Join us this Lenten and spring Season
What is Lent?
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Week (the week before Easter). Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, meaning “lengthen” and refers to the lengthening days of spring. The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring temptation and preparing to begin his ministry. Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. Today, Christians focus on relationship with God, growing as disciples and extending ourselves, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of ourselves for others.
Come Worship with Us
Ash Wednesday
February 18th
Imposition of Ashes – 12:00 PM on Market Street
Ash Wednesday Worship Service – 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18th. We will have the imposition of Ashes and an evening worship service. Join us the night before for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (details below).
Join Us on Sundays During Lent!
Our Worship Services
8:15 AM – Sanctuary Service
9:05 AM – Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00 AM – Sanctuary Service
9:05 AM – Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
11:00 AM – Sanctuary Service
Our Lenten Sermon Series & More
Join us for the next several weeks in worship and study during Lent as we spend time talking about the depths of love that God has for us. Through the story of Jesus' ministry, his death and resurrection we will be fully immersed in this deep love and learn more about what it means to be loved and to love others!
Stay tuned for what this year's Lenten Offering will benefit
Stay tuned for what this year's Lenten Offering will benefit
LENT (and beyond) happenings during the week
Virtual Lent Study with Pastor Jeanne
Join Rev. Jeanne for a Lenten Study: “The Final Days” by Matt Rawle on Google Meet! They will begin meeting for 6 weeks on February 24 at 7 p.m. You can purchase your own book on Amazon or Cokesbury. A few copies are available in the office for $9. Be prepared to discuss Chapter 1 on Feb. 24th. Please register online or call the church office. An email address is needed when you register.
Coffee Cup Bible Study
This group will study “Give It Up” by Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank. Books will be in the Church Office. They will meet in the Roundtable Classroom at 10 a.m. February 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 10, 17, and 31. Contact Cindy Kingery at 501-337-3519 or ckingery101@sbcglobal.net
for more information.
for more information.
Invitation the Old Testament
Invitation to the Old Testament is a class beginning Feb. 25th at 6:00 PM and will meet for 8 weeks. Explore the Old Testament's story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets, and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon. This is a Disciple Bible Study series course, and is facilitated by Tim Mays. To sign up, click here: https://bentonfirstumc.subspla.sh/7vb4b8h. To purchase a book, either order online at Amazon – https://a.co/d/6p7C3N3 – or from the church office for $17.
Lenten Lunch 'n' Learn Series
Join United Methodists for a light lunch, fellowship, music, and inspiring Wilderness to Redemption story. The gatherings will take place from noon to 1 p.m. and at either Benton, Bryant or Salem United Methodist church.
Youth Happenings
From trips to Confirmation Sunday, our youth have a lot going on this spring! Click on the button below to get all the details!
