The Persistence of Memory
Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Exodus 2:23-25; Genesis 35:1-8
This Sunday marks one year from the tornado, but it is also Memorial Day weekend. Both invite us to reflection on what it means to remember and honor the past, and move forward at the same time.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Morning Family Worship at Devil's Den, One Worship Jazz Sunday in the Sanctuary at 11am, immediately followed by a potluck in Hines Hall - Sunday, June 1
Pentecost and Kickoff of new third service from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. - "The Gathering Unplugged" - Sunday, June 8
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offices Closed on Monday
Offices closed for Memorial Day holiday.
Weather Response
There is damage from the storms on Monday. If you can help with recovery efforts, contact Bev Casper
(you will get a message that makes that says she did not recieve it but she will see it)
Also, as we approach the one year anniversary of our own damage, please take care of your hearts as we face seasonal storms again. And pray for those, including members of our own congregation, who are still recovering from last year's damage, and for all who have increased anxiety and worry during this time.
Family ministries
Join us for camping!
We have a lot of fun planned for our Family Ministries camping in Devils Den next weekend! Our overnight spots are filled up, but we hope families join us for the day on Saturday and Sunday!
June 1st Sunday School
We will not have Kids or Youth Sunday School on June 1st! It's Family Camping weekend!
DCYM Event
Students interested in this event, please contact Kristin Wells by emailing
. Kristin will coordinate participants when she returns to the church office on June 2.
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!
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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