Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, Dec. 8: December's "Signs and Wonder" theme begins with a homily written by a Unitarian Universalist minister and delivered by Julie Jensen.
Bella Vista Community Church
The public is invited to the following Christmas concerts in the sanctuary:
Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. -- Bentonville High School Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. -- BV Community Concert Band Christmas Program
Sunday, Dec. 22, there will be a combined worship service from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Breakfast in Bethlehem at McKay Hall. Please sign up by Sunday, Dec. 15, to attend this musical meal about the first Christmas.
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
The Celebration Choir and Orchestra will present Handel's Messiah on Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow the concert.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church welcomed 22 new people that joined the church on Sunday, Nov. 17.
The community is invited to join Advent services each Wednesday evening in December at 6 p.m.
The annual Christmas children's concert will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the church sanctuary.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. It is now collecting items for the Christmas dinner and would appreciate donations of boxed mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, canned sweet potatoes, canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, canned cranberry sauce, small red or green gelatin (sugar-free or regular), and yellow or white cake mix. A donation container is in the church narthex.
Forest Hills Church
From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, Forest Hills Church presents "One Bethlehem Night," an open house of over 400 nativities from around the world. This is a sight to see. There will be refreshments of cookies and hot chocolate.
Sunday, Dec. 8, the message from Pastor Mark Kirby will be "Gift Wrapped," Luke 2:7.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
Presbyterian Women will hold their annual Christmas Tea in Fellowship Hall at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Bring three dozen cookies to share (extras will be packaged for our homebound members and first responders in Bella Vista). Please sign up at the information center if you can attend and invite a guest.
Village Bible Church
Sunday, Dec. 3, Pastor Mark and Associate Pastor Al will continue the sermon series titled "Faith That Makes A Difference," Discoveries in the Letter of James.
Sunday, Dec. 8, Pastor Mark and Associate Pastor Al will continue the sermon series "Emmanuel: God With Us!" based on Isaiah 9:6-7.
Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., the choir presents its annual choral Christmas program, this year titled "God With Us!" This will be followed by a pie dessert fellowship, and the community is cordially invited to attend. There is no charge to attend.
Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Village Baptist Church
On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10:15 a.m., the Village Baptist Church Choir will present its Christmas Cantata under the direction of Sheilah Pridemore. The choir will sing "His Name is Jesus: A Musical for Christmas," created by Dennis and Nan Allen. All are invited to attend.
On Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join the congregation for a candlelight service of singing and Scripture readings to usher in a very merry Christmas.
Highlands Church
The Chancel Choir has been invited to sing at Nativity and Noel at the Mormon Church, 1101 McCollum Drive in Bentonville, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. This is a community-wide event that features various musical groups from Northwest Arkansas. There is also a display of nativity scenes belonging to members of the congregation from many countries.
The 31st annual Cookie Walk will be Saturday, Dec. 7. 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, so you may shop while waiting to walk. All proceeds support Highlands Church mission and ministry projects. Containers of cookies are $12 each.
The Chancel Choir will present its Christmas Cantata to the public at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the sanctuary of Highlands Church. Under the direction John Matthews, the Chancel Choir will sing Let There Be Christmas, a new cantata for choir and congregation created by Joseph Martin. Various tableaus will accompany the music staged by Highlands' own Jean Knadler. This worship service will be accompanied by pianist Pam Meyer and organist Jeannine Wagar. All are welcome.
The next blood drive is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, and is organized by HUMMERS (Highlands United Methodist Men). Free cholesterol screening is available. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive. Photo ID required.
The family Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion worship service is at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Get an early start to Christmas Eve festivities and enjoy the special tradition of ending the service with a candlelit rendition of Silent Night. Little children will have light sticks so as not to miss out on the beauty of this service. Everyone welcome.
First United Methodist Church
A grandparents' support group has formed for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. They meet the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. in the parlor. The Rev. Jim Rowland is facilitating this group and welcomes all to meet other grandparents who are in the same position. Share stories, concerns, questions, joys, second chances and hope with others. If you aren't raising your grandkids, but know someone who is, please invite them to be a part of this group. This is an on-going support group and is open to all in the community. Bring a friend.
Prayer shawl ministry meets on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the parlor. Come for an hour of visiting and stitching. If you would like to learn how to knit, they will be happy to instruct you. The shawls are given to shut-ins, those who are grieving and other circumstances. Each shawl is prayed over and blessed as it is being lovingly made.
Two weekly meetings of AA are being hosted at the church on Monday and Saturday. Please call or stop by the church for more information.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. there is a class titled "Metaphysical Meet-up." Discussions will include the "Science of Being, That Which Transcends the Physical." All are welcome to attend.
On Mondays, the Edgar Cayce Search for God group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the public is welcome. For more information, call Claudia Lawson at 479-876-1085.
Religion on 12/04/2019