Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Heroes and Villans: Lotso and Satan / Toy Story 3
We start out looking at those who appear to be friends or at least part of the group, but then become those we must battle against. Does that come from a change in them or a change in our relationship with them?
DATES AT A GLANCE
Family Movie Night: The Lion King - Sunday, July 21
Family ministries
Youth Week Sign Up
Sunday, August 4 - Saturday, August 10
Every day during youth week we will provide our youth with an opportunity to connect and/or serve. We're planning everything from volunteering at Beautiful Lives Boutique to hosting a little tee party at TopGolf. This will be a great week you won't want to miss!
To register, click HERE
Community events
Beer & Hymns | American Rock
We're jamming to Classic American Rock this month as we raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for Soldier Songs and Voices of Northwest Arkansas! Join us at Tontitown Winery on 7/21 from 5-7 PM as we support SSVNWA's mission to foster a creative and supportive community of veterans through music instruction, performance, and outreach.
To learn more about our July nonprofit partner you can head to their Facebook page at
facebook.com/SoldiersSongsandVoicesNorthwestArkansas
Ways to Donate
• In person at our events
• Give online at beerandhymns.com
• Venmo to @BeerAndHymnsCharity
*Presented by Greenwood Gearhart*
Family Movie Nights this Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Greenspace (or Hines Hall if weather doesn't cooperate). Each Sunday we will watch a different Disney movie that will be related to worship the following week. Bring blankets, chairs, and any snacks or drinks you want to have, and enjoy watching movies together! Here is the schedule:
July 21 - The Lion King
July 28 - Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent (double feature)
August 4 - Encanto
August 11 - Big Hero 6
announcements
Beverly Casper Taking Over Tornado Recovery
Beverly Casper has volunteered to take over tornado recovery efforts through our church. If you still need help or know someone who does, or if you would like to volunteer when teams come in from other areas, contact Beverly at
or 816-820-0531.
Disaster Recovery Training in Sherwood
Early Response Team (ERT) Basic – Become an Early Response Team member! Be part of a team that offers a caring Christian presence as you participate in safely cleaning-up and securing disaster-damaged homes and property. This workshop covers the guidelines that allow ERTs to be productive and caring while causing no further harm or being a burden to the affected community. Other topics include the who, what, when, where, and how of doing ministry, as well as hands-on experience in the specific tasks that early responders are expected to accomplish. Participants must demonstrate competency and pass a background check prior to certification.
Basic ERT (Early Response Team) and a special Narcan training. This ERT class is required before you are able to take the Chainsaw Safety Course
Saturday Aug 3rd, 2024
8:30am - 5:00pm
North Pulaski UMC
10 Kelso Rd, Sherwood
Lunch will be provided (during this time there will be a brief workshop on Narcan with some being sent home with you).
Trainers will be Sheri Mathews and Andrew Smith
An UMCOR representative will be present
There will be no cost as this is an introduction to Sheri and Andrew as new trainers
Mark your calendars for these important end of summer and beginning of school dates:
Youth Week August 4-10 (see other announcement for registration)
Choir practice returns Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30p.m.
Blessing of the Backpacks - Sunday, August 11th in both worship services
Back to School Dance - Sunday, August 18 at 4 p.m.
Wednesday Night Kids programming returns August 21
Bringing Back the Trees learning session - Wednesday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Youth and Pastor Michelle's Bible Study Restarts - September 4
Chandra Rogers has joined our church staff as the new Church Office Accountant. She will be handling the majority of tasks related to money and membership management. She has already made a great impression with her fantastic chocolate chip cookies and warm and welcoming spirit. Stop in the office Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet her, or send her an email at