CHURCH NEWS

Heritage MBC VBS

Heritage Missionary Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 16-20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The theme this year is Jungle River Adventure, ride the current to God’s perfect plan. There will be classes for children ages 5-12 as well as games, snacks and music. Heritage Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2309 S. Carl Street in Siloam Springs. For more information call the church at 524-9894.

Grace On Tap

Grace Episcopal Church will hold “Grace On Tap” during the summer on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the event room at 28 Springs. Childcare is available, please contact Grace Church 479-5248782. 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 — ages 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 479-2157366.

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.

Covenant Church

Covenant Church exists to connect all people to Christ, his community, and his calling. Those who are not currently attending a local church or have recently moved into the community are invited to worship with us each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. As our Heavenly Father so graciously loved us and sent his Son Jesus Christ, we want to be known in this community as people who sacrificially love one another. Being a member of Covenant Church is really about being a part of a family united by faith in Christ. You can visit us in person at 760 South Lincoln Street in Siloam Springs or online at www. covenantsiloam.com. For questions please contact the church office at 479524-5176.

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.

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.

Watts Bible study

Women’s Bible Study is being held in the fellowship hall at Watts First Baptist Church the first Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 918-422-5503.