CHURCH NEWS

Brightwater United Methodist, Garfield

Brightwater United Methodist Church hosts a senior citizen lunch at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday.

Dinners are $3 and they are prepared at the Bentonville Senior Center and taken to the church located at 14108 E. U.S. Hwy. 62, between Garfield and Avoca. Reservations are needed; call 479-359-3772 no later than Wednesday.

Episcopal Church, Pea Ridge

St. Andrews Episcopal and The Episcopal Church Pea Ridge are offering a Spanish class each Thursday beginning June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Rogers, Ninth and Oak streets, Rogers. Free of charge.

Vacation Bible School is July 19-23. The Theme is G Force. VBS will be a joint venture with Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, Pea Ridge United Methodist, Brightwater United Methodist, The Episcopal Church Pea Ridge, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Rogers.

Angel’s Share food pantry 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second Saturday of each month at 1300 N. Davis St.

First Baptist Church, Garfield

Team Kid meets on Wednesdays.

Vacation Bible School will be July 13-17.

Celebrate Recovery program meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. For information, call Tonia R. Martin at 479-3301112, Craig Martin at 479-7870202 or message pastor Paul Bryant.

First Baptist is located at 17784 Marshall St., Garfield. Phone number is 359-3496.

First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

Vacation Bible School is set for 6 p.m. Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19, for children ages 4 through sixth grade.

It is almost time for this year’s VBS at First Baptist Church Pea Ridge. The children will learn about the God of our universe — seeing God’s great power as they explore deep space, traveling beyond our solar system. They will learn about God’s love, holiness, forgiveness and plan of salvation; which reveal through Jesus’ life and teaching what God, the creator of all, is like.

Falls Creek Youth Camp is June 22-27 for children seventh through 12th grade; register at First Baptist Church Pea Ridge by calling 479-451-8192.

Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church

The monthly combined Free Will Baptist churches service will be held at Fayetteville First FWBC on the third Friday night, June 19, with Ellis Doyle as guest preacher. Service begins at 7 p.m.

Each third Sunday night of the month is a youth lead service. Levi Mahurin will be the youth leader for June with service beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a guest preacher, special singing and music.

Vacation Bible School will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, with “Mission Adventures” as the theme. There will be guest missionary speakers, supper served, exciting activities and classes for for children through teens. For information, call Chrissie Doyle at 479-619-6425.

The Ridge Community Church

Calling all Rednecks: Willie’s Redneck Rodeo, Lasso- ing the five parables of Jesus! is the theme of Vacation Bible School scheduled for 5:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, for children kindergarten through sixth grade.

Twelve Corners Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School — Lifeway’s Agency D3, Discover, Decide Defend (I Peter 3:15) — will be 6:308:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, through Thursday, July 24. Family night will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Twelve Corners Baptist Church is located at 15993 Twelve Corners Road, Garfield, Ark. 72732. The phone number is 451-8905.

Westside Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School is set for 6-8 p.m. July 6-10. Songs, games, Bible verses, woodworking/painting, crafts and snacks are provided. Each section of VBS will reinforce the theme of “Knowing Christ.” There will be a special focus on teaching children how to pray and an emphasis on missions for orphans in Romania. A special offering will be taken up for Jerry Abbott, missionary to Manna Worldwide.

Children ages 4-7 will be taught and entertained by the Gospel Fuzzies. Children in second through sixth grades will be challenged to know Christ and follow Him. Preregistration begins July 1. Registration forms are available at Westside Baptist Church.

Westside Baptist Church is located at 1348 Weston Street, Pea Ridge. The phone number is 451-0066.

Bella Vista Christian Church

There are two Sunday morning worship services: at 9 and 10:45 a.m. KidTown will have full summer programming for all children birth through fifth grade.

Sister2Sister will hold a women’s game and fellowship night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, in the church atrium. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend.

Wednesday night student worship for sixth through 12th graders is held from 6 – 7:30 p.m. this summer.

Mothers of Preschoolers will host a summer get together from 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 19, at the church. For information, contact the church office at 855-1616.

Junior and senior high students will attend Camp Joshua Christian Camp in Gentry. For dates and costs, visit the church website.

The fifth annual Rods for Rapha Car Show will be held 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on Allen’s Grocery parking lot. Vehicle registrations are now being accepted by going to the church website. All proceeds go toward Rapha House, a mission that exists to love, heal, and care for children who have been rescued from trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Bella Vista Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Rd. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Fridays.

Visit the website at http:// www.bellavistachristian. com.

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