The Place for Women
Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
Psalm 1: 1-3
Think of a woman in your life who has been strong for you - a woman who has been your strong tower when you were weak. A woman who has cared for you physically or spiritually. Susanna Wesley was that for Charles and John Wesley. She was a spiritual leader and confidant for John late into his ministry. In many ways, Susanna was not only the mother of Charles and John but the mother of Methodism. Who has been the woman of wisdom and strength for you in your life? Let’s celebrate those women today!
DATES AT A GLANCE
3rd Grade Bibles - Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Roses & Breads! Scholarship Fundraiser - Sunday, May 11
6th Grade Parent Meeting - Wednesday, May 14
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Special Worship Services
Mark your calendars now for a series of special worship events coming soon!
May 11 - Mother's Day Roses! Scholarship Fundraiser and Third Grade Bibles
May 18 - Confirmation Sunday and Bishop Laura Merrill's Visit
June 1 - Morning Family Worship at Devil's Den, One Worship Jazz Sunday and Potluck starting at 11 a.m.
June 8 - Pentecost and Kickoff of new third service from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m. - "The Gathering Unplugged"
Pastor Michelle's Bible Study - Meeting Updates
Pastor Michelle's Bible Study will meet only by Zoom on Wednesday, May 7 as Pastor Michelle will be out-of-town.
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.
The Bishop is Coming
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!
Community Events
Fun Friday
Last Fun Friday for spring is Friday, May 9 from 1:30-3:30pm. We will resume in early fall. Let's finish with joy & fellowship!
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 or tie or sew, you will enjoy working with us. Hope to see you soon!
Family ministries
Third Grade Bibles
We are excited to present our third grade students with their own Bible this Sunday, May 11th in both services!
No Sunday Night Youth
There will be no Sunday night Youth on May 11th in honor of Mother's Day.
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. This year, we will play 2 sessions of laser tag to accommodate our growing group! Click here to register!
6th Grade Parent Meeting
Current 6th grade Parents — Join our youth director, Kristin Wells, in the parlor on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:15-6:45. She will tell you all you need to know about your child moving up to our youth programming this summer and answer any questions you have as well!
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.
Trailer Needed
Our Youth group is looking to borrow a covered trailer June 22nd-27th. Please contact Kristin Wells
if you are able to provide one.
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, 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.
Roses and Breads!
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11. The Chancel Choir is making and selling rose corsages to wear in honor of (red) or in memory of (white or pink) your mother. Roses can be purchased by clicking the link HERE. Suggested donation is $7 each. Quantities are limited. Corsages can be picked up Mother's Day outside Hines Hall or in the Narthex. We will be offering homemade quick breads for $10.
(What an easy Mother's Day brunch idea!)
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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