Bella Vista church news

June 16, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Photo submitted BVCC welcomes interim Pastor Gary Crandall and his wife Sherrie Crandall. Gary and Sherrie have been in ministry for 42 years, and this is his fourth Intentional Interim position. They are excited for the opportunity to serve BVCC and look forward to what God is going to do during their time at BVCC. They were high school sweethearts in North Carolina and celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 13. They were both born again in 1975 while Gary was stationed with the Army in Germany. They have three children who live in California, North Craolina and Sicily, They have eight grandchildren. Their home base is Mountain Home, Ark., which is almost as nice as Bella Vista! Gary graduated from the University of Maryland, Grace Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also the author of four books. The most recent, True Discipleship, was published in 2018. Gary and Sherrie both taught at a Bible College in Guam, and they also served as missionaries in Africa.
Photo submitted BVCC welcomes interim Pastor Gary Crandall and his wife Sherrie Crandall. Gary and Sherrie have been in ministry for 42 years, and this is his fourth Intentional Interim position. They are excited for the opportunity to serve BVCC and look forward to what God is going to do during their time at BVCC. They were high school sweethearts in North Carolina and celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 13. They were both born again in 1975 while Gary was stationed with the Army in Germany. They have three children who live in California, North Craolina and Sicily, They have eight grandchildren. Their home base is Mountain Home, Ark., which is almost as nice as Bella Vista! Gary graduated from the University of Maryland, Grace Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also the author of four books. The most recent, True Discipleship, was published in 2018. Gary and Sherrie both taught at a Bible College in Guam, and they also served as missionaries in Africa.

Highland Christian Church

Highland Christian Church has resumed its services -- Sunday School at 9 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. You are welcome to contact the office at 479-855-2780 or visit HighlandChristianChurchBV.org for more information.

United Lutheran Church

The July offering of the United Lutheran Church (100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista) Annual Village International Food Festival is Jamaican cuisine (stewed chicken, rice and peas, fried sweet bread and mandarin orange cake). It will serve food via "drive-up" service from 4 to 6 p.m. Call the church office at 479-855-1325 for reservations. The deadline for reservations is July 6. Cost is $12 per meal.

Future dates are Aug. 14, Italian cuisine and the last event is Oktoberfest, Oct. 9, with German fare. All are welcome. Thank you for helping ULC support its charities.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

In-person worship is 10 a.m. Sundays. Masks are no longer required but are recommended if you have not been vaccinated. Childcare is available. Watch the service live on our website or our Facebook page.

All are welcome to an exercise class that meets at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Fellowship Hall.

The church website at www.pcbv.org gives information on various topics, including News Alerts, Church Calendar, Prayer Concerns, Upcoming Events, Sunday Bulletins, Members Directory, Policy & Procedures, Shepherd Group Members, and recorded worship services. The website is mobile-friendly.

Bella Vista Community Church

Worship service is on Sundays at 10 a.m.

Visit bvcc.net for more information about the service and video sermons to stay connected from home. You may contact the church at 479-855-1126 or by email [email protected]. Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

There are two worship services -- at 8:30 a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. (blended), Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Hass leads the Bible Study of Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design in the Fellowship Hall.

The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio stations KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).

The "Sonday Riders" will meet at 2 p.m. on June 20 in the front parking lot. All two-, three- and four-wheel riders are welcome for a leisurely, scenic ride that ends at a restaurant where the group has time for sharing and fellowship.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Don't forget to bring "Best Choice" labels, and the pantry is in need of 45- to 60-ounce bottles for distributing detergent.

Highlands Church (United Methodist)

In-person services have resumed at Highlands Church at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. Communion is observed during all three services the first weekend of every month. Pre-recorded worship service and sermon videos are released weekly on our website for those wanting to worship from home. You can join us online at humcbv.com.

Village Bible Church

Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m.; worship is at 10:15 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary is mask-optional. The Oasis Center (video venue) is for those preferring a mask-required setting. There is an infant/toddler nursery available for children three years and younger during both Sunday school and worship. The 10:15 a.m. service is also streamed live on the Village Bible Church Facebook page, Vimeo.com/user42482704 and the church website, www.villagebibleefc.org for those who prefer a virtual service.

The Oasis Food Pantry is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for drive-through pickup. For more information, contact the church at 479-876-5764.