Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Genesis 2:10-15; Revelation 22:1-5
We have been through death and come alive again. We need to be cleansed, cradled, and renewed by the living water of God’s love. We are at the river, the source of life abundant. And in these passages, we are at the rivers of the garden. We are back around, ready to be companions of God once again.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Littles Meet Up - Sunday, November 9, 4PM
Beer & Hymns - Sunday, November 9, 5PM
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
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 9 in Tontitown
Presented by Greenwood Gearhart
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 Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler at
or text at 513-305-1571.
Family Ministries
No Sunday Night S.A.L.T this week
Our Youth will not meet for Sunday night S.A.L.T. this week because Kristin, Lexie and our Jr. High students will be traveling back from ACCYM's Refuge event!
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) to take home.
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.
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
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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