CHURCH NEWS
New Life Church Pea Ridge
Loaves and Fishes food pantry is from 9-11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday each month and from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. For information, call 451-9333.
A community Bible study meets 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, 836 N. Curtis Ave. Lunch is provided.
First Baptist Church Garfield
There will be an AWANA Workers Banquet at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20.
Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church
A special service is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, with Dave Snyder as the preacher. There will be p.m. group and specials in singing.
Youth night is set 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, with Spencer Doyle and Scott Mccully of Monett as the guest speaker.
Bella Vista Christian Church
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will host a Mom tique night at BVCC at 7 p.m. Friday, May 18. For information, check the church web site.
Graduate Recognition Sunday will be May 20. Kidtown Children’s Ministry (infant – fifth grade) is open at both times. Student Ministry (sixth – 12th grade) meets at 10:45 am. Two adult Bible electives are held at 9 a.m. A Bible Study through the book of Isaiah and an Old Testament Survey class.
“Celebration of the Drummin’ Man — a tribute to the Life of Jack Mitchell” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, with the Jack Mitchell Big Band. The community is invited to this evening of music and highlights of the life this nationally know musi- cian, who passed away last fall.
The 2nd Annual rods for Rapha Car Show will be held from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, on Allen’s Parking Lot. To register a vehicle for this event go to the church website www.bellavistachristian. com. Rapha House is a mission that fights child trafficking and sexual exploitation by bringing hope and freedom to girls.
Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. – noon July 9 –13 at Bella Vista Christian for all 3-years-old through students entering fifth grade. All children who register on the church web site before June 1 will receive a free T-shirt. This year’s theme is “Praise” with the Go Fish Guys.
Little Sprouts Learning Center, a Christian-based preschool, is now accepting enrollment applications for the fall of 2012. For a tour of the school and to meet the staff, call Jennifer Siebert-hamm at 855-1616.
The Women’s Ministry offers three weekly Christian inspired workout sessions in the church fellowship hall: Monday 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday and Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ladies of all ages are invited.
Wednesday evening activities include Kid town “The Story” classes for children aged 3 years old to fifth grade, a teen worship and adult life groups from 6-7:30 p.m.