Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, presents its 10th annual “Fireworks and Baptisms at the Crosses” Sunday on the campus lawn. Live music begins at 5 p.m. Baptisms will take place just before dark, with fireworks following. Lawn chairs recommended.

Information: nwasummit. com, 271-7799.

First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., offers Bible-based day camps for children who have completed kindergarten to sixth grade. Each camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for five days, July 1014, July 17-21 and July 24-28.

The church operates a food pantry from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, 1101 W. Hudson Road, plans a bus tour to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum near Cincinnati from Sept. 10 through 16. Contact the church for more information.

Information: 636-1135, holytrin.org.

Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, 14108 E. U.S. 62, and Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Davis St., welcome new pastor, the Rev. Scott Stewart. He will lead his first services Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at Brightwater and 11 a.m. at Pea Ridge.

Information: 451-8161, bit. ly/bmucm.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 S.W. Second St., Bentonville, sponsors the prayer team as it meets after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. These prayers are continued throughout the month. Those in need of prayer should contact the church.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a “Back to School Brunch” at 8:30 a.m. July 15. Participants are asked to bring school supplies, which will be donated to Gravette schools. A program follows.

The church presents a “Creative Kids Make It and Share It” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 31 to Aug. 4 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Participants will make different projects each day and deliver them to nonprofit agencies in Bella Vista.

Through the summer months, the church collects snacks for kids to donate to Helping Hands Food Pantry in Bentonville. Suggested items include cheese and crackers, fruit cups, juice packets and boxes, granola bars and microwavable items such as macaroni and cheese, ravioli and soups.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a bus trip Sept. 12 to Branson, Mo., to see Moses at the Sight and Sound Theater. Cost is $110 per person, and a $25 deposit reserves a seat. The trip includes two meals.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.