Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
In this sermon, we are going to address the new trend of AI relationships. A chatbot can fulfill 1 Cor 13 easily. But are we creating unrealistic expectations of IRL relationships?
DATES AT A GLANCE
Littles Meet Up - Saturday, May 2, 3PM
Senior Recognition Sunday - Sunday, May 3, 11AM
Dementia Friends Zoom Training Meeting - Thursday, May 7, 10AM
3rd Grade Bibles - Sunday, May 10
Youth Assembly Deadline - Thursday, May 14
One Together May Gathering - Saturday, May 16, 10:30AM
Confirmation Sunday - Sunday, May 17, 11AM
Bike to Church - Sunday, May 17, 11AM
Youth + Middle School Event - Sunday, May 17, 3-5PM
Community Events
Bike to Church Sunday, May 17th – Ride, Connect, Care for Creation
As part of Bike to Church Week (May 11–17), we invite you to try biking as part of your normal routine. Start with just one trip and see where it takes you!
Sunday, May 17 – Bike to Church Sunday
Ride your bike to church
Stay after for group rides
Live far away? Bring your bike and join a group ride after service!
Parking arrangements are being made. Watch for details.
Will you be a Sunday Ride Leader?
If you’d like to help lead a ride, before or after church, reach out to Chrissy Britton (
) or Johnna Kosnoff (
). The ride can be slow and easy or a more challenging ride. You are the leader so you tell us what you'd like to lead and people can sign up if they are interested in joining you.
If you’re willing to lead a group ride on May 17th, reach out to Chrissy Britton ( ) or Johnna Kosnoff ( )
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!
Senior Recognition Sunday - This Sunday
High School Senior Recognition Sunday is this Sunday, May 3rd! Join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors during the traditional service at 11:00 AM. A cookie reception will follow outside the sanctuary steps—we hope you’ll stay and celebrate with us!
3rd Grade Bibles
Please email Ms. Allison (
) if you know of a 3rd grader who would like to receive their own Bible in worship on May 10th.
Youth Assembly
We’re heading to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas for ACCYM’s Assembly, July 20–24!
Registration is now open for rising 7th–12th graders.
To guarantee a t-shirt and the lowest possible rate, please register here by May 14!
If you have any questions, reach out to Kristin Wells (
) — she's happy to help!
Confirmation Sunday
Our 6th graders have spent the year exploring their faith and are being confirmed in the 11 a.m. service on May 17th in the Sanctuary. Please join us to witness this special Sunday!
Youth + Middle School Event
We hope our 5th-12th graderswill join us for a picnic on the church green space on Sunday, May 17th to celebrate Confirmands moving up to Youth!
Vacation Bible School Sign-up
We are excited to bring our children together for Vacation Bible School July 27th-31st! This year we are teaching about Jesus through clues, codes and solving cases. Please click the link HERE to register children or sign up to volunteer.
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
Celebrate Mother’s Day and support our Bentonville Scholarship Fund
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 this year, please support the FUMC Bentonville Scholarship Fund by wearing a rose in honor or in memory of your mother on that day. The Chancel Choir will once again be making and selling rose corsages. Roses can be purchased here, or you can fill out forms available Sunday May 3. Suggested donation is $7 each, but all generous donations are accepted. Corsages can be picked up on Mother’s Day in the Narthex or outside Hines Hall. Also, continuing a newer tradition, we will be offering various Quick Breads for $12 each. What an easy Mother’s Day brunch idea!
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Please join the Art & Faith group for an afternoon of Beginning Watercolor painting on May 11 at 1:00-3:00 in the Gathering room. Sign up sheet is on the desk outside the office.
Bring your supplies: 1. watercolor paints 2. watercolor paper 3. Cups to hold water 4. 1 or 2 brushes 5. Posterboard. See you there.
One Together May Gathering
Please join us on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 AM for a morning of connection and community.
First Stop: Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens 400 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Second Stop: Piehouse Bakery 310 S. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
We’ll begin with a walk through the beautiful Peel Mansion grounds and then head over to Piehouse Bakery to enjoy a slice of pie together.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you.
Kindly RSVP to Rhonda Cook (contact info available in the church app)
One Together is a group of people in our church who identify as single and gather each month for service and/or fellowship.
May is National Bike Month
The Bentonville E-Bike Rebate Program demonstrates the commitment Bentonville has towards alternative forms of transportation by providing safe and intuitive trail corridors and assisting its residents in purchasing bikes that best suit their needs. Bentonville residents may apply for a voucher that can be used toward the purchase a new e-bike at any of the local Bentonville bike shops. For more information, visit bentonvillebikes.com.
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