Unity Church of the Ozarks
On Sunday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Elise Cowan presents "Seventy Seven Times."
Back by popular demand, Unity Church holds the Equinox Drum Circle at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, with saging by the Rev. Cowan. Bring drums or noisemakers to join the Drum Circle to celebrate the change of season from winter to spring.
Highland Christian Church
On Saturday, March 14th, Women's brunch is at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Carolyn Walker will be speaking on "Be of the same mind in the Lord," with Carmen Doane and Phyllis Piroro serving brunch. The meeting is open to all women looking for fellowship.
Sunday service March 22 will have a guest speaker, Pastor Gary Chapman, speaking on "Chains and Trains" from Romans 5:1-11. There will be a fellowship meal served after service for all who attend. Pastor Chapman was a licensed Methodist preacher, also ordained in the United Church of Christ, and taught religion classes at Southeastern Community College in Iowa.
Tuesday, March 17th, Pastor Skip will provide a grief support class in his office at 11 a.m.
Bella Vista Community Church
Lenten Soup Suppers and Meditations are Wednesdays, through April 1. Vegetable beef or vegetarian squash soup is served on March 11 at 5:30 p.m. in McKay Hall. Please call the church office to sign up (cost is $3/person or $5/family). Meditations begin at 6:20 p.m. in the sanctuary. Kids are treated to a special Lent activity during the meditation.
BVCC's Women's Bible Study, an eight-week series titled "Raised Together: Study of Colossians" by Gloria Furman, begins on Thursday, March 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Tuesday, March 17, from 6-8 p.m. in room 8/9. The cost is $15. Please call the church office to sign up.
Village Baptist Church
Village Baptist Church will host a Southern Gospel Praise Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. The music will be presented Gaither-style and will include solos, choir, ensembles and congregational singing. Following the service, there will be food and fellowship. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 380 Glasgow Road. For more information about the event, call 479-855-7775 or visit the website at www.vbconline.net.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, March 15, is "Jodi Picoult on Writing Small Great Things," a gripping story about the arrest and trial of a female black hospital nurse accused of killing the newborn son of a white supremacist.
Village Bible Church
Wednesday, March 11, 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. A pot-bless fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall and the community is always welcome. At 6:30 p.m., there will be singing, devotions and prayer in the worship center.
Sunday, March 15, Pastor Mark and Associate Pastor Al will continue their sermon series.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Lenten services will be held each week at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Prior to the services, supper will be served, starting at 5:15 p.m.
The "Inquirer's Class" meets at 9:45 a.m. Sundays in the church library. This class is led by Pastor Hass and is an opportunity for new (or current members who want a refresher course) to learn about what it means to be a Lutheran and about Bella Vista Lutheran Church.
The Shoe Box Ministry is needing 50 shoeboxes to fill with needed items for the needy. Along with soaps, shampoos, etc., they would also like copies of Reader's Digests and Guideposts. There is a container for your donations in the church narthex.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. Along with the food items needed, it also collects the PVC "Best Choice" labels. It recently was able to redeem the collected labels for $240. A container for your donations is in the church narthex.
Highlands Church (United Methodist)
The next blood drive organized by HUMMERS (Highlands United Methodist Men) is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Help make a difference in this community by giving blood. Free cholesterol screening is offered. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive. A photo ID is required.
The next 10-week session of Flex 'N Stretch starts Monday, March 23, at Highlands Church and 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. You can attend one lesson, all 30 lessons, or even somewhere in-between -- whatever works for you. Flex 'N Stretch is a wellness program of activities that focuses on responsible movement that is pain-free and possible for all participants, including seniors, and teaches 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. Contact the church office at 479-855-2277 for more information.
Religion on 03/11/2020