FUMC History
This ninetheenth century minister is the great, great, grandfather to Rev. David Freeman, our current senior pastor.
Who is Horace Jewell?
In a span of 50 years, this Wesley wrote 8,989 hymns and poems.
Who is Charles Wesley?
This Arkansas based company is the 4th-largest trucking company in the United States.
"Too long have I lived among those who hate peace."
What is the Bible, Psalm 120:6?
This pastor decided acting was not for them after playing Aunt Corney Clevenger in the third grade.
Who is Heather Rose?
This senior pastor has had the longest tenure to First Church.
Who is Aubrey G. Walton?
1944-1960, 16 years
Against their parents wishes, this Wesley joined the Church of England as a teenager.
Who is Susannah Wesley? (Annesley
This TV series filmed in Arkansas, catapulted both Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to stardom.
What is the Simple Life?
"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering".
What is Star Wars, Yoda?
This pastor has colored their hair 2 different times for different plays they have performed in.
Who is David Freeman?
This is the number of former First Church senior pastors who have been elected as Bishops.
What is 2?
Bishops William Cyde Martin & Aubrey Walton
His high-church views and Tory politics often clashed with his parishioners, leading to destroyed crops, harmed livestock, and even a fire in the rectory.
Who is Samuel Wesley?
This retired general served as a NATO Supreme Allied Commander and had a presidential bid in 2004.
Who is Welsey Clark?
"I find your lack of faith disturbing."
What is Star Wars, Darth Vader?
This pastor fought hard to win the part of Jonah in the musical.
Who is Brittany Richardson Watson?
Who is Kathrine (Katy) Donham Rice?
This Wesley is credited for coining the phrase "agree to disagree."
Who is John Wesley?
In this Arkansas town, it is illegal for dogs to bark after 6 PM.
What is the city of Fayetteville?
"Who is the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?"
This pastor avoided performing in plays as though they were biblical plagues to be saved from?
Who is Mary Jane Cole?
This pastor's portrair is missing from the wall of Senior pastors outside of the library.
Who is Rev. David Freeman's?
In 1729, this Wesley formed the "Holy Club" among his fellow students at Oxford.
Who is Charles Wesley?
These three NFL teams have ownership ties to Arkansas.
Who are the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs?
"If only we knew the power of your anger!"
What is the Bible, Psalm 90:11?
This theater nerd, now a pastor, played Gladys in the Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Who is Haley Jones Wells?