CHURCH NEWS
Highlands Church (United Methodist)
The 30th annual Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 1. Doors open at 8 a.m.; the Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Cinnamon rolls, coffee, sweets and treats, soups to go and handmade crafts are available for purchase all morning. All proceeds support Highlands Church mission and ministry projects. Containers of cookies are $12 each.
Family Movie Night, hosted by Children's Ministry, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, with a feature of “The Star: The Story of the First Christmas.” The whole family is welcome, and the event is free. Please RSVP on the Facebook page event at Highlands Church of Bella Vista.
The Chancel Choir will present its Christmas Cantata at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Under the direction of John Matthews, the choir will sing “The Glory of Christmas,” a Christmas celebration for choir and congregation created by Lloyd Larson. The choir will be accompanied by pianist Pam Meyer and organist Jeannine Wagar. All are welcome.
The next Blood Drive, organized by the HUMMERS (Highlands United Methodist Men), is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. A free cholesterol screening is also available. Eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive. Photo ID is required.
Village Bible Church
Wednesday, Nov. 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.
Pastor Mark Voll's sermon title is “Wholehearted Thanks,” with a text of Psalm 138.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, Nov. 18, focuses on Gratitude.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
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, condensed milk and cranberry sauce. The pantry also collects “Best Choice” PVC labels. Containers for donations are in the church narthex.
On Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. there is an “Inquirer's Class.” This is an opportunity for people who wish to join Bella Vista Lutheran Church to learn about the church, how it operates and the Lutheran Doctrine.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church is delivering Meals on Wheels during the month of November.
Bella Vista Community Church
Christmas Tea tickets are now available to the public. Cost is $10. The Saturday, Dec. 1, tea seatings are at 1 and 3 p.m., with entertainment by BVCC's Sanctuary Choir at 2 p.m.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
A new Wednesday night class is being offered which studies “The Yoga of Jesus,” by Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by 15 minutes of meditation. Everyone is invited.