Church notes

WASHINGTON COUNTY

First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, offers Sunday services, both in-person and livestreamed via YouTube and the website, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with interim pastor the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost.

Children’s Church welcomes children, kindergarten to second grade, following the Children’s Moment in Sunday worship service.

The Rev. Moises Chan is First Presbyterian’s parish associate and director of Ministerio a la Vecindad, a partnership for Hispanic ministry with the Presbytery of Arkansas. Working with Crowder College, GED classes are offered at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

After Church Fellowship is at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall.

Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., and the Crandell Ringers hand bell choir meets at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Laci Hampton is the new director of the Children’s Choir. They will practice at 9:30 a.m. during Sunday School hour.

Confirmation classes are at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for students now in sixth through eighth grades.

FPC Youth Group meets Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Wing of the church.

Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.

St. James United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, 5 N. Willow Ave., celebrates 160 years in 2021. The church will be open for visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Dec. 4.

Information: 521-2192.

BENTON COUNTY

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts the Bella Vista Men’s Chorus for a free Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 12. This free concert will be under the direction of John Matthews and accompanist Marilyn Lee. The performance will last a little over an hour.

Also scheduled are: Dec. 6 — Bentonville High School Chamber Orchestra, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 — Bella Vista Community Concert Band, 3 p.m.

Service is Sundays at 10 a.m. or for these Bible study opportunities:

Adult Bible Fellowship: 9-9:55 a.m. Sunday, McKay Hall.

Men’s Bible Fellowship: 8-9:15 a.m. Monday, Overflow Area.

Koffee Klatch (Women’s Fellowship): 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Lower Level.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.net.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., celebrates the season with a concert by the Celebration Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Randy Allison, at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5. A door offering will benefit the Bella Vista Courtesy Van. A reception will follow.

Sunday morning worship is at 8:30 a.m. for the traditional service and at 10:45 a.m. for the blended service. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., will offer a “Service of Solace” at 4 p.m. Dec. 12 in the sanctuary, with piano music beginning at 3:30 p.m. It will include prayers, songs and candle lighting. All are welcome.

Service is at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays in person and online.

The FPC Food Pantry is operating as a drive-through from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., is planning a Christmas program for Sunday morning, Dec. 12. Called “Olde Fashioned Christmas,” it is directed by Bill Barnett and features guest performers Ella Davis, Juliana Bonagario and Hazel Cathcart.

The church holds services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, and Sunday School starts at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., invites anyone looking for comfort, hope and renewal during this holiday season to a Blue Christmas service at 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Christmas can be a difficult time for many of us.

The church holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. Watch the live on the website or Facebook.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., invites you to a good, old fashioned Christmas Carol Sing-Along at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Mildred B. Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista.

The VBC “Unto Us” Christmas program will begin at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 12.

Oasis Food Pantry will be closed Dec. 22.

Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.

(Courtesy photo) On Oct. 31, the Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan was installed as the new pastor at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. The Installation Administrative Committee included the Rev. Joe Tropansky (from left); Julie Gillaspy, Moderator of Presbytery of Arkansas; the Rev. Stewart Smith, General Presbyter, Presbytery of Arkansas; the Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan; Jean Nichols; the Rev. Dr. Leslie Belden; Jane Webb; and the Rev. Dr. John King.