Village Bible
Evangelical Free
Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Village Bible Evangelical Free Church.
Also Wednesday, the Building Committee will meet at 4 p.m. The Women's Ministry Board will have a 5:30 p.m. dinner meeting. The all-church 5:30 p.m. dinner will be hamburgers and hot dogs, plus salad and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Choir practice starts at 7:30 p.m., and the Worship Team rehearses at 8 p.m.
On Thursday, April 17, the Hebrews Bible study, led by the Rev. Ron Morris, will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. This study is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
A Good Friday service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18. The Rev. Mark Voll's message will be "At the Cross."
The Men's Breakfast Fellowship will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 19, and the Church Board will convene at 8:30 a.m.
On Easter Sunday, April 20, the first worship service will be at 8:30 a.m. with the choir singing. At 9:45 a.m., in lieu of Sunday school, there will be an expanded time of fellowship with a light breakfast being served. The second worship service will be at 11 a.m., also with the choir. The Rev. Mark Voll's sermon title will be "Because He Lives" based on Matthew 28:1-7. Infant nursery and children's church will be available at the second service.
Intercessory Prayer for the Building Program will be held at the church at 9 a.m. Monday, April 21.
On Tuesday, April 22, the ladies' Bible study titled "Jesus' Final Week" will meet at 9:30 a.m. with Joanne Morris leading the study. The ladies' KniTTogether ministry and White Cross EFCA Women's Mission ministry will also meet at 7 p.m.
Also Tuesday, the men's Bible study on 2 Peter, led by the Rev. Ron Morris, will meet at 7 p.m.
The church is located at 210 Town Center S.E. Call 479-876-5764 or visit www.villagebibleefc.org.
Community Church
The Men's Study Group meets every Wednesday morning at 8 in the parlor at Bella Vista Community Church.
Parish nurses perform blood pressure checks on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and on the last Sunday of each month between services. There is no charge, and no appointment is necessary. This service is available to anyone in the community.
Prayer fellowship meets every Wednesday morning at 9:15 in the conference room.
Memory Disorder Caregivers support group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor.
Wednesday night family activities begin at 6 with a pizza supper on the lower level, followed by Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for young adults, youth and children. A nursery is provided.
Also Wednesday, a Newcomers' Orientation will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor. Anyone interested in knowing more about the ministry of Community Church is invited to attend.
On Thursday, April 17, the Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 1 p.m. in McKay Hall. Growing through Grief support group meets at 3:30 p.m. in the parlor.
A Maundy Thursday Communion service will be offered at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
A Good Friday service will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
On Saturday, April 19, Cups and Croissants will meet from 9 a.m. to noon to play White Elephant Bingo. Bring a wrapped item from home to trade.
The Rev. Eric Sloter will preach at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services Easter Sunday, April 20. The chapel is open for prayer from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Following the 10:15 a.m. service, there will be lunch and an Easter egg hunt.
The church office will be closed Monday, April 21.
The Prostate Cancer support group will convene at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the meeting room.
Bella Vista Community Church is a Stephen Ministry church and is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 479-855-1126, email to [email protected] or visit www.bvcommunitychurch.org.
Forest Hills Church
All are welcome to attend lunch, prayer time and Bible study starting at noon Wednesdays at Forest Hills Church.
On Easter Sunday, the Forest Hills Church community will celebrate with Highlands Church for an early Easter service at 8 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Seal. A light breakfast will follow. Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Susan Metcalf will preach "The Heart of Christianity" at the 10:45 a.m. service based on Titus 2:14 and Luke 24:1-6; 46-48.
The church, an American Baptist congregation, is located at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. Call Andrea for information at 479-855-3555 or send an email inquiry to [email protected]. Visit www.ForestHillsChurch.info for up-to-date Forest Hills Church scheduled activities and information.
St. Bernard
Catholic Church
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults classes, for those interested in learning about the Catholic faith, meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the parish hall. This is an open class and all are welcome.
Holy Thursday services will be held on April 17 at 7 p.m.
Stations of the cross will be held on Friday, April 18 at noon, following "Seven Last Words of Christ."
Easter Vigil will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday celebration will be at 9 a.m.
Crafters are again meeting in the hall every Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. Come early, stay late or come for as long as time allows.
Bingo will be played Thursday, May 1. Doors and a snack bar open at 5:45 p.m. and play starts at 6:30. The blackout jackpot is always $1,000. The community is welcome.
St. Bernard Church is located off of Lancashire Boulevard at 1 Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-9069.
United Lutheran
An exercise class is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. The community is welcome.
Phoebes will meet at church at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 16.
Maundy Thursday worship service with Communion will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17.
A Good Friday service, "The Passion of Jesus from Gospel of John" with special music, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18. All are invited.
There will be an Easter egg hunt from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Special activities are planned rain or shine.
The Women of United invite the community to attend "Growing Up Christian in Pakistan" at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. Sylvana Airan from the University of Nebraska will speak about Islam as it is practiced in Pakistan and her life growing up in that country.
The Schmieding Center will present a Lunch and Learn at noon Tuesday, April 22. Call 800-734-2024 for reservations.
Joppa Shepherd Group will have lunch at Pinnacle Country Club at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25.
The church is located at 100 Cooper Road. Call 479-855-1325 or go to www.unitedlutheranbv.org. Email the church at [email protected].
First United
Methodist
Weekly Lenten services followed by a luncheon will be held at 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday through April 16 at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista.
A prayer service is offered at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in the chapel.
Youth Life meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. for junior and senior high students.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University continues through May 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Sean Crider at [email protected] for details. Childcare will be available.
The study of Revelation, a class led by the Rev. Albert Fisher, meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. in room 6.
A Maundy Thursday service will be offered April 17 at 7 p.m.
A Good Friday service will take place at 7 p.m. April 18.
"The Seven Last Words of Christ," a musical performance, will be presented by the Bella Vista Combined Church Choirs with full orchestra and soloists at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Tickets are free. To register, go online to bvbaptist.com and click on the oval.
An Easter Sunday sunrise service will be offered at 7 a.m. at the Metfield Clubhouse. Easter Sunday services will also take place at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Jaimie Alexander will conclude the sermon series "The Reel Jesus" with "Love Revealed -- Easter" using the message from John 20:1-2.
The Care and Share trailer will be in the upper parking lot on from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 21.
Traditional services are held every Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with a contemporary service at 9:30. Sunday school classes for all ages are also held at 9:30 a.m. A nursery is provided.
Caregivers Support Group provides an essential support system for those who are primary caregivers of family or friend. They meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9 a.m. in room 5.
Bazaar workshops meet every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the quilt room. Snacks will be available; those planning to stay the day may bring a sack lunch. No particular talent is required, but those with sewing abilities are greatly appreciated.
The church is at 20 Boyce Drive. Call 479-855-1158 or visit www.lovelearnlead.com.
Highlands Church
Lenten brown bag devotionals continue Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The topic is "24 Hours That Changed the World."
The second portion of the study of "Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy" continues. Check with the office for location and price.
The TAN adult Sunday school class started a new session on April 6 discussing a DVD series titled "The Early Church: Conquering the gates of hell." The group meets at 8:30 a.m.
The Maundy Thursday service on April 17, a recreation of The Last Supper, will be presented with members from the congregation portraying Jesus' disciples. No rehearsal will be needed; all the parts will be handed out to the congregation that night and will be read. This is an opportunity to be a part of an important night in the life of Jesus. Jesus will be portrayed by Doug Stone and Judas by John Crain.
A "Cross Walk" will take place April 18 beginning at 2 p.m. The walk will originate at the Highlands Golf Course parking lot and will end in the church's front parking lot. A 15-minute outdoor service will be offered at 2:45 p.m. and a blowing of the Shofar will be at 3 p.m.
The annual Highland Flea will take place April 26 from 7 to 11 a.m. General item drop-off will be April 22-24 and large-item pickup will be Friday, April 25. Call Pat Lehman at 479-876-1985 to make arrangements. All proceeds from the flea market are donated to local women's and children's charities.
Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-2277 or visit www.humcbv.com.
Beautiful Savior
Lutheran Church
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church will hold a Good Friday service at 6 p.m.
Easter Festival Worship will take place at 9:30 a.m. with a dinner following. Everyone is welcome.
The church is at 14070 Arkansas Highway 279.
Presbyterian Church
Holy Communion will be served at the Maundy Thursday service on April 17 at 7 p.m., at the Good Friday service at noon April 18 and on Palm Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. Easter will be celebrated with Holy Communion at the 10 a.m. worship service April 20. An Easter egg hunt will be held at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend any of the Holy week worship services.
Men's Fellowship will gather for breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 19, in the fellowship hall. A program will follow. Sign up at the information center.
The church is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., and Sunday school for children and adults meets at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome. Recent sermons can be heard on the website at www.pcbv.org. Call the office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about activities or to speak with a pastor.
Bella Vista Lutheran
Parent's Night Out will be on Wednesday, April 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. with a light supper followed by crafts, games, Bible stories and more. All children are invited.
The Sonshiners will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 17, and again at Highlands Health Care and Rehabilitation at 2:30 p.m.
A Maundy Thursday special service with Communion will be held at 6 p.m. April 17.
The Ladies Bridge marathon will take place at 12:30 p.m. April 18.
On Good Friday, a service of darkness will be held at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Shepherd's Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Friday. The pantry is currently requesting donations baby wipes. A shopping cart for donations is in the fellowship hall entry.
Easter services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and again at 10:45 a.m. Communion will be served at both services. All are invited.
A traditional worship service is offered at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and a blended service is at 10:45. Sunday school and adult Bible classes begin at 9:45 a.m. Bella Vista Lutheran Church is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Visit www.bvlutheran.com or call 479-855-0272.
Bella Vista Christian
A Lord's Supper Tableaux and Communion service will be held on Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
The Children's Ministries will host a Family Art Expo open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 18. Everyone is welcome to come view the displays of Easter art in the KidTown Center at the church.
There will be three celebrations held on Easter weekend: at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, and at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20. KidTown for children from birth through fifth grade is open at both services, with Radiate Students for grades 6-12 meeting at 10:45 a.m.
The Men's Ministry will be attending a Rugged Faith Boot Camp in Pea Ridge April 25-26. Cost is $60 and registrations can be made through the church website.
A Haitian Reflections lunch will be held 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the church atrium. The Haiti Team will provide the Haitian meal and give a short presentation on their recent serving trip to Haiti. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP on the church website.
The Vintage Gospel Lads will present their farewell concert at the church 7 p.m. Friday, May 9. There is no charge for the concert, but a love offering will be taken. The community is invited.
Bella Vista Christian is a nondenominational church located at 103 Riordan Road. Call 479-855-1616 or visit www.bellavistachristian.com.
Village Baptist
Men's Bible study takes place at 9 a.m. Friday on the Book of Hebrews.
The church office will be closed Good Friday, April 18.
The Rev. Bill Bowen's message on Easter Sunday, April 20, will end the series "7 Sayings from the Cross." Children's Church for ages 4 through sixth grade is offered with a puppet ministry during morning worship in the fellowship hall. Evening services begin at 6 p.m.
A Precepts Bible study will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday. Lessons will be no longer than one hour and will be led by Kelly Fields. Call 479-616-0962 for information.
Grammies Praying for Grandchildren will meet at the home of Sally Camp at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24. For information, call 479-876-0007.
The Women's Group will gather at 10 a.m. Monday, May 5, to learn to make a "Wild and Wacky" hats as demonstrated by Kristen's Krafts.
Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist church, is located at 380 Glasgow Road. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m., a worship service is at 10:15 a.m. with a nursery provided, and a Sunday evening service takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening choir practice is at 5:45 p.m., followed by prayer and a Bible study service at 7 p.m. Call 479-855-7775 for information. For special needs, call the prayer room at 479-855-2097.
Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)
The Prayer Group will gather at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 16.
A Maundy Thursday service will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Disciples Men will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19.
On Easter Sunday, an early service will take place 8:30 a.m. at Forest Hills Church.
At 10:30 a.m. on Easter, the Rev. Paul Seal will bring the message, "I told you so."
On Monday, April 21, the golf group will play the Scotsdale Golf Course at 10:58 a.m.
The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The office telephone number is 479-855-2780 go to www.highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
April 20 is Topic Forum Sunday. Harris McKee will lead the the discussion on "The History of Doubt." Discussion will show how much the UU search for meaning follows doubters in ancient times from Greece to India. Unitarian Universalists have much in common with those who through the ages have questioned the religious doctrine of their culture. Harris will share information which suggests that Jesus, about whom the Easter season revolves, was also a doubter in his time. Attendees will have an opportunity to take a Scale of Doubt quiz that will help position them across a spectrum of modern doubt.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County meets at the Elks Club, 501 S. 40th St., in Rogers. Coffee and visitation begin at 10:30 a.m., and the service is at 11 a.m. School is available for children potty trained through age 15.
Go online to www.uubcar.com, access the Face book page at www.facebook.com/UUBC.AR or connect with @UUBC1 on Twitter.com.
New Wine Ministry
New Wine Ministry services are held Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., and a study on the Book of Revelation is at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Patricia Xavier teaches on Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance at 7 p.m. Thursdays. These meetings are held at the NWA Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715. Phone 858-864-8712.
New Wine Radio is hosted by the Rev. Vincent Xavier on Blogtalkradio.com every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Call 1-818-369-0326 to speak live.
Religion on 04/16/2014