Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County are beginning a six-month series on the UU living tradition based on the book Sources of Our Faith edited by Kathleen Rolenz. On Feb. 1, John Middleton's talk, "The Golden Rule," will speak to "Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves."
UUBC has relocated to 1110 SE Evergreen St. (Little Einstein Montessori School) in Bentonville near the southeast corner of 14th and J Streets.
Each Sunday service begins with an all-inclusive opening and a traditional closing. The program usually lasts 30-40 minutes. Coffee and social time begins at 10:30 a.m. and the program begins at 11 a.m.
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.
Bella Vista
Lutheran
"Winter Fun Day" for children will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. Parents can drop their children off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. There will be time for songs, games, crafts, stories, lunch and snacks.
Sunday morning worship is at 8:30 a.m. for the traditional service and at 10:45 a.m. for the blended service. Sunday school for all children and adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church is located at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Visit www.bvlutheran.com or call 479-855-0272.
Presbyterian Church
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. in the parlor at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. New participants for new book ideas and lively discussions are always welcome. Call 479-876-2547 with questions.
A traditional worship service will be held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Holy Communion will be served. All are welcome.
The church is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Sunday Worship Service is held at 10 a.m. Adult and Children's Sunday School both meet at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome. Recent sermons can be heard on the church website www.pcbv.org. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about our activities or to speak with a pastor.
United Lutheran
Worship and Music Mission Team will convene at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.
The Rev. Nelson will lead a Bible study on Exodus on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 8 a.m.
United Lutheran is located at 100 Cooper Rd. Call 479-855-1325 or visit www.unitedlutheranbv.org for other information.
Bella Vista Christian Church
Two Sunday services are held at 9 and 10:45 a.m. at Bella Vista Christian Church. KidTown worships and programming are held for the entire service at both hours for infants through fifth grade.
Two new identical Bible studies for women will begin Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. The new series is titled "Embraced by God" written by Babbie Mason. All ladies are invited to attend either weekly session. Sign up at bellavistachristian.com.
A Soup and Chili Bowl Party will be held at the church on Sunday, Feb. 1, to watch the big football game on big screens. Wesley Roberts from the University of Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be the half-time speaker at 4 p.m. This is open to everyone in the church and community. Sign up on the church website.
Bella Vista Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Road. Visit the website at www.bellavistachristian.com.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Scripture Study offerings will start Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m. in classroom 203. The study is on "The Passion & Resurrection Narratives of Jesus." Call Nadine Duffy, the facilitator, at 479-271-0093 for more information.
Bingo is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month in the church hall. The jackpot is at $1,000. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. All are welcome. The next scheduled play dates are Feb. 5 and Feb. 19.
The food pantry is open weekdays during regular office hours.
St. Bernard Church is located off of Lancashire Boulevard at 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Call 479-855-9069 or go online to www.bvstbernard.org.
Community Church
Women's Bible Study will begin a series on "The God I Never Knew" by Robert Morris. The study group will meet each Thursday for eight weeks starting Feb. 12. Call the church to sign up for the morning class at 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., or evening class at 6 to 8 p.m. Cost of the book is $7.
Coffee fellowship is offered at 9 a.m. Sunday with the worship service starting at 9:30. A staffed nursery and Children's Teaching Time for ages 4-12 years are available during the worship service. Adult Sunday school is from 8 to 9 a.m.
Bella Vista Community Church is an interdenominational Stephen Ministry church and is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 479-855-1126, email [email protected] or visit www.bvcommunitychurch.org.
Highlands Church
The Tan and Jam Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.
Highlands Church is holding a 'Souper' Sunday by collecting cans of soup prior to Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 1. The cans of soup will be delivered to Bella Vista food pantries. Drop-off containers are located in the church entrance areas.
SOS Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Valentine's spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m. A reservation list is located in the gathering area. Tickets are not sold, but donations are accepted. The deadline for reservations is Thursday morning, Feb. 12.
The next HUMMERS blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 25.
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
A casual drop-in coffee and sweets fellowship begins at 9 a.m., followed by Bible studies at 9:45 a.m. at Forest Hills Church. The church welcomes people of all faiths to attend the Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. Feb. 1. The Rev. Susan Metcalf will bring the message "The Bread of Life," inspired by John 6:48-51.
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.
Village Bible Evangelical Free
Thursday, Jan. 29, the monthly Church Family Breakfast will be held at Papa Mike's Restaurant in Bella Vista at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.
The Rev. Ron Morris will begin a new Bible study on Romans at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30, a joint meeting of the Greeters and Connections Team will take place at 6 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer for the Building Program will be held at the church at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2. The Local Outreach Team will meet at 6:30 p.m.
The ladies' Bible study, "Ecclesiastes -- A Woman of Contentment," will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Joanne Morris will lead the study.
The church is located at 210 Town Center S.E. Call 479-876-5764 or visit www.villagebibleefc.org.
Bella Vista Baptist
A Wednesday evening meal takes place from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Bella Vista Baptist Church followed by a prayer meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary. Children's Choirs practice at 5:30 p.m., AWANA is at 6:15 p.m. and youth activities are at 6.
The Men's Prayer Breakfast is held every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They are studying the Book of Joshua.
The Senior Adult Ministries hosts ice cream and a movie the fourth Friday of the month at 6 p.m. All adults are welcome.
Bella Vista Baptist's church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available by calling 479-855-3748 or visiting the website at www.bvbaptist.com. First United Methodist
Youth Life meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. for junior and senior high students.
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. Feb. 1 Brother Jaimie Alexander's sermon series will be "Relationship Realities," You vs. God....How to be Restored, from Luke 15:11-32.
Two weekly meetings of AA are hosted at the church on Saturday and Monday. Call or stop by the church for more information.
The church is at 20 Boyce Drive. Call 479-855-1158 or visit www.lovelearnlead.com.
Highland Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Choir practice begins at 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Highland Christian Church.
Church School begins at 9 a.m. Sundays. Worship with open communion takes place at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Paul Seal will be speaking on "Investing Ourselves in God's Ways" from I Cor. 15: 50-58.
Bible study takes place at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Choir practice begins at 4 p.m.
The Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 479-855-2780 or email [email protected] or visit the website HighlandChristianChurchBV.org.
Village Baptist
The Rev. Bill Bowen will bring the message at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, Feb. 1, at Village Baptist Church. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided.
The Sunday evening service starts at 5 p.m.
Wednesday evening choir practice begins at 5:30 p.m. and is followed by prayer and Bible study at 7.
Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist church, is located at 380 Glasgow Road. Call 479-855-7775 for other information.
Religion on 01/28/2015