CHURCH NEWS
Bella Vista Community Church
On Sunday, Dec. 13, during both services, there will be a children’s Christmas program.
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service is at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, in the sanctuary. Social distancing guidelines are followed.
Visit bvcc.net for more info about our services, video sermons, and daily devotionals to stay connected from home.
Unity Church of the Ozarks
“Clothe Yourself With Love” service is being presented by the Rev, Elise Cowan at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook, Sunday, Dec. 13. Larry Owensby presents Daily Word and a meditation at 7 p.m. each night on Facebook. These can be viewed at a later time.
The Little Food Pantry stands in front of the Unity Church at 2200 SE J Street in Bentonville. It is continually being emptied. Please feel free to take from or donate to the Pantry.
Unity Church of the Ozarks continues to answer prayer requests. Information: ministerucoa@gmail.com or 479-721-2752.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County
To prevent the spread of covid-19, Zoom services are offered on alternate Sundays. The next Zoom service is Dec. 20, 11 a.m., “Bringing Light to the Darkness.” For information and the Zoom link, visit UUBC’s website uubcar.org or facebook.com/UUBC. AR or meetup.com/Unitarian-Universalists-of-BentonCo.
On Dec. 13, all are invited to the Zoom service of the Unitarian Universalists of Fayetteville. For information and Zoom link, visit the website, uufayetteville.org.
Highland Christian Church
View Sunday’s service at highlandchristianchurchbv.org or on Youtube under Highland Christian Church, Bella Vista.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Advent services are being held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Sunday morning worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. Masks are worn and social distancing is practiced. Sunday School for children and adults is at 9:45 a.m. The worship service can be seen at bvlutheran.com.
Pastor Hass leads an informational class (Christianity 101) at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays. This class discusses and teaches the beliefs of Lutherans and how this congregation seeks to be a missionary enterprise in northwest Arkansas.
You are invited to a “Drive-Through Christmas Program” on Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21 in the church back parking lot from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon. As a precaution, it will be operating as a drive-through pantry. A special Christmas bag, along with regular food will be distributed. Please wear a face mask.
Village Bible Church
The live worship service is at 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Seating arrangements have been readjusted for social distancing. The service is live-streamed on Facebook; Vimeo.com/ user42482704; and later in the day at villagebibleefc. org; and audio of the live service can be heard on 90.3 FM in the south church parking lot.
The Oasis Food Pantry is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for drive-through pickup. Information: 479-876-5764.
Bella Vista Baptist Church
Bella Vista Baptist church continues to hold worship in the Grace Hall Worship Center at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Drive-in worship is held on the east parking lot at 10 a.m. Children’s ministry will be available during the 8:30 a.m. worship. Social distancing guidelines are in place for seating in the worship center. Attendees are asked to wear a face-covering as they enter and exit the facility.
Visit bvbaptist.com for more information and to sign up for worship in the Grace Hall Worship Center to help the church prepare for your arrival.
The morning worship video is posted at bvbaptist.com and on the church’s Facebook page Sunday evening. Adult Sunday School videos are also posted at bvbaptist. com.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
In-person worship is at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. Safety guidelines are available on the home page ofpcbv.org. Seating is limited to maintain safe physical distancing; please let the church know you will be there by calling 479-8552390. Watch the service live on the church website or Facebook page. A recording will also be posted on Sunday afternoon. In-person Sunday school classes and other church activities will resume at a later date. No childcare is provided at this time.
The Christmas Eve service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. Please let the church know that you will be attending. Masks are required and seating will be limited.