Highlands Church (United Methodist)
The next 10-week session of Flex 'N Stretch starts Monday, Sept. 2, at Highlands Church. It meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the Peter Classroom. The mission is to challenge, encourage and promote better health through physical exercise. Participants can attend one lesson, all 30 lessons or somewhere in between -- whatever works for you. Flex 'N Stretch is a wellness program of activities which provides a higher quality of life through responsible movement that is pain-free and possible for all participants. This well-organized exercise program teaches all participants, including seniors, how to do the exercises easily and safely. Benefits include increased range of motion, coordination, strength, balance and agility, all of which improve the quality of life and lead to longer independent living. Cost is $45 for 30 sessions or $30 for 15 Sessions. All are invited. Contact the church office at 479-855-2277 for more information.
Bella Vista Community Church
The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites the community to join it on the third Thursday of every month to knit prayer shawls and baby blankets for Sharing and Caring of Benton Co. The next meeting is at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, in the meeting room. No experience is required.
It's not too late to join the new Men's Fellowship Group that meets on Mondays from 8 to 9 a.m. at Papa Mike's Restaurant. Please call the church office or 479-640-6034 for more information.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, Aug. 18: The homily will be delivered by Rev. Jim Parrish of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista invites the community to an evening of music and fellowship at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 -- a concert by Christian country-western and southern-gospel singer Cliff Shelder, followed by homemade ice cream. Call the church office at 479-855-2390 to make reservations. All are welcome.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Pastor Hass is leading a new marriage enrichment series on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. The series is a Bible-based resource designed by LifeWay ministries and promotes the opportunity to examine your marriage, pick up ideas to support those around you and to strengthen your marriage. All are welcome to join.
GriefShare classes will begin on Aug. 29, with an orientation "short" class on Thursday, Aug. 22, at which time participants will receive a workbook that will follow along with the video shown at each meeting. Meetings will be at 3 p.m. each Thursday in the church library, with the 13 weeks of study ending on Nov. 22, and will last approximately two hours. Classes are open to everyone and are especially helpful for those with a recent loss of a loved one. Signup sheets can be found on the entryway kiosk, or call the church office at 479-855-0272 to register. Attendees receive the $15 workbooks free, though a donation is welcome. For further information, contact Dorothy Jones on her cellphone at 479-366-1700 or at home 479-855-7295.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. The need is unsweetened box cereal. Collections include the "Best Choice" PVC labels which are redeemed to purchase items needed for the pantry. Donation containers are located in the church narthex.
Village Bible Church
Wednesday, Aug. 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, Aug. 18, Pastor Mark Voll will bring the message and will continue the sermon series titled "Waiting for Christ." This Sunday's sermon is titled "Local Mission Focused," with a text of 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
"Three Faces of God" message will be presented by the Rev. Elise Cowan Sunday, Aug. 18th, 10:30 am followed by refreshments.
Wed night class, 7-8:30 p.m., continues studying "Heart Centered Metaphysics" by Paul Hasselbeck, co-facilitated by the Rev. Elise Cowan and Kent Lowery. Subjects such as "What is the relationship between God and Humankind" create an interesting and enriching class. This is designed to help understand the Unity principles and experience life in a different way. Following the book discussion, the class is studying various forms of meditation. All are welcome.
A one hour workshop "Dreams Arising: Release Your Souls Expression" will be presented by Debra DeVilbiss at 12:45 p.m. Sunday Aug. 25. Dreams are revealed through creativity. Suggested love offering $25
First United Methodist Church
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-7 p.m., a nine-week grief support class will gather in order for participants to share grief and seek healing at the First United Methodist Church Bella Vista. Grief is the outpouring of emotion and pain due to a loss. The loss may be as a result of a death, divorce, a sudden change or any other of a variety of causes. The journey through grief is different for each circumstance and individual but, in grief support, the journey is shared together, emotionally, spiritually and the sharing of ways to cope. The class will spend time understanding grief, the effects it has, and the mourning process which is a necessary journey to bring healing. The class provides insight, compassion, support and hope during this difficult time. The Rev. Brenda Wideman will be the leader of the grief support class.
Religion on 08/14/2019