Village Bible Church
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 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.
On Sunday, Pastor Mark Voll's sermon title is "The One Who Comes to Seek and Save," with a text of Luke 19:1-10.
Highlands Church (United Methodist)
Highlands Student Ministry is seeking youth to join its group on Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The focus is to equip sixth- through 12th-grade students to grow together on a journey to know, love and serve Jesus Christ. For more information, contact the church office.
The 30th annual Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. Doors open at 8 a.m.; the Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Cinnamon rolls, coffee, sweets and treats, soups to go and handmade crafts are available for purchase all morning. All proceeds support Highlands Church mission and ministry projects. Containers of cookies are $12 each.
Everyone is invited to the Hanging of the Greens service during the 9:30 a.m. traditional worship service on Dec. 2, when the sanctuary will be decorated for the Advent and Christmas seasons before your eyes. Using scripture, narratives and music, various symbols of Advent and Christmas will unfold. Youth will take part in this moving presentation to start off the Christmas season. The service will conclude with Holy Communion.
Family Movie Night, hosted by Children's Ministry, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, with a feature of "The Star: The Story of the First Christmas." The whole family is welcome, and the event is free. Please RSVP on the Facebook page event at Highlands Church of Bella Vista.
The Chancel Choir will present its Christmas Cantata at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and at 10:30 a.m.Sunday, Dec. 16. Under the direction of John Matthews, the choir will sing "The Glory of Christmas," a Christmas celebration for choir and congregation created by Lloyd Larson. The choir will be accompanied by pianist Pam Meyer and organist Jeannine Wagar. All are welcome.
The next Blood Drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, and is organized by the HUMMERS (Highlands United Methodist Men). Free cholesterol screening is available. Eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive. A photo ID is required.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Thanksgiving Day worship service will be held at 10 a.m.
On Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. there is an "Inquirer's Class." This is an opportunity for people who wish to join Bella Vista Lutheran Church to learn about the church, how it operates and the Lutheran doctrine.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. With the holidays approaching, it is asking for 16-ounce cans of pumpkin, unsweetened condensed milk and cranberry sauce. The pantry also collects "Best Choice" PVC labels. Containers for donations are in the church narthex.
On Nov. 27 "Different Strokes/Different Folks" meets at 2 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group for anyone that has had, or knows of someone who has had a stroke.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The community is invited to join for worship tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at 11:15 a.m. and again at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, for Christ the King Sunday when Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Bella Vista Community Church
Christmas Tea tickets are now available to the public. Cost is $10. The Saturday, Dec. 1, tea seatings are at 1 and 3 p.m., with entertainment by BVCC's Sanctuary Choir at 2 p.m.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
Following the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service Nov 25, "Loosing the Chains That Bind Us," the community is invited to a monthly potluck to enjoy good food and great fellowship. For special prayer needs, please contact the Rev. Cowan at [email protected].
A new Wednesday night class is being offered which studies "The Yoga of Jesus," by Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by 15 minutes of meditation. The time is 7 to 8:30 p.m. and everyone is invited.
Religion on 11/21/2018