Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
Sunday, Sept. 28, is UU Learn Sunday. UU Learn is a new addition to the Sunday format. It takes a program from the Unitarian Universalists Association and develops it for a quarter of the year. Titled UU 101, the first program is based on the New UUA Tapestry of Faith Program for Adults by Jonalu Johnstone. Andee DeRouen will be the trainer for this program each month for three months.
Each Sunday service begins with an all-inclusive opening and ends with a traditional closing. The program usually lasts 30-40 minutes. Coffee and social time starts at 10:30 a.m. and the program is at 11 a.m. Sunday school is available for children through age 15.
Beginning Oct. 5, UUBC will relocate to 1110 S.E. Evergreen St., at Little Einstein Montessori School in Bentonville, near the southeast corner of 14th and J streets.
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.
United Lutheran
Women of United, from the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, will attend the Arkansas-Oklahoma Women of ELCA convention Sept. 26-28 at St. John Lutheran Church in Shawnee, Okla.
Ninevah Shepherd Group will have a golf outing and pizza party beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Singing Men of Arkansas will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at United Lutheran. The public is invited. There will be refreshments after the concert. Admission is a free-will offering.
The following Bible study circles will meet Oct. 1: Deborah, Elizabeth, Mary, Naomi and Rachel.
Priscilla Circle will meet at the church Monday, Oct. 6.
Hannah Circle will gather at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Men's Club breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. Matt Cleveland, Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch representative, will be the speaker.
The church is located at 100 Cooper Road. Call 479-855-1325 or go to www.unitedlutheranbv.org. Email the church at [email protected].
Presbyterian Church
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 24, and continuing each Wednesday until near Thanksgiving, "Doc" Irwin will be presenting "Old Testament History and Literature." This study will be from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista and is open to the community.
Fall Christian Education Workshops will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Sept. 26, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. each day. The topics will be: "Making End of Life Decisions," "The Presence of the Holy in Architecture," "Paul on Pagans -- The Apostle to the Gentiles" and "Solar Under the Sun: Honduras Mission." These workshops are open to the community and there is no charge. Call the church office for details.
All women of the church are invited to the monthly Ladies Birthday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Sign up at the information center to learn the location.
Presbyterian Women will be gathering for the Cluster 1 Fall Gathering Saturday, Oct. 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Springdale. The registration form and a $10 check are due Wednesday, Sept. 24.There is a sign-up sheet in the connector hallway.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, and the fourth Sunday of each month, food items will be collected for the Helping Hands food pantry in Bentonville. Canned vegetables are requested this month, although any food items or monetary donations are appreciated.
Presbyterian Women's Mission Sewing will gather in the fellowship hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Come for all or part of the day to help with projects.
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
The Friendly Stitchers will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Bella Vista Lutheran Church.
Shepherd's Food pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Size 4 diapers and wipes are currently being requested. Cereal is also needed. A shopping cart for donations is in the fellowship hall entry.
A traditional worship service is offered Sunday at 8:30 a.m. A blended service takes place at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Visit www.
bvlutheran.com or call 479-855-0272.
Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)
The annual indoor yard and bake sale will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25 and 26, and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday inside the church.
Elders will meet at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. 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 "Rescuing Ourselves from Discontent," based on James 1:19-27.
Golf will be played at 10:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Scotsdale Golf Course.
The prayer group will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The office telephone number is 479-855-2780. For information, email [email protected] or go to www.highlandchristian
churchbv.org.
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, Sept. 28. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service.
The Sunday evening service is at 6.
A Women's Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Bella Vista Country Club. Tickets are $12 each.
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.
Highlands Church
Hummers will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the fellowship hall. Photo identification is required. A free cholesterol screening will be offered.
A new eight-week Disciple Bible study, "The Book of Romans," will be offered Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Nov. 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
A new Bible study, "Mere Christianity," by C.S. Lewis will take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20.
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.
Community Church
Wednesday Night Family Activities at Bella Vista Community Church 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 caregivers' support group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor.
Hope Happens Here cancer support group will convene at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in the parlor.
The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in room 10.
The Rev. Eric Sloter will preach at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services Sunday, Sept. 28. His sermon topic will be "Really Give" from Mark 12:38-13:2.
The women's fall Bible study began Thursday, Sept. 18. The seven-week study is the "Faithful Abundant True" series by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. Cost of the book is $15. Call the church to sign up for the Thursday morning class at 9 a.m. or evening class at 6 p.m.
Bella Vista Community Church is a Stephen Ministry church and is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 479-855-1126, email questions@bvcommunity
church.org or visit www.bvcommunity
church.org.
St. Bernard
Catholic Church
Bingo will be played at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in the parish hall. The jackpot is at $1,000. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 9514 will hold its annual Tootsie Roll Drive Oct. 3-5. Volunteers are needed. Contact Aubrey Plauche at 479-876-6666.
St. Bernard's volunteer organizations are hosting a volunteer fair. Organizations that use volunteers and need additional help will gather in the parish hall after Mass Sunday, Oct. 5, to talk about their purpose and needs.
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 Church is located off of Lancashire Boulevard at 1 St. Bernard Lane. Call 479-855-9069 or go online to www.bvstbernard.org.
Bella Vista Baptist
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.
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.
Village Bible
Evangelical Free
Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Village Bible Evangelical Free Church.
Also Wednesday, the Building Committee will meet at 4 p.m. The family potluck dinner 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.
The monthly Church Family Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Papa Mike's at Kingsdale in Bella Vista.
Ron Morris will lead the Bible study on 2 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. Sept. 28. At the 10 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Mark Voll will continue his preaching series on "Lessons for Life," studies in the Book of Hebrews. His sermon is "Jesus -- Our High Priest" from Hebrews 4:14-5:10. Infant nursery and children's church will be available during the service. At 2:30 p.m., a ministry team from the church will provide a chapel service at The Meadows independent and assisted living facility in Bentonville.
Intercessory Prayer for the Building Program will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 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, Sept. 30. 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.
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. This Sunday, the Rev. Susan Metcalf will preach on "Walking or Wandering," taken from I Peter 1:21 and Micah 6:8. 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 a.m.
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.
Bella Vista Christian
Mothers of Preschoolers meets from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays three times a month, on the second, third and fourth weeks. All moms and their prekindergarten children are invited. For more information, contact the Bella Vista Christian Church office at 479-855-1616.
New Heights Christian School will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at its new campus at 7702 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd. Everyone is welcome to drop by and tour the facility.
"Unleashed: Acts that Change the World" is the new 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 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.
Bella Vista Christian is a nondenominational church located at 103 Riordan Road. Call 479-855-1616 or visit www.bellavistachristian.com.
New Wine Ministry
The "Feast of Tabernacles" will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 8-16 at the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista, and at 10 a.m. Oct. 9-16 under the tent at the ARK, 8030 LaCroix Road in Decatur. To make reservations, call 858-864-8712 or 619-246-6027, go online to www.
nwmglobal.org or send an email to
Religion on 09/24/2014