Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
John 2:1-12
Jesus turns water into wine, but it is more than just making sure everyone is having a good time. In this first miracle that Jesus performs, we see the heart of what the reign of God looks like.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Ping Pong Tournament - Sunday, July 27, 3PM
Beer and Hymns - Sunday, July 27, 5PM
Intergenerational Talent Show - Sunday, August 3, 4PM
Youth Week - August 3-9
Environmental Care Team Meeting - Friday, August, 8, 7:30AM
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Intergenerational Talent Show Sunday, August 3 at 4 p.m.
Come cheer on the talent of our church at the Intergenerational Talent Show Sunday, August 3 at 4 p.m. in Hines Hall. We will celebrate that we have so much talent from so many generations as we get ready to kick off the Bible on Broadway series the next week!
OneTogether Meeting Saturday for Farmers Market and Brunch
OneTogether, our group of people who identify as single, is meeting Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room at the church. We will then go to the Farmers' Market together, and come back to do a produce exchange and share brunch together. Anyone single of any age is welcome to join us!
community Events
Beer & Hymns | Stars & Stripe | July 27 at 5PM
Presented by Bentonville Moves Coalition
Our July charity is Canopy NWA. Canopy seeks to not only meet the basic needs of our new neighbors, but to equip them with the tools to thrive in the NWA community. They do this through resettlement assistance and community integration and engagement.
Beer & Hymns brings people together to raise our glasses, raise our voices, and raise funds for organizations that change the world.
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announcements
Ping Pong Tournament
Come see how good your ping pong skills are against other church members! There will be different brackets based on skill level and age. You can bring your own paddle or use the ones we provide.
This tournament is a fundraiser for the Bentonville Book Bus, which is a program that allows children of all ages to check out books during the summer and grab a snack bag full of goodies. This bus travels to each zone in our district every week during the summer. Check out where the Book Bus stops near you.
https://www.bentonvillek12.org/o/bentonville/page/book-bus
Details of Tournament:
Ages: Must be 8-99 years old to enter
Date: Sunday, July 27th
Time: 3pm (Dinner to follow)
Entry Fee: $30 (this will cover a t-shirt and dinner)
Youth Week
If you’re a student entering 7th-12th grade, we’d love for you to join us for a week of fun, service, and connection! Mark your calendars now and use the link to sign up: https://fumcbentonville.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/11040718-1d78-4455-97c9-2c7af55f3c07
announcements
The August 4S Theme is Favorite Teachers
For the August 4S (Second Saturday Supper and Stories), we will share stories of our favorite teachers and what they taught us. Come join us on Saturday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m. for a school lunch cafeteria style dinner and great stories of wonderful people who impacted our lives!
Pastor Michelle's Bible Study Paused this Coming Week
Pastor Michelle is out for Confirmation on the Road, so there will be no Wednesday Night Bible Study on July 30. We will resume next week on August 6.
Saying Goodbye
Since June 2023, Chris has been a cornerstone of both The Gathering and Beer & Hymns bands at First UMC. Holding down the beat with unwavering skill, his rhythm and musicality have opened up a freedom and range of expression we had never experienced before. I’ve had the privilege of playing with many great drummers throughout my career, and Chris stands among the very finest.
Casey and I are especially grateful for the time and care he’s invested in our son, Coleman. Chris’s laid-back, encouraging approach gave Coleman the freedom to explore drums at an age when most instructors wouldn’t take the time. He’s given our son an incredible foundation on his musical journey.
But more than anything, Chris is just a good human being. And that, above all else, is why I will miss him deeply.
Chris is moving back to Colorado to pursue a Doctorate in Jazz Studies—a journey we’re all excited to watch unfold. I can’t wait to visit, to hear his continued growth as a drummer and musician, and to cheer him on from afar.
We wish you all the best, Chris. Our prayers go with you.
Laugh at the Darkness,
Ken Weatherford
Environmental Care Meeting
Please join our next Environmental Care Meeting to share what's important to you and to help us plan future events and activities. Friday, August 8, 7:30 am, at the Starbucks on 1101 S Walton Blvd. See you there! Contact Johnna with questions at
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