Sunday, April 6
Children First 9 AM
Recovery 11 AM
Johnna Kosnoff
Certified Lay Minister
Luke 13:10-17; 18:1-8
Recovery can be very long. It can take years or decades in some cases. Often, the most vulnerable among us suffer the longest. In the story of the bent over woman, we see a woman finally recovered after 18 years. In the story of the persistent widow, she keeps screaming at injustice until she sees an end. Recovery requires persistence and constant and inclusive attention.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Bentonville Half Marathon - Saturday, April 5
Congregational Care Class - Saturday, April 12
Easter Eggstravaganza - Sunday, April 13
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries - Saturday, April 26
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
OMP in Church this Sunday
We will learn about Ozark Mission Project in worship this Sunday, and OMP Representatives will be available after each service to answer questions or share about their work.
Community Events
Bentonville Half Marathon - Come Cheer Folks On!
For several years, our church has served as the midpoint cheering station of the Bentonville Half Marathon. We will be doing the same this year and have also been asked to help out at the finish line! We need some more volunteers to help us do this for our community. If you can help on the morning of Saturday, April 5, contact Johnna Kosnoff at
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Family ministries
Youth Glow Egg Hunt
Get ready for an egg-citing night at our Youth Glow Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13th, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM! 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! 
Easter Eggstravaganza
Mark your calendars for our Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 13th from 10-11 a.m.! We will have egg hunts, snacks, a petting zoo and more! 
Easter Donations Needed
We are in need of candy and toy donations to share as Easter prizes before our Eggstravaganza next month! Donation bins are located outside the church office and next to the elevator.
VBS Dates
Mark your calendars! This year's Vacation Bible School is July 7th-11th!
announcements
Easter Services
Join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection, aka the full mitigation of the disaster of death!
7 a.m. - Sunrise service on the Sanctuary steps in front of the church (or in the Sanctuary if rain or snow)
9 a.m. - Gathering Easter Service in the Sanctuary
11 a.m. - Traditional Easter Service in the Sanctuary
Holy Week Special Services
Join us in Holy Week as we come to terns with all Jesus sacrificed out of love for us.
Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday. Regular Sunday services and Eggstravaganza at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 17 - Gathering Around the Table. Chili Supper benefiting the Bentonville Senior Scholarship Fund starting at 5:30 p.m.; Gathering Concert and Communion starting at 6 p.m., all in Hines Hall
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries
The Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries class is being offered in Farmington on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lay Servant Ministry (LSM) classes provide participants with the opportunity to grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and equip themselves for meaningful service within the church and community. These classes are an excellent way to strengthen your connection to your local church and the wider United Methodist Church. If you want to know more, talk to Johnna Kosnoff or one of our Certified Lay Servants (Angie Barrington, Michael Burks, Jodi Burks, Lauren Floyd, Marcia Patterson and Wesley Wells)
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Farmington UMC (355 Southwinds Rd, Farmington, AR)
Materials: Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson & Brian Jackson
Cost: $15, plus the cost of the book (scholarships available)
Contact: Karen Anderson,
or go here to register: https://arumc.org/our-ministries/lay-servant-ministries/
Lay Servant Ministry: Online United Methodist Polity Class
As Methodists, we celebrated the international, national and local connections within the United Meethodist Church. This class explains how we all fit together and work together for be the love of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. All are invited to learn more by joining Jim Silvi, CLM and Central District Lay Servant Ministry leader, for the United Methodist Polity class online via Zoom. The classes will be held on the following dates/times: Tuesdays April 8, April 15, April 22, and April 29, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Materials: “Polity, Practice, and Mission of the United Methodist Church” textbook by Thomas Edward Frank – yellow edition (tap here to purchase on Amazon)
Cost: Cost of the book (scholarships available)
Contact: Jim Silvi,
Register here: https://arumc.org/our-ministries/lay-servant-ministries/
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