Church News

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Bella Vista Baptist Church

Bella Vista Baptist Church offers Sunday evening classes. A new series of classes begins Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. The following classes are being offered:

Sticky Faith, an eight-week class with a curriculum designed to provide parents with practical ideas to help develop lasting faith in their children.

Grief Share, a 12-week class and offers a caring group of people to share, listen and discuss any of life's most difficult experiences.

Financial Peace, a nine-lesson money class with a focus on step-by-step budget creation and how to pay off debt, spend wisely and save for the future.

Discover 101, an eight-week study in "The Basics" of God's Word and applying His Word to one's life.

For information, call the church at 479-855-3748

Bella Vista Community Church

The Bella Vista Community Church welcomes the community to Lenten activities held on Wednesdays, Feb. 14 through March 21; Lenten Meditations from 6:30-7 p.m. in the sanctuary; and Lenten soup suppers from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in McKay Hall. The cost for supper is $3 per person or $5 per family and sign-up to 479-855-1126 is recommended.

Newcomers' Orientation meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the parlor for anyone interested in learning more about the church.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, there will be a worship service at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

The Quilters are in need of flat bed sheets, double size through king. They do not need to be new but need to be in good shape. The sheets are used as backing for quilts that are sent to Lutheran World Relief. Please drop off at church office.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of peanut butter and jelly are requested. A donation container is located in the church narthex.

Forest Hills Church (American Baptist Congregation)

Pastor Mark Kirby will deliver a sermon, "Obedient Walking," from Ecclesiastes 5:1-5 at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18.

Highlands Church (United Methodist Congregation)

The community is welcome to attend Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14.

There will be a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 28, at Highlands Church. Plan to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the event. Photo identification is required.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

Ash Wednesday Mass will be held at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.

The community is invited to BINGO on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:45.

The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County

Feb. 18: This month's theme of Earth continues with "Noah's Ark," a talk written by Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, senior minister, First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn, N.Y.

United Lutheran Church

Ash Wednesday Services will be held at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 14.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

Ash Wednesday service, including a 20-minute meditation, takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Monthly Women's Gathering will present a workshop, "Discover the Hidden Treasures Inside You," from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the sanctuary. All people are welcome.

Village Baptist Church

The John Brown University Cathedral Choir will kick off its spring tour with a concert on Sunday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Village Baptist Church, 380 Glasgow Road. The concert is free and open to the public.

Village Bible Church

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 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 friendly volunteers.

Sunday, Feb. 18, Pastor Mark Voll continues his "The Gospel of Mark!" sermon series with a sermon titled "Lord of the Sabbath" and a text of Mark 2:23-3:6.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Ladies' Bible Study on Philippians led by Joanne Morris will be held at 9 a.m. At 7 p.m., a men's 12-week video series Bible study focusing on embracing and defending a biblical worldview will meet in the Oasis Center. The study is led by Al Meendering. At 7 p.m., a ladies' KniTTogether ministry and the White Cross Women's Mission ministry meets. The ladies enjoy informal fellowship while working on projects to benefit needy children and adults in the area, as well as a hospital in Congo. Women and men from the Bella Vista Community are welcome to attend these events.

Religion on 02/14/2018