Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a new women’s Bible study, “The Grace of God,” which considers what grace is, what it’s not and how it should impact lives. The class will meet at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 18.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., starts its Life Groups on Sept. 9. Small groups meet every week for a more in-depth study.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., starts a new Bible study meeting at 10 a.m. every other Wednesday, starting Sept. 5. Vivian Keller will led the study of Paul’s letter to the Colossians.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, 1101 W. Hudson Road, celebrates Rally Day on Sunday to kick off a new year of Sunday school. Teachers will be recognized at the 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. Members will gather at the Rogers Aquatic Center in the afternoon.

Information: 636-1135, holytrin.org.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, 12 McKissick Creek Road, Suite 1210, Bentonville, serves its monthly potluck after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, serves a summer picnic following the worship service today. Sandwiches will be served and members will be honored.

The church plans Rally Day with a free “Cowboy Picnic” at 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and offers a new Christian education series for adults beginning at 10:45 a.m. that day. The Rev. Fred Nelson leads the journey through the New Testament.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., operates the Shepherd’s Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. The pantry needs donations of jelly, sugar-free Jello, healthy cereals, 12-count egg cartons and bar codes from “Best Buy” brand products.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., plans services for the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 9 — evening service, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 10 — morning service, 10 a.m.; children’s service, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; kiddush, potluck, noon; Talish and dessert, 2:30 p.m. in Wilson Park; Sept. 11 — morning service, 8:30 a.m.; kiddush and refreshments, 11 a.m.; service continues, 11:30 a.m.; potluck, 2:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur: Sept. 18 — Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30 — morning service, 10 a.m.; children’s service, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; afternoon service, 4 p.m.; Yizkor service, 6:15 p.m.; concluding service, 6:45 p.m.; break-the-fast, 7:30 p.m.; evening service, 7:35 p.m.

Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.

Brand New Church in Farmington, 271 Main St., sponsors the “Hero Games” cross-fit contest today. Rich Froning, named “The Fittest Man on Earth” four times, will speak. Competition begins at 7:30 a.m., with food and activities for all running from noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $15 for spectators.

Information: 391-2262, brandnewchurch.com.