First United Methodist Church - Benton, AR

06/23/2026

Deep into the canopy for Day 2! 🌿 Today at Rainforest Falls, we examined the tiniest details of leaves and nature items. We used water swabs to reveal hidden creatures on Rain Reveal Cards and learned that just like those hidden details, nothing in our hearts is hidden from God. God knows everything! 🕵️‍♂️💚 (Wow, God! 🙌)
We love that our campers never have to feel unseen or unknown by their loving Father. Ask your kiddo about Seymour the frog tonight! 🐸🔍
📖 “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.” (Psalm 139:1)

06/22/2026

VBS Day 1 Photo Dump Take 2 🎬
We can't wait to see what's waiting for us at the Rainforest tomorrow!

06/22/2026

And we’ve officially stepped through the mist into Rainforest Falls VBS 2026! 🌊🌴 Day 1 was an absolute adventure as our crews explored the world God built. From meeting our first Bible Memory Buddy, Tango the quetzal, to extracting real glowing chlorophyll from spinach leaves at the Imagination Station, the kids discovered a massive truth: God is our creator! 🎨🌱 (Wow, God! ⚡️)
📖 “Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom.” (Psalm 103:22) (p. 6)

06/22/2026

🐾🌿 Tomorrow's the day! 🌿🐾

Rainforest Falls VBS begins tomorrow, and we are ready for an amazing week of adventure, discovery, and faith-filled fun!

Get ready to explore God's incredible creation, make new friends, sing, play, learn, and grow together.

We can't wait to spot you at VBS tomorrow! 🦜🐆💚

See you in the rainforest!

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

A weekly UNSCRIPTED conversation about activities at Benton First United Methodist Church with the Rev's Russell, Jeanne, and Garry on Sunday's at 8:00 am. Come and join us!

06/18/2026

Your Weekly Church News! Reminder that the church office and CDC is closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth. We'll see you Saturday at 6 PM for VBS Decorating (movie for kiddos while the adults do the work!) and then in addition to our regular Sunday calendar, we have VBS volunteer training at 2 PM!
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06/17/2026

We’re grateful for the pastors and lay leaders who have represented Benton First United Methodist Church at this year’s Arkansas Annual Conference.

Throughout the week, they have joined fellow United Methodists from across the state for worship, learning, fellowship, and the important work of the church. Thank you for your faithful leadership and for bringing back new ideas, encouragement, and a shared vision for ministry. Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church