CHURCH NEWS
Cross Church Ladies Bible study
Women are invited to I Samuel: Israel’s Royal History Begins. The class meets from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in Cedar Hall at Camp Siloam, located at 3600 S. Lincoln Street. The class is taught by Laura Macfarlan and child care is provided. Books are $30 and scholarships are available. For more information, call or text 479-238-3585 or email cross.my.heart@ cox.net.
Life chain
A prayer chain and public witness against abortion will be held from 1:45 to 3 p.m., Oct. 7 in front of 2B’s Auto Sales on U.S. Highway 412. Participants can gather at 2B’s parking lot at 1:45 p.m. Everyone is invited; signs and posters will be provided. Children are welcome and safety will be a top priority.
Celtic Contemplative Worship
Celtic Contemplative Worship is held at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 617 N. Mt. Olive St., from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. each Sunday. The service includes, poetry, scripture, candlelight prayers, music, silence, contemplation and the Lord’s Table. All are welcome from any faith background, childcare provided.
Financial Peace University
Community Christian Fellowship, located at 525 S. Lincoln, is offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. It will meet every Sunday for nine weeks. There is no charge for the class, but each family must purchase their own materials. For information contact Bob Sivils at bgsivils@gmail. com
Community Women’s Bible Study
Community Women’s Bible Study, an interdenominational gathering, will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays starting on Sept. 12 at Sager Creek Community Church, located at 1600 Cheri Whitlock Drive in Siloam Springs. The group is studying “Hosea - Unfailing Love Changes Everything.” Study guides are available to purchase. There is also a 6:30 evening Bible study on the same topic in the same location. A KidsTime children’s program is available for a small charge for infants through age 5 for the morning meeting. No child care will be available in the evening. For more information or to register, email Leslieporter1@gmail.com.
Youth activities at First UMC
First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs is hosting youth activities every Wednesday night. Timothy Team is for kids kindergarten through sixth grade, beginning with a Snack’n’Play time at 5 p.m. and the service starting at 5:30 p.m. The Basement Student Ministries is for grades 7-12 at 6:45 p.m. Bus pickup is available. For more information, visit www.fumcss.com or call the office: 479-524-6111.
FBC Siloam Springs Awana
First Baptist Church Siloam Springs offers an Awana program for children preschool through grade 6. Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for children. As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background. The First Baptist Awana program involves games, small group and large group activities. Awana takes place on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Family dinner is available Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at $3 per person. For more information or to register your child, visit www.fbcsiloam.com/ awana.
Eastgate Awana
Eastgate Baptist Church, located at 4950 Highway 412 E., will kick off the new year of Awana on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Kids ranging from age 4 through sixth grade will study the word of God through games, devotion, and Bible reading. A free meal for the kids is served each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. For more information or a ride, call/ text Gina at 479-228-1526 or Heidi at 479-215-7366.
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.