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Sunday School 9:40 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sunday School is a time-honored tradition here at Russellville First. From the age of three through adulthood, Sunday School is where people learn about the Christian faith in a loving, supportive environment. Adults Youth (5th-12th Grade) Children (through 4th Grade)

Pastors & Staff Meet Our Pastors Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin Senior Pastor Rev. Lauren DeLano Associate Pastor Rev. Cindy Bright Pa stor to Families Meet Our Staff Page Phillips Director of Children & Family Ministries Brooke Shamblen Assistant Director of Children & Family Ministries Garrett Snavely Choir Director David Condley Facility Manager Christi Burris Director of Youth & Family Ministries Emily Westcott Assistant Director of Youth & Family Ministries Megan Grace TLC Director & Childcare Coordinator Brian Faulkner Praise Band Leader Valerie Roys TLC Administrative Support Becky Worley Office Administrator Chris Becnel Director of Communications Mary Collier Administrative Assistant

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. | More Than Manna Worship 4:30 p.m. Worship Services Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m. Live Stream Services 10:40 a.m. 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 4:30 p.m. More Than Manna Bulletins 8:30 8:30 a.m. Service WHAT TO EXPECT Come join us for a traditional United Methodist service with a “high church” atmosphere. Our greeters and ushers will welcome you at the door to help make sure you feel at home. Sermons given by our pastors are scripturally based. Music during the service includes a chancel choir along with an organ and piano. Songs are selected from the United Methodist Hymnal. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month and is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and to lead a new life of peace and love. WHAT TO WEAR At our traditional service, most of our congregation comes dressed in business casual. Most commonly this includes a dress or dress pants and a collared shirt. However, we invite you to join us in whatever attire you feel most comfortable in. WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS Children of all ages are welcome in all of our services. There is nursery offered for ages 3 and under as well as activity bags for those 3 and above. Children will be invited to depart for Children’s Church during the service, unless it’s a day we have Communion. Please see our children’s page or email our Children’s Director at page@russellvillefirst.org . WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church. Enter through the main entrance with the large wooden doors. Additional guest and disabled parking is available in the lot behind the church on W. 4th St. 10:40 a.m. Service WHAT TO EXPECT Come join us for a casual service with a contemporary feel. Our greeters and ushers will welcome you at the door to help make sure you feel at home. Sermons given by our pastors are scripturally based. Music during the service is lead by our praise band and features a variety of popular contemporary worship songs and hymns. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month and is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and to lead a new life of peace and love. WHAT TO WEAR At this service we hope you will come wearing whatever makes you comfortable. Some of our attendees wear a collared shirt or a dress, and others wear jeans and a t-shirt. Most wear something in between. You are welcome regardless of dress or style. WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS Children of all ages are welcome in all of our services. There is nursery offered for ages 3 and under as well as activity bags for those 3 and above. Children will be invited to depart for Children’s Church during the service, unless it’s a day we have Communion. Please see our children’s page or email our Children’s Director at page@russellvillefirst.org . WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church. Enter through the main entrance with the large wooden doors. Additional guest and disabled parking is available in the lot behind the church on W. 4th St More Than Manna 10:40 4:30 p.m. More Than Manna Worship Service WHAT TO EXPECT Any and all are welcome to join in a weekly time of singing, a short devotional, sharing our joys and concerns followed by a free hot meal. Each week one of pastors offers a sermon and a Sunday school class or church group provides a meal. Make plans to come, and bring a friend. WHEN & WHERE Join us Sunday evening at 4:30-5:30 pm in our Fellowship Hall for worship and a meal. Worship begins at 4:30 pm. The meal begins at 5:00 pm. WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church as well as the office parking lot. Enter through the office doors.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 9-13, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 11:3 0 a.m. Register for VBS 2025 PreK-4 to 7th Grade

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Ministries for Adults As Christian adults, we go through many phases throughout our lives including: finishing up college developing a career starting a nurturing family becoming an “empty-nester” retiring and all of these events are more joy-filled when we walk together. So come find your place, make some new friends and deepen your faith at Russellville First where no one walks alone. Questions? Ask by email to office@russellvillefirst.org . Maker's Space Maker's Space--June 5 Loads of Love/Showers of Blessings Volunteers Young Adult Ministry Meal Train Youth Sign Ups Children Sign Ups Women's Retreat SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:40 a.m. Sunday We offer several Adult Sunday School options that each focus on a variety of topics. Each class is made up of individuals who are in various stages of life and at different points in their spiritual journey. For a complete list of our Adult Sunday School classes, CLICK HERE. PASTORS' BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. Wednesday This class focuses on the upcoming lectionary passages and dig into the text for the following Sunday. Join our pastors as they take turns leading the class for live, instant feedback and discussions about the Holy Word. This class is offered in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. WIRED WEDNESDAYS 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday There are several options for adults to participate on Wednesday evenings: Bible & Book Study (with Pastor Tony), Bible Book Club (with Pastor Lauren), Moxie Mommas, Chancel Choir Practice, volunteering to help with Youth and Children, and more! PRIME TIMERS (FOR AGES 50+) If you are 50 years or older, you are a part of the Prime Timers community! We have game days, movie nights, and travel to various places across Arkansas and the United States. There are so many opportunities to enjoy life with great people. Come enjoy the fun! Be sure to sign up for the Prime Timers' Monthly Newsletter by filling out the Stay Connected form on the homepage. WOMEN'S MINISTRIES Russellville First has many opportunities available for women. The Women’s Ministry is designed so that every woman has a place to fellowship with other women, deepen their spirituality through Bible study or worship opportunities, sing and pray together, and discover their individual gifts. You are invited to join us in all of the activities at Russellville First! GOD RENEWING OUR WOMEN This class is for women to connect with each other and share their journey to faith. Through fellowship and study, this group strengthens the spiritual discovery and growth of each participant. This group focuses on study-based books and meets weekly to encourage and develop friendships with one another. For more information about G.R.O.W., contact the church office. UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH At Russellville First, the United Women in Faith (UWFaith) organization is a vital ministry of teaching, sharing, and advocating for others all over the world. They have small groups (called "Circles") that meet for study and fellowship. If you would like more information about UMW, contact the church office. To learn more about UWFaith, CLICK HERE. MEN'S FELLOWSHIP The men of the church gather for a fellowship breakfast with Pastor Tony every other month, typically on the last Saturday of the month. This free, hearty breakfast encourages the men to come hungry and ready to fellowship. Questions? Email Pastor Tony! COVENANT DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS These small groups help Christians to grow in loving God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love their neighbors as themselves. They meet weekly to focus on mutual accountability and support for each other on the path of discipleship. Joining a Covenant Discipleship group will help you draw closer to the Lord and help fulfill your call in Christ’s mission to the world. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY This ministry for adults ages 18-25 is designed to connect young people to each other, to the church, and to God. They meet weekly on Monday evenings in addition to times set aside for mission and fellowship. Prime Timers Women Young Adults Men

“Do Unto Others as you would have them do unto you.” – Matthew 7:12 Do Unto Others is a grassroots movement launched by Resurrection, a United Methodist Church in the Kansas City area, to encourage people to be intentional about treating one another with kindness, overcoming the polarization in our country through civility and respect. Jesus taught that we should treat others as we want them to treat us – including those with whom we disagree. Known as The Golden Rule, a version of this teaching can be found in almost every religion in the world. This universal rule holds the power to bring people together again. Daily Devotional The Sermon Series Get Involved Join the Do Unto Others Movement

Youth & Family Ministry Russellville First's Youth & Family Ministry exists to nurture pre-teens and teenagers in their faith, teach them to become disciples of the Lord and show them how to love God and love others. We encourage our youth to invest themselves in the life of the church through Sunday school, Confirmation, small groups, missions, service, and much more! Questions? Ask by email to youth@russellvillefirst.org . SUNDAY SCHOOL In addition to classes for 5th-12th grades designed around each age group, we also offer breakfast during the Sunday school hour for our youth! We encourage all youth to come and be part of our Sunday school classes from 9:40–10:30 a.m. each week. CONFIRMATION Each year, 7th graders are invited to be a part of this group. Every student is matched with an adult mentor and participates in weekly learning, service projects, retreats and more! This time is used to learn more about their faith and discover what their walk with the Lord looks like. In spring, we celebrate our confirmands during Confirmation Sunday. WIRED WEDNESDAYS SURGE (Grades 5-7) Middle School Youth meet at the church from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to experience games, activities, and discussion as part of the Surge group time. Occasionally, this group meets offsite for special mission projects and field trips. IMPACT (Grades 8-12) Junior High and High School Youth belong to small Impact Groups that meet at various locations on Wednesdays according to grade and gender. The youth come together throughout the year to fellowship through Impact United activities. FUMY SUNDAYS Join us for FUMY Sundays--a time for our youth to come together in an informal setting to eat, fellowship, and worship together. We will have pizza, snacks, and drinks available for $5 per youth. The FIRST Sunday of every month will be Family First Sunday, for all children, youth, and their families to come together for dinner, activities, and worship. We will have a prepared meal on Family First Sundays for $5 per meal. AND THERE'S MORE Conference-wide events like Refuge, Veritas, & Assembly Events like trips to the trampoline park and water park, Destination Unknown, scavenger hunts, escape rooms, summer Lunch Bunch, pool parties, and Mission Trips Leadership Opportunities like serving as a Youth Liturgist in worship or being a member of our Youth Council Forms, SignUps, & Registrations Youth Consent Form Sign Up for Youth Events (SignUp Genius)

VISIT US CONTACT US Russellville First United Methodist Church invites you to join us on Sunday mornings for worship! We offer two different worship services, along with several Sunday school class options to fit any personality and life stage. Before service, you are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and visit the Information Desk to find out what’s happening at Russellville First! Get more information about what we do by clicking on the links below! SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL TUESDAY WORSHIP WIRED WEDNESDAY

Current Landscape of the United Methodist Church Current Landscape of The United Methodist Church If you were unable to attend the all-church meeting on Sunday, April 24, 2022, concerning "The Current Landscape of The United Methodist Church," the presentation slides and additional information can be found here [hyperlink]. There is also a helpful statement from our Council of Bishops entitled, "A Narrative for the Continuing United Methodist Church." If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please feel free to speak to our lay leader, Mrs. Linda Woods or our Senior Pastor, Dr. Tony Griffin. https://arumc.org/current-landscape/ https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/files/websites/www/a+narrative+for+the+continuing+united+methodist+church...._.pdf Please clean this up as necessary. Thanks! Check out the documents below to stay up-to-date on Russellville First's guidelines for in-person gatherings. Russellville First COVID-19 Guidelines-Updated 11-5-21 Arkansas Conference COVID-19 Response AR Department of Health COVID-19 Information CDC Guidelines