CHURCH NEWS
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, March 1: The “Freedom and Responsibility” theme begins with a homily written by a Unitarian Universalist minister and delivered by Suzanne Miltich.
Bella Vista Baptist Church
All are invited to a day-long retreat, “Extreme Makeover,” a women’s ministry, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Bella Vista Baptist Church, 50 East Lancashire Blvd. in Bella Vista. Lunch and childcare are provided with a $10 reservation by calling 479-855-3748. Guest speakers will be Phyllis Moore of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Kari Romoser of Tulsa, Okla. A love offering will be taken.
Forest Hills Church
Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m. — Bible Study: “Seven Last Words of Christ.” All are welcome
March 1, 9 a.m. — coffee and fellowship; 9:45 a.m. — Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., morning worship; 6 p.m. — Sunday evening singalong.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Pastor Hass leads an “Inquirer’s Class” at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays in the Church library. This is an opportunity for new members (or current members who want a refresher course) to learn about what it means to be a Lutheran and about Bella Vista Lutheran Church.
Tuesday, March 3, there will be a special worship service at 11:30 a.m., and lunch following, for those unable to attend a regular worship service. If you or someone you know needs a ride to this service or any other service, please call the church office at 479855-0272.
Ash Wednesday is on Feb. 26 with a worship service at 6 p.m. A supper will be served prior to the service at 5:15 p.m.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. A container for your donations is in the church narthex.
Bella Vista Community Church
Please call the Bella Vista Community Church office, 479-855-1126, for more information about these groups or to sign up: Adult Sunday School, 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sundays; Men’s Fellowship Group, 8 to 9 a.m. Mondays; Ladies Koffee Klatch, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays; Community Life Groups held on various days and times.
During the season of Lent, BVCC offers Lenten Soup Suppers and Meditations held in McKay Hall each Wednesday, Feb. 26 through April 1. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Meditations begin at 6:20 p.m. Suggested donation is $3/ person or $5/family.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The community is invited to worship at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista on Ash Wednesday. The service is at 3 p.m. and will include Holy Communion.
Have you made a resolution to be more active this year? PCBV’s exercise class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. for stretching and low-impact exercise, using a chair or a mat. For more information, call the church office at 479-8552390.