RELIGION: Bella Vista Church News

Highlands Church

The 31st annual Cookie Walk, sponsored by Highlands Church, will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. The doors open at 8 a.m. The "walk" begins at 8:30 and lasts until 11 a.m. or until all the cookies are gone. Those who visit the Cookie Walk may also enjoy a Coffee Shoppe, Sweet Shoppe, Soups-to-Go, and Hand-Made Crafts for holiday gift-giving. The cost per can is $12. First come, first served. No pre-orders. All money raised will go to support local and regional charities. For more information, call 479-855-2277 or visit the website Humcbv.com.

Highland Christian Church

The women will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, with coffee and sweets served by Mary Brown and Judy Smith. The morning talk will be "Abide in me as I abide in you" led by Phyllis Gotzh. This meeting is open to the public and all women are encouraged to attend.

Bella Vista Community Church

Sunday, Nov. 10, BVCC will have a joint, patriotic worship service in honor of Veterans Day from 10-10:45 a.m., followed by a short break. BVCC's annual meeting is from 10:55-11:30 a.m.

BVCC will host a presentation by the Benton County Sheriff's Office called Parents Night Out on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Discussion includes the dangers children face online and how to proactively protect them. Light refreshments are served. No children are permitted due to the subject matter. Sign up in advance online only at bvcc.net. Click on the News & Events tab then Parents Night Out.

Unitarian Universalists

Sunday, Nov. 10, "Grateful," a talk written by Unitarian minister Abbey Tennis, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, will be delivered by Suzanne Miltich.

Village Bible Church

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 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, Nov. 10, Pastor Mark and Associate Pastor Al will continue the sermon series titled "Faith That Makes A Difference" Discoveries in the Letter of James.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, there will be a special worship service for those that are unable to attend a regular worship service. The service begins at 11:30 a.m. and is followed with a lunch. If you or if you know of anyone needing transportation to this or any other worship service, please call the church office at 479-855-0272.

All singers are welcome to join in the mass choir to sing Handel's Messiah. The choir practices are on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The Celebration Choir and Orchestra will perform "The Messiah" at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

GriefShare meets at 3 p.m. every Thursday in the church library. If you have lost a loved one recently, this is a wonderful support group.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. The need is boxed cereal. The pantry is also collecting items for the upcoming holidays and requests canned sweet potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, pure pumpkin, evaporated milk and canned cranberry sauce. A container for donations is in the church narthex.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

PCBV will offer a workshop called "Prior Proper Planning" at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Guest speakers will share information about estates, wills, funeral arrangements and charitable giving. Church members should sign up in the connector hallway. Community members can call the church office, 479-855-2390, to let the church know you plan to attend. All are welcome!

Forest Hills Church

Sunday, Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Kirby will give the morning message, "A Bucket of Grace," 2 Corinthians 9:8-11.

Religion on 11/06/2019