Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Isaiah 58:6-8
Mama’s got your back… and so does God!
DATES AT A GLANCE
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
As part of Bike to Church Week (May 11–17), we’re inviting everyone to bike to church to connect with Creation.
May 17th, 11am (optional): Join Chrissy Britton and family for an easy ride to Crystal Bridges for a picnic (BYO)
There will be extra bike parking available with volunteer monitors to keep your bike safe during service. Reach out with any questions: Chrissy Britton (
) or Johnna Kosnoff (
)
Family Ministries
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.
Mother's Day - NO Youth Programming
There will be no Sunday night youth programming on May 10th in honor of Mother's Day.
May 13 - Last Day of Sacred Threads
Youth, join us for our last Sacred Threads of the School Year before we take a break to reset for summer youth programming!
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!
Summer Sunday School Volunteers
We are looking for 4-6 individuals who have a passion for children, art, Lego, or drama and could commit to teaching Summer Sunday School classes this year. Please reach out to Ms. Allison
if interested.
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 Ministry Campout
Join FUMC Family Ministries for a family campout at Roaring River State Park in Cassville, MO June 6th -7th. Families are invited to bring a tent, van, or pop-up camper or just come join us during the daytime, but sign-up soon as spaces are limited. Click the link to register!
announcements
Interested in Mental Health First Aid training?
The chances that someone you know will face a mental health crisis grows more and more likely each day. Would you like to have the training to know how to get them help? We are going to offer another Mental Health First Aid training in July, but would like to find out which day works best for people. If you are interested, please fill out our interest form at this link HERE, and let us know what works for you
Interested in joining a Wesleyan Soul Group?
We are far too isolated these days, struggling with loneliness and a lack of real human connection. We also need spaces that help us deepen our relationship with God. If you are interested in addressing both things, consider joining a Wesleyan soul group, where people gather once a week to ask each other two questions: "How is it with your soul?" and "Where did you see God at work this week?" To share your interest and availability, click this link HERE and we will reach out to you when we have enough people to form a group.
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. 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.
Donations for Guatemala Mission
We are grateful for the encouragement and support we have received for our upcoming Guatemala VISION mission trip (partnered with Central UMC,) May 23 - 30.
Here are some last minute ideas of ways you can support us:
1) Prayers for safety and success in helping all the Guatemalans we meet.
2) New/used Spanish or English/Spanish children's books (You may leave donations in the church office.):
Amazon Wishlist Vision Trip - Guatemala, May 2026
3) Financial contributions to pay airline costs for transporting extra suitcases with donated items. Love offerings can be made through the church website (choose "special offering" and note "Guatemala") or Sunday Services (indicate funds are for Guatemala).
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Kevin & Wanda Brown ( )
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