Planting Seeds
Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
John 12:23-28
On the other side of Easter, we will look at how things that look like death actually give rise to new life. This sermon will also include an update on the State of the Church, as we are in a season of tremendous growth and loss at the same time, and we will explore what it means to be Resurrection people in just such a season.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Earth Day Fair - Saturday, April 26
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries - Saturday, April 26
We Need to Talk About... - Sunday, April 27
Beer & Hymns - Sunday, April 27
Senior Recognition Sunday - Sunday, May 4
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Special Worship Services
Mark your calendars now for a series of special worship events coming soon!
May 4 - Senior Sunday
May 11 - Mother's Day Roses! Scholarship Fundraiser and Third Grade Bibles
May 18 - Confirmation Sunday and Bishop Laura Merrill's Visit
June 1 - Morning Family Worship at Devil's Den, One Worship Jazz Sunday and Potluck starting at 11 a.m.
June 8 - Pentecost and Kickoff of new third service from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. - "The Gathering Unplugged"
Pastor Michelle's Bible Study - Meeting Updates
Pastor Michelle's Bible Study will not meet on Wednesday, April 30, and will meet only by Zoom on Wednesday, May 7 as Pastor Michelle will be out-of-town both days.
Roses and Breads
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, this year.
The Chancel Choir is making and selling rose corsages to wear in honor (red) or in memory (white) of your mother. Roses can be purchased by clicking the link HERE or filling out a form in worship on April 27 or May 4. Suggested Donation is $7 each. Quantities are limited. Corsages will be available on Mother’s Day outside Hines Hall or in the Narthex. We will also be offering homemade quick breads for $10.
(What an easy Mother's Day brunch idea!)
Community Events
Fun Friday
Only one more Fun Friday this spring - Friday, May 9. We will resume in early Fall.
Beer & Hymns | 5PM, April 27th at Bike Rack Brewing Co.
Presented by The Bentonville Moves Coalition
April showers bring… a night of singing, sipping, and good vibes! Join us this Sunday, April 27th at Bike Rack Brewing Co from 5-7PM, where we’ll let the rain wash away our worries and belt out some stormy favorites. Whether you’re here for a little "Purple Rain" or just a fun night supporting a great cause, we’ve got you covered—under our "Umbrella... ella... ella..."
All ages and all people welcome!
Our featured charity for April is the NWA Center for Sexual Assault, which provides a safe haven of healing and hope to adult survivors of sexual violence or harassment, and their loved ones, while tirelessly working toward a safer future for all through education and awareness.
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that change the world.
Family ministries
Vacation Bible School Sign-Up
Registration for this year's "Living Like Jesus" VBS is open. We are so excited to share about who Jesus was and what his life was like! Participants must be 4 years old - upcoming 6th graders. Volunteers must be upcoming 7th graders and beyond. Click here to sign up.
Trailer Needed
Our Youth group is looking to borrow a covered trailer June 22nd-27th. Please contact Kristin Wells (
) if you are able to provide one.
Assembly Sign-Up
We will be going to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas July 14th-18th this summer for ACCYM's Assembly! Registration for this event is now open for rising 7th-12th graders! Reach out to Kristin or Lexie if you have any questions! Click here to sign up! 
Family Camping Sign-Up
Join FUMC Family Ministries for a family campout at Devil's Den May 31st-June 1st. Bring your tent, van, or pop-up camper, but sign-up soon as spaces are limited. Click here to sign up!
announcements
Hospitality Team Training May 4
Have the gift of helping people feel welcome? Would you love to use that gift to welcome people in our church? Plan to attend Hospitality Team training at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. We especially need new folks to help with the new service and to help with an expansion of the team into the parking lot to also help with security. Lunch will be provided, so let Pastor Michelle know you are coming and if you have any dietary restrictions (
, 870-635-1519).
Bring Books for the Book Bus - May 11
In addition to celebrating mothers on Mothers' Day, we will also celebrate the gift of reading. We will give our third graders Bibles, and we are asking our congregation to bring elementary to middle school aged books to donate to the Bentonville Public Schools Book Bus. The Book Bus takes snacks and books to children in our town throughout the summer. We will collect them that day in worship and then take them to the school later in the month.
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