Church news

Village Bible Church

Wednesday, July 19, the Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. This ministry is available to anyone in the 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. At 6:30 p.m. there will be singing, devotions and prayer in the Worship Center. The community is always welcome. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available.

Sunday, July 23, Sunday School classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Pastor Mark Voll will continue his sermon series titled "Life Application from Romans." This week's sermon is "Christian Living: Love and the Law," with a text of Romans 13:8-14. Infant and toddler nursery and Children's Church for kids are offered as well, and the community is always warmly welcomed.

Village Bible Church, an Evangelical Free church, is a church for all ages and is located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista. Mark Voll is pastor. Church office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the church at 479-876-5764, email [email protected], visit the Facebook page at Village Bible Church or the website www.villagebibleefc.org.

Bella Vista Baptist Church

Sunday morning schedule -- contemporary worship is at 8:30 a.m.; Bible study/Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; traditional worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 5 p.m. in the old sanctuary.

Men's Prayer Breakfast is every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The group is currently studying the Book of Daniel.

Children's Summer Program is 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Join each week as we learn what the Bible has to say about "Not Giving Up" as we look at the story of Nehemiah.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting Service starts at 6 p.m. now through the summer months in the old sanctuary. Youth activities begin at 6 p.m.

The Senior Adult Ministries hosts ice cream and a movie the fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All adults are welcome.

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 www.bvbaptist.com.

St. Theodore Episcopal Church

Join the congregation for worship and celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday morning at St. Theodore. There are two services of the Holy Eucharist. Rite I is at 8 a.m. and Rite II at 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship takes place after the 10:30 a.m. service.

Sunday school classes for adults and children are offered at 9:15 a.m. St. Theodore is located at 1001 Kingsland Road, Bella Vista.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

On Thursday, July 20, there will be BINGO in the parish hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

The prayer group , Our Lady of Refuge, will meet Friday, July 21, at 9 a.m. in the chapel.

There will be crafts in the Hall on Tuesday, July 25, at 8 a.m.

Project Rachel, a post-abortion support group, will be beginning a new session in September. This spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks, with small groups of 6 to 8. Groups will be formed in Little Rock, Rogers/Springdale, and Hot Springs areas. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. For details call 501-664-0340 ext. 357 or email [email protected].

Mass is celebrated on Saturdays (Sunday vigil) at 5 p.m. and on Sundays at 9 a.m.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72715.

You may also view the website at www.bvstbernard.org.

Highlands Church

This Sunday is Cookie Sunday. Join this Sunday for traditional worship at 9:30 a.m. After the service, the congregation will have coffee, cookies and conversation in Fellowship Hall.

New contemporary worship service starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10.

The next HUMMERS Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free cholesterol screening-- bring a photo ID.

Highlands Church is a United Methodist congregation at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista, 479-855-2277, humcbv.com, facebook.com/humcbv.

United Lutheran Church

Things going on include: July 19, 5 p.m. VBS, Mighty Fortress -- Wear Purple, 5:45 p.m. Orchestra; July 20, 8 a.m. exercise, 9 a.m. Piecemakers, 5 p.m. VBS: Mighty Fortress --Wear Orange; July 21, 5 p.m. VBS: Mighty Fortress --Wear Blue; July 22, 11 a.m. Joy Rendon's Memorial Service; July 23, VBS Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion, 10:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. adult Bible study

Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. and youth Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Carl Hoffman and his wife Connie will lead prayer, praise and thanksgiving this Sunday and next Sunday. Wear your name tags to service and say hello and welcome.

A picture is worth 1,000 words. This week, following service, Pastor Karen and Jeremy will share pictures from their recent trip to Germany. It will begin around 10:45 a.m., during the Sunday School hour. All are welcome!

Go to the United Lutheran Church Facebook page and like the page. If you see anything on the page you'd like to show and share with your Facebook family and friends, feel free to share as much as you'd like. United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista. Visit us via website www.unitedlutheranv.org.

New Wine Ministry

New Wine Ministry meets every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Pastor Vincent Xavier ministers the Word, with Ken and Peggy Wagner leading the worship. There will be coffee fellowship before and after each service.

A Bible study is held in Decatur at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Call for location.

Pastor Patricia Xavier leads a study on spiritual warfare and deliverance held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the same location. The study is based on her book "Deliverance --The Christian's Bill of Rights."

New Wine Ministry is located at the NWA Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., in Bella Vista, behind the Boys & Girls Club and the funeral home. Call 888-864-8712 for more information of other meetings and radio programs.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

The Men's Bible class meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Park in the rear parking lot and enter the lower level.

GriefShare classes will begin on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. in the church library. The classes will end on Thursday, Nov. 16.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are requesting donations of shampoo, deodorant and body wash. A container for your donations is in the church narthex.

On July 30 at 4:30 p.m. there will be a congregational potluck and cookout honoring the first responders in Bella Vista.

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 the website www.bvlutheran.com.

Unitarian Universalists

In August, UUBC services at Little Einstein Montessori School will be held only on Aug. 13.

Sunday School is available for children with a Unitarian Universalist adaptation of Jerome Berryman's book, "Spirit Play" as 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.

The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County meet at 1110 S.E. 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.

For more information, visit the UUBC website at www.uubcar.com.

Highland Christian Church

Highland Christian Church -- The Happening Place -- meets for worship with communion at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Sunday school classes start at 9 a.m. offering three adult studies and "Creative Worship" for youth. Coffee fellowship is 10-10:30 a.m.

Are you looking for information about Disciples of Christ and Highland Christian Church? Over the next Sundays, July 23 and 30, Ray Ticknor will offer during the 9-10 a. m. Sunday School hour, a class on being a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The class, meeting in the choir room, will cover history, basic characteristics, avenues of service, and organization structure, things that good and informed members need to know. Anyone is invited to attend.

Highland Christian Church invites people to check out the new webpage, Highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

Highland Christian Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. The office phone is 479-855-2780. Email is [email protected].

Forest Hills Church

Forest Hills Church welcomes people of all faiths to worship. Pastor Mark Kirby will deliver his sermon, "Playing With Fire," from Luke 16:19-31 on Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School class meets at 9:45 a.m. and weekly Prayer and Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. We hope you'll visit us soon!

Forest Hills Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, across from Edward Jones Investments near the Highlands. For more information, call the church office at 479-855-3555 or visit online at www.foresthillschurch.info. Find the church on Facebook at facebook.com/foresthillschurch.arkansas.

Presbyterian Church

The community is invited to worship with us for a traditional worship service on Sunday, July 23, at 10 a.m. Christian Education classes for all ages meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. We always welcome new friends.

Dinner Church will be held on Tuesday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. An informal worship service will be followed by dinner together. The meal will be prepared by a volunteer committee; however, a freewill offering will be received. Please sign up at the Information Center and invite some friends.

The Book Club will meet on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. in the church parlor. Call 479-802-9620 with questions, and feel free to join this group.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Recent sermons can be heard on the church website www.pcbv.org or Like us on Facebook. Check the website Calendar for other scheduled activities. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about church activities or to speak with a pastor.

Bella Vista Community Church

Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service. Pastor Jeff Reed will be preaching Sunday, July 16. During the worship service, a staffed nursery is available.

Newcomers' Orientation will be Wednesday, July 19, at 7 p.m., in the parlor.

Everyone is welcome to join the pastors Wednesday for weekly prayer and worship from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel.

Men's Bible Study is every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. downstairs in room 8/9. The current topic is a DVD study on "A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society," by Stephen Nicols facilitated by Pastor Jeff Reed.

Women's Bible study is every Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. downstairs in room 8/9. The current topic is "Bad Girls of the Bible," by Liz Curtis Higgs.

For more information about the church call 479-855-1126, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.bvcc.net. Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The church is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72714.

New Life Christian Church

New Life Christian Church is taking a journey through the entire Bible with "The Story." Sunday services are held at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. New Life Kids' Programming is offered at all three services.

A new summer ladies' Bible study "The Daniel Prayer" is held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Women of all ages are welcome to attend.

The New Life College Age Ministry meets for dinner and a Bible study on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Student Center. All young adults are welcome.

Little Sprouts Preschool is now enrolling 3- to 5-year-olds for fall classes. To meet the director and take a tour call 479-855-1616.

New Life Christian Church is a nondenominational Christian Church located at 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista. The church office phone number is 479-855-1616. Website is newlifenwa.com. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

The Church Bazaar is 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, and includes lots of treasures plus many raffle prizes from Crystal Bridges, Barnes & Noble, Applebee's and other area businesses.

The Rev. Elise Cowan presents "Graceful Living" on Sunday, July 23.

A workshop presented by Dr. Susan Shumsky, is Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will introduce proven techniques to open your heart, mind, and spirit to the riches of inner divine contact.

Sacred Social Action team continues to collect suitcases and laundry-style bags to hold toy items for the Children's Shelter.

Unity Church of the Ozarks and Unity Youth Sunday School meets 10:30 Sundays, 902 SW 2nd St., Suite E, Bentonville, AR 72712. Call 479-721-2752 or visit unityozarks.org.

United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday, July 23, through Thursday, July 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be creative crafts, music, snacks, and recreation for all children ages three through sixth grade. Register by calling the church office 479-855-1158 or online at vbspro.events/p/bvfumc.

United Methodist women will hold their annual rummage sale Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Electronics, Books, Toys, Tools, Kitchenware, Sporting Goods, Linens, and Knickknacks - something for everyone will be on sale!! Come early and have an Orange Roll or Cinnamon Roll before they are all gone.

The Children and Youth of the church will have a family pool party at Riorden Pool Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a picnic at 6 p.m.

Traditional worship services are held every Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with a contemporary worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages are held at 9:30 a.m. Nursery is provided. First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista's Sunday morning worship service can be found on AT & T U-Verse on channel 99 and on Cox Cable channel 222. You may also watch the services on live-stream at the website www.lovelearnlead.com.

Religion on 07/19/2017