Kathie Greer would like to start a writing group. Share your creativity with others for affirmation and feedback! Call or text Kathie at 806-236-8587 for more information.
On July 26-31st 13 members from Church of the Open Arms and Mosaic Community Church will be traveling to Bentonville, AR for our 4th annual service-learning trip! (Pastor Kayla and Pastor Scott will be attending).
Bentonville, located in Northwest Arkansas, is at the center of one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, with an average of 33 new residents moving to the area each day in 2023. This rapid expansion is fueled by major corporations headquartered here, including Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. However, despite the region’s economic boom, Bentonville is marked by stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, creating a unique landscape where thousands of nonprofits work to bridge these gaps.
On a Be The Neighbor trip to Bentonville, participants will confront these economic disparities head-on. Groups will engage with unhoused neighbors to learn about housing justice while providing support during the hottest months of the year. In partnership with local food banks and farms, groups will explore food justice and its impact on low-income communities. Participants will also collaborate with organizations dedicated to serving those living in poverty, gaining insight into the challenges they face and the resources available to help them thrive. This experience offers a deep dive into economic justice, highlighting the local efforts aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all residents of Bentonville. ?
Our youth will share their experiences in worship on Sunday, August 2nd when they return.
Our August worship theme will be The Gospel of Loneliness, based on this book by Dwight Lee Wolter.
We will not host an official book-study for this theme, but you’re welcome to check the book out if you are interested.
If you have a story about loneliness that you would like to work on as a story-teller for worship, please let Pastor Kayla know.
If you’ve ever wanted to join us for LGBTQ+ prison ministry, you have to get trained by the Department of Corrections first. Please contact Pastor Kayla if you are interested.
These are the upcoming training dates for 2026:
Sept 12 Central/OKC
Nov 7 Central/OKC
