Bishop Max Whitfield
Colossians 1:9-14
Bishop Whitfield will reflect on Paul’s Letter to the Colossians, asking, “Does your vision of living as a disciple of Jesus Christ require a new perspective in which we love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously?”
DATES AT A GLANCE
One Together Service Project - Saturday, November 22, 10:30 AM
Youth First Worship Service - Sunday, December 7, 9AM
One Worship - Sunday, December 7, 11AM
Stocking Stuffing - Sunday, December 7, 4-5:30PM
Christmas in Bentonville - Wednesday, December 10, 6PM
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!
Year End Report Here!
Pastor Michelle shares with us this Year End Report, primarily covering from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, which is our fiscal year. Please enjoy all we have to celebrate about this irregularly regular year in our church's life!
Year End Report 2024-2025
Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The church office will be closed beginning at noon Wednesday, November 26, Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Be safe and enjoy the people in your life!
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!
Veritas 2026
7-12th grade students are invited to a youth worship weekend, February 27-March 1! Click here to sign up for Veritas by December 20th!
Youth Progressive Dinner | Dec. 7
Celebrate the Advent season with our Youth Progressive Dinner!
On Sunday, December 7 (4–6 pm), we’ll move from house to house enjoying appetizers, a warm main dish, and a sweet dessert.
Open to all 7th–12th graders.
Sign up here — space is limited!
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
Dreaming Prayer
During the State of the Church address on November 16, Pastor Michelle encouraged all of us to pray this prayer as we dream about possibilities for our church and our land for the next few months. Also, if you want to pray with a group who will focus on this prayer and pray for our community at large, contact Johnna Kosnoff (
) about joining the Missional Prayer Team.
God of wonders and miracles,
Let me dream your dreams
And let me see your visions
So that I might do my part
To stop the nightmares of many.
Let my mind and my heart be open
So that I might know what doors
You want me to open
For the neighbors you call me to love.
Talk to you later/Amen
Saturday/One Together – November 22
10:30 AM – First Watch Brunch
500 SE Walton Blvd #28
Bentonville, AR 72713
Let’s kick off the day with good food and great company at First Watch. Come hungry and ready to connect!
12:00–4:00 PM – Helping Hands Volunteer Time
After brunch, we’ll head over to Helping Hands to lend our time and hearts. Stay as long as you’re able—every moment makes a difference.
Hope to see you there!
Send RSVP to
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.
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