Weekly Tidings

April 11, 2024

Upcoming Calendar

Saturday, April 13

8am Methodists in Action Weekend

Sunday, April 14

8:30am Traditional Service

9:05am Contemporary Service

10am Sunday School

10am Connect Class

11am Traditional Service

6pm Youth Group

Monday, April 15

12:30pm Line Dancing

1pm United Women of Faith

6pm Monday Night Meals

6pm Ladies Pickle Ball

6pm Scholarship Committee Mtg.

Tuesday, April 16

9:30am Staff Meeting

6:30pm Finance Committee Mtg.

Wednesday, April 17

5 pm Wednesday Night Activities

5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal

6pm Missions Committee Mtg.

6:30pm Sanctuary Choir Practice

Thursday, April 18

6:30am Mens Bible Study

11:30am Nursing Home Worship & Communion

1pm Veteran Nursing Home Visit

6pm Ruhlman Book Club

Benton FUMC Calendar Link

April 14, 2024

Third Sunday of Easter

In the Midst of Their Happiness

Bro. Walt Garrett will be preaching from the book of Luke on this third Sunday of Easter. Please join us for in-person service at 8:30, 9:05 or 11 am or anytime on the web.

Luke 24:36-48

Prayer List

Lisa Cavanagh

Stewart Cheak

Betty Bassett

Rick Holland

Edwin Williams

Dave Hampton

Jigger Owens

Bobbie Fitzhugh

Ed Schick

Karen Johnson

Gaylen Herzeld and family in the death of her mother, Martha Gayle Shelnut

Fred and Janet Ausburn

Wednesday Nights

This sweet moment was captured last night while Bro. Walt was teaching the Confirmation Class about baptism. Many of the younger kids gathered around as well eager to learn!

See you next week! On the menu for April 17:

Nacho bar, salad bar, dessert

Thank You

Thank you so much to everyone who donated candy and to the youth who worked the Egg Hunt. It was a wonderful turnout and it would not have been possible without your help!

Thank you for the Easter memorials and honorariums given to

the Landscape Fund to help replace plants. Also, thanks to the Legacy

Committee for their grant assistance for the project.

The money given on Easter and the Legacy money made it possible to

replace plants that we lost last year with the hard freeze.

We are so thankful for everyone who made this beautification project come to fruition.

– Blessings,

The Landscape Committee

What's Happening in the Life of the Church

We are thrilled to share that Brother Walt, representing Benton FUMC, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Community Chaplain Team.

This recognition honors Benton FUMC's invaluable contribution as the host venue for the VA-sponsored "Veteran Suicide Prevention and Moral Injury" training held on February 1, 2024. This event underscores our church's commitment to supporting and serving our veterans and their families.

From left in the photo are Chaplain Todd Wolf, Senior Chaplain CAVHS; Bro. Walt, Chaplain Michael Jaques, Chief Chaplain of CAVHS.

Know Burning Bush Podcast

This week on the podcast, Rev. Garry Teeter talks with retired Brigader General Sam Ed Gibson as he shares his story of healing. Sam has spent his military life caring for the people affected by war. Howerver, he will tell you that he is just a lawyer.

Listen Now

Methodists in Action

April 13-14

Join us for Methodists in Action (MIA) Weekend this weekend! We will meet for local mission work Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and work until noon. On Sunday, Bro. Walt will preach on the power of Christian mission. Wear your green or red "Volunteer" shirt both days (we have more if you don't have one!) Please join us, and invite a friend!

United Women in Faith

April 15

The United Women in Faith will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the Fellowship Hall. The Board meeting will meet at noon. All women are invited to attend.

Confirmation Sunday

April 21

We will have one Unity Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 21, in the Sanctuary to celebrate our Confirmands' profession of faith! We will have a church potluck in the CLC right after. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share!

VBS 2024

June 10-13th

This year's VBS will be June 10-13th from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up below.

VBS Volunteer Registration

To register your child, please click the link below!

VBS Participant Registration

VBS Amazon Wishlist

Help us provide a super Vacation Bible School by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list! Wishlist items purchased will be shipped directly to the church. Thank you for helping us share God's love with children in our congregation and community!

VBS Amazon Wishlist

Peanut Butter Collection

Please join the Missions Committee's new ministry. Our Food Pantry's "Item of the Month" is peanut butter. For our first churchwide collection, we are collecting a pantry staple that holds immense nutritional value and is loved by many - 15 oz jars of creamy peanut butter! Please ensure it's smooth, not chunky or natural, and not the "Family/Economy" size! Drop off your donations in the church office during the week or on Sundays.

Of Note

General Conference 2024

As our denomination prepares for General Conference, many have questions about the future of the church and the possible impact of the General Conference’s decisions on the life and ministry of the United Methodist Church in the Arkansas Conference.

In response, Bishop Laura Merrill and General Conference-led delegates Karon Mann (lay) and Rev. Mark Norman (clergy) have collaborated on the following document (click on the link below). While no one can predict exactly the outcomes of the conference, we are presenting information that is factual and based on what we do know.

General Conference Information

The link below is a comprehensive guide that provides an overview of how General Conference works, a schedule for the conference, background information about The United Methodist Church, and key legislation that will be considered by the delegates of the postponed 2020 General Conference.

General Conference Comprehensive Guide

Never miss another sermon

Sermons will be uploaded to our website and sorted within the current sermon series! Never get out of the loop!

Watch online anytime

Subscribe to our ministry email lists to get age-specific information!