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NEED SUPPORT? Get connected with a Congregational Care minister. Just fill out this form and let us know your needs. First & Last Name Email and/or Phone Number How can we care for you? SEND Your request was sent. If you are not connected to a CCM within a day or two, please call the church office at 479.968.1232.

Russellville First United Methodist Church. We're glad you're here. Make Disciples. Love God. Love Others. WELCOME TO RUSSELLVILLE FIRST Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. | More Than Manna Worship 4:30 p.m. Worship Prayer Request Give Now Advent Stay Connected Form Worship Service Videos Watch our Sunday Worship Services online. Click Here to Watch on Youtube Check Out Our Monthly Newsletter How to Find Russellville First Manna House MISSION: to provide food and hygiene items for those who need it and to share God’s love with the hungry of Pope and Yell Counties. Click here to learn more.

NEED PRAYER? Let us pray for you. Just fill out this form and let us know your needs. First & Last Name Email Prayer Request or Praise Report Request Would you like this on the printed prayer list? SEND Your request was sent. We are praying with you.

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 Christi Burris Director of Youth & Family Ministries Emily Westcott Assistant Director of Youth & Family Ministries Brooke Shamblen Assistant Director of Children & Family Ministries Dr. Katie Rohwer Choir Director Megan Grace TLC Director & Childcare Coordinator Valerie Roys TLC Administrative Support Garrett Snavely Organist Brian Faulkner Praise Band Leader Chris Becnel Director of Communications David Condley Facility Manager Becky Worley Office Administrator Miller Giffin Church Custodian Mary Collier Administrative Assistant

Our Ministries We would love to join you on your faith journey. Adult Discipleship Youth (Grades 5-12) Children (through 4th Grade) Young Adults Family Ministries The Little Church (TLC) Prime Timers (50+) Women's Ministries Men's Fellowship Care & Outreach Manna House More Than Manna Care & Outreach 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 community food bank and beyond. We want to love and support our community and church family the best we can. MANNA HOUSE Learn More 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 Place and Boulder Avenue. MORE THAN MANNA Learn More 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 Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, this Holy Communion service is open to all. Make plans to come, and bring a friend. CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTERS 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 call the church office at 479-968-1232. LOADS OF LOVE On the 4th Monday of each month from 1:00-4:00 p.m., we offer an opportunity for our unhoused neighbors to do their laundry at the 24/7 Coin Laundry on Arkansas Avenue near the church. We need at least 2 volunteers a month for this ministry. If you're interested as an individual or small group to volunteer, click here. MORE CARE MINISTRIES Whether you need care or want to offer prayer, Russellville First offers many ways for groups to gather to pray together and assist those in spiritual need. To get involved with one of these ministries, call the church office at 479-968-1232. PRAYER SHAWL TEAM CARE MEALS TEAM CARE DELIVERY TEAM CARE FOLLOW-UP TEAM VISITATION TEAM NOTE WRITER TEAM COVENANT PRAYER TEAM LONG-TERM PRAYER TEAM Family Ministries We take pride in our programming for our children and youth! From infancy to 12th grade, we have something for all our young people and their families. Children’s Church The Little Church PreSchool Vacation Bible School Wired Wednesday Ministries Confirmation Class Nursery/Childcare Children (through 4th Grade) Youth (Grades 5-12)

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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)

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.

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

Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions Last updated: January 9, 2023 First United Methodist Church (“Russellville First UMC,” “we,” or “us”) operates a mobile messaging program (the “Program”) subject to these Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions (the “Mobile Messaging Terms”). The Program and our collection and use of your personal information is also subject to our Privacy Policy . By enrolling, signing up, or otherwise agreeing to participate in the Program, you accept and agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms and our Privacy Policy. 1.Program Description: We may send promotional and transactional mobile messages in various formats through the Program. Promotional messages advertise and promote our services and may include notices about inclement weather and other circumstances that suspend regular activity, Scripture and devotional materials. Mobile messages may be sent using an automated technology, including an autodialer, automated system, or automatic telephone dialing system. Message frequency will vary depending on the type of message. You agree that we, our affiliates, and any third-party service providers may send you messages regarding the foregoing topics or any topic and that such messages and/or calls may be made or placed using different telephone numbers or short codes. We do not charge for mobile messages sent through the Program but you are responsible for any message and data rates imposed by your mobile provider, as standard data and message rates may apply for SMS and MMS alerts. 2.User Opt-In: By providing your mobile phone number to us, you are voluntarily opting in to the Program and you agree to receive recurring mobile messages from us at the mobile phone number associated with your opt-in, even if such number is registered on any state or federal “Do Not Call” list. You agree that any mobile phone number you provide to us is a valid mobile phone number of which you are the owner or authorized user. If you change your mobile phone number or are no longer the owner or authorized user of the mobile 3.User Opt-Out and Support: You may opt-out of the Program at any time. If you wish to opt-out of the Program and stop receiving mobile messages from us, or you no longer agree to these Mobile Messaging Terms, reply STOP, QUIT, CANCEL, OPT-OUT, and/orUNSUBSCRIBE to any mobile message from us. You may continue to receive text messages for a short period while we process your request and you may receive a one-time opt-out confirmation message. You understand and agree that the foregoing is the only reasonable method of opting out. For support, reply HELP to any mobile message from us. phone number, you agree to promptly notify us at 479-968-1232. Your participation in the Program is not required to make any purchase from us and your participation in the Program is completely voluntary. Our mobile messaging platform may not recognize requests that modify the foregoing commands, and you agree that we and our service providers will not be liable for failing to honor requests that do not comply with the requirements in these Mobile Messaging Terms. We may also change the telephone number or short code we use to operate the Program and we will notify you of any such change. You acknowledge that any requests sent to a telephone number or short code that has been changed may not be received by us and we will not be responsible for failing to honor a request sent to a telephone number or short code that has been changed. 4.Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability: The Program is offered on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas, at all times, or on all mobile providers. You agree that neither we nor our service providers will be liable for any failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any mobile message or information sent through the Program. 5.Modifications: We may modify or cancel the Program or any of its features at any time, with or without notice. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may also modify theseMobile Messaging Terms at any time. Any such modification will take effect when it is posted to our website. You agree to review these Mobile Messaging Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any modifications. Your continued participation in the Program will constitute your acceptance of those modifications.

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