announcements
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
When planning your Christmas
shopping, please plan to stop by the 9th
annual Alternative Christmas Market
on Sunday, December 4 -- THE place to
purchase gifts of service that will both
thrill people on Christmas morning and
serve people in our community.
Organizations like Arkansas Rice
Depot, 7 Hills Homeless Center,
Community Block Party, Delta
Transitional Home and many others
will be on hand to tell you about their
services and show how YOU can be a
part of making life a little better for
those they serve.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
All singers are invited to join the
Celebration Choir in preparing for the
Christmas musical to be presented at
the 8:30 and 11:00 Worship
Celebrations Sunday, December 11.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings
from 7:00 to 7:30 from now through
December 7.
If you want to be a part of this exciting
event, contact Kerry Johnston at
[email protected], or call
751-4610.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2012
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus and visit
the Holy Land. Rev. Judy Van Hoose will
lead a group from First Church to Israel
March 19 - 29, 2012. This 10-day
journey is open to all who want to see
the actual places Jesus walked and
taught. The cost of the trip is $3000 and
includes airfare, hotels, bus
transportation in Israel, and two meals a
day. If you want more information or
want to sign up, contact Rev. Judy Van
Hoose at 751-4610 or e-mail
[email protected].
events
EMMAUS REUNION GROUP
1st and 3rd Fridays of Each Month
6:30 a.m., Cracker Barrel
This group would like to invite anyone
who has been on the “Walk to
Emmaus” to join them. For more
information contact Lori Martinez at
287-8459. If you are interested in the
group, but cannot meet at that time,
let Lori know. There could be a second
group forming.
WOMEN OF FAITH WEEKEND
November 11-12, Oklahoma City, OK
Join women from our church to see
Nicole Johnson, Amy Grant, Sandi
Patty, Lisa Whelchel, Mandisa and
more. Reserve your seats today! For
more information call Jena at
(479)595-5623.
of significance
The following persons were recently
hospitalized:
Northwest Medical Center Marilyn Sallis, Joyce LeFevre
Washington Regional Medical
Center - Marie Breuer
Sunday, October 30, 2011
SUNDAY’S MESSAGE:
“By What Authority?”
Matthew 21:23-27
Rev. Stephen Coburn
WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH! We are a people of open hearts, open minds and
open doors. We hope you feel a genuine welcome from our congregation today.
Each Sunday we offer three diverse styles of worship at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00. Please
complete the attached Connect Card and place it in the offering plate. Thank you
for worshipping with us.
HOLY COMMUNION - At the close of the 8:30 and 11:00 service, Holy Communion
will be celebrated at the front of the Sanctuary for those who desire to receive.
CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, ages birth to four, is available for all
church activities, including worship and Sunday school. Childcare nurseries are
located in the main hallway outside the Atrium.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages two through pre-kindergarten begin
at 9:45 in the Kimbrough Building. Kids Worship for children in kindergarten
through fifth grade check-in at 9:30 in "The Reef" located in the West Lobby.
Crossroads Youth Worship for grades six through twelve begins at 9:45 in the
WhereHouse.
This new group meets Monday
evenings at 6 p.m. in Room W114.
For more information contact
Michelle at 870-877-1071.
AUDIO CDs of the sermon today are available at the Welcome Center in the Atrium
following the service. Please take one and share it with someone.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are given to the Glory of God in memory of Aline
Strang Fuller on her 95th birthday by the Hugh Hardin Family.
calendar
new members & baptism
TODAY
Halloween Carnival
4 - 6 p.m.
events
CHRISTOPHER’S HOUSE
WORKDAYS
Thursday, November 3
Christopher's House
Open House Fundraising Night
Thursday, November 3
“Lead Beyond Our Walls”
Sunday, November 6
All Saints Sunday
Jonathan and Valerie Griesse;
Elijah Walker
Elijah received the sacrament of baptism
Sunday, October 23.
Sunday, November 20
One Great Day of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 23
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Daily Bread has provided a meal the day
before Thanksgiving the past two years
thanks to your generosity. Based on the
success of our Community Block Party
we are expecting our biggest crowd this
year. We are asking for donations of
turkeys (around 20 lb.), bags of potatoes
and homemade desserts.
We need the donations no later than
Sunday, November 20. For more
information, or if you’d like to volunteer,
contact Janelle at 601-4105 or
[email protected]. Thank you!
Sunday, December 4
Alternative Christmas Market
March 19-29, 2012
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Our Presence in Weekly
Groups, Worship & Sunday
School Classes
October 19 & October 23
Total Worship
970
Groups & Classes
554
1,010
Renovations of Christopher's House
have begun. If you would like to offer
hands-on help in renovating the house
at 402 N. Main, join us for one of three
workdays. These will be on Saturdays,
November 5, 12, and 19. The times will
be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and we
need 15 people each week. You can sign
up online at:
https://sites.google.com/a/fumcwired.com/christophershouse/home.
We don't know yet what exact work will
be done on what week. However, we
assume the lighter less skilled work will
be closer to the end. So, come with an
open heart to pitch in however you are
needed.
DAILY BREAD THANKSGIVING MEAL
Wednesday, November 23
Daily Bread Thanksgiving Meal
Our “Journey”
Average Attendance
announcements
GET CONNECTED...
Erin and Ryan Parsons;
Darren and Tanner
Erin and Ryan transferred from St. Raphael's
Catholic Church. Darren and Tanner were
placed on the preparatory roll.
...to our smALL group ministry! Whether
you are in a group or not, you can be in
the “know” by receiving the smALL
group newsletter in your email inbox
each week. E-mail [email protected]
and let him know you want to be
included.
FAMILY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
TODAY, 4 - 6 p.m.
Family Life Center
We’ll have lots of games, food,
inflatables, a photo booth and
dunking tank! Tickets are 25 cents
each. Put on your Halloween costume,
invite your friends and neighbors and
join us for a great time!
“OPEN THE DOORS OF
CHRISTOPHER’S HOUSE”
OPEN HOUSE FUNDRAISING NIGHT
Thursday, November 3
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Christopher's House (402 N. Main)
Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Childcare in the church nursery is
available by request. Sign up on the
Connect Card if you plan to attend.
“LEAD BEYOND OUR WALLS”
Thursday, November 3
6:30 p.m., Family Life Center
The speaker will be Erwin McManus
from Mosaic Church in Los
Angeles. He will be speaking to us
about the meaning of work in our
lives and how to see work as worship.
Dinner and childcare provided. For
more information contact Jinx at 7514610 or [email protected].