Children First and OneWorship as Advent Begins!
Since our kids are getting ready for 'Christmas in Bentonville' our youth will take the lead as we begin the celebration of Advent together.
How the Grinch and Saul Stole Christmas
Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Acts 9:1-20
Both the Grinch and Saul started out breathing hate toward others. And both experienced a transformation that grew their hearts three sizes too big.
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
Pastor Michelle’s Open House Postponed
Due to extremely cold weather projected for this weekend, Pastor Michelle’s RV Open House will be postponed to another date, TBD.
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 Poinsettia
Poinsettias are now available for purchase through 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!
FUMC Kids Mission Day
We need your help! Our FUMC Kids will be assembling First Aid kits for our neighbors in our community on Sunday, 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 FUMC Bentonville! 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
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!
'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
Fun Friday Games
Attention Retirees: Join us for Fun Friday games and fellowship on December 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!
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.
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