Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Kings 19:9-13; John 11:38-44
Funny thing about death – in our faith it contains the germ of the resurrection. As we come out of the valley season, we realize we were not abandoned. God was with us in the whispers. Like the womb, the cave and the tomb bring us back to life in our faith and call us back to relationship with God.
This Sunday we will remember our saints who have passed in the last year. Please join us for this precious moment in our year.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Social Principles Zoom Webinar - Saturday, November 1, 10AM-12PM
All Saints Sunday - Sunday, November 2
Littles Meet Up - Sunday, November 9, 4PM
Chancel Choir Chili Supper - Wednesday, November 12, 5PM
Fun Friday - Friday, November 14, 1:30-3:30PM
Forest Bathing - Saturday, November 15, 2-4PM
Lunch with Pastors - Sunday, November 16, 12:30PM
Charge Conference - Sunday, November 16, 2:30-4PM
Youth Friendsgiving - Sunday, November 16, 4-5:30PM
Urgent Announcements
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
Chancel Choir Chili Supper
Delicious Chancel Choir Chili Supper is coming to Hines Hall! On Wednesday, November 12 2025, beginning at 5:00 pm, members and friends of the FUMC Chancel Choir will be serving our homemade chili and fixings. Bring the family and enjoy the fellowship and fun. The Choir will be accepting donations in support of the FUMC Scholarship Fund. Come and enjoy a meal and support our Church wide Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler at
or text at 513-305-1571.
Family Ministries
Littles Meet Up
If you have a little child aged 0-5 years, Ms. Allison would love to have you join her in our book and toy exchange afternoon at the church on Sunday, November 9th at 4pm. You can bring either a book, a toy, or both, from home, and every child will end up taking a new one (to them) home.
Youth Friendsgiving
Our Youth are invited to join us Sunday, November 16 from 4-5:30 pm as we break bread together and celebrate our many blessings! If you would like to bring a dish, please sign up here.
Christmas in Bentonville Preparation
Our Kindergarten-6th grade students are working on our annual Christmas in Bentonville play on Wednesday nights from 6-7p.m. We are learning music, playing roles and making sets and costumes. Join in on the fun as we prepare for Jesus' birth!
announcements
Learn About the Social Principles Saturday
Would you like to learn more about the United Methodist Church's Social Principles? Join Pastor Michelle in the Parlor on Saturday, November 1 from 10a-12p as our denomination hosts a webinar to share what the Social Principles mean to us and to learn were we stand on some important issues. No need to register in advance - just show up! The Office doors on Second Street will be open.
Help Support Gateway School Teachers!
Gateway-Virtual High School needs dinner for 30 teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 18. The BHS PTO usually covers this but can't this year, so we get to jump in and help!
How you can help:
- Donate potato bar supplies (baked potatoes, sour cream, cheese, meat, toppings)
- Help prep and package food
- Deliver and set up at Gateway around 3:00 p.m. (teachers eat at 4:00)
Contact Johnna Kosnoff at to get involved. Let's show our teachers some love!
Lunch with the Pastors November 16
New to our church? Would you like to connect with others who are also new? Have questions for Pastor Michelle and Pastor Ray? Come to our Lunch with the Pastors in the Gathering Room Sunday, November 16 at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Arlene Wise (
) with how many will attend and share any dietary restrictions. We hope to see you there!
Missional Prayer Update
Missional Prayer will not meet on Monday, November 3. We’ll resume on November 10.
Join us Mondays at noon—either in person in the Parlor or via Zoom from your desk—for conversation and prayer as we lift up our communities as the Spirit leads.
No weekly commitment is required—come whenever you can!
You’re also welcome to join just for prayer (12:15–12:45 PM).
If you’d like to learn more or simply observe, please contact me. Johnna Kosnoff at for the Zoom link. We'd love to have you!
4S - Paused for the Winter
We are pausing 4S - Second Saturday Supper and Stories - for a few months while we assess if we want to bring it back in the Spring. Thanks for everyone who participated the past few months, and thanks for sharing your stories! A special shout out to Angie Barrington who cooked for all of us!
Charge Conference November 16
Please make plans to attend our yearly charge conference meeting on Sunday, November 16 from 2:30-4pm at Springdale FUMC. 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.
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