The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The Adult Study Group will meet at Café Amici at the Country Club on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. for dinner and discussion.
The Ladies Birthday Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22. Sign up at the information center to learn the location of this month's luncheon to celebrate those having a birthday during May.
A traditional worship service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24, for Pentecost. Holy Communion will be served. Visitors are welcome. Adult and children's Sunday school both meet at 8:30 a.m. The fourth Sunday of each month food items are collected for Helping Hands Food Pantry. This month the requested item is canned fruit, although any food item or monetary donation would be appreciated. The table is located in the connector hallway.
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Book Club meets in the parlor on Thursday, May 28, at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
The church is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Recent sermons can be heard on the church website www.pcbv.org. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about activities or to speak with a pastor.
New Wine Ministry
A Return to Eden Wellness Briefing, will be held at 7 p.m., May 21, at New Wine Ministry located at 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Bella Vista, behind the Boys and Girls Club. Robin Jeep will present a proven way to live longer and stronger for Christ. Learn how to experience the protective health of God. All are welcome.
The Rev. Vincent Xavier leads services at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays when Ken and Peggy Wagner lead worship.
Sundays at 2 p.m. a music worship team is led by Gary and Rosalie Jennings and Darlene Choriego.
Patricia Xavier leads a study on Deliverance at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays. These meetings are held at the NWA Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Call for more information 858-864-8712.
New Wine Ministry and United Christian Charities Food Pantry in Decatur is open every Monday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Ministry is available.
Bible study is held Wednesdays in Decatur. Call 619-246-6027 for the new location and further information.
Vincent Xavier can be heard on KURM Radio 790 AM on Friday at 11 a.m. and on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 11 a.m., and on 100.3 FM at 10 a.m. Call in 479-636-7979 or 1-800-767-7979.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Parent's Night Out will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, starting with a kid-friendly meal. There will be crafts, games, Bible stories and more. All children are welcome.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be very important during summer months when school is out and families are in need of extra donations. A shopping cart for donations is in the fellowship hall entry and a container is also in the church narthex.
The "Inquirers Class" led by the Rev. Hass is held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for those interested in the beliefs of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Sunday morning worship begins at 8:30 a.m. with a traditional service and a blended service takes place at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m.
Vacation Bible school will be from June 8 through 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All children are welcome.
The Prayer Shawl Makers have received a request from the Circle of Life at Legacy Village that they are in need of 50 prayer shawls. Anyone that would like to knit or crochet a prayer shawl contact Elaine Schurman at 479-531-3395. It is requested that prayer shawls be washed before donating to remove the sizing.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church is located at 1900 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 479-855-0272 or visit our website at www.bvlutheran.com.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County is located at 1110 SE Evergreen St., Little Einstein Montessori School, in Bentonville near the southeast corner of 14th and J Streets. The Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. and is preceded by coffee and social time beginning at 10:30 a.m.
On Sunday May 24 UUBC member Tony Potochnik will give a presentation on Buddhism, one of several religious traditions from which Unitarian Universalists gain wisdom.
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.
Village Baptist Church
Men's prayer and Bible Study from 1st John takes place each Friday morning from 8 to 10 a.m.
The Rev. Bill Bowen will bring the message at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 24. There will not be an evening service.
Combs, ball caps, hairbrushes and hair accessories for Operation Christmas Child are being collected. Contact the church office for more information.
Village Baptist, a Southern Baptist Church, is located at 380 Glasgow Road. The church phone number is 479- 855-7775.
United Lutheran Church
United in Prayer meets at 3 p.m. each Monday. All are welcome.
A Stephen Minister Commissioning dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22.
The Stephen Minister Commissioning service will be held at 9:30 a.m. worship May 31 for Mary Beth Estes, Vern and Kathryn Hinz, Maris Nabholz, and Clare Ann Stubbs.
The United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road. For more information call 479-855-1325 or visit the website at www.unitedlutheranbv.org.
Highlands Church
(A United Methodist Congregation)
HUMC Seniors Singles Car Rally will be at 3:30 p.m. May 31. Call the church office for more information.
A new four week bible study will begin Tuesday, June 9 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The study will be on the book, "Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer," by Max Lucado.
Highlands Church, A United Methodist Congregation, 371 Glasgow Road. 479-855-2277 or visit the website at www.humcbv.com. To find the church on Facebook.com search for Highlands Church of Bella Vista.
Highland Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Choir practice begins Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Highland Christian Church.
Elder will meet at 8:15 a.m. Sunday. On May 24 Sunday school will be offered at 9:30 a.m. followed by a worship service with open Communion at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker, Rev. Raymond Ticknor will be speaking on "The Power of Pentecost" from Acts 2: 1-12.
The church office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Christians Singles will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. Call the church office at 479- 855-2780, or email [email protected] or visit the website at HighlandChristianChurchBV.org.
Bella Vista Community Church
Free blood pressure checks are available in the nurses' office from 9 a.m. to noon. This service is also available the last Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. in the parlor.
Wednesday night family activities: begin at 6 p.m. with a pizza supper followed at 6:30 p.m. by a Bible study for all ages.
A Newcomers' Orientation will be Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor. Anyone interested in knowing more about Community Church is invited to attend.
Growing Through Grief support group will meet Thursday, May 21, at 3:30 p.m. in the parlor.
Diabetes support group will gather Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m. in room 10. This support group will not meet June-August. The next meeting will be Sept. 25.
Adult Sunday school meets from 8 to 9 a.m. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship. A staffed nursery is available as well as a children's Teaching Time for ages 4-12 during the worship service.
Prayer fellowship meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.
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 the www.bvcommunitychurch.org.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
Qui Gong class, led by Rick Blough, will meet every Saturday in the sanctuary followed with a healing session. Love offering will be accepted.
Wednesday Night Class and Meditation is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. The subject for May is ways and means of cleaning the mind, opening the heart and nurturing the souls. These classes are based from a metaphysical point of view. A quiet meditation follows the class. The community is invited.
Book study continues "Discover the Power Within You" by Eric Butterworth each Sunday at 9 a.m. This class holds meaningful discussions of ideas from this book with the Unity teachings presented in a thought provoking way. All are welcome.
Unity Church of the Ozarks meets 10:30 a.m. Sundays at 902 SW 2nd St., Suite E, Bentonville, AR 72712. Call 479-721-2752 for further information.
Bella Vista Baptist Church
A Wednesday evening meal is offered from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at Bella Vista Baptist Church.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting is held at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary.
Children's choirs are at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth activities take place at 6 p.m. MOVE children's summer program is 6:15 p.m. Wednesday for ages 4 through sixth grade.
A men's prayer breakfast is held every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in fellowship hall. They are studying the Book of 2nd Peter.
Women On Mission meet at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month in fellowship hall.
Threads of Love gathers at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in room 143B.
The Senior Adult Ministries hosts Ice Cream and a Movie the fourth Friday of the month at 6 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 at 50 Lancashire Blvd. More information is available by calling 479-855-3748 or visiting the website at www.bvbaptist.com.
Village Bible Evangelical Free Church
The Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. This ministry is available to anyone in the area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of church volunteers.
A potluck fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The family praise and prayer fellowship plus children's and youth activities will begin at 6:20 p.m. Choir rehearsal starts at 7:30 p.m. followed by Worship team practice at 8 p.m.
Bible study in the book of Romans meets at the church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21. The community is invited.
Sunday school classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. At the 10 a.m. worship service the Rev. Mark Voll will continue his sermon series titled "It Was the Best & Worst of Times." This week's focus is "Christian Togetherness" with a text of 1 Peter 1:22-2:10. 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.
A men's Bible study on Jeremiah meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A ladies' KniTTogether ministry and the White Cross Women's Mission ministry also meet at 7 p.m.
For more information regarding any of these events call the church at 479-876-5764 or visit the church Facebook page or www.villagebibleefc.org.
Bella Vista Christian Church
Bella Vista Christian Church offers two Sunday morning worship services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. "In Chains" is the title of the current sermon series. KidTown for children birth through grade 5 is held during both services. Student Ministry Engage Study for grades 6 through 12 meets at 6 p.m. Sunday evenings.
Engage Worship for students grades 6 through 12 will hold their worship service on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The final segment of a three-week Discovery session to learn more about Bella Vista Christian Church will take place May 24 at both the 9 or 10:45 a.m. service.
The Men's Ministry will host "The Gathering" at Whole Hog Café in Bentonville at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. David Conrad from Rapha House in Joplin will be the guest speaker.
Registration is now being taken for vacation Bible school. "Summer Experience" will be held Sunday through Thursday, June 7-11, from to 8:30 p.m. All children three-years-old (potty trained) through completed 5th grade are invited. This year's theme is MOVE thru the "Orange" Programming. Register at www.BellaVistaChristian.com. Elementary and preschool will each have their own VBS designed especially for their ages.
The Missions Ministry is preparing for the 5th Annual Rods for Rapha Car Show to be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 on Allen's Foods parking lot. Vehicle registrations are now being accepted on the church website. All proceeds go toward Rapha House, a mission that exists to love, rescue, and heal children who have been rescued from trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Bella Vista Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Road. Visit the website at www.bellavistachristian.com.
Bella Vista Community Church is an Interdenominational Stephen Ministry church located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Join us for worship at 9:30 AM 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 8:00-9:00 AM.
Free blood pressure checks are available each Wednesday in the nurses' office from 9:00 AM--12:00 PM. This service is also available the last Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM in the Parlor.
Prayer Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 9:15 AM in the Conference Room.
Wednesday Night Family Activities: 6:00 PM Pizza; 6:30 PM Bible Study for all ages. Nursery is provided.
Cooper School Kindergarten Concert will be Thursday, May 28, at 11:30 AM in the sanctuary.
Hope Happens Here cancer support group meets Thurs., May 28, at 3:30 PM in the Parlor.
For more information about the church, call 855-1126, e-mail [email protected], or visit our website www.bvcommunitychurch.org.
Religion on 05/20/2015