Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Luke 9:23-24
Jesus challenges his followers to take up their cross and follow him. But what does that actually mean? Pastor Michelle will dig into this important aspect of discipleship for us today.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Beer & Hymns: Piano Legends - Sunday, April 26, 5PM
Littles Meet Up - Saturday, May 2, 3PM
Senior Recognition Sunday - Sunday, May 3, 11AM
Alzheimer's Zoom Meeting - Saturday, May 7, 10AM
Bike to Church - Sunday, May 17, 11AM
Community Events
Bike to Church Sunday, May 17th – Ride, Connect, Care for Creation
The Creation Care Team is honoring National Bike Month in May by encouraging simple ways to ride more in everyday life—as a way to care for creation and connect with one another.
Ride your bike to church on May 17th if you’re able! At 11am, we’ll have:
- A group ride to Crystal Bridges & picnic (bring your own)
- Additional group rides (at additional times) pending ride leader volunteers – more info to come
We Need Ride Leaders
If you’re willing to lead a group ride on May 17th, reach out to Chrissy Britton ( ) or Johnna Kosnoff ( )
Beer & Hymns: Piano Legends | April 26 at 5PM | Bike Rack Brewing
Cue the ivories and warm up those vocal cords: Beer & Hymns is celebrating Piano Legends this April!
From powerhouse ballads to all-time-favorite singalongs, we’ll raise our glasses and our voices to the songs that have carried generations, and sound even better when a crowd of people sings them together.
This month, we’re supporting WelcomeHealth, a nonprofit providing free medical care to neighbors right here in our community. They make sure folks can get the care they need with dignity, compassion, and respect, no insurance required.
All ages, all voices, all vibes welcome. Events are free to attend, donations encouraged. 100% of what you give goes straight to WelcomeHealth.
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that make Northwest Arkansas a healthier, kinder place to call home.
Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to Host Dementia Friends Training Presented by Alzheimer’s Arkansas
May 7 Zoom session will educate participants on increasing communities’ compassion and support
The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas has scheduled its next quarterly Learning Zoom for Thursday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. This quarter’s event will be a Dementia Friends Training session, led by Kimberly Kinder, DPT, BCPA, interim executive director of Alzheimer’s Arkansas. As always, this MFA Learning Zoom is free and open to all.
Dementia Friends Training provides an opportunity to make our communities more compassionate and supportive. The program is designed to help people better understand dementia and how it affects individuals and families. During this session, participants learn five key messages about dementia, gain insight into what it can be like to live with the disease, and discover simple, practical ways to make a difference.
“Whether we experience it directly ourselves or not, dementia has an impact on families and communities everywhere,” said the Rev. Lynn Kilbourne, MFA’s vice president of development. “How we respond matters to those who have dementia and their loved ones, too. This session will offer insight and encouragement to help participants determine what they can do to help the people around us who are affected by dementia. We are grateful to be able to partner with Alzheimer’s Arkansas for this installment of our Learning Zoom series.”
Whether you’re serving in ministry, working in the community, or simply want to grow in awareness and compassion, this training offers valuable insight for all. Registration is now open on the MFA website; those who complete the form will be emailed a link to participate.
Family Ministries
Littles Meet Up - May 2nd
Our Littles and their parents are invited to join Ms. Allison at Let's Imagine Indoor Playground on May 2nd at 3 p.m. for a time of play, fellowship and snacks. Please sign up here and be sure to complete the required waiver. Reach out to Ms. Allison with any questions!
Family Camping
FUMC Family Ministry Camping is 2 months away! We hope you can join us at Roaring River on June 6th & 7th either for just the daytime, or overnight too.
Please use the link below to fill out our form and reserve your spot!
https://fumcbentonville.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/adc4f896-d686-49da-81c1-13d682abe918
announcements
Donations for Guatemala Mission
We are grateful that several of you have asked how to support us and the people of Guatemala during our VISION mission trip (partnered with Central UMC,) May 23 - 30. Here are a few ideas:
1) Prayers for safety and success in helping all the Guatemalans we meet.
2) Items for the children of Guatemala (You may leave donations in the church office.):
- New/used Spanish or English/Spanish children's books
- Used soccer jerseys and cleats
- Used suitcases to transport items to Guatemala
- Amazon Wishlist Vision Trip - Guatemala, May 2026
- Financial contributions to procure additional items and/or pay airline costs for transporting extra suitcases. Love offerings can be made through the church website (choose "special offering" and note "Guatemala") or Sunday Services (indicate funds are for Guatemala).
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Kevin & Wanda Brown ( )
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