Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Matthew 25:14-30; Joel 2:23-29
Pastor Michelle offers our annual State of the Church address and invites us to envision a new future.
DATES AT A GLANCE
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
Beer & Hymns - Sunday, November 16, 5PM
One Together Service Project - Saturday, November 22, 10:30 AM
Stocking Stuffing - Sunday, December 7, 4-5:30PM
Urgent Announcements
Walmart Matching Funds!
Good news! Walmart's 1:1 donation matching program is now active through November 30th.
Every dollar Walmart associates donate will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Walmart – but matching funds typically run out before the month's end, so please donate early!
To donate: Visit walmart.joindeed.org and search for "First Methodist Church." You can confirm it is us by our address 201 NW 2nd Street Bentonville, AR 72712
Thank you for your generosity!
State of the Church Address Sunday, November 16
Pastor Michelle will do her yearly update on the state of our local church and the state of church generally on Sunday, November 16 in all three services as her sermon. Please plan to attend to learn how our mission and ministry is impacting our world.
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 are available at the entrances and exits of all worship services. 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
Beer & Hymns | November 16 at Bike Rack Brewing
This month, we’re leaning into the country songs that raised half the South and broke all our hearts in the best way. The classics. The ones you don’t skip when they come on.
We are supporting Soldier Songs & Voices of NWA during the month of November. The mission of Soldier Songs & Voices NWA is to foster a creative and supportive community of veterans through music instruction, performance, and outreach.
Beer & Hymns is always free to attend, open to everyone, and powered by generosity. 100% of donations raised go directly to the featured nonprofit.
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that change the world.
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
Family Ministries
Youth Leadership Council Applications
If you are a current youth student who wants to serve your peers and help shape the direction of our ministry, consider applying for the Youth Leadership Council! Members of this team give a voice to our programs, events, and overall vision—helping ensure that our ministry reflects the needs and ideas of the students it serves.
Applicants must be in grades 8–12 and have at least one year of regular participation in our youth program. Please complete all parts of your application and have your character references submitted by December 15.
Click HERE to apply!
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.
Youth Friendsgiving
Our 7th-12th grade 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 | Wednesday, Dec 10
Join us on December 10th at 6 p.m. for an exciting rendition of Jesus' birth, led by our children!
Stocking Stuffing
Our Kindergarten-6th grade students are invited for an evening of service on Sunday December 7th from 4-5:30 pm and fellowship stuffing stockings to share with children in our community! Dinner will be provided.
Please drop off your donations by the elevator or front office.
Donations Needed: Art Activity, Games, Fuzzy Socks, Books, Snacks, Chapstick, Night Light, Stickers/Temp Tattoos, Face Masks.
announcements
Recruiting Dorcas Help
The Dorcas ministry creates and provides baby layettes to newborn babies in our area. We are looking for help in crocheting baby sweaters. If you crochet and could make some for us, or if you are willing but need to learn to crochet, Linda Stewart has offered to teach the basics. Please contact Velma Clemons at 479-366-4164 or
for more information.
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!
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!
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