Church news
Bella Vista Christian Fellowship
The Bella Vista Christian Fellowship is a gathering of Christians seeking meaningful Christian worship and genuine Christian fellowship. It is ecumenical in design, non-denominational, open communion and all are welcome.
The life and ministry of the Bella Vista Christian Fellowship is administered by the members. Pastor Richard A. Solberg leads Sunday worship, but the organization and direction of the fellowship is assumed by the laity. This is a lay-led fellowship where everyone has a sense of ownership and responsibility.
They meet every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. They welcome both Christians and seekers to worship. Information: email bvcfinformation@gmail.com.
Highland Christian Church
Bella Vista (DoC) Highland Christian Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please register at redcrossblood.org and register under Highland Christian Church, Bella Vista. The church is located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista.
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church Bella Vista will begin Lent with a public “Burning of the Palm Fronds” Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. in the church parking lot.
They will share the Imposition of Ashes that morning with those interested in receiving at the Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 p.m. later that same day.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
Ash Wednesday service is Feb. 22 at noon.
Activities open to the community include the Exercise Group, which meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall; the Busy Hands knit and crochet group, which meets on Fridays at 1 p.m. in the office lobby; and the Fun with Writing group, which meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor.
Listen to the podcast Hearing Matters on the website. In the latest episode, Pastor Judi talks to PCBV member Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost about his experiences as a seminary professor, his love of scuba diving and his favorite Bible story.
United Lutheran Church Bella Vista
Lenten Services will be held on Wednesdays starting March 1-29. A simple soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. with Lenten services to follow at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
United Lutheran Church has a Little Food Pantry on the northeast end of the parking lot. Since the first of year, hundreds of dollars of food has been donated and placed in the pantry. Donations of nonperishable food are always welcome and if you have a large donation please bring to the church office and staff will put in the pantry as needed. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-noon.
United Lutheran Church is located at 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church
The first of three Lenton fish fries will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at the church. The Bella Vista Strings will add entertainment. The menu includes: catfish, potato salad, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and coffee, tea and water. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the church office at 1 Saint Bernard Lane in Bella Vista, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The phone number to call for more information is 479-855-9069. Tickets will also be available for purchase before weekend Mass, 4:30-5 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30-9 a.m. on Sunday. The social hall opens at 5 p.m. with serving to begin at 6 p.m. The next fish fries will be held on Friday, March 10, and Friday, March 31.
Village Bible Church
The Oasis Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon. The church currently serves the physical and spiritual needs of approximately 250 families.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Lenten services will be every Wednesday at 6 p.m. until Holy Week.
GriefShare classes will begin April 4 and continue to June 27. This is a support group for those that have lost a loved one. They meet in the church library from 1-4 p.m.
The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m.-noon.
Choir rehearsals are on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. The Quilter’s meet on Feb. 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Highlands Church — A United Methodist Congregation
The next blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and is organized by the HUMMERS (Highlands United Methodist Men). Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule an appointment, call 417-2275006 or go to cbco.org/donate-blood. All participants will receive a free t-shirt.
Professor Jeremy Hyman will be the next guest lecturer in the Ernest W. Grilk Bible Lecture Series. His lecture will take place at Highlands Church on Sunday, March 5, at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Hyman is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. His primary area of research is the 17th century French philosopher, Rene Descartes, specifically the emergence of Cartesian metaphysics as an alternative to the then-prevailing medieval Aristotelian world view.
In addition, Hyman has taught Biblical Hebrew on the college level, and has maintained a weekly Old Testament Bible study group for the last 20 years. The lecture will be titled “How Should We Regard Semitic Sources for the Psalms?” He’ll consider two specific Psalms, numbers 29 and 93, in their Babylonian and Canaanite historical context, and discuss what lessons should be learned about our own faith-commitments from their historical antecedents. Participation of attendees will be welcome. This is a free educational event open to everyone in the community.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Lenten Meditation Services begin on Wednesday, March 1, at 5:30 pm. The theme of our meditations this year will be “His Final Steps.” A Snack Pack get together will be held afterwards. All are invited for the services and then to bring a sack dinner
Catechism classes are held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.
Choir practice resumes on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. as preparations are made for the Easter season.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church hosts free senior exercise classes to all the seniors in the community at 1 p.m. on Monday (dance aerobics), Wednesday (aerobics) and Friday (walk aerobics). All are welcome to join this growing group of seniors in getting into shape.