Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
The World is My Parish: Seeds of Evangelism and Inclusion
In honor of Aldersgate Sunday, Ray will preach on his trip to England and what he was able to learn from his travel study of the beginnings of our United Methodist Church. From John Wesley’s assurance of forgiveness at a meeting in Aldersgate, to his preaching in open-air fields to thousands of poor factor workers and miners, to the building of the Wesley Chapel in London, how did the experiences of these early church founders shape our values and understandings of our mission as a congregation today?
To kick off our Holiday Road Sermon Series we will be having a single combined service in the Sanctuary on June 2 at 11 am, followed by a churchwide Potluck at 12 pm in Hines Hall. Sign up for the potluck here.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Volunteer Sound Training - Sunday, May 26
Beer & Hymns - Sunday, May 26
Youth Ministries Assembly: Early Bird Deadline - Tuesday, May 28
Holiday Road Combined Service and Potluck - Sunday, June 2
Sweets in the Suite - Sunday, June 23
Urgent announcements
Volunteer Sound Training
This Sunday, May 26th, immediately after the 9:00 service in Hines Hall, join us for an enriching Volunteer Sound Training session. Led by Heath Parnell, Director of Production for the Walmart Amp, this is a valuable opportunity for anyone eager to contribute to our worship services. Don't miss the chance to learn from a seasoned expert and enhance your involvement in our church community.
Office Volunteers Needed
As Kristin goes on parental leave, we are looking for volunteers to cover the church office weekdays from 10a-1p. You will primarily answer phones and greet people who come in. If you can volunteer one day a week regularly, or help cover vacations, etc., Michelle and Kristin will have a one hour training on Thursday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Meet at the church office that morning. If you can't attend the meeting but are interested in helping, email Pastor Michelle at
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Help feed kids on a mission!
Our church will host a group of youth from Church of the Resurrection who will be staying with us while they do mission work in our community. We need individuals, small groups, families, etc. who are willing to provide breakfast or dinner for about 75 people. If you are interested in helping, contact OMP Kitchen Coordinator Angie Barrington at
Family ministries
Assembly | July 22-26
Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries (ACCYM) is providing an opportunity for Arkansas United Methodist youth to connect this summer at Hendrix College. 7-12th grade students are invited to join us. Click here to see more information and to register! Early-bird deadline is Tuesday, May 28.
Sweets in the Suite | Sunday, June 23rd @ 1pm
Rising 7-12th grade students are invited to join us in the Suite at Arvest Ballpark! We are renting out a box at the Naturals Stadium to enjoy some minor league baseball. Sweet treats will be provided. Tickets will be discounted to $15 per student. Click here to sign up.
Community Events
This month, we pay homage to one of the greatest bands of all time. Tune up your Yellow Submarine and join as we travel the Long and Winding Road over to Bike Rack Brewing Co. to sing some of the most memorable melodies ever written.
Bike Rack Brewing Co will donate 10% of their sales, plus ALL DONATIONS will benefit our charity of the month. This month we are partnering with the NWA Center for Sexual Assault. The Center provides a safe haven of healing and hope to adult survivors of sexual violence or harassment, and their loved ones, while tirelessly working toward a safer future for all through education and awareness.
Come Raise Your Glass and Raise Your Voice as we Laugh at the Darkness Together!
announcements
Pastor Michelle's Wednesday Night Bible Study Pausing for the Summer
The study will resume in September when we will look at Revelation to go along with the September sermon series. See you then!
Family Vacation Stories
For our upcoming sermon series Holiday Road, we are asking for volunteers to be videoed sharing their family vacation stories. We will have a camera set up in the classroom directly behind the Sanctuary (under the stairs) this Sunday from 10-11 a.m., and in the Parlor Sunday June 2 during the potluck. Please come share your funny, wild, beautiful, moving stories with us!
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