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Pathways to Generosity: A New Look at Stewardship Why Talk About Money? It's a Spiritual Issue Stewardship is directly linked to our journey of discipleship. How we use our resources is primarily a spiritual issue, not a financial one. The quality of that decision is determined by the spiritual condition of our hearts. Jesus Talked About It Jesus spoke openly about money and possessions. About two-thirds of the parables and about one in every ten verses in the Gospels address this very issue. As followers of Jesus, We should not be reluctant to talk about giving as an outward expression of our love for Christ. It's Not About the Budget In stewardship campaigns, it can be tempting to approach the financial needs of the church as if we were simply funding the budget. During our Enough series, we acknowledge that living generously is an inseparable part of our following Christ. God does not need our money; rather, we need to give it as an act of gratitude and trust. It's About Trust As we learn to trust God more and follow Christ's teaching more faithfully, we learn to depend less on ourselves and more on God, relinquishing attitudes and habits that impede our relationship with God. Click Here to Learn More Electronic Estimate of Giving Card GIVE NOW VIEW an Estimate of Giving Card Download the Monthly Giving Table Download the Giving Illustration Download the Giving Path Brochure 2026 Ministry Spending Plan Worship Series Information

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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

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

“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

SDO & TLC Registration Pre-Registration for Summer & Fall will be available March 16. TLC and SDO Information TLC Policies ONLINE FORMS Online Registration Online Pick Up Authorization Form Online Administer Medicine Form PRINTABLE FORMS Printable Registation Form Printable Pick Up Authorization Printable Administer Medicine Form Pay Registration Fees Online

Manna House Manna House is open Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Who We Are Eligibility Hours of Operation How You Can Help WHO WE ARE Manna House is a ministry that began in September 2000, and is sponsored by Russellville First. It is supported by donations from our church members and others in our community. Our mission is to provide food and hygiene items for those who need it and to share God’s love with the hungry of Pope and Yell County. We are located on the corner of 3rd Pl. and Boulder Ave. ELIGIBILITY Persons receiving goods must reside in Pope or Yell County. Families are eligible to receive food every 14 days from the date of their previous visit. If you are a first time visitor, all you need to bring is a photo I.D. If you are a repeat visitor, you will also need to bring a current utility bill or other proof of residency. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HOW YOU CAN HELP PRAY for those we serve and for us to have servants’ hearts as we attempt to eliminate hunger in our community. DONATE FUNDS to Manna House. No funding is provided through the operating budget of Russellville First. Manna House relies totally upon donations from supporters to this ministry. All funds donated directly to the “Manna House Designated Fund” are utilized to purchase the products we provide. VOLUNTEER your time to serve during the hours we are open or to assist in restocking. Volunteers complete all functions of Manna House. Contact the Church Office at 479.968.1232 to help. Who We Are Eligibility Hours How You Can Help

Wired Wednesday is an opportunity for you to unplug from the stresses of the workweek and plug into an evening of fun, fellowship, and learning for the entire family. This an excellent way for your entire family to not just make it through the week but to thrive with renewed energy. An affordable meal is served from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. followed by classes and activities for all ages. To find out where your age group meets, contact the church office. Check out the updated Wednesday night schedule beginning August 28: Fellowship Dinner 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Family Hall Discipleship Ministries 6:00-7:00 p.m. Various Locations Choir Rehearsal 6:00-7:00 p.m. Choir Room Children’s C hoir Rehearsal 7:00-7:30 p.m. Children's Chapel Youth Missions 7:00-7:30 p.m. Family Hall/Gym Wired Wednesdays ADULT CLASSES There are several options for adults to participate on Wednesday evenings: Chancel Choir Rehearsal Pastors Bible Study Volunteering to help with Youth and Children 8th-12th GRADERS For youth in grades 8-12, we offer small IMPACT Groups that meet a various locations according to grade and gender. Each group has adult leaders and individualized curriculum to meet the needs of the youth in that particular group. The youth come together throughout the year to fellowship through IMPACT UNITED activities. 5th-7th GRADERS 5th, 6th, and 7th graders meet at the church to experience games, activities, and discussion as part of the SURGE group time. CHILDREN (4 YEARS to 4th GRADE) Children participate in SLAM: S erving G od, L oving Others, A nd M aking Disciples. They take part in a Bible-based curriculum and grow through rotations each Wednesday night in missions, art, drama, and Bible skills & games, all ending with the last rotation, music.

Advent & Christmas 2025 2025 Advent & Christmas Schedule Advent Devotionals & Worship Series Worship Series Schedule What Can't Wait? Advent is a season of waiting, but is idle waiting what God wants of us? In preparation for the coming Messiah, we wonder together—what things can’t wait? What demands our immediate attention? What requires our work and preparation? What is it that God can’t wait for? Is it our praise, reconciliation, and proclamation? Is it the end of suffering, isolation, and fear? This Advent, we invite you to join us in imagining, prioritizing, and preparing. As we wait, what can’t? 2025 Advent Devotionals Flipbook 2025 Advent Devotionals pdf

Employment Opportunities WE’RE HIRING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Russellville First United Methodist Church is in the process of hiring an administrative assistant. Some of the job responsibilities include greeting and assisting individuals who visit the church office in addition to screening and routing incoming calls. The individual needs to be a self-starter and a multi-tasker with an ability to prioritize projects. Computer experience in Google calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook is preferred. The job requires walking throughout the church, which includes stairs, multiple times a week and lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds. The job is 30 hours a week, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. If interested, email your resume to becky@russellvillefirst.org .

Care Ministries CARE MINISTRIES We are dedicated to providing care for our members and attendees: from prayer ministry, to congregational care, to spiritual care by a Pastor and beyond. We want to love and support our church family the best we can! Manna House Congregational Care More than Manna Prayer Ministries Loads of Love Manna House Manna House is a ministry that began in September 2000, and is sponsored by Russellville First. It is supported by donations from our church members and others in our community. Our mission is to provide food and hygiene items for those who need it and to share God’s love with the hungry of Pope and Yell County. We are located on the corner of 3rd Pl. and Boulder Ave. LEARN MORE Congregational Care Our Congregational Care Ministers are trained laity who work alongside their pastors to provide excellent care for the whole church family. Some of the many support services that we offer include making hospital visits, calling people in need of contact, delivering meals to families with new babies, meeting one-on-one with those in need of a listening ear for prayer and encouragement, offering support to grieving families, and much more. For questions or more information about how Congregational Care can provide support for you, please fill out a CCM REQUEST FORM or email office@russellvillefirst.org or call the church office at 479-968-1232. More than Manna 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, a pastor 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. Prayer Ministries PRAYER LIST This is a list of persons in need of prayer who are in some way connected to our congregation. This list includes both joys and concerns. Prayer requests are shared with our Covenant Prayer Team weekly or on an urgent basis, these requests are prayed over regularly by this team, staff and pastors. Anyone may add to this list by submitting an online prayer request or getting touch with the church office. COVENANT PRAYER TEAM Team members receive prayer requests by email and pray for the requests given to the church. If you are interested in being part of this team, email the church office at office@russellvillefirst.org . PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Every Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m., a group gathers in the Fellowship Hall to knit prayer shawls for those in need of prayer and comfort. This is also a wonderful time of fellowship. Congregatioal Care Manna House More Than Manna Prayer Ministries MTM

More Than Manna WHO WE ARE 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. OTHER MINISTRIES Manna House Loads of Love Loads of Love