HOLIDAY EVENTS

St. Bernard Church

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m Thursday, Nov. 24. Come give thanks for our many blessings.

Shoebox Ministry has scheduled its annual Christmas shoebox assembly day for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. The goal is to fill 100 men's and 100 women's boxes with the necessary items plus a gift item, because it is Christmas. The box will be gift wrapped and delivered to the Methodist Church by Monday, Dec. 5. They boxes will then be distributed to 13 different shelters between here and Fayetteville.

Beautiful, religious Christmas cards will be on sale after Saturday and Sunday Masses. The purpose of Christmas is to remember and celebrate the birth of Christ by keeping Christ in Christmas. When purchasing Christmas cards, keep in mind the reason for the season — the birth of Christ. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

St. Bernard Church is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane.

Presbyterian Church

Thanksgiving worship will be held at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 24, in the sanctuary. A Thanksgiving dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall. Sign up at the Information Center and bring a potluck dish to share. Meat will be provided. Stay following dinner for fellowship and game participation.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving Day Worship service is at 10 a.m. All are welcome to this special worship service.

Bella Vista Lutheran will present the Christmas concert, “Joy, Joy, Joy,” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church is located at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. For further information, visit www.bvlutheran.com.

Village Bible Church

The church's annual Christmas program, at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, will feature the Christmas cantata “A Noel Celebration,” followed by a pie dessert fellowship. The community is invited to attend.

Village Bible Church, an Evangelical Free church, is located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

The church will host a potluck on Thanksgiving Day for those who do not have a place to share dinner. Please come for great fellowship and good food. Reservations are requested.

Highland Christian Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd.

United Lutheran Church

A Thanksgiving eve service will take place at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, with a pie social immediately after service. United Lutheran Church is at 100 Cooper Road.

Bella Vista Community Church

Tickets for the 3 p.m. seating for the annual Christmas Tea will be available for purchase before and after this Sunday's service. The cost per ticket is $10. The Tea will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. Ticket sales will continue during the week Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The church is at 75 E Lancashire Blvd.

New Life Christian Church

The church will hold a Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon Thursday, Nov. 24. Anyone in the community is welcome. RSVP at 479855-1616 or on the church events page at newlifenwa.com.

New Life Christian Church is a nondenominational church at 103 Riordan Road.

Highlands Church

The 28th Annual Cookie Walk is Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 8 a.m. The “walk” begins at 8:30 and lasts until 11, or until all the cookies are gone. Price for each decorated can is $12 (limit eight cans per customer). Also visit the Sweet Shoppe to buy other tasty items, the Coffee Shoppe for a sweet roll and coffee, or the Craft Shoppe to purchase holiday gifts. Members of the choir will sing Christmas music. The money raised goes to local and regional charities.

Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is located at 371 Glasgow Road.