Norma Lou Hansford
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Slider” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Norma-Hansford-1631625708.jpg” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] Norma Lou Hansford [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Norma Lou Hughes Hansford embarked on her greatest adventure to her heavenly home in September 13, 2021. Born July 2, 1941 she began her […]
Thank You
A Final Word from the Editor
I thought a lot about what I would write for my last From the Editor column.
Yes, you read that correctly, this will be my last time writing a From the Editor column as the Digital Content Editor for the Arkansas Conference. I have found a new career opportunity in Arkansas, and have decided to end my time here at the Conference office in order to pursue a new adventure.
Young Leaders Engage in Service and Civil Rights Learning at 2021 Hendrix Youth Institute
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Ellis Jones, Jr.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Slider” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7622332_fbs.jpg” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] Ellis Jones, Jr. [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Rev. Ellis Jones, Jr. departed this life for eternity on September 6, 2021. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. He was […]
Rev. Floyd Lee Ray
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Sustaining A Summer Camp During A Pandemic
A Q&A with Camp Tanako Executive Director Kayla Hardage on the struggles and successes of camping ministries in 2021
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/240768042_10159073201774718_6479470389869056780_n.jpg” alt=”camp tanako” title_text=”camp tanako lake” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ 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_blurb _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Camp Tanako. Photo by Casey Crocker. [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Camp Tanako Executive Director Kayla Hardage had to battle a global pandemic […]
Obituary – Cleta Ann Craig Latham
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7608841_fbs.jpg” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] Cleta Ann Craig Latham [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cleta Ann Craig Latham, age 80, of Russellville died Friday, September 3, 2021, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She […]
Obituary – Rev. John O. Alston
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.12.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” admin_label=”Slider” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/reverend-johnalston1_20210829jpg_t300.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” sticky_enabled=”0″] Rev. John O. Alston [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.12.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” admin_label=”Text” sticky_enabled=”0″] John Overton Alston, a United Methodist minister, died peacefully Friday, August […]
Obituary – Rev. Dr. James R. Bell
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bell_t300.jpg” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_enable_color=”on” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”] Rev. James R. Bell, 1930 – 2021 [/et_pb_slide][/et_pb_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Dr. James R. Bell of White Hall, Ark., passed away in his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of […]
UMCOR Issues Statements Supporting Aid for Multiple Crises Around the World
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/umcor-logo-1.jpg” title_text=”umcor-logo (1)” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”umcor” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries has released statements this week responding to the multiple crises around the world, including the recent earthquake in […]