Chase Green
John 8:2-11
As part of his participation in the Compelling Preaching Initiative, Pastor Ray needs to swap pulpits with another pastor, so while he heads to Goddard United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, their Senior Pastor Rev. Chase Green will join us. Rev. Green will preach all three services, so come out and make him feel welcome here in Downtown Bentonville.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Pride Parade - Saturday, June 28
Beer & Hymns | Pride Party - Sunday, June 29
Environmental Care Team Meeting- Monday, June 30
4S Second Saturday Supper - Saturday, July 12
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Evaluating Pastor Ray's Sermon
Dear FUMC Bentonville,
Pastor Ray Wheeler is a member of the Compelling Preaching Initiative, a 2-year program with coaching opportunities, resilience and capacity building, and travel and peer cohort experiences. Read more about this initiative on the webpage for the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas.
Compelling Preaching Initiative | Methodist Foundation for AR (methodistfoundationar.org)
If you feel like you could remember well enough and if you attended, we would deeply appreciate your response to a survey to give some general feedback on Ray’s sermon that he gave on Sunday June 1st entitled "Hold Fast and Shine." You can find the sermon at this YouTube site as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaix2IF4XI4
Surveys are administered by SParK Solutions LLC Dr. Jennifer Peszka and Dr. Lindsay Kennedy. Here is the link to the survey which will take 5-10 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JRZ9GW5?c=800
Please do your best to complete the survey by June 29th, but no later than July 5th, so that upcoming sermons do not interfere with your ratings.
Walmart Gives is Active!
Attention Walmart Associates: Walmart Gives is active, and our church can benefit! Give through the Deed platform and designate our church as the recipient and your gift will be matched. This will only be for a limited time in June and only a certain amount of funds will be matched, so please act soon so your church can benefit.
Be Part of the Miracle of Multiplication!
As we look toward making our budget for 2025-26, you can be significant in our planning! Complete a giving commitment card for next year and help us determine how we can serve our church and community through your faithful giving. Either return a giving postcard in the offering plate, mail it to the church, or complete the online form that can be found here. And thank you for your generosity and commitment to FUMC Bentonville.
Church Offices closed Next Friday, July 4
announcements
Pride Parade is Coming!
FUMC Bentonville will be participating in the 2025 Pride Parade on Saturday 28 June. We would love it if you would ride on our trailer and help us show support for our LGBTQIA friends. We will meet at the beginning of the parade route where our trailer will be parked at 4:30 pm. The Pride Parade will begin at 5:00 pm. Our job is to wave and smile along the parade route. If you wish to sign up to ride with us click HERE to sign up, or you can email, text or call Pastor Ray at
or at 513-305-1571. Come and let’s reach out to our community!
Beer & Hymns | Pride Party
Come sing loud, love big, and raise a glass for Pride Month! June's Beer & Hymns events celebrate the joy of being Born This Way with a setlist full of anthems, glitter, and good vibes. We'll be raising money for Pride at NWACC, supporting LGBTQIA+ students at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
All are welcome! Bring your true colors, your dancing shoes, and your biggest singalong energy.
The mission of Pride at NWACC is to create a place where the diverse LGBTQIA+ students and their fellow student allies/supporters can find connection, friendship and support regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that change the world.
announcements
Mark Your Calendar for Christmas Stories in July
Mark your calendars for our next 4S: Second Saturday Supper and Stories on July 12 at 5:30 p.m. We will share our Christmas stories right around the time we wish it was a lot cooler, and enjoy a taco bar for supper. June's 4S was a blessing to everyone who attended, and to the Salvation Army who got our excess food. Come to Hines Hall and enjoy the cool, a free meal, and sharing life together!
Youth and Adults Join us Monday!
Youth and Adults are invited to our next Environmental Care Team meeting on Monday, June 30 at 7:30am, Kennedy Coffee Roasting Company, 2501 SE 14th St, Unit 1, Bentonville, AR 72712. Help us decide what our next activities will be. Some possibilities are hosting a video series, a Forest Therapy class or a cooking class with native plants. Bring your ideas and bring a friend!
Missional Prayer New Time
The Missional Prayer team will continue meeting on Mondays in the Parlor but we will be meeting at 12:00 through the summer. Reserve 30 minutes for prayer and come pray with us over lunch!
Pastor Michelle on vacation from June 30-July 6
Pastor Michelle will be out June 30-July 6. Pastor Ray will be available for any emergencies or pastoral needs.
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