CHURCH NEWS

Praise and Thank Service

First Presbyterian Church of Siloam Springs, located at 302 S. Maxwell St., invites the community to the annual Praise and Thank Service, to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. The event will include performances by the music ministry of the JBU Chamber Choir, Women’s Chorale and piano soloists. The special mission offering this year will benefit the Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. A light soup-and-sandwich supper will be held in the church fellowship hall after the event. For more information, call 479-524-5935.

Thanksgiving Day Community Meal

The First United Methodist Church of Siloam Springs invites the community to their annual Thanksgiving day community meal from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. The meal is free and everyone is welcome. Dinein, carryout and delivery are available. The church is located at 325 E. Twin Springs St. Volunteers who would like to help with setup, serving or clean up are welcome. Contact the church to volunteer or to sign up for a delivered meal at 479-524-6111.

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 479-2281526 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 524-3106 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 Leslie porter1@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.

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 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, background-checked child care workers is offered during monthly meetings to children age infant through pre-kindergarten as well as homeschoolers.

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. All sizes of clothing are needed, especially children’s sizes. Items are also offered to nursing homes and to students at local schools. For more information, call Joyce at 918-422-5811.

Singing and Food

Singing and food will be available the last Saturday night of every month at Canaan Land Ministries located at 6471 U.S. Highway 412 West. Food will be served at 5 p.m. followed by singing at 6 p.m. There will also be door prizes and auction items. Everyone is invited and those who sing or play music are invited to come join in. For more information call Pastor Sharon Stockton at 479548-8167.

Christ Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran Church is located at 920 S. Carl Street in Siloam Springs. Divine Worship is held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for children and adult Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m. The Sacrament of the Altar is celebrated on the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month. The Adult Bible Study group is studying a topical interactive Bible Study about the basic teachings of the Scripture and is called: “God Connects ...Renewing, Reviewing, and Refreshing My Faith,” provided by Lutheran Hour Ministries and hosted by Pastor Gregory Seltz, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour Radio Broadcast. Topics include: “Why Jesus?,” “Why the Bible?,” “The Nature of God,” “Prayer,” “Baptism,” “Confession and Absolution,” “Holy Communion,” “The Christian Life” and more. For more information visit the church’s Facebook page or its website www.christsiloam.com.