About 15 years after a sex abuse criminal case with a Benton, Arkansas minister, two victims are seeking compensation in a Pulaski County court. In 2009, victims spoke up to tell leaders at First Baptist Church in Benton, that their worship minister, David Kent Pierce, had been sexually inappropriate with them. Although Pierce, then age […]
LGBTQ leadership & marriage the crux of church member decisions to stay or go from UMC
by Ryan Bailey Have you ever found yourself having to make a hard decision, where each choice can run the risk of alienating those you love? Many members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in locations across Arkansas and the nation are having to do just that. Thousands of UMC locations have already voted on […]
Egg hunt, games and more planned for April 1st at Ten Mile
Celebrate Easter at Ten Mile Baptist Church. Come on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 for an Easter Egg Hunt. There will be eggs, prizes, games and food. Everyone is welcome. This event is free. Easter service at the church is Sunday, April 9th. Sunrise service is 7:30 a.m., Breakfast at 8:15 a.m. and Worship at 10:30 […]
Veterans can get benefits info at this lunch November 11th
Benton First United Methodist Church invites you to come learn about veteran benefits on Veterans Day. The church will host a community-wide VA benefits briefing on Friday November 11th, beginning at noon. The location is 200 N. Market St, Benton, AR 72015 CLC (Gym) Park and enter on the Sevier St. side of the facility. The goal […]
Free lunch & learn about your VA benefits, Nov 11 in Benton
Benton First United Methodist Church is hosting an event to help veterans learn about benefits afforded to them by the Veterans Association. Come get information and free lunch on Friday, November 11 at noon. The location is in the Gym on the Sevier Street side of the building. The address for your map or […]
The Haven Church Hosting Community Fall Festival October 22nd
The Haven Church invites you to their Community Fall Festival Saturday, October 22nd, from 3-6 pm at 2722 Military Road, Benton. Festivities will include Games, Food, and Live Music. The event is presented by Jedidiah Sawyer Tree Service and is free to the public.
Grape Chapel changes plans, will host trunk or treat Oct 31st
Grape Chapel Church of God invites you to join them for a Fall Festival Saturday, October 29th, Trunk or Treat Monday October 31st at 7100 Highway 298 in Benton. Due to the rain in the forecast Saturday the Fall Festival was cancelled, HOWEVER… They will have a Trunk or Treat on Monday from 5:00-6:30. They will […]
Salem UMC Hosting Egg Hunt Apr 17th
Salem United Methodist Church will host their annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday April 17th. The public is invited. Meet in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. The address is 1647 Salem Road in Benton. This hunt is for ages infant – 6th grade. There will be separate hints for different ages. The Easter Bunny will […]
Salem UMC announces 2022 Easter Schedule; Egg Hunt Apr 17th
Salem United Methodist Church announces their 2022 Easter festivities and church services. See the schedule below: ?Sun, Apr 10 – 9:00 am & 11:00 am is Palm Sunday ?Thu, Apr 14 – 6:00 pm is Maundy Thursday ?Fri, Apr 15 – 6:00 pm is Good Friday ?Sun, Apr 17 – 7:00 am is Easter Sunrise […]
Come to the Christmas Family Festival Dec 11th with live nativity, Santa, inflatables and more
Midtowne Church is hosting a Christmas Family Festival on Saturday, December 11th in Downtown Benton at the Farmers Market. Come from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet Santa, enjoy a live nativity scene, participate in crafts, jump on the inflatables, grab some food, play games and more. The farmers market is located at 125 […]