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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 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. 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

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 .

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.

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

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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.

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“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