CHURCH NEWS

St. Bernard Catholic Church

Jan Stemkoski’s Celebration Singers, an internationally known Christian music ministry, will present a communitywide concert at 7 p.m. June 30, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. The concert is free of charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. Concert attendees will be treated to contemporary Christian music, uplifting praise and worship, personal testimony and prayer. Featuring 10 singers and a 12-piece orchestra, the Celebration Singers will inspire and bless as they share the gospel through a dynamic musical celebration. Bring a friend or two. The choir can use each and everyone, no matter what your talent.

Daily morning Mass is celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m. There is an evening Mass on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Mass is celebrated on Saturdays (Sunday vigil) at 5 p.m. and on Sundays at 9 a.m.

For more information and registration, visit http://www.dolr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ search-142.pdf or contact Trish Gentry at tgentry@dolr.org, or call 501-664-0340, ext. 418.

United Lutheran Church

Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. and youth Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, June 14, come to Bible Study at 8 a.m. Bread for the World meets at 9:15 a.m., and the W-ELCA board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Orchestra will practice at 5:45 p.m.

Calling all volunteers July 1721. Teachers, leaders, tech gurus, artists, helpers, students, followers of Jesus — join during VBS and sign up to volunteer to help during that week. There will be lots of fun to have and things to do. Register early at vbsmate.com/unitedlutheran bellavista.

Save the date for the Diamond Jubilee Summer Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. June 28 at the Plaza. The cost is $15 per person. Make checks payable to Sandra Rae and RSVP no later than June 21. For more information, contact Tom or Virginia Anderson.

The Little Pantry needs your help. Organizers are running low on stock again for the Little Pantry. Donors are blessing so many with the pantry that organizers are asking for canned goods, toiletries, etc. A list of possible donations is located in the narthex.

Dee Saddenwasser will be taking over some donations of paper cups, napkins, etc., next week to New Beginnings. If you have anything you’d like to donate, contact Dee. She will go to New Beginnings on June 14 or 15, depending on donations received.

United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista. Visit us via website www.unitedlutheranv.org.

New Wine Ministry

New Wine Ministry meets every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Pastor Vincent Xavier ministers the Word, with Ken and Peggy Wagner leading the worship. There will be coffee fellowship before and after each service.

Pastor Patricia Xavier leads a study on spiritual warfare and deliverance held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the same location. The study is based on her book “Deliverance — The Christian’s Bill of Rights.”

Women of Substance meets at 2:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. A buffet luncheon is served which is followed by one of the women of the church giving her testimony.

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 or FM 100.3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Tune in to KURM at 11 a.m. Fridays and Wednesdays. Archived messages with special guest interviews are available 24/7 at nwmglobal.org.

A new radio program has been launched on Omega Radio Network. Vincent and Paul Petitte will go live Monday-Friday 2-4 p.m. with The Watchmen, www.omegaradio.org.

New Wine Ministry is located at the 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 of other meetings and radio programs.

Unity Church of the Ozarks

If you have a prayer need that arises for you or someone else, contact the Rev. Elise at minister@ unityozarks.org.

Sunday June adult classes are 9-10 a.m. “How to Pray” covers the five-step Unity prayer method teaching the difference between traditional prayer and Unity’s affirmative prayer.

The Rev. Elise Cowan presents “Forgive Them Father” at 10:30 a.m. June 18 as the service honors Fathers Day.

Wednesday night’s study is

7-8:30 p.m. through June 25. The class is studying Bryon Katie’s “The Work: Loving What Is.” This work teaches a powerful process of stepby-step self-inquiry by identifying, questioning and healing limiting thoughts.

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

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

A mission at the church known as Stamped With A Prayer makes hand-made cards the first Wednesday of each month. This month their mission just gave $1,000 to the Bella Vista Fire Department for meals for the firefighters. The cards are $2.50 each and 100 percent of the purchase goes to the mission. They also remake pre-owned handmade cards to give to nursing homes and other groups. Five times a year they go to Brookfield Assisted Living and make pre-designed cards with the residents.

The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).

The Shepherd’s Food pantry is open each Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers are asking for donations of bar soap, flour, oil, sugar or the funds to purchase these items. A container for donations is in the church narthex.

Those unable to attend a Sunday morning worship service, Bella Vista Lutheran Church at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. has a Saturday night service at 5:37 p.m. This is a relaxed, casual worship experience with contemporary music.

Sunday morning worship is at 8:30 a.m. for the traditional service and at 10:45 a.m. for the blended service. Sunday School and Adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit www. bvlutheran.com.

Unitarian Universalists

Sunday June 18, there will be a discussion of two recent talks: “Growth and Impact of the Latino Population in NWA” and “UU, Our History of Reformation Has Caught up with Us!” A short congregational meeting follows the service.

Sunday School is available for children with a Unitarian Universalist adaptation of Jerome Berryman’s book “Spirit Play” as the primary resource. We structure the morning 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.

The Unitarian Universalists of Benton County meet 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.

Highland Christian Church

Highland Christian Church (The Happening Place) meets for worship with communion at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

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

Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating all dads. Sunday, June 18, the church will host the annual Father’s Day Cook Out immediately following worship service.

The Sunflower Club will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 26, at Highland Christian Church. Bingo will be played, and a potential prize should be brought by each contestant. There will be $3 pizza and drinks available. Please bring along a salad or dessert of choice. All former Kansas residents are welcome. For more information, call Charles at 479-855-3894.

Highland Christian Church invites everyone to check out the new webpage, Highlandchristianchurchbv.org, which includes the complete Sunday worship service.

Highland Christian Church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. The church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. The office phone number is 479-855-2780. Email highland christian@cox-internet.com Website: HighlandChristianChurchBV.org.

Village Bible Church

Wednesday June 14, 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, and this evening a representative from The Gideons International will provide a brief update on their work. The community is always welcome. Nursery for infants and toddlers is available.

Sunday June 18, Sunday School classes are offered for all ages at 9 a.m. followed by the worship service at 10:15 a.m. Pastor Mark Voll’s sermon title is “Joseph’s Legacy,” a Father’s Day message with a text of Matthew 1:18-25. Infant and toddler nursery and Children’s Church for kids are offered as well, and the community is always warmly welcomed.

Tuesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. a men’s Bible study titled Israel in Prophecy will meet in the Fellowship Hall 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 our area as well as a hospital in Congo. These are open to any ladies who would like to come and learn more about these ministries.

Looking ahead to the last week of June, Vacation Bible School “Ocean Commotion: Diving into Noah’s Flood,” will be held Monday through Friday evenings, June 26-30, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. daily, for children entering grades K through 6 as of this fall. Registration forms are available in the church office or you may call the church at 876-5764 to register. Preregistration is helpful but not required.

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.

Forest Hills Church

Forest Hills Church welcomes people of all faiths to worship. Pastor Mark Kirby will deliver his sermon, “His Priceless Possessions,” from Exodus 19:2-8 on Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. Our adult Sunday School class meets at 9:45 a.m. and our weekly Prayer and Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. We hope you’ll visit us soon.

Forest Hills Church is an American Baptist congregation located at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, across from Edward Jones Investments near the Highlands. For more information, call the church office at 479-855-3555 or visit online at www.foresthillschurch.info. Find the church on Facebook at facebook.com/foresthillschurch.arkansas.

Presbyterian Church

An All Church Picnic is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Kingsdale Pavilion. Please sign up at the Information Center, and indicate a potluck dish that you will provide.

The community is invited to worship a traditional worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 18. Christian Education classes for all ages meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. We always welcome new friends.

On June 18 and the third Sunday of each month, funds are collected for the Cents-ability Hunger Program to raise awareness of hunger and poverty locally and throughout the world. The collection container is located in the connector hallway.

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 our activities or to speak with a pastor.

Community Church

Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings with coffee fellowship before and after the service.

Men’s Bible Study is every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. downstairs in room 8/9. The current topic is “The Assurance of Salvation,” by R.C. Sproul facilitated by Pastor Jeff Reed.

Women’s Bible study will have a six-week series covering “Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in room 8/9. The cost is $12 for materials. Sign up online at bvcc.net, on Sunday mornings, or in the church office.

Parish nurses are available to answer questions and check blood pressure each Wednesday in the nurses’ 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, email questions@bvcc.net, or visit 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.

First United Methodist Church

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.

Friends Plus Healthy Living meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake Bella Vista in the parking lot along U.S. Highway 71 to walk for about an hour. Different groups walk at different paces while sharing in fellowship and encouragement. About 10:30 a.m. meet in the Chapel to share tips on making healthier lifestyle choices.

Traditional worship services are held every Sunday at 8 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. A nursery is provided. First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista’s Sunday morning worship service can be found on AT&T Uverse on channel 99 and on Cox Cable channel 222. Watch the services on live-stream at www.lovelearnlead.com.

New Life Christian Church

New Life Christian Church is taking a journey through the entire Bible with “The Story.” Sunday services are held at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. New Life Kids’ Programming is offered at all three services.

Junior high school students will be attending Christ in Youth worship conference June 19-23 in Edmond, Okla. For more information, go to newlifenwa.com.

The New Life College Age Ministry meets for dinner and a Bible study on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center. All young adults are welcome.

New Life Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian Church located at 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista, AR 72715. 479855-1616. newlifenwa.com Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.

Bella Vista Baptist Church

Operation Arctic — Vacation Bible School — is June 26-30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., titled Exploring The Coolest Book on the Planet. Register on the website or by calling the church office at 479-855-3748.

Sunday morning schedule: contemporary worship is at 8:30 a.m.; Bible Study/Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; traditional worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service is at 5 p.m. in the old sanctuary.

Children’s Summer Program is 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting Service starts at 6 p.m. now through summer months in the old sanctuary. Youth Activities begin at 6 p.m.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast is every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The group is currently studying Proverbs.

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.

St. Theodore Episcopal Church

Join the congregation for worship and celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday morning. St. Theodore has two services: Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship takes place after the 10:30 service.

Sunday school classes for adults and children are offered at 9:15 a.m.

St. Theodore is located at 1001 Kingsland Road, Bella Vista.

Highlands Church

JAM Sunday school class meets every Sunday at 8:15 a.m. in the Mark classroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Y’all are invited. Visiting family and friends, children, anyone who wants to “make a joyful noise to the Lord,” are invited to join a special choir to provide the music for the summer months’ Traditions worship services. There will be rehearsals once a month and no robes. The Family Choir will meet at 9 a.m. in Wesley auditorium each Sunday. Please call the church office for more info.

Highlands Church, A United Methodist Congregation, 371 Glasgow Road in beautiful Bella Vista. 479-855-2277, humcbv.com, facebook.com/humcbv.