Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Psalm 46:1-11 (NRSVUE)
This Psalm talks about the rage of the world, of kingdoms tearing each other apart. Yet within that we find refuge in God, and particularly in the silence, in the stillness, in the opposition to the madness. A good reminder as we head into the madness of Holy Week.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Eggstravaganza - Sunday, Mar 29, 10-11AM
Youth Glow Hunt - Sunday, Mar 29, 7-8:30PM
Chili Supper - Thursday, April 2, 5PM
Maundy Thursday Service - Thursday, April 2, 6PM
Good Friday Worship - Friday, April 3, 7PM
Holy Saturday Church Cleanup - Saturday, April 4, 2-5PM
Easter Sunrise Service on the Steps - Sunday, April 5, 7AM
Urgent announcements
Church Office closes at noon March 27
Due to Spring Break and upcoming Holy Week, the church office will close at noon on Friday, March 27.
4C the Future with this Church!
We are committed to be a church that supports Creation, Connection, Conviction, and Contribution! We love being this church in our community, and we are so grateful for all the ways that you support us. Please let us know what your commitment will be for the July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 fiscal year. Either return the form from your 4C booklet to the office, or fill out your commitment at this LINK, preferably by March 30, and thank you for being such a generous church!
Community Events
Good Friday Service
Join us for a thoughtful modern expression of the beautiful tragedy of Good Friday as the Gathering Band leads us through worship in the Sanctuary on Friday, April 3 at 7 pm.
Maundy Thursday Service and Chili Supper
Join us for a chili supper in Hines Hall at 5:00 pm on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Members of the Chancel Choir will prepare and host this community meal. Donations will be welcomed in support of the FUMC Scholarship Fund. Come enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and connection.
Following the meal, we invite you to move into the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm for a traditional Maundy Thursday worship service. This meaningful commemoration of the last meal Jesus Christ shared with his disciples will include beautiful music offered by the Chancel Choir, congregational singing, and the celebration of Holy Communion.
We hope you will join us for this special evening as we journey together through Holy Week.
For additional information, please contact Pastor Ray at .
Easter Services
Join us for Easter Services on Sunday, April 5!
7 am Sunrise Service - Church steps (or Sanctuary if raining)
9 am Gathering Service - Sanctuary
10:10 am Unplugged Service - Hines Hall
11 am Traditional Service - Sanctuary
Family Ministries
Easter Eggstravaganza
Mark your calendars for our Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 29th during from 10-11 am! We will have egg hunts, snacks, a petting zoo and more!
Youth Glow Egg Hunt - March 29
All 7th–12th grade youth are invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of glow-in-the-dark fun. We’ll start by gathering in the Youth Room before heading out on the hunt—so don’t forget to bring your own basket! Expect glowing eggs, awesome prizes, and a great time with friends. You won’t want to miss this!
Youth OMP Sign Up | June 21–26 | Week-long Mission Experience
Rising 7th graders through graduating seniors: don’t miss Ozark Mission Project’s Maumelle Mission Week! Spend the week building wheelchair ramps, serving neighbors, and sharpening your construction skills—all while having a blast with friends.
The deadline to register is March 31 - click here to sign up.
Questions? Contact Kristin at
or visit ozarkmissionproject.org.
Youth Lock-In
7-12th grade students are invited to join us for our youth lock-in April 10-11th! Please register using this link!
Senior Recognition Sunday
Senior Recognition Sunday is May 3rd! If you are—or know—a graduating high school senior we should recognize, please contact our Youth Director, Kristin Wells, by Sunday, April 12th.
announcements
Fun Friday
March 27 is the last Fun Friday of March. Please join us in the Gathering Room from 1:30-3:30. Bring a snack to share and your own non-alcoholic beverage.
The April Fun Friday schedule will be announced next week.
Help Us Spruce Up for Easter!
On Holy Saturday (April 4) from 2-5 p.m. we will have a church cleanup day to make us all nice and shiny for Easter! Come help us get ready - then enjoy sharing pizza together at the end of the time! Let Matt Bridges know if you can come so we can plan how much we can accomplish and know how much pizza to order! (
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One more volunteer needed for the Run Bentonville
The city still has need for volunteers on Saturday, April 4 for the Run Bentonville Half Marathon & 5K. Most of the Course Marshall positions are finished by 10am, at the latest. The city's most recent email reduced the requirement to be eligible for a $250 incentive bonus; it's now 10 volunteers. For the $500 bonus, we need 20 volunteers. Currently, we have 9 volunteers so we need just one more to receive $250. (Is it you?) Contact Johnna Kosnoff if you have any questions. Be sure to include our church name when you volunteer so that we get credit. You may sign up by clicking here. Thank you for your continued support for our city.
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