Month: November 2021

Thanksgiving Feast To Go

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20211125_095637992.jpg” alt=”tv” title_text=”IMG_20211125_095637992″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Mary Jane Silva” position=”Farmington UMC” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Farmington United Methodist Church is in Washington County, Northwest Arkansas, a hub of prosperity. However, estimates place nearly 82,000 […]

Village UMC Plans Online Stewardship Campaign

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Beyond the Tithe: The Importance of Memorial and Honorary Giving

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_team_member name=”Rev. Carness Vaughan” position=”Senior Pastor of Central UMC, Fayetteville” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Untitled design-36″ src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Untitled-design-36-2.png” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” width=”73%” max_width=”73%”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Biblical model for giving […]

Financial Updates for 2022

TAX INFORMATION It doesn’t look like much is changing tax-wise in the upcoming year that will affect our local churches. There have been a few minor changes to payroll taxes for 2022: In 2021, the IRS extended the COVID-19 related credit for qualified sick and family leave wages and COVID-19 related employee retention credit. The […]

Look Beneath the Glitter

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Honoring Native American Heritage

Arkansas United Methodists learning Native dance during Immersion at the Sovereign Community School

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.13.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.13.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”By Amy Ezell” position=”Director, Center for Communication” name_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Each November, Native American Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Natives. This time is set aside by United Methodists […]

Blue Christmas Services Provide Hope & Healing

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/aaron-burden-Mu_9w7l1koI-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”aaron-burden-Mu_9w7l1koI-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The holidays aren’t always a happy time for people. Many experience deep sorrow and discomfort during the season that is most often associated with joy. Which […]

Bonnie Estes

Bonnie Estes

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Slider” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/61902ec4b75fe.jpg” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Bonnie Estes” title_text=”61902ec4b75fe” sticky_enabled=”0″] Bonnie EstesJune 28, 1931 – November 12, 2021 [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Bonita Aileen Hatfield Estes […]