CHURCH NEWS
Second Baptist Church name change
Second Baptist Church of Siloam Springs recently announced its name has changed to 4:12 Fellowship SBC. The focus of the change is the message of Acts 4:12 and fellowship. The church is at 1950 U.S. Highway 412 E. A Sunday evening Christmas music event is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 22. For more information, visit 412fellowship.com or the 412fellowship Facebook page or call 479-220-2334.
Celtic Contemplative Worship
Celtic Contemplative Worship at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 617 N. Mt. Olive St., takes place each Sunday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. It includes poetry, scripture, candlelight prayers, music, silence, contemplation and the Lord’s Table. Childcare is provided.
FBC Awana
First Baptist Church 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 from 5 to 6 p.m. at $3 per person. For more information or to register your child, go to: www.fbcsiloam.com/awana
Ladies Bible Study
Women are invited to study II Samuel: David’s Rise, Reign, Regret & Restoration. The class meets on Wednesday mornings, 9-11 a.m. in Cedar Hall at Camp Siloam, 3600 S. Lincoln Street, Siloam Springs. The class is taught by Laura Macfarlan and child care is provided. Books are $15 (scholarships are available). For more information call or text 479238-3585 or email Cross. My.Heart@cox.net.
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. with 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.
Eastgate Awana
Eastgate Baptist Church, located at 4950 Highway 412 E., offers Awana on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. 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. 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 homecooked meal. The church is at 1998 U.S. Highway 412 E., next to 2 B’s Auto Sales. For 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. 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, call the church office at 479-524-5176.