Village Bible Church
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 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. 3, elder and former pastor Eldon Mincks will be bringing the sermon.
Village Baptist Church
Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Senior Ministry of the Village Baptist church resumes monthly meetings with a program by Jim and Karen Beckwith, "Do You Love Me? How Do I Know?" The meeting is from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the church fellowship room and all are invited. The program will be fun, filled with laughs and maybe even tears as they explore the subject of love and our Lord. What a great way to get in the spirit of Valentine's Day! For more information, call the church office or visit the church website.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
If you love to read and enjoy the fellowship of book clubs, The PCBV Women's Book Club meets the last Thursday of each month. The next meeting is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the church parlor. Members of this unique book club do not all read the same book; instead, each individual chooses a book to read under an author, a topic, or a theme and then shares information on their read with others. This month's theme is a book that you read in December or January. Call the church office for more information, 479-855-2390.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, Feb. 3: A talk titled "Listening To A Powerful Truth" written by Emrys Staton of Phoenix, Ariz., will be delivered by Julie Jensen.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
On Feb. 5, there will be a special worship service at 11:30 a.m. for those who are unable to attend a regular worship service. Following the service, lunch will be served. Anyone needing transportation to this or any other service may call the church office at 479-855-0272.
The Men's Bible study meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Please park in the rear parking lot and enter the lower level.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. It is in need of peanut butter, jelly, sugar-free Jello and cereal. A container for donations is in the church narthex.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
Sunday, Feb. 3, the 10:30 a.m. service "The Ground Hog Effect" is followed by a meeting of the prayer team. For prayer needs, please contact the Rev. Elise at [email protected]
Monthly Movie Night will be held Friday, Feb. 1, with a 7-9 p.m. showing of "The Peaceful Warrior." Bring your own snacks.
Bella Vista Community Church
BVCC's Community Life Groups start Feb. 3. If you are interested in joining a group or learning more, please contact the church office or sign up at the information center on Sundays.
To receive church weather closing notifications via text message or email, please call the church office to sign up. If Bentonville schools close, the office closes and church and community activities are canceled.
First United Methodist Church
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets from 10 to 11 a.m. every Friday in Room 6 for an hour of visiting and stitching. All are welcome to this meeting, especially those who would like to learn how to knit. The shawls are given to shut-ins, those who are grieving and to others in special circumstances. Each shawl is prayed over and blessed as it is being made.
Two weekly meetings of AA are hosted at the church on Mondays and Saturdays. Please call or stop by the church for more information.
Highlands Church (United Methodist)
The next 10-week session of Flex 'N Stretch has started at Highlands Church. Classes meet at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Peter Classroom. The mission is to challenge, encourage and promote better health through physical exercise. You 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 of the program 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. Join the fun and experience the benefits. Contact the church office at 479-855-2277 for more information.
Religion on 01/30/2019