Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Local notes
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Northwest Arkansas (North American Lutheran Church), 2901 E. Zion Road, Suite 17, Fayetteville, will present its annual children’s Christmas program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, after the 8 a.m. worship service.
Information: 442-3040, elcnwa.org.
Washington Regional Pastoral Care Department, 3 E. Appleby Road, Suite 102, Fayetteville, will offer a grief support group from 6 to 7 p.m. every Sunday for women who have experienced loss through stillbirth or miscarriage.
Information: 463-1267, chaplains@wregional.com.
BENTON COUNTY
Bella Vista United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, hosts the Women of United’s annual Christmas Social and Tea at noon today. Members are collecting hats, mittens, gloves and coats for Northside Elementary School this year, and decorating a tree in the fellowship hall with items collected. Sizes 4-10 are particularly needed.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 371 Glasgow Road, hosts the Chancel Choir’s Christmas cantata at the services at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.
Information: 855-2277, humcbv.com.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts the Celebration Choir and Orchestra’s Christmas concert at 3:30 p.m. today. The annual Abelskiver breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Dec. 10.
An Advent Supper Service takes place at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, 14108 E. U.S. 62 near Rogers, and Pea Ridge United Methodist Church will perform a combined Christmas choral festival, including hand bells and chimes, at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Pea Ridge Methodist Church at 1209 N. Davis St.
Information: 451-8161, 5539585, bit.ly/bmumc.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 12 McKissick Creek Road, Suite 1210, Bentonville, hosts “Standing in Peace” in the sanctuary after the 10:30 a.m. Advent service. Participants will pray together at noon for peace in the world.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., will present two Christmas concerts: A Messiah sing-along at 3 p.m. Sunday and the Bella Vista Community Band at 3 p.m. Dec. 16.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts this month’s Sing-Along at Highlands Rehabilitation Center at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
The Dec. 16 morning church service will include special Christmas music by the choir and feature the Rev. Ronnie Prevost, parish associate, who will tell the story of Joseph.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts the church’s annual Christmas program at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Christmas cantata “The Glory of Christmas” will be followed by a dessert reception.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will have a blood drive at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14.
Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rogers, 2305 S. Dixieland Road, hosts an Advent service at 7 p.m. Dec. 12, preceded by a soup and sandwich supper at 6:15 p.m.
Information: 755-4520, goodshepherdrogers.org.
Bella Vista United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, hosts these upcoming special events:
Celebration Choir and Orchestra Christmas concert, 3:30 p.m. today; Advent services, 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and Dec. 19; Children’s Christmas program following the 8:30 a.m. worship service Dec. 16.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, hosts the United Methodist Men’s monthly dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
Stonecroft Ministries hosts the Bella Vista Christian Women’s Connection from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11 at Bella Vista Community Church, 75 Lancashire Blvd. The theme is “Christmas Melodies,” and the feature will be the Bella Vista Women’s Choir. The speaker will be Tom Buchhorn of Bella Vista on “Double Life.” Men are welcome.
Reservations: 876-5422 or (513) 703-4312.