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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 Prime Timers (50+) Women's Ministries Men's Fellowship Care & Outreach Manna House The Little Church (TLC) 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 First Sunday Nursery/Childcare Children (through 4th Grade) Youth (Grades 5-12)

Advent and Christmas Sermon Series Information Generation to Generation: We are invited to look at the characters in our scriptures and wonder: What did each character pass on or contribute? How did each character participate in God’s liberation and love? What is our role now? What is our generation’s task? What will we carry forth, and what should we leave behind? In the midst of narratives, policies, and rhetoric designed to divide us, what does it look like to practice belonging to one another? The work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. This Advent season, how will we carry it forth? 2024 Advent Devotional HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS: GENERATION TO GENERATION Join us for this holiday season kick-off event from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. This is a great way for ALL AGES to start the Advent and Christmas season. Join us for things to make, things to eat, games to play, and so much more as we celebrate Christmas through the ages. UWFAITH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON ALL women are invited to the United Women in Faith Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3 at 12:00 p.m. in the Family Hall. Come for a fabulous lunch, door prizes, and entertainment by the RHS Chromatic Choir. Lunch is $10.00 and can be paid at the door. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Join us in the sanctuary on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Children’s Christmas Nativity Pageant. Enjoy our children’s re-enactment of the Christmas story, complete with familiar hymns! You won’t want to miss it! This will be Wednesday night programming for that night for SLAM, Surge, Impact and Adults. UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES The UWFaith of Russellville First is excited to invite the community to be a part of the 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes Fundraiser on Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from any UWFaith member or from the church office. LESSONS AND CAROLS As we shop, as we plan, as we wait, and as we gather, let us look forward and consider the gifts we have to offer in response to God’s incredible gift of Love? Join us for Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 15 in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. We will end by raising lighted candles as we sing “Silent Night.” NEIGHBORHOOD CAROLING Please join us for a night in the Neighborhood! Family Caroling will be on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will fellowship together with warm soups to start, venture out into the church neighborhood to sing Christmas carols, and return back for hot chocolate, popcorn and to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as we warm up from caroling. JESUS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrate Jesus’s birthday with us! All children and youth are invited to the Family Hall during the Sunday School hour (9:40-10:30 a.m.) Sunday, December 22 to join in the party for Jesus. Breakfast, games, crafts, and more! COMMUNITY BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE We're joining together with Central Presbyterian and All Saints' Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 22 at 5:30 pm for a Blue Christmas service, which will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Main Street. Snacks and fellowship time will be before the service at 5:00 pm. While the Christmas season is often one of joy and celebration, it can also be a time of grief and sadness. The Blue Christmas service will acknowledge the challenges the come with the holiday season and it will be a time for worship, prayer, and reflection. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE We will gather Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm. for our Christmas Eve worship service in the Sanctuary. Come together with carols and Holy Communion. COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE We will celebrate the First Sunday After Christmas on December 29 with a combined worship service at 10:40 a.m. Advent & Christmas Pop-Up Sunday School Class ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS TAUGHT BY PASTOR LAUREN Join Pastor Lauren for an Advent study on the book "Wanting More," a study written by former FUMC associate pastor, Rev. Michael Roberts, and contributed to by Pastor Lauren. This will be a 6-week study on Sunday mornings beginning Sunday, December 1 from 9:40-10:30 am in the Cornerstone Classroom, Room 211. You will need to order your own book, which can be found on Amazon. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Lauren at lauren@russellvillefirst.org .

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.

GIVING TUESDAY GIVE NOW Be a part of the #GivingTuesday movement when you give TODAY! WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Giving Tuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. Find out more at https://www.givingtuesday.org/

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH Faith. Action. Sisterhood Driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood, we work to improve the lives of women, children and youth. Every day, we show up. We take action. We get it done. And we invite you to join us. Who We Are We are women like you, a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children and youth, we act for justice and transform communities. Join us because love in action can change the world. Our Circles We have six small groups ("circles") that meet monthly January through May and September through December. GIRLS OF GRACE--meets monthly, varies FAITHFUL FRIENDS--meets 3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE--meets 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. JOY SEEKERS--meets 2nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. MORNING GLORIES--meets 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. SUNSHINE GANG--meets 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Love In Action We are a group of women dedicated to supporting women, children, and youth both locally and around the world. We actively participate in programs within the church, our community, and our state. Make a Meaningful Impact Put your talents, energy and ideas to work. You’ll find flexible opportunities for spiritual growth and ways to act for social justice, support your community, live your faith and enrich your life. Visit russellvillefirst.org/women to learn more about United Women in Faith at Russellville First United Methodist Church.

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)

Make sure you select the correct registration fee for each child based on your registration forms. Quick View SDO & TLC Registration Fee ($75 + 3.00 processing fee) Price $78.00 Quick View TLC Registration Fee ($50 +2.50 processing fee) Price $52.50 Quick View Summer Day Out Registration ($25 + $2.50 processing fee) Price $27.50