Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
[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/image003.png” 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 Kelli Reep” position=”Methodist Family Health” _builder_version=”4.3.1″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.1″] If you have breath in your lungs, you have the ability to grieve. While that may seem like a thickheaded statement, many think children don’t or can’t grieve like older kids or […]
Value Your Volunteers
Cindy Burns of PHUMC offers 4 simple ways to treat your volunteers right!
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.0.11″ type=”4_4″][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=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] Cindy Burns has been the children’s minister at Pulaski Heights for more than 11 years, and a day doesn’t go by that she doesn’t value and give praise to every volunteer that helps minister to the children […]
A New CouRSe for Arkansas
The Online Congregation Resourcing System Is a Great Way to Learn More About Our Church and Our Ministries
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.0.11″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_team_member name=”By Michelle Morris” position=”Lead Equipper of the Center for Vitality” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] One of the exciting developments that occurred in 2019 was the launch of our online Congregation Resourcing System, also known as CouRSe. This system is the result of a visionary partnership between the Arkansas Conference and […]
Disaster Response Academy Aims to Equip Volunteers When Disaster Strikes
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.0.11″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] Disasters don’t schedule appointments, which is why the team behind the upcoming Disaster Response Academy is making it easier than ever to be prepared when a disaster eventually makes its way to your community. The Disaster Response Academy […]
Sylvan Hills’ United Methodist Men is an Intergenerational Group of Hard Workers
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][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=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] In an effort to reciprocate the devotion of one of the elderly members of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church in Sherwood, members of the congregation, including the United Methodist men and women, and youth group, built a wheelchair ramp […]
Diaper Dandies Ministry Works to Break the Cycle of Poverty in Fort Smith
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20180728_100119-scaled-1.jpg” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center”][/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=”4.0.11″] About five years ago, the Rev. Steve Poarch, of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, became concerned after noticing a large number of babies with unchanged diapers in his community. “He really wanted […]
20,000 Miles and Counting
Part 1: The Center for Communication
Over the last 21 months, I have had the great pleasure of traveling around the state to visit with people from our Arkansas United Methodist churches. I have learned much from church leaders and church members. I have also had the opportunity to listen to and learn from many who are not part of any […]
Q&A w/ Byron and Janice Mann
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ByronandJaniceMann-e1578432440922.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light”] Byron and Janice Mann [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″] How did you two get started volunteering with Disaster Response and Volunteers in Mission? Our local church. Two things led us down the VIM/DR path: A mission trip to Mexico (where we got hooked on missions) […]
Sowing the Fruit of the Spirit
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.0.11″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.0.11″ src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mfh-jan-20.jpg” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.0.11″ name=”By Kelli Reep” position=”Methodist Family Health” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] Can you imagine what your life would be like if your mother was addicted to drugs, your father was abusive to you before leaving your family altogether, and you were never certain if you […]
Hope for Healing
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.0.11″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.0.11″ src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/graphicstock-leather-covered-old-bible-lying-on-table_HR1ClUhbW-web.jpg” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ hover_enabled=”0″] As 2019 seems to leave just as quickly as it arrived, I’m left thinking about everything that took place this year and what will inevitably occur in 2020. This past year was a […]