CHURCH NEWS
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The community is invited to a traditional worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 31, Christian Ed classes meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. New friends are always welcome.
The church women will host the Presbyterian Women Cluster 1 Fall Gathering Friday, Aug. 26, at the church, starting with registration at 8:30 a.m. and finishing with a luncheon. The theme is “A Journey to Understanding.” Registration is $10, which includes lunch. Please register by Friday, Aug. 12. Registration forms are available at the information center.
Through the end of August, the church is collecting snacks for kids. When the kids are out of school, they need easy snacks and lunch items such as granola bars, peanut butter and cheese crackers, and single-serve portions of fruit cups, macaroni, ravioli, soups, etc. The table for collection of food items is located in the connector hallway and will be delivered to Helping Hands for distribution.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Recent sermons can be heard on the church website www.pcbv.org, or like them on Facebook. Check their website calendar for other scheduled activities. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about activities or to speak with a pastor.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County are located at 1110 S.E. Evergreen St. (Little Einstein Montessori School) in Bentonville, near the southeast corner of 14th and J streets. The Sunday service, which begins at 11 a.m., is preceded by coffee and social time beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 31, features UUBC’s annual family party on Beaver Lake.
Sunday School is available for children through age 15. A Unitarian Universalist adaptation of Jerome Berryman’s book “Spirit Play” is the primary resource. The morning is structured based on the Montessori approach. As in Montessori, the key elements are the classroom environment and the teachers. These elements free the children to work at their own pace on their own activities after an initial lesson.
For more information, visit the UUBC website at www.uubcar. com, Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/UUBC.AR, MeetUp at: http://www.meetup.com/ Unitarian-Universalists-of-Benton-Co/, Twitter at https://twitter. com/UUBC1, and Tumblr at http:// uubcar.tumblr.com.
Village Bible Church
Wednesday, July 27, the Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. This ministry is available to anyone in the area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of friendly volunteers. A potluck fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the community is always welcome. The dinner is followed at 6:20 p.m. by singing, devotions and prayer for adults. Activities will also be held for children. Chris and Jennifer Greathouse, missionaries on staff with Teach Beyond, will be guests to share about their ministry at Black Forest Academy in Germany. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available and the community is invited.
Friday, July 29, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will have a blood drive at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the church at 479-876-5764 if you would like to volunteer to donate blood.
Sunday, July 31, Growth Group classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Pastor Mark Voll’s message will be “The Biblical Basis for Generosity — Part 2,” with a text of 2 Corinthians 9:1-15. Infant and toddler nursery and Children’s Church for kids are offered as well.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, a men’s Bible study led by Dr. Ron Morris will meet at 7 p.m.. A ladies’ KniT-Together ministry and the White Cross Women’s Mission ministry also meet at 7 p.m.
Village Bible Church, an Evangelical Free church, is located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista. Mark Voll is pastor. Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 479876-5764, email them at vbefc@sbcglobal.net, visit their Facebook page at Village Bible Church or the website at www.villagebibleefc.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The memorial service for David Tropansky is at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30.
Sunday School starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 31. At 10:30 a.m., the
Rev. Paul Seal will be speaking from 1 Corinthians 2:9-15 with a sermon asking “Do Different Religions Share in the Holy Spirit?”
The church is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call 479-855-2780, email highlandchristian@cox-internet.com or visit HighlandChristianChurchBV.org.
New Life Christian Church
New Life Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, offers three Sunday services: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. “What Do You Say About That?” is the title of the summer sermon series at New Life Christian Church. New Life Kids programming for children birth through fifth grade is offered at all three services.
The Men’s Ministry will host a free barbecue and free showing of the movie “War Room” on Saturday, July 30. The barbecue lunch will start at 11 a.m. with the movie at noon. Men and women are welcome to attend. RSVP at 479-855-1616.
Little Sprouts preschool is accepting enrollment for the fall school year. This Christian-based preschool is open to children 3 to 5 years old. For a tour of the facility and to meet the director, contact 479-855-1616.
New Life Christian Church is a non-denominational church. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit newlifenwa.com.
Highlands Church
The JAM Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.
The next Hummers blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Photo ID is required. A free T-shirt will be given to all participants. Donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive.
Come to the Ice Cream Social for a sweet ice cream treat in Fellowship Hall after service Aug. 6 and 7. A free-will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will help to support the activities of the Highlands Student Ministry.
Come to the church from 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, to hear guest speaker David Duncan, from Bella Vista Funeral Home, discuss the next topic in the Planning Ahead Series: Funeral Planning. Don’t leave it all to your family. Admission is one non-perishable food item.
The annual Homes Tour is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Tickets, which go on sale Aug. 1, are $10 pre-tour and $12 on the day of of tour. Pre-tour tickets may be purchased at any of the three Bella Vista Arvest banks, the church office or from any church member. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the homes on the tour or at the Highlands Gates.
Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is located at 371 Glasgow Road. For more information, call 479-855-2277 or visit www.humcbv.com or Facebook.com/humcbv.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
Come as guest speaker Shelly Wilson, presents “Creating the Life You Desire” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31. Following the service, 11:30 a.m., stay for the monthly potluck. Come enjoy the delicious food and fellowship.
The Masonic Philosophical Society meets at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Unity Center to discuss subjects important to humanity. MPS, which meets monthly, is an organization that provides the opportunity to safely explore ideas within a Masonic framework. This framework uses discussing and questioning to delve deeper into individual and universal mysteries.
The interim pastoral care minister is the Rev. Jan Huneycutt Lightner.
Rick Blough facilitates QiGong classes every Saturday at 9 a.m. Stay afterwards for a complimentary hands-on healing session.
Unity Church of the Ozarks meets at 10:30 a.m., Sundays, at 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, Bentonville. For more information, call 479-7212752.
First United Methodist Church
“Songs of Hope, Hymns of Inspiration,” presented by Pamela Pittman and friends and accompanied by Sharon Golaway, will be performed in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31, and is followed by a reception. All are welcome to this free concert.
United Methodist Women will hold their annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Orange and cinnamon rolls and lunch will also be served. All proceeds benefit local charities.
The Women’s Retreat Saturday, July 30, will be held at Christview Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. The retreat will be based on the book “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen.
Enjoy an evening of jazz and dessert with Dan Knight and the “Usual Suspects” Friday, Aug. 12, in Becker Hall starting at at 7 p.m.
Supercharged, the church’s communitywide event full of fun, food, and fellowship, will be held at Tanyard Creek Pavilion from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. There will be a super slide, first responders with their equipment, fingerprinting for school and lots of food and games. All ages are welcome.
Two weekly meetings of AA are being hosted at the church on Monday and Saturday. Please call or stop by the church for more information.
Traditional services are held every Sunday at 8 and 10:45 a.m., with a contemporary service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages are also held at 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided.
Bella Vista Baptist Church
Sunday Morning Services include 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School, 11 a.m. traditional worship and 5 p.m. evening worship in the old sanctuary.
Grief Share a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences, meets at 3 p.m. Tuesdays in the church conference room.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting is held at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary. There are youth activities Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m.
The summer children’s program, “Walk This Way,” is every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall, is studying the book of Romans.
The church has a Senior Adult Fun Day the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite snack, your favorite game, and come for fun and fellowship. The senior adult ministries hosts “Ice Cream and a Movie” the fourth Friday of the month at 6 p.m.
Prayer Warriors are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week by calling 479-855-6644.
Bella Vista Baptist is a multi-generational church with weekly activities for children and adults. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available by calling 479-855-3748 or visiting www.bvbaptist.com.
Bella Vista Community Church
Come for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service. Pastor Jeff Reed will be preaching Sunday, July 31. The sermon series through July 31 is “Summer in the Psalms.” Adult Bible Study starts at 8 a.m., and a staffed nursery is available as well as Children’s Worship for ages 4-12 during the worship service.
The community is invited every Wednesday (beginning Wednesday, Aug. 3) to the church chapel from 11 a.m. to noon as the church prays for unity in our country, for first responders, and for the leaders.
Growing Through Grief support group will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in the parlor.
Wednesday night activities include 6 p.m. pizza and 6:30 p.m. Bible study for children and youth.
Blood pressure checks are available to the community each Wednesday in the nurse’s office from 9 a.m. to noon.
Prayer Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in the conference room.
For more information about the church, call 479-855-1126, e-mail questions@bvcc.net, or visit www. bvcc.net. Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
St. Bernard Catholic Church is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista. Mass is 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and 9 a.m. Sunday, July 31.