Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., presents the musical program, “Keep the Whole World Singing,” at 2 p.m. Sept. 11. The Pride of the Ozarks chorus, ArkAppella, the Sweet Adeline Chorus and Premium Blend, a former district champion quartet, will perform. An offering will support music education in Northwest Arkansas. An ice cream social follows in the fellowship hall.

The Oasis Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon each Wednesday.

Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., sponsors the Disciple Women’s fellowship brunch Sept. 10. Carlene Beam will lead the study, “Let the Little Children Come.”

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv. org. Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, offers a six-week session of the Art of Marriage, meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. each Sunday from Oct. 9 to Nov. 13. Topics include God’s purpose for marriage, overcoming isolation, fulfilling responsibilities, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy and leaving a legacy. Cost is $35 per couple, and free child care is available.

Information: crosschurch. com, 271-7799.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bentonville, 807 S.E. 14th St., plans a series of discussions between Don Morrow, the church pastor, and leaders of the Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox faiths and atheist ideologies. The first discussion Sept. 14 includes the entire panel speaking on religion and violence.

Information: 273-2956, nwadisciples.org. The Presbyterian

Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., holds an all-church picnic at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Blowing Springs Park in Bella Vista.

Members of the church gather at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Highlands Healthcare and Rehab for a sing-a-long with residents. The Men’s Fellowship sponsors the church’s participation in the annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on Sept. 10 on the campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College.

The church presents a musical program at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 to celebrate the new concert grand piano for the sanctuary. Muriel and Emil Cross gifted the church with the Mason and Hamlin Model BB piano. The program features piano solos and duets and the church’s Chancel Choir.

The church sponsors a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

The Care and Share trailer will take donations Sept. 14-15 in the church parking lot.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, 1101 W. Hudson Road, offers a free seminar, “Equipping to Share: A Culture of Outreach,” about sharing the Christian faith, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Lunch will be provided, but reservations are requested by Tuesday.

The church plans a Rally Day on Sept. 11, with only the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. H.L. Bernthal will be honored for his 60 years in ministry during the service. The church holds a ministry fair and lunch after the service.

Information: 636-1135, holytrin.org.

New Life Christian Church in Bella Vista, 103 Riordan Road, plans a Mission Fair on the morning of Sept. 11, with representatives of the church’s 19 mission partners around the world.

The church offers dedication services for parents and children on Sept. 18.

Junior high students will attend the Gateway worship conference Sept. 9-10 at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo.

Information: 855-1616, newlifenwa.com.

The Neighborhood Church in Bentonville, 2003 S.W. Regional Airport Road, plans the Sweet Life Cafe women’s ministry Women’s Intreat 2016 from 6 p.m. Sept. 16 to noon Sept. 17. Cost is $45 per person, benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter.

Information: 464-5030, lifeintheneighborhood.com.

The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, plans a Rally Day, golf outing and church picnic beginning after the 9:30 a.m. worship Sept. 11. The picnic begins at 4 p.m. in Luther Hall.

The Breakfast Club meets at 8 a.m. Sept. 12. Todd Whatley, an elder care attorney, speaks.

The Piece Makers ask for help tying and finishing quilts during a work day from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18.

During September, the church collects items for New Beginnings Children’s Home. Needed items include diapers, baby wipes, tearfree shampoo, liquid hand soap, Multi-Grain or Honey Nut Cheerios, canned goods, canned fruit, paper towels, shampoo and conditioner.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., holds a worship service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for those unable to attend a regularly scheduled service. Lunch is served following the service, and transportation is available.

The church offers the men’s Discipleship class at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. each Monday, starting Sept. 12. GriefShare classes resume at 6 p.m. Sept. 15.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry serves from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1110 S.E. Evergreen St., Bentonville, meets at 11 a.m. Sunday for brunch at Eleven, the restaurant at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.

Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, Bentonville, presents Shelly Wilson speaking on “Masters of All” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The church presents its annual 5-by-5 artwork auction at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10. A soup and salad potluck is served. Funds will be used in the greater Northwest Arkansas community.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

REGION

Mount Zion Freewill Baptist Church in Hindsville, 23011 Fate Anderson Road, celebrates its 150th anniversary Sept. 11. The morning worship service begins at 10 a.m. Lunch and fellowship at 11 a.m. Singing and sharing memories continues at 1:30 p.m.

Faith Bible Church in Holiday Island, 3 Parkcliff Drive, presents Awaken, a contemporary gospel band from the Czech Republic, performing at 3 p.m. Monday at the band shell, across the street from the Holiday Island post office on Mundell Road. The concert will be at the church if weather requires.

Information: 363-6636, faithbiblenwa.com.

St. Scholastica Retreat Center in Fort Smith, 1301 S. Albert Pike Ave., presents a silent retreat, “O Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New,” led by Sister Macrina Wiederkehr, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. The program will focus on the prayer of St. Augustine. Cost is $195, which includes room and board. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is required at registration, which closes Sept. 16.

Information: 783-4147, stscho.org.