CHURCH NEWS

Unity Church of the Ozarks

Unity will be serving breakfast at 7Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville at 8 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 30.

Banner Church of the Nazarene

Banner Church of the Nazarene, 597 North Fork Road in Anderson, Mo., will host The Farm Hands, an award-winning band based out of Nashville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. There is no charge for admission; a love offering will be taken.

Highlands Church (United Methodist)

The next 10-week program of Flex ‘N Stretch starts Monday, Sept. 3, at Highlands Church. Meeting days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the Peter Classroom. The mission is to challenge, encourage and promote better health through physical exercise. Participants may attend any number of lessons, up to 30.

Flex ‘N Stretch is a wellness program of activities which provides a higher quality of life through responsible movement that is pain-free and possible for all participants. This well-organized exercise program teaches all participants, including seniors, how to do the exercises easily and safely. Benefits include increased range of motion, coordination, strength, balance and agility, all of which improve the quality of life and lead to longer independent living. Cost is $45 for 30 sessions or $30 for 15 sessions. Join the fun and experience the benefits. Contact the church office at 479-855-2277 for more information.

Highlands Church will host “Not Your Typical Car Show” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Everyone is welcome to check out the vehicles on display and join in games and trivia. A lunch will be available with a $10 donation. This is a celebration of all things automotive. Proceeds go to support Bright Futures, Samaritan’s Feet and Snack Packs for Gravette School District students. Visit www. humcbv.com for details.

Village Bible Church

The Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 29. This ministry is available to anyone in the area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of friendly volunteers.

Pastor Mark Voll will begin a new sermon series titled “Sufficiency

In Christ.” This Sunday’s sermon is titled “A Study in Colossians — Part 1” with a text of Colossians 1:1-14.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

GriefShare is a support group for those that have lost a loved one. It meets on Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the church library and will continue every Thursday until the week before Thanksgiving.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. It is in need of jelly, sugar-free Jello and healthy cereals, and 12-count egg cartons. It is also collecting the bar-codes of “Best Buy” products. A container for donations is in the church narthex.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Highland Christian invites all who enjoy singing to its fall choir practice beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29.

All are invited to join Vivian Keller for Bible Study, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25, and every Wednesday following, at 10 a.m. This study begins with Paul’s letter to

the Colossians.

Back by popular demand, “James Garrett and Friends,” voted Best Morning Show in Branson for several years running, will bring the music of Glen Campbell to Highland Christian Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Tickets may be purchased at the church for $20 for the two-and-a-half-hour show, beginning Aug. 14. For more information, call Alice Zelahy at 479-721-5438

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

To enjoy a different kind of book club, stop by The Women’s Book Club’s next meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in the church parlor. The difference in this club is that books which are chosen revolve around a theme instead of everyone reading the same book. August is reader’s choice month.

Bella Vista Community Church

BVCC’s Community Life Groups start Sept. 9. Small groups meet once a week with the purpose of providing a more in-depth way to learn how to love God, love people and make disciples of Jesus in Bella Vista and beyond. If you would like to learn more about our CLGs or sign up for a group, please contact the church office.