WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS: A  mid-week adventure for church members of ALL ages. NEW: In order to better match the costs of our meals, we will have a new maximum per family. The price will be $5/ person and $20 maximum per family (Children three and under - gratis) The meal is served from 5:30-6:00 pm, Program from 6:00-6:45 pm

Wonderful Wednesday Upcoming Schedule:

 March 10: FUPC Forum: 

New FUPC member Oda Mulloy will be our guest speaker. She will share her experience attending a Quaker School while growing up in WWII Germany. Oda is a well-known local essayist and story teller who is a regular contributor to Ozarks at Large on KUAF. All are invited to join our church family for Wonderful Wednesday for a catered meal in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm before the 6:30 pm forum in the Sanctuary. The cost of the meal is $5.00 with a $20.00 maximum for families. The lecture is open to the public and free of charge. We ask that you call the church office by Monday, February 8 to make reservations for dinner and/or childcare. 442-4411

      March 17: Meal from El Sol-Enchiladas. Program:    Diane Warren - Foster Parenting in Northwest Arkansas

     March 24: NO Wonderful Wednesday (Spring Break)

     March 31: NO Wonderful Wednesday (Holy Week) 

     April 7: Meal from Whole Hog BBQ, Program: Andy Griffith Class with Kids 

     April 14: Meal from Mermaids, FUPC Forum 

    April 21: Meal from El Sol-Enchiladas. Program: Earth Day with the Youth 

    April 28: Meal from Mermaids, Program: TBA 

    May 5: Last Wonderful Wednesday of the Season, Meal and Program: TBD 

HOLY WEEK 2010

 Palm Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 28, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

The first day of Holy Week, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem

to the shouts of “Hosanna” and the waving of palms.

Easter Egg Hunt 3:30 pm  

Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2010

Congregational Supper and Communion: 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

From the word “mandatum” or “mandate” in Latin, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ commandment to his disciples to follow his example of love and servanthood.

 Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Friday, April 2

6:30 pm, Sanctuary

“Tenebrae” is the Latin term for “darkness.”  Candles in the Sanctuary are extinguished gradually,

marking the somber, reflective tone of Good Friday, which commemorates the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Easter Sunrise Worship Service

Sunday, April 4, 7:30 a.m., Courtyard

(in case of inclement weather, Sanctuary)

The Lord is risen!

Easter Breakfast

Sunday, April 4, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall

Celebrate Easter morning with your church family as we gather in Fellowship Hall for breakfast. Sausage gravy with hot biscuits and beverages will be provided.  We are asking each family to bring a breakfast food ready to share, if possible    (i.e. hot breakfast casserole, breakfast bread, muffins, or fruit).

Optional Easter Activity for children in grades K-12

Sunday, April 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Activity Center

A special session during the regular Sunday School hour; normal classes will resume the following Sunday.

Easter Worship Service

Sunday, April 4, 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

He is risen indeed!