Bishop Laura Merrill
Ephesians 6:10-18
Bishop Laura Merrill will be preaching and presiding over worship on Sunday, May 18. Come hear her vision for our church and support the work of such an inspiring leader for Christ!
DATES AT A GLANCE
Confirmation Sunday and Bishop Laura Merrill's Visit - Sunday, May 18
Modern Mission Laser Tag - Sunday, May 18
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Special Worship Services
Mark your calendars now for a series of special worship events coming soon!
May 18 - Confirmation Sunday and Bishop Laura Merrill's Visit
June 1 - Morning Family Worship at Devil's Den, One Worship Jazz Sunday in the Sanctuary at 11am, immediately followed by a potluck in Hines Hall.
June 8 - Pentecost and Kickoff of new third service from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. - "The Gathering Unplugged"
Be Part of the 200x500!
As we have worked on our budget for 2025-26, we are excited to celebrate the growth we have experienced. But we have also had some losses from deaths and moves that have impacted the budget for a total of about $100k loss. We need some extra commitments to sustain this growth. If 200 of us commit an extra $500 annually, we can do this! Let us know that you will be part of this by clicking on the link and filling out a commitment card (even if you have already done one - share your add), or contact Chandra Rogers at
. And if you can give more to cover those who have given all they can, you will help our church family in significant ways. Or if you can’t give $500 more but can give some, that helps too! Please let us know by May 20 so we can finalize the budget. And thank you for your generosity and commitment to FUMC Bentonville.
Bishop Laura Merrill casual meet and greet between services
Between the two services, Bishop Merrill will be available in the hospitality area to meet people and share a brief visit if you would like to stop by and say hello!
Community Events
Dorcas Sewing Ministry
Dorcas Sewing Ministry meets the second Wednesday of each month in Hines Hall at 10 am. We provide layettes for needy Moms at our hospitals in Bentonville and Rogers. If you like to cut, tie, or sew, you will enjoy working with us. Hope to see you soon!
Family ministries
Confirmation Sunday
Join us this Sunday in confirming our 6th graders in the United Methodist faith! We will confirm students in both services.
Laser Tag-5th-12th Grade
On Sunday, May 18th, we invite our 5th through 12th grade students to join us at Modern Mission for laser tag! This will function as a last hurrah for our 6th grade students, but also a way to connect these rising 7th graders to the youth group they will be joining this summer. Click here to register!
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.
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!
Confirmation on the Road
Sunday, July 27 - Thursday, July 31 | Students 7-12th grade who have not had a traditional Confirmation experience are invited to join Pastor Michelle and Kristin on this week-long trip to learn the theology of the UMC and visit important sites of our Methodist history throughout Arkansas and Texas! *Scholarships are available*
Click here for more information and to sign up!
announcements
Coming Soon - The Gathering Unplugged!
Thanks to significant growth in The Gathering, we are beginning a new service on Pentecost, June 8! The Gathering Unplugged will be a near repeat of The Gathering with a few adjustments to meet a compressed time frame of 10:10-10:50am. If you want to provide help for this service, contact Pastor Michelle. And all of you, please pray for this service. Pray it is a time of worship that will reach new people for Jesus Christ and give space for all who come in our doors just seeking to have a place. May we always have the room in our building that God has in God's heart.
Volunteer for Ozark Mission Project in Bentonville!
Ozark Mission Project is coming to our community and church the week of June 8-13. There are many opportunities to be involved, from serving a meal, to delivering popsicles, to helping with construction for a day. If you would like to be involved in some way, please complete this interest form to get connected to the right opportunity. https://forms.gle/Zbmr6G58tLsgjb3C7 . If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact Jules Anderson at
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June 1 - Worship at Devil's Den and One Worship Jazz and Potluck
On June 1, those who have gathered for the Family Campout at Devil's Den will worship together in the beauty of nature. Then, at 11 a.m. those in Bentonville will gather for One Worship (no 9 a.m. service that day) as we celebrate with a Jazz Sunday, and follow it up with a potluck. No matter where you are, join us for these unique experiences of praising God and living in community!
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