Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Psalm 63: 1-8
We will listen over and over to this Scripture, with the goal of imagining the space it describes and the relationship with God that it describes.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Faith Walk - Wednesday, Mar 4, 9-10AM
Reparations Book Discussion - Saturday, Mar 7, 3-5PM
Youth OMP Informational Meeting - Sunday, Mar 8, 4-5:30PM
Packing Spring Teacher Bags - Monday, Mar 16, 9AM
Urgent announcements
Pastor Michelle Updated Availability
Pastor Michelle is honoring Sabbath at least for Lent (and hopefully after). Her Sabbath day through Lent is on Fridays (except for March 13 when she will instead take Thursday). She will only respond to true emergencies on that day.
Community Events
It is time. Volunteer to help with Run Bentonville Half Marathon & 5K
Please sign up individually and note 'First United Methodist Church Bentonville’ so that we will be eligible for a $500 incentive bonus for having 25 volunteers. I’m told the most help is needed at these locations:
Friday, April 3rd at the Expo. The role is called 'Expo Hero' The Expo is on the 6th floor of the Ledger Building. Four slots are still open for Gilmore Park and the Relay Exchange location where we've been in the past. The biggest needs are the Course Marshals along the route. Sign Up at the Run Bentonville Half Marathon & 5K here
Remember to Vote!
Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, the prior general secretary of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church said, “Voting is a matter of faith, citizenship and democracy. It is a kind of prayer and faithful testament to the belief that every citizen bears a responsibility and equal right to determine the future of governance in society.” Do you know that the Benton County election administrator predicts only “around 20%” of Benton County registered voters will vote in this primary? Please prove the administrator wrong and cast your vote on, or before, March 3.
Family Ministries
No Sunday Night S.A.L.T. This Week
Our Youth will not meet for S.A.L.T. this week! Please pray for safe travels and a meaningful weekend as we attend ACCYM's Veritas in Fort Smith.
Youth OMP Informational Meeting
6th-12th grade families are invited to attend our Ozark Mission Project informational meeting on Sunday, March 8th from 4-5:30pm in the youth room. OMP's Jules Anderson will be joining us to share what this organization is all about! If your student is thinking about traveling to Ozark Mission Project with us this summer, June 21st-26th in Maumelle, we encourage your family to attend this meeting.
Young Voices Ensemble
Kindergarteners through 18 year old's are invited to participate in our Young Voices Ensemble for the first 20 minutes of our Wednesday evening programming every week until Palm Sunday. Join us to see what it's all about!
announcements
Gateway Alternative/Virtual High School Students Need You
It's that time again for mock interviews at Gateway Alternative/Virtual High School! Adult volunteers are needed to help prepare students for job interviews. While interview experience is helpful, it isn’t required. The school will provide you with questions to ask. If you are willing to hold one or more interviews at Gateway High School between Monday, March 2 through Thursday, March 12, please sign up through this Scheduling Link. This is a wonderful way to help students. If you have any questions, please contact Johnna Kosnoff at
Packing Spring Teacher Bags
It's time for our Spring Teacher Bags. We are going with a St. Patrick's Day theme to support about 180 teachers at our 3 partner schools- The International School at Mary Mae Jones, Gateway Alternative and Virtual High School, and RE Baker Elementary. We will be packing the bags at the Church on Monday, 3-16-26 at 9:00 am. If you would like to be part of this work, or donate toward the bags, please contact Rita Seckington at
Explore Spiritual Exercises through Lent
Our Spiritual Formation group has been learning and practicing Spiritual Disciplines, and they're excited to share them with you! Rev. Sara Bainbridge and Shanna Pargellis will lead a pop-up Sunday school class during the six weeks of Lent as part of our Wilderness Survival Guide series. These experiential lessons are designed to deepen your relationship with God and with each other, and they connect directly with the Lenten sermon series. Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. in Room 217—all are welcome!
Perkins Summit Faith and Learning for ALL
The Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning in Norman, Oklahoma will be March 20-21. The Methodist Foundation of Arkansas is offering free registration. The Summit offers a wide range of classes for laypersons, community leaders, and clergy. Go to the website to explore the opportunities. Those who have attended have had a lot of fun together and learned something new every time! If you havbe questions, contact Johnna Kosnoff at
https://www.smu.edu/perkins/publicprograms/summit-for-faith-and-learning
Code: AMFSUMMIT26
Our next Faith Walk will be Wednesday, March 4 from 9-10 am. We will walk 2 miles and share a devotion and prayer about halfway through the walk. Please contact Marcia Patterson or Johnna Kosnoff to learn more. The location will be determined closer to the event. Weather always plays a factor.
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