Church digest

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 1:1-9, this Sunday, Aug. 3.

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.

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 www.humcbv.com or search for Highlands Church of Bella Vista on Facebook.com.

Presbyterian Church

Members of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista will gather for a sing-along at Highlands Health Care and Rehabilitation Center at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Everyone is welcome to join with the residents and participants.

Holy Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Aug. 3.

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 Rev. Bill Bowen will present the message at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, Aug. 3. Children's Church for ages 4 through sixth grade is offered with a puppet ministry during morning worship.

The Sunday evening service starts at 6 p.m.

Men's monthly breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Golden Corral.

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.

A list of items needed for the military and the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter is available by calling the church office at 479-855-7775.

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 prayer and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. Call 479-855-7775 for other information.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

The McIntire and Doane Shepherd Group Meal is planned for 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30.

Church school starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, and the worship service with open Communion will be at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Seal will present the message.

Golf will be played at 10:58 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at the Bella Vista Country Club.

Prayer Group meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The office telephone number is 479-855-2780. For information, email [email protected] or visit the website at

www.highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

Bella Vista Baptist

Wednesday Night Meals will be served at 5:30 p.m. throughout July and 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.

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.

United Lutheran

An exercise class is offered at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. The community is welcome.

All who give home Communion will meet with the Rev. Darrel Johnson at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30.

Prayer United meets at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1.

A congregational meeting will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

Power Surge class will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The church is located at 100 Cooper Road. Call 479-855-1325 or go to www.unitedlutheranbv.org. Email the church at [email protected].

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County

Aug. 3 is Homily Sunday with "Start Small, Look for Great Things" by Sandi Wanasek. Wanasek's church career began in 1982 as the finance secretary at Central United Methodist Church. Later, she moved into church business administration, then began the march toward ordination as a deacon in 1998. She has served as the associate pastor at First United Methodist Church since 1999 and focuses primarily on pastoral care and spiritual formation.

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.

First United

Methodist

A prayer service is offered at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the chapel at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista.

Junior and senior high school students participate in Youth Life at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

The Rev. Jaimie Alexander will continue the sermon series, "Cool Aid: First in My Heart! Spiritual Simplicity Refreshed," on Sunday, Aug. 3. The message is titled "Drink of the Cool Aid of Life" and is based on Philippians 4:4-7. 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.

United Methodist Women will sponsor a rummage sale from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. People are encouraged to drop off items at the church this week. Clothing will not be accepted.

"Supercharged," a communitywide back-to-school family celebration, is planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. The event will include: free hot dogs, drinks and watermelon; live music; games; prizes including a cruise and laptops; and free back-to-school haircuts. Bella Vista emergency responders will be on site with their vehicles. For further information, call 479-855-1158.

Two weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are being hosted at the church on Saturday and Monday. Call or stop by the church for details.

Bazaar workshops are held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Thursday in the downstairs quilt room. Snacks are available, and those planning to stay the day may bring a sack lunch. No particular talent is required, but those with sewing abilities are greatly appreciated.

Caregivers Support Group provides an essential support system for those who are primary caregivers of family or friends. The group meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in room 5.

Moving Forward, a single men's fellowship group, will meet at 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in Becker Hall. Memories associated with any loss and the problems of adjusting to life as a single person are expressed in the supportive setting of a group of individuals who have all had similar experiences. A home-cooked meal will be served. Contact the Rev. Albert Fisher at 903-271-2738 or [email protected] for more information.

The church is at 20 Boyce Drive. Call 479-855-1158 or visit www.lovelearnlead.com.

Village Bible

Evangelical Free

Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Village Bible Evangelical Free Church.

Also Wednesday, the Building Committee will meet at 4 p.m. and the Women's Ministry 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.

The monthly Church Family Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at Papa Mike's at Kingsdale in Bella Vista.

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.

Volunteers will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, to participate in the Bella Vista Property Owners Association's Sparkles litter cleanup on an assigned route.

Sunday school classes will be available for all ages at 9 a.m. Aug. 3, followed by the 10 a.m. worship service with Communion. The Rev. Mark Voll will continue his preaching series on "Truth and Consequences." The sermon is titled "Cain and Abel" and is based on Genesis 4. 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. 4.

Morris will lead the men's Bible study on Romans at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The ladies' KniTTogether ministry and White Cross EFCA Women's Mission ministry will also meet at 7.

The church is located at 210 Town Center S.E. Call 479-876-5764 or visit www.villagebibleefc.org.

Community Church

Parish nurses conduct blood pressure checks from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesdays in the nurses' office and between services on the last Sunday of each month in the parlor at Bella Vista Community Church. There is no charge, and no appointment is necessary. This service is available to anyone in the community.

Prayer Fellowship meets at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the conference room.

Wednesday Night Family Activities start at 6 p.m. with pizza, followed at 6:30 p.m. by PMK Bible study for all ages. A nursery is provided.

The Prostate Cancer and Diabetes support groups will not meet during July and August.

The Rev. Eric Sloter will preach at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services Sunday, Aug. 3. The chapel is open for prayer from 8 until 11:30 a.m. Children's Teaching Time for ages 4-12 is offered during the 10:15 a.m. service.

This Sunday is also "First Fruits Sunday" when the congregation brings food donations to church for delivery to local food banks.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will begin a nine-week course starting July 31 and running through Sept. 25, meeting at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at the church. For more information, call the office or Ron Corn at 816-668-5531.

Bella Vista Community Church is a Stephen Ministry church and is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 479-855-1126, email [email protected] or visit www.bvcommunitychurch.org.

Bella Vista Christian

Bella Vista Christian Church will "Bless the Backpacks" during both the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday, Aug. 3. All children are welcome to bring their packs for a special time of blessing and prayer. KidTown is offered at both times for children from infants through fifth grade, and Radiate Students for grades 6-12 meets at 10:45 a.m.

The Cambodia Missions Team will offer a Mother's Day Out fundraiser from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the church. All donations will go toward the team's trip to Rapha House in Cambodia in October. For more information, check the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.

A three-week Discovery session to learn more about the church and its beliefs will be held at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 10, 17 and 24. Register on the church website.

There are still openings for fall enrollment at BVCC's Little Sprouts Learning Center Preschool. Call the church office at 479-855-1616 to schedule a tour of the facility. School resumes Aug. 18.

Bella Vista Christian is a nondenominational church located at 103 Riordan Road. Call 479-855-1616 or visit www.bellavistachristian.com.