Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Local notes
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington Regional Pastoral Care Department, 3 E. Appleby Road, Suite 102, Fayetteville, will offer a grief support group for women who have experienced loss through stillbirth or miscarriage.
The group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. It will be led by Jacqueline Eakens, chaplain of the Benton County Sheriff’s Department.
Information: 463-1267, chaplains@wregional.com.
BENTON COUNTY
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts the Bella Vista Community Band at 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Cookie, cider and coffee will be served at 2 p.m.
The Christmas Eve candlelight communion service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 24.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts a Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 with the Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
On Dec. 30, there will be only one worship service at 9:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve service is at 6 p.m.
The Family Life Ministry Team is again collecting caps and mittens for school children. The collection box is in the church narthex.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon and is in need of pie filling and cereal. A container for donations is in the church narthex. So far this year, the food pantry has helped more than 5,000 people.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, 14108 E. U.S. 62, near Rogers, and Pea Ridge United Methodist Church have rescheduled their combined Christmas choral festival for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 1209 N. Davis St.
Information: 451-8161, 5539585, bit.ly/bmumc.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, hosts a Christmas organ concert with Broc Hite, church pianist and organist, at noon Sunday.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., hosts the Bentonville High School Chamber Orchestra at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. The 45-minute concert is free; donations are appreciated as the orchestra is raising funds for a trip to perform at the ASTA National Orchestra Festival in the spring.
Candlelight Christmas Eve worship starts at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 with the chancel choir and instrumentalists, along with a special children’s message. Nursery care is provided for infants through age 5.
Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rogers, 2305 S. Dixieland Road, offers an Advent service at 7 p.m. Dec. 19, preceded by a soup and sandwich supper at 6:15 p.m. The church council meets following Advent worship.
Christmas Eve worship is at 7 p.m. Dec. 24, with Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Information: 755-4520, goodshepherdrogers.org.
Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 371 Glasgow Road, hosts the Chancel Choir’s Christmas cantata at services at 5:30 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Information: 855-2277, humcbv.com.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., offers special Christmas music by the choir and the Rev. Ronnie Prevost, parish associate, who will tell the story of Joseph at the morning service Sunday.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Rogers, 824 W. Oak St., offers a family service of Lessons & Carols with communion at 6 p.m. Dec. 24, and at 10 p.m. Dec. 24, a festal candlelight service with communion. A Christmas Day service with communion is planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Information: 636-4042. United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, hosts an Advent supper service at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. The meal is free to the public, but call the church office to sign up.
Christmas Eve worship services are scheduled for 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 with a Christmas Day dinner at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 25. To RSVP, sign up to bring a dish, or for more information, call the church office.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1400 W. Walnut, No. 113, Rogers, host a contemporary service Sunday at 11 a.m.
Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.
Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., opens the Oasis Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 19. This ministry is available to anyone in the area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of friendly volunteers. At 6:30 p.m., there will be singing, devotions and prayer for adults in the Worship Center. The community is always welcome and nursery for infants and toddlers is available.
Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.