CHURCH NEWS
Grace Bible Conference
“Distinctions of Grace,” a Grace Bible Conference, will be held on Nov. 3 and 4 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites meeting room located at 2100 U.S. Highway 412 West. Pastor Ricky Kurth will deliver five messages: “A Distinctive Way to Get Life,” “A Distinctive Way to Live,” “A Distinctive Way to Give,” “A Distinctive Last Days,” and “A Distinctive Hope.” The first message will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Saturday sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no cost for the conference and lunch will be provided on Saturday.
The conference is hosted by the Women’s Grace Bible Study Group of Siloam Springs. Pastor Kurth is the pastor of Faith Bible Church in Steger, Ill., the editor of The Berean Searchlight, a publication of the Berean Bible Society in Germantown, Wis.
CCF Women’s Bible Study
Community Christian Fellowship Women of Purpose Bible Study will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at room #104 at CCF. The group is studying II Corinthians and to discover how relevant Paul’s experience is to the present day, and how people can find comfort, strength, joy, rest, confidence, victory and more by applying God’s word to their lives. Participants should bring their Bible and a notebook, and enter through the south door. Childcare, although not currently available, may be provided depending on need. Youth programs are available for fifth grade through 12th grade during the study time. For more information, emal Kris Anderson at mbkkanderson@hotmail.com.
Holy Eucharist service
A Celtic Evensong with Holy Eucharist service will be offered at Grace Episcopal Church at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings. 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.
Eastgate Awana
Eastgate Baptist Church, located at 4950 U.S. Highway 412 East, will host Awana on Wednesday nights. Each night will begin at 6 p.m. with a light meal, and Awana Club will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. During that time, kids — agres 4 years through sixth grade — will play games, have a lesson, and learn the word of God. Call Gina at 479-228-1526 for more information. For a ride, call Heidi at 479-215-7366.
Ladies Bible Study
First Baptist Church is holding a women’s Bible study titled Acts: The Growth of the Early Church. Two classes will be offered each Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. The class is taught by Laura Macfarlan. Books may be purchased at the church office in advance of the first day of class. For more information call 5243106 or email HeartLife@FBCSiloam.com. Childcare is provided for the morning class. Children and youth programming are offered simultaneously with the evening class. For information on Awana or other children’s programs, email Lisa@FBCSiloam.com. Youth program information is available by emailing Clark@FBCSiloam.com.
JOY Choir
It’s time for some JOY! Senior adults from throughout the community are invited to join and participate. Rehearsals will be from 10 to 11 a.m. each Thursday at First Baptist Church. Gene Linzey will serve as interim director. He can be contacted for more information at masters. servant@cox.net.
Community Women’s Bible Study
Community Women’s Bible Study, an interdenominational gathering, will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Sager Creek Community Church, located at 1600 Cheri Whitlock Dr. in Siloam Springs. The group will be studying “All Things New” by Kelly Minter, based on II Corinthians.
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. There will also be a 6:30 p.m. evening Bible study on the same topic in the same location. For more information or to register, email Leslieporter1@gmail.com.
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, 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.