CHURCH NEWS
First United Methodist Church
Charlie Chrysler and His All-Stars will perform at Becker Hall in First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Charlie Chrysler and His All-Stars is an eight-person gospel group committed to bringing Southern Gospel music to Northwest Arkansas. They will perform hits like “Amazing Grace,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and more. The community is welcome to this performance and sing-along.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
St. Bernard Women’s Club invites all to come to its holiday bazaar, “Over the River and Thru the Woods,” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. There will be handmade holiday crafts, handpainted items, centerpieces, table runners, farmhouse decor, and homemade baked goods. There will be a raffle for a handmade queen-sized quilt and other items. Breakfast and lunch will be served. St. Bernard is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista, just off Hwy 340. All proceeds are donated to charity.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, Oct. 28: Discussion of “One Person’s Resistance Is Another Person’s Stubbornness.”
Highlands Church
Highlands Church will host a GriefShare class beginning Oct. 25.
GriefShare is a grief recovery support group to find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. The community is welcome to join from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays in the Matthew Classroom for a 13week session. Contact John Barth at 479-381-0516 to sign up or with questions.
Trunk or Treat will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. The front parking lot of Highlands Church will be packed with decorated trunks, games, a photo booth and candy. Costumes are encouraged. This is a free event for the entire family and the whole community. Call 479-8552277 with any questions.
Saturday, Dec. 1, the doors will open at 8 a.m. (until 11 a.m.) for the 30th Annual Cookie Walk at Highlands Church in Bella Vista. While waiting for your cookie walk number to be called, enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, muffins and more. There will also be a Sweet Shoppe, Craft Shoppe and Soups-to-Go. When it’s time for your walk, you will receive a container to fill with dozens of homemade cookies that will be wrapped in a drawstring bag after being filled. Cost per can is $12.
Village Bible Church
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 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 our friendly volunteers.
Pastor Mark Voll will continue his sermon series
titled “Sufficiency In Christ.” The sermon title this Sunday is “A Study in Colossians — Part 8” with a text of Colossians 4:2-18.
At 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Ladies’ Bible Study titled “The Grace of God” led by Joanne Morris will continue. Women from the community are welcome to attend and a handout is provided each week. Just bring a Bible.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
On Oct. 31, “Trunk or Treat” will be at Bella Vista Lutheran Church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be horseback riding, bounce houses, hot chocolate, popcorn and candy. This treat is offered to everyone in the community.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. With the holidays approaching, it is asking for 16-ounce cans of pumpkin, 14-ounce cans of condensed milk and 14-ounce cans of cranberry sauce. It is also collecting “Best Choice” PVC labels. Containers for donations are in the church narthex.
GriefShare is a program for those that have lost a loved one. It meets at 3 p.m. every Thursday in the church library.
The Inquirer’s Class is offered at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. This class gives people an opportunity to learn about the church, how it operates and the Lutheran doctrine.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
Do you have a favorite book on the PBS Great American Read list? The PCBV Women’s Book Club invites all to their meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the church parlor. Each guest is invited to share a book on the list and enjoy the time together. All Bella Vista readers are welcome.
Bella Vista Community Church
BVCC will host the A-MAZE-ING Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Navigate through a maze of exciting themed trunks. There will be plenty of candy along the way.
Christmas Tea tickets will be available to the public on Thursday, Nov. 1. Cost is $10. The Saturday, Dec. 1, tea seatings are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., with entertainment by BVCC’s Sanctuary Choir at 2 p.m.