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Russellville First United Methodist Church. We're glad you're here. Make Disciples. Love God. Love Others. Welcome to Russellville First United Methodist Church Make Disciples. Love God. Love Others. Worship with Us Give Now Visit Russellville First Advent & Christmas Worship with us Live Stream Our 8:30 & 10:40 Services Watch Our Services Online (not live) Click HERE to learn what to expect during worship Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40-10:30 a.m. More Than Manna Worship + meal 4:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Tuesday Tuesday Worship + Lunch Second Tuesday of the Month 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Wednesday Fellowship Dinner 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Family Hall Discipleship Ministries 6:00-7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Choir Room Children’s Choir Rehearsal 7:00-7:30 p.m. in Children's Chapel 10:40 Praise Band Spotify List Here's a playlist of some of the upcoming worship songs so you can familiarize yourself before Sunday's service. Get Connected with Russellville First United Methodist Church Find ways to get involved: check out the church calendar, learn about our ministries, request care, and stay connected. Get Connected Church Newsletters Worship Bulletins Service Videos Email Sign Up Pastors & Staff Church Calendar See what's coming up and how you can get connected. Ministries Learn about all we have to offer at Russellville First. Request Care Find support and request prayers for what you're going through. Getting Here Connect Form

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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 Advent 2025 River Valley Food4Kids Hot Chocolate 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

Children & Family Ministry INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN THROUGH 4TH GRADE **Follow Us Online** Facebook Instagram Remind The Children and Family Ministry at Russellville First is dedicated to providing children with opportunities for Bible study, worship, fellowship, and missions. We offer fun Bible-centered programs designed to help children use, understand, and apply the Word of God in their daily lives. This family-focused ministry aims to assist parents in their calling as the primary faith nurturers of their children. Questions? Ask by email to children@russellvillefirst.org . Summer SLAM Family Mission July 23 SUNDAY SCHOOL (4yrs*-4th Grade) Children meet in SLAM City for breakfast, praise time, a Bible lesson, and a response to the lesson (mission, acting out the story, crafts, etc.) from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. CHILDREN'S CHURCH (4yrs* to 4th Grade) During Sunday Worship, children are invited to depart from the sanctuary after the Children’s Moment. They will enjoy a kid-friendly worship service to help them understand what is happening in "big church" through Bible lessons and hands-on activities in a fun and age-appropriate way. WIRED WEDNESDAYS (4yrs*-4th Grade) From 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, children are invited to participate in SLAM: Serving God, Loving Others, And Making Disciples. Children will grow in their faith as they fellowship with other believers. NURSERY (Infants-3yrs Old) Our paid nursery staff have been trained, have completed a background check, and are supervised by our Childcare Coordinator. Our Nursery is open Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and during other church-wide events. THE LITTLE CHURCH (TLC) TLC is a non-profit, state licensed pre-school for children 6 months to 5 years of age. TLC's goal is to provide a Christian educational program that nourishes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of children. TLC is open from 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the fall and spring and on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer. Learn more AND THERE'S MORE Leadership Opportunities like serving as a Child Liturgist in worship Vacation Bible School, Preschool Story Time, Pumpkin Patch, Parents' Night Out, Bring-A-Friend Night, Christmas Play, Valentine Tea, Family Advent Day, Summer Mission Days, and more! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Join us June 9-14, 2025, for Vacation Bible School. *who have turned 4 years old by August 1 Forms, Sign Ups, & Registrations Children's Consent Form SAFE GATHERINGS Summer SLAM Family Mission July 23 Consent Form

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

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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

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Ways to Give To Give Electronically: Click here to GIVE NOW Text “GIVE” to 479.777.9640 Use the SimpleGive App on your phone to set up a recurring gift or one-time gift Other Ways to Give: Place your gift in the collection plate Mail at check to the church office at 304 S. Commerce Ave. Russellville, AR, 72801 Call the church office at 479.968.1232 for a recurring or one-time gift Giving Through Your Estate: Click here to learn more!

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.

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