Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Numbers 14:26-35; Matthew 4:1-11
Something happens to drive us from the garden. Perhaps it is because we have encountered something in life that a simple, comfortable faith can’t address. We are wandering in the wilderness now. And remember – wilderness and desert are the same words in Hebrew. What does our desert season look like but one where our faith is being tried in the refiner’s fire?
DATES AT A GLANCE
Fun Friday - Friday, October 10, 1:30-3:30PM
Lay Servant Ministry Classes - Saturday, October 11, 9AM-4PM
4S: (Not So) Scary Stories - Saturday, October 11, 5:30PM
Children First - Sunday, October 12, 9AM
All Things Autumn - Sunday, October 12, 1PM
Beer & Hymns - Sunday, October 12, 5-7PM
One Together - Saturday, October 18, 11:30AM
Community Candy Crawl - Sunday, October 26, 3-5PM
Urgent Announcements
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Community Events
Beer & Hymns | Bentonville | October 12 | 5-7PM
This October, the spotlight turns inward: for the first time, Beer & Hymns is raising funds to sustain and grow our own work in the community. Since 2017, we’ve hosted hundreds of joy-fueled sing-alongs and raised over $500,000 for local nonprofits across Northwest Arkansas.
Now, to keep the music going, support our musicians and staff, and expand Beer & Hymns into new communities, we’re asking for your help. Every dollar raised this month will support the Beer & Hymns mission:
- Creating joy-filled spaces that strengthen community connection
- Paying local musicians a fair wage
- Providing turnkey fundraisers for small nonprofits
- Amplifying grassroots causes rooted in justice, equity, and compassion
And because it’s October, the soundtrack will be brassy, bold, and booming: horns of every variety!
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that change the world. All are welcome!
announcements
All Things Autumn
Ms. Allison, Ms. Lexie and Kristin are taking our Middle Schoolers and Youth to Rivercrest Orchard to celebrate the Autumn season on Sunday, October 12th. We will meet at the church at 1 p.m. and return at 4. Please use the link to sign up: https://fumcbentonville.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/0f4149a0-3742-4ec2-8bb3-a475868c3b85
Reach out to the Family Ministries team with any questions!
Community Candy Crawl
Sunday, October 26, 3-5PM
We will be having an indoor Candy Crawl this year, where our community will be invited to walk through our hallways while collecting candy and learning about our church. Mark your calendars to join us and if you would like to host a table, click here to sign-up!
Candy Donations Needed
Support our Community Candy Crawl by dropping off candy or small toys in the bins by the Church Office and elevator!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October's 4S Theme is (Not So) Scary Stories!
October's Second Saturday Supper and Stories on October 11 is (Not So) Scary Stories. Come with stories of things that frightened you that turned out not to be a big deal, or times when friends or family jump scared you (or you scared them), or a fun Halloween story. Meal starts at 5:30 p.m. and we share stories while we eat! All are welcome!
Friday Fun Fellowship is Back!
Fun FRIDAY dates going forward through January 2026:
October 10 1:30- 3:30
October 24. 1:30- 3:30
November 14 1:30- 3:30
December 12. 1:30- 3:30
January all Fridays except the first Friday, January 2. 1:30- 3:30.
We play catch up with friends and learn new games.
Mark your calendar and join future Fun Fridays and invite a friend if you’d like.
Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month
This year the Staff Parish Relations Committee is expanding October, which is Pastor Appreciation Month, to include all of our incredible staff. We encourage you to encourage them by sharing cards, thanks, and small gifts of appreciation with any of our staff. Have a staff member you would like to bless, but not sure what they would like? There is a list of staff likes and loves located outside the office to help with some ideas. Let's support all our amazing staff who all work together to create this faithful place of worship!
OneTogether - Share a Meal, Eat What You Cook!
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
Meeting Point: Church parking lot
Destination: Roxana’s apartment, SE A Street, Downtown Bentonville
Let’s gather for a cozy, hands-on cooking experience—where everyone gets to be both chef and guest! We’ll meet at the church and ride together in the Church Van to Roxana’s apartment. Once there, we’ll roll up our sleeves, cook together, and enjoy the fruits of our labor around the table.
Bring:
• A favorite ingredient to build 2 servings of the High Protein Veggie Frittata – VPA Australia
• Your appetite and good company
• Optional: beverage or dessert to share
RSVP by October 15
Cassondra Treib –
Please include your email and cell phone number.
The Andersons are at home!
Memorial Day weekend of 2024 brought a storm that changed everything. Now, almost 16 months later, we are finally home! Please join us for an Open House to celebrate this new chapter (and new house!) on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 3-5pm at 1503 NE 10th, Bentonville. We couldn't have made it without your prayers, love and support!
Thank you to our wonderful church family,
Brad and Connie Anderson
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