CHURCH NEWS
Ladies Bible Study
Women are invited to an eight-week Bible study covering the book of Esther. Two classes are offered on Thursdays at 9 to 11 a.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning Feb. 9. The class is taught by Laura Macfarlan and held at First Baptist Church. Childcare is provided for the morning class only. Books are $10 and may be purchased at the church office in advance or on the first day of class. For more information call 524-3106 or email HeartLife@FBCSiloam.com.
Celtic Evensong with Holy Eucharist
A Celtic Evensong with Holy Eucharist service will be offered at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. This Celtic worship service celebrates liturgical traditions drawn from Iona and Northumbria, celebrating simplicity, meditation, music and community. This service welcomes worshipers from other faith traditions as well as those with little to no religious background. All are welcome.
Hope’s Kitchen at Saint Mary
Hope’s Kitchen at Saint Mary Catholic Church provides free meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month. Veterans, the homeless,
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needy, elderly, unemployed, lonely and any families with children are invited to the free home-cooked meal. The church is located at 1998 U.S. Highway 412 next to 2 B’s Auto Sales. For more information or to donate call 524-8642.
Community Women’s Bible Study
Community Women’s Bible Study, an interdenominational gathering, will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 18 at Sager Creek Community Church, 1600 Cheri Whitlock Dr. in Siloam Springs. The group will be studying “A Beautiful Design: God’s Unchanging Plan for Manhood and Womanhood” by Matt Chandler. Study guides will be available to purchase at the first meeting. KidsTime children’s program will be available for a small charge for infants through 5 years old. For more information or to register, email or text Kristin at abergandkberg@yahoo.com or call 479.238.3329.
Harvard Avenue Baptist Church
Harvard Avenue Baptist Church’s mission is to connect all people to Christ, his community and his calling. People who are not currently attending a local church or have recently moved into the community are invited to attend the church on Sunday mornings. The worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. and the church is located at 760 South Lincoln Street in Siloam Springs. The church also provides weekly ministries for children and students. For more information about fellowship please visit www.habc.net or call 479-524-5176.
Mothering Matters
Mothering Matters holds meetings the first and third Fridays of each month, September through May, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Siloam Springs Bible Church. Mothering Matters is a ministry of Siloam Springs Bible Church designed to encourage mothers of young children. Quality, loving childcare by skilled, backgroundchecked child care workers is offered during monthly meetings to children age infant through pre-kindergarten as well as homeschoolers.
FBC Siloam Awana
First Baptist Church Siloam Springs is beginning an Awana program this fall. Awana is for children ages 4 through sixth grade and focuses on learning the Bible through games and memorization. Awana at First Baptist will take place on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Registration is available online at www. fbcsiloam.com/awana. For more information, contact the church office at 5243106.
Share the Warmth
The office of My Family Eye Care is accepting new and gently used coats and sweaters to help those in need during cold weather. Clothes will be cleaned and then distributed through Eastgate Church of Christ’s clothing giveaway on the first Friday night of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contributions can be made to My Family Eye Care at 820 State Line Road, Snappy Dry Cleaners at 618 S. Holly Street, or at Eastgate Church of Christ at 1997 Highway 412.