CHURCH NEWS

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-FM (100.3).

“Dinner and a Movie” will be on April 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A child friendly meal and a movie for children 3 years old through sixth grade.

The Sonday Riders meets every second and fourth Sunday. This is a group of two- and three-wheeled motorcycle riders. Call Garry Raymond at 815-474-5301 for information.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers are asking for donations of toilet tissue, paper towels or the funds to purchase these items. A container for donations is in the church narthex.

If you are unable to attend a Sunday morning worship service, Bella Vista Lutheran Church offers a Saturday night service at 5:37 p.m. This is a relaxed, casual, contemporary worship experience.

For further information, visit website at www.bvlutheran.com.

Men’s Golf Fellowship’s Chapter

Men’s Golf Fellowship’s NWA Chapter announced its 2017 monthly speaker series with the first meeting to be a dinner meet- ing at Pinnacle Country Club at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. U.S. Sen. John Boozman will be the guest speaker at this kickoff meeting, and spouses/guests are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $45 each, and reservations for this banquet, or any of the upcoming monthly luncheons can be made by going online at mensgolffellowship.com/chapters/nw-arkansas.

Men’s Golf Fellowship creates awareness and opportunities for fellowship, and growth with friends who have made Christ a central part of their personal and professional lives. This is accomplished through breakfast meetings, discussion groups, and other fellowship venues. The motto, Growing in Faith with Golf Friends, captures the mission. Men’s Golf Fellowship’s NWA-Chapter was formed in 2016 to help address the spiritual needs of golf friends in Northwest Arkansas.

Presbyterian Church

A Lenten Study group will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. Pastor Dennis and Pastor Liz co-lead the study, “Aging Matters — finding your calling for the rest of your life,” by R. Paul Stevens.

The community is invited to worship at a traditional worship service at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 23. Christian Education classes for all

ages meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. We always welcome new friends.

Dinner Church will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, in Fellowship Hall. An informal worship service will be followed by dinner together. The meal will be prepared by a volunteer committee; a freewill offering will be received. Please sign up at the Information Center and invite some friends.

The Book Club will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 27, in the church parlor. Call 479-876-2547 with questions, and feel free to join this group.

Care & Share of Gravette will have their trailer in the church parking lot all day on May 1 and until noon on May 2. Gather gently used items for donation.

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 us on Facebook. Check the website calendar for other scheduled activities. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about church activities or to speak with a pastor.

Village Bible Church

Wednesday, April 19, 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. At 6:30 p.m. there will be singing, devotions and prayer in the Worship Center. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available.

Growth Group classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the 10:15 a.m Worship Service on Sunday, April 23. The community is welcomed. Pastor Mark Voll will continue his sermon series titled “Life Application from Romans.” This week’s sermon title is “Life In the Spirit” with a text of Romans 8:1-17.

A men’s Bible study will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, and men from the community are always welcome. A ladies’ KniTTogether ministry and the White Cross Women’s Mission ministry also meet at 7 p.m. The ladies enjoy informal fellowship while working on projects that benefit needy children and adults in the area as well as a hospital in Congo. This too, is open to any ladies who would like to come and learn more about it.

Village Bible Church, an Evangelical Free church, is a church for all ages and is located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista. Mark Voll is pastor. Church office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the church at 479-876-5764, email them at vbefc@sbcglobal.net, visit their Facebook page at Village Bible Church or the website at www. villagebibleefc.org.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

Unity Principle states “God is the source and creator of all. There is no other enduring power. God is good and present everywhere.” Sunday, April 23, service, “Come Gather Around,” is presented by the Rev. Elise Cowan 10:30 a.m.

An advanced course in Prosperity Consciousness Building takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. This class is designed to help identify and change limited beliefs about abundance, happiness, success and living in a greater harmony with spiritual law. Join us.

The church has a committed group of people who serve by holding in prayer those who request prayer support. If you have a prayer need that arises for you or another, please leave a message at minister@unityozarks.org and the Prayer team will be notified.

The Sacred Social Action Team continues to create and pass on bags containing various foods, drink and personal needs to the homeless. Volunteering at Samaritan House and entertaining at adult care centers is also part of Unity’s outreach program. Join us if you would like to participate.

Unity Church of the Ozarks meets 10:30 Sundays at 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, Bentonville, AR 72712. Call 479-721-2752 or visit unityozarks.org.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Highland Christian Church meets for worship with communion at 10:30 each Sunday.

Sunday school classes start at 9 a.m. offering three adult studies and “Creative Worship” for youth. Coffee fellowship 10:-10:30 a.m.

If you enjoy singing and great fellowship, join choir practice hosted by Karen Frankenfeld at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.

Highland Christian Church Singles Group will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday April 25. All singles are welcome.

Bible Study will be led by Vivian Keller Wednesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Save the date for the Happening Place Event “Bluegrass and Barbecue” at 5:15 p.m., Friday, April 28, featuring Ron Pennington and Lonesome Road Band. You must have a ticket to attend; see a church member for more information.

Highland Christian Church invites you to enjoy the new webpage. Find the complete Sunday Worship Service from the site: Highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

Highland Christian Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The Church office is open from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday.

Office phone: 855-2780 Email: highlandchristian@cox- internet. com.

Unitarian Universalists

The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County meet at 1110 S.E. Evergreen St. (Little Einstein Montessori School) in Bentonville, near the southeast corner of S.E. 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, April 23, features UUBC’s annual World Cafe, a vehicle for congregational input into programs and practies.

Sunday School is available for children with a Unitarian Universalist adaptation of Jerome Berryman’s book, “Spirit Play,” as the primary resource. The morning structure is 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 www.facebook.com/UUBC.AR, Meet-Up at www.meet-up.com/Unitarian-Universalists-of-Benton-Co/, Twitter at twitter. com/UUBC1 and Tumblr at /uubcar.tumblr.com.

Highlands Church

Highlands Flea will be from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 13. Items for sale will include households, linens, collectables, jewelry, furniture, books, lawn and garden, coffee shoppe and bakery. To reserve outside space for individual sales, call 479-855-2277. All proceeds are donated to local women’s and children’s charities.

Highlands Church is a United Methodist congregation. It is located at 371 Glasgow Road in beautiful Bella Vista.

For information: 479-855-2277, humcbv.com, facebook.com/humc bv.

Bella Vista Community Church

Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service. Pastor Jeff Reed will be preaching Sunday, April 23. Adult Bible study starts at 8 a.m. During the worship service, a staffed nursery is available as well as children’s worship for ages 4-12.

The next Newcomers’ Orientation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the parlor.

Growing Through Grief Support Group meets at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20.

All men are welcome to Men’s Bible Study every Tuesday through May 9, downstairs in room 8/9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The topic of the study is “Face to Face with Jesus.”

The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus will be hosting a benefit concert for Village House at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the sanctuary. A love offering will be collected. All are invited to attend.

Sign your kids up for Summer Arts Camp. The camp runs Monday-Friday, June 19-23, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children entering grades 1-6. Classes include hand chimes, guitar, line dancing, card making, watercolor collage, weaving, junk sculpture, and more. The cost is $10 per student for the week with scholarships available for families enrolling multiple children. Registration forms and a complete list of activities are available online at bvcc.net and in the church office. Registration ends on May 30.

Wednesday night activities: 6 p.m. pizza; 6:30 p.m. Bible study for youth.

Prayer Fellowship meets at 9:15 a.m. every Wednesday at in the conference room.

For more information about the church call 479-855-1126, email questions@bvcc.net, or visit website www.bvcc.net. Church office hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The church is located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72714.

St. Bernard Church

Thursday, April 20, at 5:45 p.m. Bingo will be in the Parish Hall.

Friday, April 21, at 1 p.m. Caring Friends (Grief Share Seminar) will meet in classroom 205.

Saturday, April 22, Shepherd group No. 5 will meet in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, April 23, the Afternoon Crafters will meet in the office at 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 23, the Adult Growing in Faith group will meet at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Women’s Club Spring Luncheon and Card Party, April Showers, will be held Tuesday, April 25, in the Parish Hall.

The tickets are $15 per person and sold in blocks of four. To purchase, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with a check for $60 made out to St. Bernard Women’s Club. State which game you will be playing. See the bulletin for more details.

Bella Vista Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Services include contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m., and traditional worship at 11 a.m. Bible Study/Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service is 5 p.m. in the old sanctuary.

Wednesday evening schedule: meal is at 4:45 p.m.; Children’s Choirs is 5:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting is at 5:45 p.m. in the old sanctuary; AWANA is at 6:15 p.m.; and Youth Activities are at 6 p.m.

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

Senior Adult Fun Day the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite snack, your favorite game, and join for fun and fellowship.

The Senior Adult Ministries hosts Ice Cream and a Movie the fourth Friday of the month at 6 p.m. All adults are welcome.

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.

New Wine Ministry

Pastors Vincent and Patricia Xavier launched a new radio program Monday, April 3: Omega Radio Networ. Vincent and Paul Petitte are live Monday-Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. with The Watchmen.

Patricia Xavier’s Deliverance — The Christian Bill of Rights will air every morning Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. You can tune in through your computer, phone or tablet by going to www.omegaradio.org. Omega Radio is a 24/7 network of like-minded internet radio shows of other ministers and prophets from around the world preparing the End Times Army by interpreting the latest news and events through a biblical lens.

Now, more than ever, we need to be prepared by reading, knowing and understanding the signs of the times.

New Wine Ministry continues to meet at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Pastor Vincent ministers the Word, with Ken and Peggy Wagner leading worship. There will be coffee fellowship before and after the service.

Pastor Patricia Xavier leads a study on spiritual warfare and deliverance held at 7 p.m. Thursdays located at NWA Ministry Center 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista, behind the Boys & Girls Club and the funeral home. Call 888-864-8712 for more information on other meetings. A bible study is held in Decatur at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Call for location.

Pastor Vincent is joined by Pastor Ken Wagner and Paul Petitte on KURM Radio 790 at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. Tune in at 11 a.m. Fridays and Wednesdays.

First United Methodist Church

United Methodist Men will hold the semi-annual Pancake Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m on Friday, May 5. The cost is $6, with children 5 and under eating free. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage or ham, applesauce and drink will be served. Eat breakfast before you hit the craft fairs.

Men’s Emmaus meets each Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Room 22.

The Bella Vista Women’s Chorus meets each Monday from 12:45 to 3 p.m. in the church Music Room. This group performs a variety of music in concerts throughout the year, and is open to any woman in the community who enjoys singing.

The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus meets each Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Music Room. This group is open to any man in the community who enjoys singing. The Men’s Chorus performs a variety of music concerts throughout the year.

Midweek Manna is held each Wednesday night, beginning with a fellowship supper starting at 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 an adult, $3 for children under 10, and family maximum is $15. Small group study sessions and small craft and activity groups meet from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Classes run through April 26. A MidWeek Manna Celebration is on May 3 when we come together for a meal and to talk about what we would like to have offered for the fall classes.

Bella Vista, My Hometown! will resume April 19 with a program about the trails in Bella Vista.

Bazaar Craft Workshops meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and will continue meeting every Thursday until the Oct. 7 Bazaar. Bring a sack lunch along if you can stay past the noon hour and/or a snack to share. This will be a great time for meeting new friends and sharing your crafty talents.

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 worship services are held every Sunday at and 10: 45 a. m., with a contemporary worship service at 9: 30 a. m. Sunday school classes for all ages are held at 9: 30 a. m. Nursery is provided. We invite you to come and worship with us. First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista’s Sunday morning worship service can be found on AT& T U- Verse on channel 99 and on Cox Cable channel 222. You may also watch the services on live- stream at our website www.lovelearnlead.com.

United Lutheran Church

On Wednesday, April 19, Visiting Phoebes will meet at 9:15 a.m., the Orchestra will practice at 5:45 p.m. and the choir will practice at 7 p.m.

Women of the ELCA Conference IV Spring Gathering present “Wings of Wisdom: Lifted Up-Mentored to Soar.” The event is Saturday, April 22, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mountain Home. Registration is $10 per person and forms can be located in the narthex. Please turn in registration fees and forms to Jane Nelson, Dorothy Klitzke, or the church office before April 16.

Don’t forget the Bakeless Bake Sale. Gifts may be placed in the pink cake located in the narthex.

United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, AR 72715.

Forest Hills Church

Forest Hills Church welcomes people of all faiths to worship with us this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The adult Sunday School class meets at 9:45 a.m. Weekly Prayer and Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

Pastor Mark Kirby will deliver his message, “Easter Travelers,” from Luke 24:13-35.

Forest Hills Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista across from Edward Jones Investments near the Highlands. For more information, call the church office at 479855-3555 or visit online at www. foresthillschurch.info. You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/foresthillschurch.arkansas.

New Life Christian Church

An incredible journey though the entire Bible begins on Sunday, April 23, at all three Sunday services. Every person will receive a free hard cover copy of the book “The Story” during this series. New Life Kids’ Programming is available at all three services.

New Life students have three different age groups that gather during the week: seventh- and eighth-grade students meet at 5 p.m. Sunday; ninth- through 12thgrade students meet at 5 p.m. every Wednesday. College Age Ministry holds a dinner and Bible study at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Sister2Sister Game and Fellowship Night will be held in the church Atrium at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Ladies of all ages are invited.

The New Life Missions Ministry will participate with two of the church’s mission partners next week for special events: Pioneer Bible Translators will hold the “Loving The Least” Event at 6:30 p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers on Friday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. Christ on Campus at the University of Arkansas will hold their 30th anniversary on Saturday, April 22, at the campus in Fayetteville.

Little Sprouts Preschool for children ages 3 to 5 is now taking enrollment for the fall. Call 479-855-1616 for a tour and meet the director.

New Life Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista, AR 72715.

Contact information: 479-8551616., newlifenwa.com

Office Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.