CHURCH NEWS
Candlelight Christmas Home Tour
The annual Christmas Candlelight Home Tour will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1. Five beautiful homes will be showcasing their holiday decorations. Tickets are $8 in advance and can be purchased at Foundry Clothing Co., The Heart of the Home, Cari’s Closet, Cafe on Broadway, Sassafras, Honeysuckle, Occasions and 2 Gals’ Junk. Tickets are also available for $10 at the door of any featured home the night of the tour. Proceeds from the event benefit Mothering Matters of Siloam Springs Bible Church. For more information and a listing of homes, visit the Mothering Matters Christmas Home Tour Facebook page.
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.