Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Jeremiah 7:32-34; Ezekiel 37:1-3
And now something has happened to drive us from God. Maybe it was failure at the revolution. Maybe we feel abandoned. Maybe we have had a loss that threatens to undo us. We are in the valley now. Valleys are where wars take place, and valleys are where the bones of the fallen are bleached in the sun. But is all hope lost?
DATES AT A GLANCE
Fun Friday - Friday, October 24, 1:30-3:30PM
Trunk or Treat Community Food Drive - Saturday, October 25, 5-7PM
Community Candy Crawl - Sunday, October 26, 3-5PM
Social Principles Zoom Webinar - Saturday, November 1, 10AM-12PM
All Saints Sunday - Sunday, November 2
Fun Friday - Friday, November 14, 1:30-3:30PM
Forest Bathing - Saturday, November 15, 2-4PM
Urgent Announcements
Office Closed Starting at Noon on October 28
To celebrate Staff Appreciation Month, the church office will be closed starting at noon on Tuesday, October 28, for the staff to have lunch together. Thank you all for your wonderful support of our staff!
It’s that giving time of year, Thanksgiving!
FUMC, please give thanks by sharing a sack of food with one of our Second Street Pantry families. Empty sacks will be available at the entrances and exits of all worship services starting October 26 . All you need to do is take one, two or more, fill them with the items listed on the sack, and return them to church on or before Sunday, November 16. Or if you’d prefer, donate earmarked for Thanksgiving Second Street Pantry Mission to First United Methodist Church. Or…click HERE to be directed to the SSPM website and donate funds directly.
Community Events
Join the Creation Care Team for a Forest Bathing (no water involved!)
Forest Bathing is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (roughly translated to Forest Bathing.) It is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the vast benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are. The walk will end with a tea gathering to celebrate our time together and to pause and appreciate the place where we are. It is limited to 15 people, so sign up early. Yes, you may invite a friend as long as the registration hasn't closed.
Cost: $20.00 Per Person
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 | 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Venue: Park Springs Park
Address : 300 Northwest 3rd Street, Bentonville, AR, USA
Please sign up HERE
Trunk or Treat Community Food Drive
Parents and grandparents, you have an opportunity to take your kids to a Trunk or Treat this Saturday, October 25, from 5-7 pm at 1114 N Walton Blvd, which is a multi-business location. The businesses will provide the treats for you and your kids; your entrance fee is one can of non-perishable food item or $2.00. The businesses will donate the entrance fee/food to Second Street Pantry Missions. Kids get treats, and our non-profit will get food.
Family Ministries
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
Social Principles Zoom Webinar
Please join Pastor Michelle for this important webinar to learn how our Social Principles reflect the United Methodist response to today’s most pressing social issues. Meet in the Parlor on Saturday, November 1, from 10 am to noon.
New Name, Same Mission: Introducing Creation Care
We're excited to share that our Environmental Care Team has a new name: Creation Care! This new name better reflects the heart of our mission — caring for all aspects of God’s creation, including the land, water, animals, and humans. Creation Care represents an expanded vision of our work and aligns more closely with the United Methodist Church Social Principles regarding stewardship of the Earth. While the name has changed, our commitment remains the same — honoring and protecting the world God has entrusted to us.
Charge Conference November 16
Please make plans to attend our yearly charge conference meeting on Sunday, November 16 from 2:30-4pm. We will share in our United Methodist Connection, and there will be breakout sessions to learn more about ministry possibilities. Anyone is invited, and we would love to see many of you there!
Missional Prayer is now on Zoom
Join Missional Prayer for a 30-minute time of prayer in the Parlor or over Zoom every Monday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM. No weekly commitment is required—come when you can! If you'd like to join or simply see what it's all about, please contact Johnna Kosnoff at
for the Zoom link.
All Saints Sunday November 2
On Sunday, November 2 we will honor those within our church community who have passed since last November. Please feel free to confirm with our church office that we have included your loved one (
) before Thursday, October 30. Then plan to attend as we honor our wonderful saints.
Friday Fun Fellowship is Back!
Fun FRIDAY dates going forward through January 2026:
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.
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