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Fill the Fence Ministry Keeps Arkansans Warm
FUMC Rogers new ministry is a socially distanced way to give back to those in need

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Rev. Angie Gage Commissioned as Global Ministries EarthKeeper

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/screenshot-www.facebook.com-2020.12.09-14_28_11.png” title_text=”screenshot-www.facebook.com-2020.12.09-14_28_11″ 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”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The Rev. Angie Gage, senior pastor of Cherokee Village UMC, was recently selected to serve in the UMC Global Ministries EarthKeepers […]

Churches Hold Blue Christmas, Longest Night Services For a Difficult Year

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][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”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]In a year like none in recent memory, churches are looking to offer comfort during one of the most difficult years that many of us have ever experienced. Blue Christmas, also called […]

Advent Is More Than Just a Holiday Tradition

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/aaron-burden-Zjnlv9jAAXU-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”aaron-burden-Zjnlv9jAAXU-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” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” alt=”advent bible” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Advent is a special time of year for many believers. It’s a time when people who believe […]

Alternative Advent
This year's Advent is different, but here are safe ways you can still celebrate this joyful season

First UMC Advent

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/First-Church-Advent-Kit-2-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”First UMC Advent” title_text=”First Church Advent Kit-2″ 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”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default”] Take home Advent kit from First UMC in Little Rock. Photo courtesy of Lesley Andrews. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ […]

The Church Has Left the Building
England First UMC Serves Its Community With Heart, Dedication

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St. Paul Pastor Publishes Humorous Advent Play, Magi in Advent

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/waldemar-brandt-XTZp7u5T1Nk-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg” alt=”magi in advent” title_text=”waldemar-brandt-XTZp7u5T1Nk-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”] The Rev. Mark Waynick, a deacon at St. Paul UMC in Fort Smith who has served his church for more […]

Nurturing Growth

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pexels-huy-phan-3076899-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”pexels-huy-phan-3076899″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” alt=”indoor plants” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] I’ve recently gotten into gardening and taking care of indoor plants. It was sort of something that […]

Q&A w/ Rev. Todd Lovell
Pastor at The Vine of Northwest Arkansas

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TheVine_Color_Full-wide.png” alt=”the vine” title_text=”TheVine_Color_Full wide” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”] What is the mission of The Vine of NWA? The mission of The Vine of NWA is “to live lives of holy purpose by loving God, loving others, […]

Methodist Family Health Seeks Secret Santas

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/image001-2.png” alt=”mfh christmas” title_text=”image001 (2)” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Amy Shores” position=”Director of Pastoral Care, Methodist Family Health” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”] The holidays are upon us, and even in the midst of the restrictions that come with the pandemic, […]