Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Genesis 2:4-9; Revelation 21:22-22:5
We were created to live in a garden, and not just to live in a garden, but to walk in that garden with each other and with God. As we begin this exploration of faith geography, we start from a place where we are true companions of God and find comfort in God’s presence.
World Communion Children First and OneWorship
Join us as we celebrate our worldwide connection on Sunday, October 5! We will have Children First at 9 a.m. in Hines Hall, and One Worship Unified Service at 11 a.m. If you normally attend Unplugged at 10:10, please join us for worship at one of these 2 times, and all are welcome to visit or attend Sunday school in the 10 a.m. hour.
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
One Together - Saturday, October 18, 11:30AM
Community Candy Crawl - Sunday, October 26, 3-5PM
Urgent Announcements
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announcements
Children First
Join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. in Hines Hall as our children lead us in celebrating World Communion Sunday!
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. Sign-Ups to host a table will be coming out next week, so start planning what your table theme will be!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
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.
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
Lay Servant Ministry Classes in October
Central United Methodist Church in Rogers will host Lay Servant Ministry courses on Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These courses are open to anyone who wants to deepen their ministry and leadership in the church and grow in discipleship.
Courses Offered are:
1. Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia Through a Spiritual Lens
This course helps laity and clergy better understand and support people living with dementia, calling the church to deeper discipleship through compassionate, inclusive relationships that reflect God’s grace and uphold each person’s worth. Book: Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens by Kenneth L. Carder
- Disciples in the Marketplace: Seeing Grace at Work
This course invites laity to explore how everyday work becomes a witness to God’s grace, sparking holy conversations that connect faith, vocation, and the power of personal story. Book: Disciples in the Marketplace: Seeing Grace at Workby David C. Teel - Leading Worship
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant (or anyone!) who regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship. Facilitators: Rev. Les Oliver, Minister of Music (retired), and Rev. Ray Wheeler, Pastor and Director of Music FUMC Bentonville. Book: Worshiping with United Methodistsby Hoyt Hickman
Registration details and additional information can be found here: https://arumc.org/our-ministries/lay-servant-ministries/