CHURCH NEWS

Bella Vista Community Church

Bella Vista Community Church, located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. in Bella Vista, invites you to take a break from your Christmas shopping and bring your children to enjoy “A Little Christmas Kiss From Jesus” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, followed by a pizza supper. The cost is $5 per family. Please let the church know you are coming by calling 479-8551126 or emailing hannah@bvcc. net. There will also be an encore performance at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, followed by juice and special Christmas cookies. Again, please let the church know if you plan to attend.

Bella Vista Community Church holds a worship service at 10 a.m. Sundays.

Information: bvcc.net, 479-8551126 or by email at questions@ bvcc.net.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

There are two worship services, at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible classes are at 9:45 a.m. The church service is also on the website

In the fellowship hall, Pastor Gorsche will conduct “Connecting to Disconnected Adults.” This will be a time to reflect on your relationships with your adult children and other adults that you want to see connect back to Jesus, as well as an opportunity to better understand their world in building a healthy relationship.

The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).

GriefShare classes are held at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and will continue weekly until Tuesday, Nov. 30. GriefShare is a support group to provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. Due to the increase of covid, the pantry will operate as a drivethrough until further notice for the safety of visitors.

Information: bvlutheran.com.

Highland Christian Church of Bella Vista (Disciples of Christ)

Highland Christian Church of Bella Vista holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. and a church service at 10:30 a.m. Covid restrictions are in place. Information: 479-855-2780 or highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 14070 Arkansas Highway 279, Hiwasse, extends an invitation for worship or Bible Study. Preparation for Mission Sunday, Oct. 10, are underway and this year’s focus is on CAMM Central Africa Medical Mission. As a conservative church, God’s Word is the standard for teaching and life. All ages are welcome.

Sunday service is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. After a coffee/social gathering, there is a bible study from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Choir practice is on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. The practice at this time surrounds pieces from the new hymnal, being introduced on Oct. 24th. It features a new Psalter that is inspirational and will add much to the worship service.

Information:beautifulsaviorwels. org/index.html or 479-876-2155.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

In-person worship is at 10 a.m. Sundays. Due to the upsurge in covid cases locally, masks are strongly recommended for everyone whether vaccinated or not. Childcare is available. Watch the service live on the church website or Facebook page.

The church announces that the Reverend Dr. Judith Irene McMillan has been called as the new pastor. Judi, who was ordained in the Arkansas Presbytery in 1998 and was campus minister at United Campus Ministry in Fayetteville, has also served congregations in Nebraska and Michigan.

United Lutheran Church

United Lutheran Church (100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista) is hosting the last of its Annual Village International Food Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, with Oktoberfest. Food will be served between 4 and 7 p.m. The serving will be a “grab-n-go” or enjoy eating at the church. German fare is the menu. Call 479855-1325 to reserve dinners; the deadline for reservation is Thursday, Oct. 7, and there is limited ticket availability. Cost per meal is $12 for adults and $6 for children. The event will be held rain or shine and everyone is welcome.

Village Bible Church

Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m., with a worship service at 10:15 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary is mask-optional. The Oasis Center (video venue) is for those preferring a mask-required setting. There is an infant/toddler nursery available for children 3 years and younger during both Sunday school and worship. The 10:15 a.m. service is also streamed live on the Village Bible Church Facebook page, vimeo.com/user42482704, and the church website for those who prefer a virtual service.

The Oasis Food Pantry is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for drive-through pickup.

Information: villagebibleefc.org or 479-876-5764.

New Life Christian Church

Rise Up, a recovery program for women and men suffering from the after-effects of abortion, has launched in Bella Vista. It is free to all participants. The 13-week program will be held from 7-9 p.m. Mondays, now through Dec. 6, at New Life Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista.

Information: newlifenwa.com/ riseup.

Highlands Church (United Methodist)

In-person worship is held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening and Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Communion is observed during all three services on the first weekend of every month. The Gathering Service now streams live on Facebook (humcbv) every Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. The Saturday service is uploaded to the website and Facebook on Sunday mornings for those preferring that option.

Information: humcbv.com or 479-855-2277.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

Dance for Alzheimer’s/Dementia (11 a.m. to noon) and Dance for Parkinson’s (1:30 to 3 p.m.) every Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 1 Saint Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, in the Parish Hall — $15/per person/class. Caregivers and family members are welcomed and encouraged to join the dance. Participants can dance seated if desired. A Zoom option is available.

Information: email at aariley2@ gmail.com or 479-381-7907.

First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista

Two weekly meetings of AA are hosted at the church on Monday and Saturday. Please call or stop by the church for more information. Traditional worship services are held Sunday at 9 a.m.; contemporary worship is at 11 a.m. Congregants are asked to wear a mask if not covid vaccinated. Sunday school classes for all ages are held at 10 a.m., with a nursery provided. Sunday morning worship service can also be found on AT & T U-Verse on channel 99 and on Cox Cable channel 222 at 11 a.m. on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Services are also livestreamed on the website fumcbellavista.com.