St. Bernard
Catholic Church
Bingo will be played Thursdays, Aug. 7 and 21, at St. Bernard Catholic Church of Bella Vista. Doors and a snack bar open at 5:45 p.m. and play starts at 6:30. The jackpot is always set at $1,000, and all proceeds go to local charities. The community is welcome.
The Women's Club is gathering school supplies for children in need. Supplies may be dropped off in the parish hall prior to Sunday, Aug. 17.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets in room 202 at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday and at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Al-Anon meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in room 203.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults classes will be held again beginning Sept. 10. All are welcome to this open class to learn more about the Catholic faith. Sessions are held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the church hall.
St. Bernard Church is located off of Lancashire Boulevard at 1 Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-9069.
Village Bible
Evangelical Free
Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Village Bible Evangelical Free Church.
Also Wednesday, the Building Committee will meet at 4 p.m. and the Church Services Board will have a 5:30 p.m. dinner meeting. The family potluck dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and is followed by family praise and prayer fellowship plus children's and youth activities at 6:20 p.m. Worship Team practice starts at 7:30 p.m.
Ron Morris will lead the Bible study on 1 Peter at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. This study is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Sunday school classes will be available for all ages at 9 a.m. Aug. 10, followed by the 10 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Mark Voll will continue his preaching series on "Truth and Consequences." The sermon is titled "The Eyes Have It," from 2 Samuel 11-12. An infant nursery and children's church will be available during the service.
Intercessory Prayer for the Building Program will be held at the church at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. The Elder Board will convene at 6 p.m.
Morris will lead the men's Bible study on Romans at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. The ladies' KniTTogether ministry and White Cross EFCA Women's Mission ministry also meet at 7.
The church is located at 210 Town Center S.E. Call 479-876-5764 or visit www.villagebibleefc.org.
Unity Church
of the Ozarks
An Abundance Prayer Team is forming for those committed to being in prayer for each person in the Unity Church community and for the community as a whole for 30 days.
The Rev. Edie Skalitzky will present "Secrets of a Happy and Fulfilling Life -- Part 2" on Sunday, Aug. 10. Following the service, the Quarterly Congregation Gathering will take place. There will be an update on various aspects of the church as well as the search for a new home.
A Wednesday night class and meditation are open to anyone who would like to have more time to explore life in different perspectives with the basis of Unity's metaphysical way of thinking. The class begins at 7 p.m. and is followed by a time of meditation.
The "Got Talent" show, art show, raffle and silent auction will be held Sept. 20.
The church is located at 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, in Bentonville. Call 479-721-2752 or visit www.unityozarks.org.
Bella Vista Baptist
Wednesday Night Meals will be served at 5:30 p.m. throughout August at Bella Vista Baptist Church.
Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting is held at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary. The Children's Summer Program, "The Great Race," and youth activities are offered at 6 p.m.
AWANA will kick off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Men's Prayer Breakfast is held at 6:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the fellowship hall. The group is studying the Book of Joshua.
Senior Adult Ministries hosts an ice cream and movie night at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month. All adults are welcome.
Prayer Warriors are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week by calling 479-855-6644.
Bella Vista Baptist is a multigenerational church with weekly activities for children and adults. More information is available by calling 479-855-3748 or by visiting the website at www.bvbaptist.com.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
Aug. 10 is Discussion Group Sunday. Discussion groups provide an opportunity to explore the previous homily's topic, the previous Topic Forum subject as well as an opportunity to discuss a current event or topic of concern among the group. This group is affectionately named "As You Like It." Each group has a facilitator, who may or may not be the presenter of the previous homily and topic presentations.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County meets at the Elks Club, 501 S. 40th St., in Rogers. Sunday services begin with an all-inclusive opening and a traditional closing. Coffee and social time is at 10:30 a.m., and the program starts at 11 a.m. and usually lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Sunday school is available for children through age 15.
For more information, go online to www.uubcar.com, www.facebook.com/UUBC.AR or http://uubcar.tumblr.com, or connect with @UUBC1 on Twitter.
Forest Hills Church
Guests are welcome to drop in for a sack lunch, prayer time and Bible study starting at noon Wednesdays at Forest Hills Church.
The Forest Hills Church community welcomes people of all faiths to its Sunday activities. A sweets and coffee fellowship starts at 9 a.m., two adult Bible studies begin at 9:45 and the worship service is at 10:45. The Rev. Susan Metcalf will preach on "A Work in Progress," based on Philippians 3:12-16, on Sunday, Aug. 10.
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 information and a calendar of activities.
Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)
Elders will meet at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Church school starts at 9 a.m. and the worship service with open Communion will be at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Seal will present the message, "Write Down My Love in Your Hearts," from Jeremiah 31:33-34. Jerry Loch Shepherd Group will meet in the fellowship hall after the service.
Golf will be played at 10:07 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Highlands Golf Course.
The Church Board will convene at 4 p.m. Monday.
Bible study will resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The office telephone number is 479-855-2780. For information, email [email protected] or go online to
www.highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Women will be attending a retreat from Aug. 7-9 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock. The title of the retreat is "Enough."
The Missions and Fellowship committees of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista will host a back-to-school event at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, for the annual collection of school supplies. More details will follow. Early shoppers may obtain a supply list at the information center.
The Chancel Choir is taking a break during the summer. Special music will be presented each Sunday until the choir returns Sept. 7.
An exercise class meets from 8 to 8:45 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the fellowship hall. It is free of charge and open to the community.
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.
Village Baptist
The men's monthly breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Golden Corral.
The Rev. Bill Bowen will present the message at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, Aug. 10, at Village Baptist Church. Children's Church has been discontinued.
The Sunday evening service starts at 6.
Men's prayer time is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. each Friday, followed by the Bible study of 1 Peter at 9 a.m.
Collections for the military and the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter have been suspended.
Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist church, is located at 380 Glasgow Road. Call 479-855-7775 for other information.
Bella Vista Lutheran
Shepherd's Food Pantry helps feed those in need from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday. The congregation has been urged to contribute to the pantry's restocking with jelly, peanut butter and cereal. Sugar or gluten-free items are greatly appreciated. Donations from visitors are also welcome and may be dropped off in the fellowship hall at Bella Vista Lutheran Church between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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.
Highlands Church
A "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" weekend begins Saturday, Aug. 9, with a prayer workshop at 3 p.m. A second workshop will take place at noon Sunday. The weekend will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday with Holy Communion and a healing service. All are invited.
The annual Homes Tour will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance or $12 the day of the event. Other activities at the church include a car show and an antiques and collectibles appraisal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and an antiques and collectibles sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be for sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where people can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. The group meets weekly and is looking to start a new session. The class is free to attend, and a person need not be a member of Highlands Church to participate. Anyone interested in attending should phone the church office at 479-855-2277.
Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-2277, visit the website at www.humcbv.com or search for Highlands Church of Bella Vista on Facebook.com.
Religion on 08/06/2014