Church notes

BENTON COUNTY

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School for all age children is at 9:45 a.m. in the lower level. Adult Bible class is at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

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

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday.

Information: (479)8551324 or bvlutheran.com.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. holds services at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube and recordings are posted on the website, along with the podcast “Hearing Matters.”

The Presbyterian Men’s Group meets at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is Jan. 20.

Information: (479) 8552390 or pcbv.org.

First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville at 901 N.E. J St., Bentonville holds services in person and online at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays.

On Sundays, join us at 9 a.m. for adult Bible study, 11:30 a.m. for children’s ministry, 11:30 a.m. for handbell rehearsals, and 4 p.m. for youth group. Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

The FPC Food Pantry is open Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. for Benton County residents. Proof of residency required.

Information: 273-5450 or fpcbentonville.org.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, holds services at 10 a.m. each Sunday, during which there is a Kid’s Connect as well as a nursery.

Women’s Bible Study begins Jan. 23. There are two studies to choose from: 9:15 to 11 a.m. and 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The cost of the book is $10.

Prayer Fellowship meets at 9:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the chapel. The Bell Choir meets at 4:30 p.m. and choir practice is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Ping Pong Group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall each Thursday.

Information: (479) 8551126 or email questions@bvcc.net.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and fellowship time is at 10 a.m.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, holds services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays and are available live on Facebook, YouTube and on the website.

Information: centraltolife.com.

First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin, Fayetteville, hosts Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The 11 a.m. service is also livestreamed on YouTube.

A nursery is available in Upper Knox 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at each early service. A more contemporary service is offered on the third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

All Sunday School classes start at 9:30 a.m.

Children’s and youth classes from age 3 to grade 5 meet in Lower Knox. Grades 6-12 meet in the youth room in Lower Knox and are divided by age. The adult Bible study meets in Upper Calvin, the Thoughtful Christians group meets in the church library and on Zoom and the Open Door class meets in Upper Witherspoon.

The Thoughtful Christians class will begin an overview of Presbyterian beliefs and practice through the Presbyterian Study Catechism Jan. 7.

Information: 442-4211, fupcfay.org, facebook.com/fupcfay.org.

First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, Springdale, holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. both in person and live– streamed on YouTube and the church website. Church van pickup is available; call the church office if you would like a ride.

FPC will celebrate Epiphany Jan. 7 and communion will be served.

A new Wednesday AfterSchool Music, Fun and Fellowship program will begin Jan. 10.

All Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults will resume Jan. 7.

Lectionary study is at 9 a.m. each Monday, Ladies’ Wednesday Morning Zoom Fellowship, which meets at 7 a.m. and a confirmation class.

Youth will travel to the Fayetteville Public Library for “Being Taught by the Holy Spirit” on Sunday, Jan. 7, noon to 5 p.m.

Samaritan Fridays, an outreach for those in need, are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Narthex.

Hispanic GED Classes, underwritten by Crowder College, meet in the Rail Room for instruction, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m., and Fridays, from 8 to 9 p.m. Rev. Moises Chan is First Presbyterian’s Parish Associate and Director of Ministerio a la Vecindad, a partnership for Hispanic ministry with the Presbytery of Arkansas.

Information: (479) 7512040 or fpcspringdale.org.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY

Saints George & Alexandra Orthodox Christian Church, 7500 Mahogany Ave., Fort Smith, will be celebrating Theophany/epiphany today, Jan. 6. As part of this celebration, the church will hold a special service to bless the waters of the Arkansas River at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 7 in Harry Kelley Park off Garrison Ave.

This is the 26th consecutive year that this service has been celebrated in Fort Smith. A ceremonial cross will be thrown into the river at the conclusion of the service.

Information: (601) 3102256

Send church news to April Wallace at awallace@nwaonline.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for Saturday publication.