CHURCH NEWS

Brightwater United Methodist Church

Brightwater United Methodist Church hosts a senior citizen lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for $3. Dinners are prepared at Bentonville Senior Center and brought to the church at 14108 E. U.S. Hwy. 62, between Garfield and Avoca. Call 479-359-3772 for reservations no later than Wednesday.

First Baptist Church, Garfield

Wednesday night programs 6 p.m. Youth & Children activities; 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible study and prayer.

Small groups meet at 6 p.m. Sundays at various locations.

First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

Mother’s Day Out enrollment for fall 2014 is now open. Call the church at 451-8192 to register.

Summer Smash will be from 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday until Aug. 6, for ages 4 years old to sixthgrade.

A walking group has started and meets at 6:30 on Tuesdays at the Pea Ridge High School track.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Vacation Bible School is scheduled from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31. VBS Ceremony will be the following Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The evening’s events will begin with a light meal and then on to activities.

For information or to pre-register, call the church, 451-0021.

New Prospect Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School, Agency D3 Special Agents, is slated for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, at New Prospect Baptist Church, located on the corner of Gann Ridge and Mill Hill roads, Gateway. The motto is Discover. Decide. Defend. The Scripture is 1 Peter 3:15: “But honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” Pre-registration is 5-6:30 Saturday, July 26, at the church. For information, call 451-1057.

Bella Vista Christian Church

“Bless the Backpacks” will be held at Bella Vista Christian Church at both Sunday services — 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. All children are welcome to bring their packs for a special time of blessing and prayer.