Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
Philippians 3:1-16
We will look at the tension of grace and the law, mercy and justice. This biblical theme is played out beautifully in the Javert’s hunt for Valjean, and it is exhibited in the life and spiritual journey of the Apostle Paul.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Second Saturday Supper and Stories - Saturday, August 9, 5:30PM
Black NWA Black Market - Saturday, August 16, 11AM-4PM
Lunch with the Pastors - Sunday, August 17, 12-1:30PM
Parent and Youth Meeting - Sunday, August 24, 12:30PM
OneTogether Lunch and Movie - Saturday, August 30, 12:30PM
Youth Programming Returns - September 3
Sacred Threads Starts - September 3, 6-7PM
SSPM Rummage Sale - Saturday, September 6, 8AM-2PM
uRGENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lunch with the Pastors
New to our church? Would you like to connect with others who are also new? Have questions for Pastor Michelle and Pastor Ray? Come to our Lunch with the Pastors in Hines Hall, Sunday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Arlene Wise (
) with how many will attend and share any dietary restrictions. We hope to see you there!
community Events
The Black Market by Black Owned NWA
Sat., Aug. 16th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - The Black Market by Black Owned NWA at the Record (104 SW A St) in downtown Bentonville; purchase a ticket to a curated community market that celebrates Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture in Northwest Arkansas. Your ticket goes beyond admission — it helps Black Owned NWA continue building visibility, access, and equity for Black entrepreneurs in NWA.
Groundwork CHATS Community Sessions Continue
CHATS stands for Connecting Housing and Transformative Solutions. This grassroots initiative is designed to foster meaningful discussions around local housing issues. Through a toolkit, hosts guide conversations using Impact Cards that highlight real-life stories from people affected by the housing crisis, and Solution Cards to explore potential paths forward.
Register HERE for upcoming events:
Aug. 9th from 10 - noon in Springdale
Aug. 23rd from 10 - noon at The Medium in Spanish!
Sept. 24th from 9 - 11 a.m. in Bentonville
Oct. 1 from 9 - 11 a.m. in Springdale
Oct. 16 11 - 1 p.m. in Bentonville
announcements
In the Know: Parent and Youth Meeting
Sunday, August 24 | 12–1:30pm
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:
1. What to expect from weekly programming
2. Important dates for special events
3. Ways to get connected and involved
Come hungry and leave informed! RSVP here:
https://fumcbentonville.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/311c5a94-7752-4dda-be92-8fb847e95543
Confirmation Info Meeting
6th Graders will be going through Confirmation this year during our Sunday School hour (10-10:45am). We will have a Confirmation Meeting on August 24 at 10am with grownups to go over expectations, calendar, and questions. All families with a 6th grader will be getting an email from Ms. Allison early next week.
If you do not hear from her, email Allison at
and plan to show up!
Kids Meet Up
Families with children in elementary and middle school are welcome to join us at the Railyard Park on August 31st at 3pm. Will be be having fun and handing out popsicles to our neighbors.
Wednesday Night Kids Returns
Our Wednesday Night Kids program resumes on August 20th! Kindergarten-6th grade students are invited to join Ms. Allison and Ms. Lexie from 6-7pm on Wednesdays to learn, play and prepare for Children First in October!
Sacred Threads
Starting Wednesday, September 3rd, 7-12th grade youth are invited to join us for Sacred Threads. Here we will explore how God shows up in everyday culture—through a movie scene, a spoken word poem, a viral video, or a chart-topping song. Using the lenses of Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, we’ll view a short piece of media, reflect together, and dive into small group conversations that help us see God’s story woven into ours.
We’re taking a short pause from regular youth gatherings so our youth can settle into the school year, but Youth Sunday School still meets weekly at 10am.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Civil Rights Journey for Laity, April 2026
The Methodist Foundation for AR is committed to providing funding for events and continuing education opportunities that provide laity with new and innovative approaches to leadership in their local congregation. The Foundation has planned, what is sure to be a transformative experience, a Civil Rights Journey April 21-25, 2026, which includes tours of more than a dozen museums, memorials and historic sites spanning Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama. You may explore more details and sign up on the link on the MFA website. It includes trip details as well as an application. Applications are due October 1. Talk to Johnna Kosnoff (
) if you have are interested and/or have questions.
OneTogether Lunch and Movie August 30
Join Us 8/30/2025 at 11:30am at Oven & Tap in Bentonville for a Meal and a Movie. We will enjoy a meal together at Oven & Tap and then walk over to Skylight Cinema for a movie of your choice.
Please RSVP to Cassie at
so that we can make reservations at Oven & Tap.
OneTogether is open to any adult who identifies as single. We would love to have you join us in community.
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