Church digest

Highlands Church

A new Bible study, "Mere Christianity," by C.S. Lewis will take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20.

The Care and Share trailer will be in the church parking lot from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. Donations of clean, gently used items are requested.

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.

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 attend the 10:45 a.m. worship service this Communion Sunday, Oct. 5. The Rev. Susan Metcalf will preach "Who is in the Driver's Seat?" taken from Luke 22:24-26, Ephesians 4:2 and Philippians 2:3. A sweets and coffee fellowship starts at 9 a.m. and two adult Bible studies begin at 9:45.

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.Forest

HillsChurch.info for up-to-date information and a calendar of activities.

Village Baptist

Wednesday evening choir practice starts at 5:45 at Village Baptist Church and is followed by prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Bill Bowen will bring the message at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, Oct. 5. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided.

The Sunday evening service is at 6.

The men's monthly breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Golden Corral.

Men's prayer and the Bible study of 1 Peter are from 8 to 10 a.m. each Friday.

Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist church, is located at 380 Glasgow Road. New office hours are from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and closed from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 479-855-7775 for other information.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Choir rehearsal takes place at 4 p.m. today at Highland Christian Church.

Church school starts at 9 a.m. and the worship service with open Communion is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Seal will speak on "Jesus' Instructions to Prepare the Table," based on Luke 22: 7-13.

Golf will be played at 11:57 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Bella Vista Country Club Golf Course.

The Andante Music Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the church.

Bible study begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8.

The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The office telephone number is 479-855-2780. For information, email highland

[email protected] or go to www.highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

First United

Methodist

United Methodist Women's holiday bazaar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Holiday decorations and gifts, plants and garden accessories, dignified discards, books, baked items and gift baskets will be for sale. Homemade cinnamon and orange rolls will be available at 8:30 a.m. and a luncheon will be served after 10:30 a.m. A debit and credit card machine will be available for purchases. Proceeds support local charities.

The sermon for Sunday, Oct. 5, will be "Christ's Ice Bucket Challenge: The Challenge to be Fair," based on Matthew 7:7-12. Traditional services are held at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with a contemporary service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages are also held at 9:30. A nursery is provided.

United Methodist Men's dinner meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Becker Hall. The meal will be sliced brisket, potato salad and coleslaw from Papa Mike's at Kingsdale. The program will be presented by the Police and Fire departments.

Friday Nite at Sunday School, a registration event, is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. All parents and children are asked to attend so the church can update its new registration system and begin the volunteer sign-up process. Those who do not have children but want to volunteer may contact Kristin Crider at [email protected] directly to add their names to the roster or attend. There will be food and a fun atmosphere.

United Methodist Men's Pancake Day will be from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17. Pancakes, ham or sausage, applesauce and drink will be served. Tickets can be purchased for $6 per person from any UMM member, in the church office or at the door on Pancake Day. Proceeds support UMM ministries.

The Rev. Albert Fisher leads an adult Bible study on "Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home," based on the book by Richard Foster, at 4 p.m. Tuesdays in the chapel. The cost is $20 for a copy of Foster's book.

The 32-week Disciple III classes meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the chapel.

Alan Packard teaches a Bible study on "Jesus in the Gospels" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays.

The Rev. Zach Underwood and his wife, Kerry, offer a class on "Discovering a Deeper Intimacy with God Through Your Marriage" at 4 p.m. Sundays. Anyone interested should read the article in the church's September newsletter or contact the office.

Moving Forward, a fellowship group for single men, meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in Becker Hall. The 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 is served. Contact the Rev. Albert Fisher at 903-271-2738 or by email to [email protected] for details.

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

A prayer service is held at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the chapel. Junior and senior high students can participate in Youth Life at 7 p.m.

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

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

Community Church

The Men's Study Group meets at 8 a.m. every Wednesday in the parlor at Bella Vista Community Church.

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

The women's fall Bible study started Sept. 18, but anyone interested can still join in by coming to the third class on Thursday, Oct. 2. The seven-week study is based on the "Faithful Abundant True" series by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. Cost of the book is $15. Sessions will be held Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. downstairs through Oct. 30.

Growing Through Grief support group meets at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the parlor.

The Rev. Eric Sloter will preach at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services Sunday, Oct. 5. His sermon topic will be "Set Free by Christ's Cross" from Galatians 5:1. 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.

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.

Village Bible

Evangelical Free

Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 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 also begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by family praise and prayer fellowship plus children's and youth activities at 6:20 p.m. Choir rehearsal begins at 7:30 p.m., and Worship team practice is at 8 p.m.

Ron Morris will lead the Bible study on 1 John at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the church. This study is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Volunteers will gather at the church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, to participate in Bella Vista Village's Sparkles litter cleanup on an assigned route.

Sunday school classes will be available for all ages at 9 a.m. Oct. 5. At the 10 a.m. worship service with Communion, the Rev. Mark Voll will continue his preaching series on "Lessons for Life," studies in the Book of Hebrews. His sermon is "Perseverance" from Hebrews 6:7-20. Infant nursery and children's church will be available during the service. A special congregational meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Intercessory Prayer for the Building Program will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the church.

The ladies' Bible study, "Ecclesiastes, a Woman of Contentment: Insights into Life's Sorrows and Trials," will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Joanne Morris will lead the group.

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

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

Bella Vista Baptist

Bella Vista Baptist Church offers morning and evening sessions of the "Children of the Day" ladies' Bible study every Tuesday. Meetings are from 9 to 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the conference room.

The Wednesday evening meal is from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at Bella Vista Baptist Church. A prayer meeting follows at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary.

Also Wednesday, the children's choirs rehearse at 5:30 p.m., youth activities begin at 6 p.m. and AWANA meets at 6:15 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.

Women on a Mission meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the fellowship hall.

Threads of Love gathers at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in room 143B.

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.

Bella Vista Christian

"Unleashed: Acts that Change the World" is the title of the fall message series during the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services. 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 Student Ministry for teen Life Groups meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at the church. All students in grades 6-12 are welcome.

The Outreach Ministry will participate in two school fall carnivals -- Oct. 10 at R.E. Baker Elementary School in Bentonville and Oct. 24 at Cooper Elementary School in Bella Vista. Both events start at 5:30 p.m.

The Children's Ministry will host a Family Fall Event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Right Choices Corn Maze in Southwest City, Mo. For more information, check the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.

A new Tuesday morning Bible study, "Becoming More," will begin Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. All women are welcome. Study guides are available at LifeWay in Rogers.

Men's Ministry hosts "33" volume 2 at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the church. Men of all ages are welcome.

Mothers of Preschoolers meets from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Fridays of each month. All moms and their prekindergarten children are invited. For more information, contact the Bella Vista Christian Church office at 479-855-1616.

The Missions Ministry will be sending an awareness team to Cambodia next month. While there, the group will serve at Rapha House, a mission for children who have been rescued from sex trafficking. For more information on this mission, visit the organization's website at www.raphahouse.org.

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

Presbyterian Church

"Doc" Irwin is presenting a class on "Old Testament History and Literature" each Wednesday through Nov. 26 at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. Each session runs from 3 to 4 p.m. in Classroom C.

Presbyterian Women's Mission Sewing will meet in the fellowship hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Come for all or part of the day.

Members of the church will gather at Highlands Health Care and Rehabilitation Center at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, for a sing-along with the residents. All are welcome.

Presbyterian Women will attend the Cluster 1 Fall Gathering Saturday, Oct. 4, starting at 9 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Springdale.

The worship leader will be the Rev. Liz Wagner from the Bella Vista Presbyterian Church, and Susan Jackson-Dowd will be the overview leader for the Horizons Bible study.

Holy Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct. 5, in observance of World Communion Sunday.

The Presbyterian Players will present "Olios: 2014" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the church's fellowship hall. The olios will feature singing, dancing, comedy and skits with light refreshments being served. Tickets are available after church on Sundays or by calling the office at 479-855-2390 Monday through Thursday.

The Missions Committee is collecting personal care items for the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter to be given to the children as they leave the facility. A list of items needed for the packets and a donation box are available in the connector hallway. Monetary contributions would also be appreciated to help purchase supplies.

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.

United Lutheran

Oct. 5 is Stewardship Sunday and Ministry Fair day at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. Members are asked to bring their 2015 pledge cards. After worship services, all are invited to visit the Ministry Fair and sign up for any activities that might interest them.

Roadside litter pickup along Arkansas 279 is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Many workers are needed.

The Abundant Life Praise service starts at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, and will be preceded by a light meal. All are welcome.

United in Prayer meets at 3 p.m. Mondays.

An exercise class is offered at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The community is welcome.

The church is located at 100 Cooper Road. Call 479-855-1325 or go to www.unitedlutheranbv.org. Email the church at office@united

lutheran.arcoxmail.com.

St. Bernard

Catholic Church

The annual Women's Club bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Bernard Catholic Church of Bella Vista. Parishioners are needed to help. The group meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday in the parish hall to design, arrange and get ready for the bazaar. Call Betty Klaeser at 479-876-1227 for further information.

St. Bernard is offering special sessions for non-Catholics and those who wish to learn more about the teachings Jesus Christ left for his church. Sessions are held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the parish hall and involve sharing in Scripture, catechism, prayer and liturgy. Call the parish office at 479-855-9069 or Howard Hunt at 479-855-7955 for details.

Crazy canasta will be played the first Monday of each month, Oct. 6 through May 4, at the church. A social time will be at 6 p.m. with snacks provided. Play begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $1 per person each night. Everyone is welcome.

St. Bernard Pinochle Club welcomes new members. Admission is $1 and all prize money is distributed at the end of each evening of play. Call Fran Olsen at 479-855-1932 to join, to gather more information or to make reservations.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place in Room 202 at 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and on Saturday.

St. Bernard Church is located off of Lancashire Boulevard at 1 St. Bernard Lane. Call 479-855-9069 or go online to www.bvstbernard.org.