More Than Numbers
Part 2: The Center for Administrative Services
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Photo-by-Kelly-Sikkema-on-Unsplash-web.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.3.1″ name=”By Amy Ezell” position=”Director, Center for Communication” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] When you think of budgets, audits, computer crashes and taxes, do any happy or joyful thoughts come to mind? They definitely do not for me. But have you […]
2 Arkansans Serve the World as Global Mission Fellows
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-1-2.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ 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=”4.3.1″] Andrew Fleming (front left) and Tony Elkins (back left) share a meal together with two others. Andrew and Anthony are Arkansas Methodists serving the world in different mission areas as Global Mission Fellows. || Photo provided by Andrew Fleming […]
A Clear Vision
Bart’s Place Eye Clinic Serves Hot Springs With Free Glasses
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC01175-2-web.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ 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=”4.3.1″] In the Gospel of Mark, we witness one of the few times that a recipient of Jesus’ miraculous healing power is named. Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, receives the gift […]
Q&A w/ Von Unruh
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/von_unruh.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”50%” 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 Michelle Morris” position=”Lead Equipper of the Center for Multiplying Disciples” _builder_version=”4.3.1″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″] This winter quarter, the Adult Bible Studies curriculum, used in UM Sunday School classrooms across the U.S., was co-written by two people with Arkansas connections. Rev. Dr. […]
St. James Opens Doors to Children of All Needs
Special Needs Ministry will create more inclusive church service
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/29355033_10155453601782006_1733723867567193203_o.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Sam Pierce” position=”Featured Contributor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/sjamespierce” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] Rebekah Harpool served as an intern for the children’s ministry at St. James UMC in Little Rock last summer. “She had a heart for special needs and I saw […]
Amboy UMC will be the host of a new community garden for veterans
EPA grant allows for more gardens around North Little Rock
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.1″ type=”4_4″][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_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ hover_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0394-scaled-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light” hover_enabled=”0″] Already established community gardens around North Little Rock show a preview of what’s to come for the Amboy UMC and Veterans Home gardens. || Photos provided by Scharmel Roussel [/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide […]
The Holy Spirit Gets Busy at Beyond 2020
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image0-2.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Melinda Shunk” position=”Children’s Ministry Coordinator” facebook_url=”https://www.facebook.com/kidsarumc/” twitter_url=”https://twitter.com/kidzarumc” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] When I was a full-time Children’s Minister, I often felt that my job looked like simply event planning, but in reality, I was creating a space for […]
Anything Made by Man Will Break
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_team_member name=”By Todd Burris” position=”General Conference Lay Delegate” _builder_version=”4.3.1″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″] “Anything made by man will break.” These were the wise words of Mr. Jemison. I can’t say that he was wrong, but at the time all I wanted to know was why the air conditioner wasn’t working. I wish he […]
Finding Strength in Our Connectionalism
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bruno-figueiredo-RBnP_OdmTeE-unsplash-scaled.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”40%” 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=”4.3.1″] This month’s stories have made me realize how important our denomination’s connectionalism really is. If you don’t know what connectionalism is — I’m not being snarky, I didn’t know […]
Veritas 2020 Explores “United” Theme
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC00846-scaled-1.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.3.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.3.1″ name=”By Mike Meeks” position=”Featured Contributor” hover_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”Person”][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] Veritas 2020 will be held on Feb. 28 through March 1 in Rogers, Arkansas at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center. Veritas is a unique experience that is put […]