Church news

United Lutheran Church

United in Prayer meets 3 p.m. each Monday. All are welcome.

We will be hosting a blood pressure clinic Aug. 2 at 8:45-9:15 a.m. and 10:30--11:00 a.m. (before and after worship service).

United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road. Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. and Adult Bible class begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 479-855-1325 or visit its website at www.unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

A special worship service for those that are unable to attend a regular worship service will be on Aug. 3 at 11:30 a.m. Following the service, a light lunch will be served. If you have need for transportation to this service or any other worship service, please contact the church office at 479-855-0272.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is in need of boxed cereals. A shopping cart for donations is in the new Fellowship Hall entry.

There is a need for Prayer Shawls. If you can knit or crochet one, please contact Elaine Schurman at 479-531-3395. Please wash the prayer shawls to remove the sizing.

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 and adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m. For further information, visit our website at www.bvlutheran.com.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

The community is invited to worship with us for a traditional worship service Sunday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. We always welcome new friends. Holy communion will be served.

The church is continuing to help the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Bentonville. They are in need of child-friendly snacks and lunch items during the months of July and August. The donation table is located in the connector hallway.

The Missions Committee is collecting personal care items for the NWA Children's Shelter and also back-to-school supplies for Cooper and Gravette schools. Lists of the desired items for the Children's Shelter are available in the connector hallway. School supply lists are available in the stores, or monetary donations can be made. The collection boxes for both projects are located in the connector hallway.

An exercise class meets in Fellowship Hall every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. This is open to all in the community at no charge.

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.

Village Baptist Church News

Join us this Sunday, Aug. 2 for service at 10:15 a.m. Evening service begins at 6 p.m.

Men's Prayer and Bible Study in Revelation meets each Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Men's Monthly Breakfast meets at the Golden Corral Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 a.m.

The items needed for Operation: Christmas Child for the month of August are school supplies.

Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist Church, is located at 380 Glasgow Rd. in the Highlands of Bella Vista. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9 a.m. with nursery provided. Sunday evening service starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening choir practice begins at 5:45 p.m. followed by prayer and Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County

The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County have relocated to 1110 SE Evergreen St. (Little Einstein Montessori School) in Bentonville near the southeast corner of 14th and J Streets. The Sunday service, which begins at 11 a.m., is preceded by coffee and social time beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 2, Dr. Jeffrey L. Tate will give a homily on the current understanding of "Human Flourishing and How to Get it."

Sunday School is available for children through age 15. A Unitarian Universalist adaptation of Jerome Berryman's book, "Spirit Play", is the primary resource. We structure the morning based on the Montessori approach. As in Montessori, the key elements are the classroom environment and the teachers. These elements free the children to work at their own pace on their own activities after an initial lesson.

For more information, visit the UUBC website at www.uubcar.com, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UUBC.AR, Twitter at https://twitter.com/UUBC1 and Tumblr at http://uubcar.tumblr.com.

Highlands Church

The JAM Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome.

Our next HUMMERS Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free T-Shirts for all participants!

Join us for an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser in Fellowship Hall before the service on Saturday, Aug. 1 and after the service on Sunday, Aug. 2 benefitting the youth of the Highlands Student Ministry. A free will offering will be accepted; proceeds help offset costs associated with special youth activities, like their recent mission trip to Memphis.

Highlands Church is a United Methodist Congregation located at 371 Glasgow Road. Call 479-855-2277 or visit our website at www.humcbv.com. To find the church on Facebook.com, search for Highlands Church of Bella Vista.

Bella Vista Community Church

Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service. A staffed nursery is available, as well as Children's Teaching Time for ages 4-12 during the worship service. Adult Sunday School meets from 8 -- 9 a.m.

Blankets of Love (Quilting) meet Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m. in the lower level.

Free blood pressure checks are available each Wednesday in the nurses' office from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This service is also available the last Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Parlor. This is open to the community.

Prayer Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room.

Join us for Cups and Croissants Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9-11 a.m. Just call the church office to sign up.

Note that the Caregivers Support Group, Prostate Cancer Support Group, and Diabetes Support Group do not meet during the summer months (June-August).

Bella Vista Community Church is an Interdenominational Stephen Ministry church located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.

For more information about the church, call 479-855-1126, e-mail [email protected] or visit our website www.bvcommunitychurch.org.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

A new class, "Energy Explorations", with a variety of both training and applications of energy medicine, health and wellness skills, takes place the first and third Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on a love offering basis.

Village Bible Evangelical Free Church

Wednesday, July 29, the Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This ministry is available to anyone in our area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of our friendly volunteers. A potluck fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the community is always welcome. The dinner is followed at 6:20 p.m. by singing, devotions and prayer for adults with activities also held for children. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available and the community is invited.

Thursday, July 30, a Bible study on the book of Jeremiah meets at the church at 6:30 p.m. Men and women in the community are welcome and newcomers may come at any time.

Sunday, Aug. 2, Sunday school classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the 10 a.m. Worship Service, with communion, and, the community is welcomed. Pastor Mark Voll will begin a new sermon series titled "Make Your Move." This week's focus is "Make Your Move: You're Alive in Christ," with a text of Ephesians 2:1-10. Infant and toddler nursery and Children's Church for kids are offered as well.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, a men's Bible study on Jeremiah meets at 7 p.m. Men from the community are always welcome. A ladies' KniTTogether ministry and the White Cross Women's Mission ministry also meet at 7 p.m. The ladies enjoy informal fellowship while working on projects that benefit needy children and adults in our area as well as a hospital in Congo. This, too, is open to any ladies who would like to come and learn more about it.

Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, 210 Town Center SE, Bella Vista. Mark Voll, pastor. It is a church for all ages.

For more information regarding any of these events, please call the church at 479-876-5764 or visit the Village Bible Church facebook page or www.villagebibleefc.org.

Bella Vista Baptist Church

The Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting is held in at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary.

AWANA and Children's Choirs Kickoff/Registration will be Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

There are Youth Activities Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Our Men's Prayer Breakfast meets every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. They are studying the book of 2nd Peter.

Threads of Love meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room 143B.

The Senior Adult Ministries hosts Ice Cream and a Movie on the fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 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 multi-generational church with weekly activities for children and adults. The 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.

Bella Vista Christian Church

The summer message series at Bella Vista Christian Church is entitled "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) at the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services. Each week, the questions vary and can range from spiritual to relevant topics in the headlines today. KidTown is open for children birth -- 5th grade. For more information on "Orange", go to www.thinkorange.com.

The Engage Student Ministries for 6th-12th graders will have host a swim party at Lake Windsor on Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church office.

Little Sprouts Preschool is now enrolling for the 2015-16 school year which begins Aug. 17. This is for 3-5-year old children. The Bella Vista Christian Outreach Team will partner with Samaritan House at a back-to-school event in Gravette on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Side By Side ladies group will have a luncheon at Papa Mike's and tour the Bella Vista Museum on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. RSVP at www.bellavistachristian.com

Bella Vista Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m to 2 p.m.

Visit the website at www.bellavistachristian.com. For more information, call 479-855-1616.

Highland Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Bible Study on "Importance of the Holy Spirit" continues at 4 p.m. Wednesdays.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Worship Service with Open Communion begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have a "Special Service" thanking Barbara Jones (Disciples of Christ regional minister) who is retiring. She was instrumental in helping Highland Christian Church become a reality. There will be a fellowship meal after the service.

The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The church office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Call the office at 479-855-2780, email to [email protected], or visit the website at HighlandChristianChurchBV.org.