Church Bentonville, and Adair Dental Arts
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM:
EVO Office Environments and Festive Nest
ANNUAL BEER & HYMNS SPONSORS:
Bentonville Moves Coalition, Greenwood Gearhart, First National Bank of NWA, CFO Network, First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, The Neighborhood Church, Central United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, 8th & Walton, Russell Bloodworth Photography, and Dr. Donna Johnson & Neil Pumford
Announcements
Love is Born Christmas Cantata
Join the Chancel Choir on Sunday morning, December 15, as we present the Christmas cantata Love is Born, written and arranged by Lloyd Larson. This celebration of the birth of Baby Jesus will be held in the Sanctuary during the 11 am Traditional Worship. Love is Born is an eight-movement cantata that tells the Christmas story through song, narration, and instrumental music. In addition to Matt Nelson on piano, the Chancel Choir will be accompanied by a fourteen-member chamber orchestra, all under the direction of Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler. This will be a meaningful and joyful celebration of the season. Let’s worship and celebrate together!
Mark your calendars now for Christmas Eve worship times. All services will take place in the Sanctuary, and all will conclude with candles and carols.
11 a.m. - Traditional service
3 p.m. - Family service
5 p.m. - Gathering service
7 p.m. - Traditional service
Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. May you all be blessed and thank God for the abundance of love in our lives!
Fun Friday Games
Attention Retirees: Join us for Fun Friday games and fellowship on December 13 and 20 from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm in the Gathering Room at FUMC. Christmas-themed sweaters, shirts, etc are encouraged. Bring a snack to share and your favorite non-alcoholic beverage. Enjoy the Fun!
Pastor's Advent Open House
On Sunday, December 1 during the Sunday School hour and following the 11 a.m. service, you are invited to stop by Pastor Michelle's RV in the church parking lot for treats and to tour her new home!
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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