Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Luke 15:1-7
This series ties into this year’s Vacation Bible School. This week will be trying to unravel the mystery in the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Native Plant Webinar - Wednesday, August 19, 6PM
Earth Day Fair - Saturday, August 22, 8:30AM-12PM
Learn Mahjong - Wednesday, August 26, 6-9PM
Family Ministries In the Know Meeting - Sunday, August 30, 10AM
Youth In the Know Meeting - Sunday, August 30, 12PM
urgent announcements
Land Panel this Wednesday August 19
Join us in Hines Hall from 6-7 p.m. for a panel about possibilities for church land development, with a particular focus on different ways of partnering and funding such development.
3 More Spaces Left for Disciple Bible Study!
There are only 3 more spaces left for Disciple Bible Study! If you would like to engage in an academic year-long deep study of the Bible led by Pastor Michelle and Brian Lookadoo, send Pastor Michelle an email (
) right away! We meet Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. starting August 23.
Last chance to sign up for Land Conversations!
There are still a couple more times to sign up to share your feelings about what we might do with the land on the west side of our campus. Sign up HERE for one of the options and make sure your voice is heard!
Community Events
Third Annual Earth Day Fair: Summer Edition!
Join us on Saturday, August 22, from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM for this free community event, which features local organizations, hands-on learning for all ages, family activities, gardening, wildlife, recycling, and more. Invite your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate, learn, connect, and care together.
Family Ministries
Family Ministries In The Know Meeting
Sunday, August 30th | 10am
Parents of Preschoolers-6th graders are encouraged to join Ms. Allison on Sunday, August 30th at 10 a.m. in the Youth Area to learn about this year's programming and ways to get involved with our Family Ministries program!
Youth In The Know Meeting
Sunday, August 30th | 12pm
Parents and students (7th–12th grade), join us for a pizza lunch as we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year!
We’ll share what to expect from weekly programming, Important dates for special events, and ways to get connected and involved. Come hungry and leave informed! RSVP by clicking HERE.
Regular Sunday School Returns
Sunday, August 16th, our Regular Sunday School classes will begin for ages Kindergarten - High School. Join us from 10-10:45am!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Explore & Discover Rm
2nd & 3rd Grade | Upstairs Classroom
4th & 5th Grade | Upstairs Classroom
6th Grade | Upstairs Classroom
Junior High | Youth Classroom
Senior High | Youth Classroom
Youth Leadership Council
If you are a current youth student who wants to serve your peers and help shape the direction of our ministry, consider applying for the Youth Leadership Council! Members of this team give a voice to our programs, events, and overall vision—helping ensure that our ministry reflects the needs and ideas of the students it serves.
Applicants must be in grades 8–12 and have at least one year of regular participation in our youth program. Please complete all parts of your application and have your character references submitted by September 6.
Click here to apply!
announcements
Free webinar: Native Plants Are Just the Beginning
Native plants provide the foundation for healthy ecosystems, but creating habitat that truly supports wildlife takes more than choosing the right species. Birds, pollinators, amphibians, and other wildlife rely on nesting sites, shelter, water, healthy soils, and other resources that are often overlooked in traditional garden design.Join landscape ecologist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, and author Shaun McCoshum, PhD, for a free webinar as he shares practical, evidence-based strategies for transforming your landscape into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity year-round.
Free Live Webinar with Community Chat:
The Ecology of Home: Creating Habitat That Works
Presented by Shaun McCoshum
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 PM CT
Can't make it? A recording will be available.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
Women's lunch and book discussion
Rogers’ United Women in Faith are inviting women of all ages to join them for a light lunch and a book discussion on Sunday, August 23, at 11:45 at Lee Stone's house, 506 S. 3rd St. (two blocks south of Rogers First UMC.) Please let Cindy (Rogers UMC) know if you need child care: 479-381-2449. To prepare: Read The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Historical novel about Belle da Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan's personal librarian. It’s an instant NYTimes best seller, named a best Book of the Year by NPR, and named a notable book of the year by The Washington Post! Even if you haven't read the book, come join the fun and fellowship! You may invite a friend. Contact Connie Anderson if you have questions at
Want to learn Mahjong?
Are you interested in learning to play Mahjong? We will have a free learning session Wednesday night, August 26 from 6-9 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Space is limited, so sign up HERE to hold your spot!
Register for The UMC Certified Advocate Development Program
September 3—December 3, 2026 | Online
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is offering the Certified Advocate Development Program, a cohort-based initiative designed to equip United Methodists to engage in faith-based legislative and policy advocacy in the public square.
Through the program, Certified Advocates will work closely with advocacy staff to communicate Social Principle concerns with policymakers and leaders around the world.
In an effort to be contextually relevant, each cohort will be based by region. Each year, we will facilitate a new cohort for a different region of our United Methodist connection. Registration for the U.S. region is now open to all who are interested and will close at the end of day on August 21.
Click here for details and registration.
Contact Johnna Kosnoff if you have questions
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