CHURCH NEWS

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

Members of the church will gather at Highland Healthcare and Rehab at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, for a sing-a-long with the residents. Everyone is welcome to visit and sing with the participants.

Men’s Fellowship will meet at 8 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Saturday, Oct. 15, for breakfast. Please sign up at the Information Center. The cost is $5 plus a canned food item for Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Church members will be volunteering at Helping Hands in Bentonville on Saturday, Oct. 15. Please sign up at the Information Center for shift times beginning at 8 a.m.

The community is invited to Traditional worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. Christian Ed classes meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. New friends are always welcome.

The third Sunday of each month, funds are collected for the Cents-Ability Hunger Program sponsored by the Presbyterian Women. The collection container is located in the connector hallway.

Presbyterian Women will hold their potluck Fall luncheon at noon Friday, Oct. 21, in Fellowship Hall. Please sign up at the Information Center and invite a guest.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about activities or to speak with a pastor.

New Wine Ministry

Come and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles hosted by Pastors Vincent and Patricia Xavier and New Wine Ministry, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1622. The meeting on Oct. 22 will be at 5:30. There will be guest speakers at all meetings. On Sunday, Oct. 23, and Monday, Oct. 24, the 6:30 gatherings will be at the Word of Life Christian Center, 808 S.W. 14th St., Bentonville. International evangelist Mario Murillo will speak, and Jason Fowler will bring an anointed gift of music and worship.

There will be morning gatherings at the ARK, 8030 LaCroix Road, Decatur, at 9:30 a.m. for Worship and Word. Lunch will be served.

The regular services will resume at 5:30 p.m Saturday, Oct. 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, with Pastor Vincent Xavier bringing the Word. Pastor Patricia Xavier leads a roundtable discussion and a teaching on deliverance on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

New Wine Ministry is non-denominational with a mission of perfecting the Body of Christ in all richness of giving, kindness, talents, and resources. It is located behind the Boys and Girls Club and the Funeral Home. Call 1-858-8648712.

Pastor Ken Wagner joins Pastor Vincent on KURM Radio AM 790 at 9:45 each Sunday morning and on FM 100.3 from 10-11 a.m. Tune in also at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Unitarian Universalists

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 Southeast 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, Oct. 16, Karen Taymore, a certified clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric mental health, will give a talk titled, “Tips for Maintaining Respectful Communication When Discussing Political Viewpoints.”

The UUBC Ladies Night Book Club will meet in Bentonville at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. For more information, call Ellen Bell 479657-6428.

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, Oct. 12, 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. At 6:20, there will be singing, devotions and prayer for adults. Activities will also be held for children. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available, and the community is invited.

Thursday, Oct. 13, a Bible study on the book of Matthew taught by Dr. Ron Morris will meet at 6:30 p.m. Men and women in the community are welcome, and newcomers may join the study at any time.

Sunday, Oct. 16, Growth Group classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the 10:15 a.m. worship service. Pastor Mark Voll will begin a new sermon series titled “The Beginning and the End: Lessons from Genesis.” This week’s sermon title is “God’s Man: Noah” with a text of Genesis 6:1-22. Infant and toddler nursery and Children’s Church for kids are offered as well.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, a Ladies’ Bible Study titled “Prayer: Essential to a Fruitful Christian Life,” written and led by Joanne Morris, will be held at 9 a.m. Women from the community are welcome to attend. A free study guide will be provided. Call the church office for more information. At 7 p.m. a men’s Bible study led by Dr. Ron Morris will meet. A ladies’ KniTTogether 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. Visit their Facebook page at Village Bible Church or the website at www.villagebibleefc.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Wednesday, Oct. 12, choir practice starts at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15, Disciples Men Fellowship will meet at Duffers for breakfast. Then they will visit the Beam home to look at Charles’ extensive train collection.

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and is followed at 10 by the morning service. The Rev. Paul Seal will present “We Thirst for Right Ways of Living” with text from Matthew 25:35. A regular potluck fellowship meal will follow the morning service.

Highland Christian Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The church office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 479-855-2780, email highlandchristian@cox-internet.com, or visit highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

United Lutheran Church

The church will host a Dave Anderson and Roger Walck concert, a blend of contemporary, gospel, hymns and old-time Sunday school songs. The concert starts at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The free-will offering received at the concert will benefit the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat ministry.

Adult Bible class is from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Sunday Worship Service begins at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Karen Fowler-Lindemulder. Youth Sunday School starts at 10:45.

United in Prayer meets at 3 p.m. every Monday. All are welcome.

There is an exercise class at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road. For more information, call 479-855-1325 or

St. Bernard Church

Mass is 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Daily Mass is 8:30 a.m on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday Mass is at 5 p.m. All are welcome to celebrate the liturgy of the Holy Eucharist with them.

At 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays, there will be a discussion group, “Get Ready for the Gospel,” that helps prepare you for the upcoming Sunday readings. They meet in room 203 in the parish hall.

RCIA classes (adult education) are held at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the parish hall. Come and learn more about the Catholic Faith.

The Men’s Club will host an Octoberfest Dinner in the parish hall Saturday, Oct. 15. Call the church to reserve a spot.

Youth Education classes are held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sundays. Call the office for more details.

St. Bernard Bowling League is looking for regular bowlers and subs. Call the office for more details.

St. Bernard Church is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Call the church office at 479-855-9069.

Highlands Church

The Highlands Church Fall Festival will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. There will be lots of fun activities, costume contest, bouncy house, games, candy and more. Everyone is welcome.

The JAM Adult Sunday School Class meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Visitors are welcome.

Highlands Church Fall Festival will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. There will be lots of fun activities, costume contest, bouncy house, games, candy and more. All church members, friends, family and the public are welcome.

The JAM Adult Sunday School Class meets every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.

A Veterans Day program, “Thankful for the USA,” will be performed by students from Monitor Elementary School in Springdale at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov 10, at the church. Please come join them as we honor America’s veterans.

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.

Bella Vista Community Church

Come for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service. Guest Mike Moline, a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, will be preaching Sunday, Oct. 16. Adult Bible Study starts at 8 a.m. A staffed nursery is available as well as children’s worship for ages 4-12.

The community is invited every Wednesday to the church chapel from 11 a.m. to noon as the church prays for unity in the country, for first responders, and for the leaders. Come as you are, and attend as it fits your schedule.

Caregivers’ (All) Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the parlor.

Hope Happen Here Cancer Support Group will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the parlor.

The community is invited to the church’s Gospel Sing Along at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the sanctuary.

Wednesday night activities include 6 p.m. pizza and 6:30 p.m. Bible study for children and youth.

The next Newcomers’ Orientation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the parlor. If you are interested in knowing more about Bella Vista Community Church, you are invited to attend.

Blood pressure checks are available to the community from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday in the nurse’s office.

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.

New Life Christian Church

New Life Christian Church offers three Sunday services: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. “James: Faith that Works” is the title of the new message series. New Life Kids programming for children birth through fifth grade is offered in all three services. This includes a high-energy worship and large group time, followed by small group lessons.

New Life Students offers separate programming for teens. Seventh- and eighth-grade students will meet for “Emerge” from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. “Engage” is designed especially for ninth- through 12th-graders, and they gather on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Any teen in the community is welcome to attend.

Sister2Sister Game and Fellowship Night will be held in the church Atrium at 6:30 pm. Friday, Oct. 21. Ladies of all ages are welcome.

The Men’s Ministry will host the monthly gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Dink’s BBQ in Bentonville.

New Life Christian will host a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, on the church parking lots for all children and families.

New Life Christian Church is a nondenominational church. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit newlifenwa.com.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

Come at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, as guest speaker Shelly Wilson presents “Messengers From Spirit.” Stay after the service for refreshments and fellowship. Prayer Team meets after the service at 12:15 in the sanctuary, holding in prayer those who have requested prayer support as well as a vision to assist in manifesting peace for our world.

A committed group of people serve by holding in prayer those who request prayer support. If a prayer need arises for you or someone else, please leave a message at unityozarks.org, and the prayer team will be notified.

Wednesday evening meditation starts again promptly at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.

The interim pastoral care minister is the Rev. Jan Huneycutt Lightner.

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.

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.

Wednesdays, the Evening Meal begins at 4:45 p.m. Children’s choirs meet at 5:30. The Wednesday Evening Prayer meeting is held at 5:45 in the old sanctuary. There are youth activities Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m., and AWANA meets at 6:15.

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast, every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, is studying the book of Romans.

The church is planning a trip to the ARK Encounter and the Creation Museum April 26-29 at a cost of $375 per person (includes travel on a charter bus, double-occupancy hotel room for three nights, and tickets to both attractions). For more details, contact the church office.

A six-week women’s Bible study, “Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past,” begins Tuesday, Oct. 18, and is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost for the workbook is $8. Morning session childcare for children ages 4 and under is available by reservation. To register, call the church office.

The church office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. More information is available by calling 479-855-3748 or visiting www.bvbaptist.com.

Forest Hills Church

Forest Hills Church welcomes people of all faiths to worship this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Retired pastor Mark Kirby will deliver his sermon, “Living for Jesus, Not Ourselves,” from Matthew 16:21-28. The adult Sunday School class begins at 9:45 a.m. and the Prayer and Bible Study is led by Mark Kirby on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Forest Hills Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd., across from Edward Jones Investments in the Bella Vista Highlands. For more information, call the church office at 479-855-3555, email foresthillschurch@sbcglobal.net or visit them online at www.foresthillschurch.info. You can also find them on Facebook at facebook.com/ foresthillschurch.arkansas.