Connections
We are so grateful there are ways to get and stay connected at WestArk!
Below are wonderful opportunities to invite friends both new and old to join us as we fellowship and study
together! If you have a group that is meeting and not listed here, please let us know if you’d like to share your group. If you would like help to get your group online or get a new group started, we’d be happy to help! Contact dena@westark.org. God made us to be creative and resourceful, so it’s a beautiful thing to see how you are doing just that to get and stay connected as a family!
KidMin Groups
NURSERY
(Downstairs - Preschool Wing)
Sunday Morning - 9:30AM
Also available during worship (10:30AM)
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM
Contact Alyssa Benjamin at alyssa@westark.org
2 YEAR OLD CLASS
(Downstairs - Preschool Wing)
Sunday Morning - 9:30AM
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM
Contact Melody Priester at mprieste@fortsmithschools.org
FLOCK (3yrs - 1st grade)
(Downstairs - Preschool Wing)
Sunday Mornings - 9:30AM
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM
Contact Melody Priester at mprieste@fortsmithschools.org
LOFT (2nd - 4th Grade)
Sunday Mornings - 9:30AM (Upstairs - Loft Room)
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM (Upstairs)
Contact Alyssa Benjamin at alyssa@westark.org
B56 (5th - 6th Grade)
Sunday Mornings - 9:30AM (Upstairs - B56 Room)
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM (Upstairs - B56 Room)
Contact Karen Benjamin at kkbenjamin68@gmail.com
WAYG (West-Ark Youth Group)
Contact Rick Odell at rick@westark.org
Sunday Morning - 9:30AM - Upstairs in the WAYG Room
Wednesday Night - 6:30PM - Upstairs in the WAYG Room
Sunday Morning Adult ClassES - 9:30AM
THRIVE - VARIOUS TEACHERS
Room 100 just off the Foyer
Thrive is a good group for anyone college-aged to middle-aged (wherever you think that is) who enjoys more discussion-based classes, and sharing life experiences.
Contact Robert Benjamin at roberteugenebenjamin@gmail.com or Taylor Wehunt at stwehunt@outlook.com.
AUDITORIUM CLASS - VARIOUS TEACHERS
Church Leadership Study through August 28
Beginning September 4:
Kevin Roberts will lead a class entitled People of Faith. We will be looking at the individuals in Hebrews that make up the great cloud of witnesses and why God called them faithful. It will be designed to see how we can also be called faithful people of God.
Onsite in the auditorium and Online at westark.org/audclass
Contact Chris Benjamin at chris@westark.org
MOCS (MOTHERS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS)
Annex
This class is designed to support our college students with encouragement and to let them know their church family is praying for them. We also support each other as parents learning to parent adult children with God’s help. If your child’s address has changed at school, or if they are starting college, please let Carol Evans know at candb3@yahoo.com
JOHN & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE CLASS - JOHN PRIESTER & TED KNIGHT
ROOM 211 - New Study beginning September 11!
We will be studying Max Lucado's book You Were Made For This Moment, a study of Esther's life and faith journey. Join us to see how God, through Jesus and The Spirit, may be preparing you for this moment.
Contact John at johnpriester76@yahoo.com or Ted at hontak@hotmail.com
BEING A LIGHT AFTER A DARK YEAR - DAVID BURNS
Annex Conference Room
Join us as we discover together how to reflect the light of our Savior after what has been a really tough year for many.
Contact David Burns at burns396@cox.net
Wednesday Night Adult ClassES
FAVORITE BIBLE PASSAGES - Jerry Canfield
6:30PM - ROOM 211 (upstairs)
For men and women of any age.
Bring your favorite passage, and let's study together!
Contact Jerry Canfield at jcanfield@dailywoods.com
LADIES' BIBLE STUDY - Begins September 7!
6:30PM - Annex
This study of the minor prophets will be based on the book Twelve Voices for Truth- Confronting a fallen world with hope. Ladies of all ages are welcome!
Contact Meg Canfield at mcanfield001@gmail.com
ONLINE STUDY - Titus - RightNow Media (Study Facilitated by Scott James)
6PM (Online - Zoom info shared in WestArk's Facebook Group each week)
This study challenges us to display the gospel in our lives through doing good. We do good works not to earn God’s favor, but as a result of God’s favor. When the gospel has truly taken root in our lives, it produces the fruit of godliness. As we pass these things on to future generations, the Church stands in bright contrast to the darkness of the world.
Contact Dena Jenkins at dena@westark.org
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDies
WinGS (Women in God's Service)
9:30AM - Room 100 off foyer - Resumes September 13
WINGS (Women In God's Service) meets on Tuesday mornings, from 9:30-11:30, in person and via ZOOM and will be focused on the book of Romans.
Contact Deborah Wilson at jmzgrl2@outlook.com
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
9:30AM - Annex
This Bible study also meets on Tuesday mornings and is focused on the book of Proverbs.
Contact John Lankford at chembodad@yahoo.com
Celebrate Recovery
Monday Evenings - 6PM (Dinner available at 5:30PM)
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
Contact Larry at goatroper3950@yahoo.com, Donna Roper at jolleygamma@yahoo.com or
Chris Benjamin at chris@westark.org
monthly Care group
Every second Friday at noon
WestArk Annex
Contact Sedalia Douglas at Sedalia.douglas@yahoo.com
WoW (Widows or Widowers) Monthly Meal
First Saturday of the month (date can vary)
Location and time of day varies
Contact Robin Webber at laurarobin1963@yahoo.com
monthly Men's Breakfast
Every first Saturday - 8:30AM
Calico County - Fort Smith
Contact Paul Shirley at pdshirley@sbcglobal.net
PageTurners Ladies Book Club
Every First Thursday Evening at 6PM
Contact Melody Priester at mprieste@fortsmithschools.org
monthly ladies' night out
Every last Thursday - 6PM
Location Varies
Contact Dena Jenkins at dena@westark.org