Community Women’s Bible Study CHURCH NEWS
Celebrate Recovery
Siloam Springs at The Assembly meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at The Assembly, located at 2909 Cherie Whitlock Dr. The meetings are open to all and will continue to take place throughout the holiday season, specifically on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. The holidays are difficult for many because of life’s hurts, habits and hangups, and The Assembly serves as a place of refuge to share experiences, strengths, struggles and hopes with one another.
Community Women’s Bible Study, an interdenominational gathering, will meet on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 16 at Sager Creek Community Church, located at 1600 Cheri Whitlock Dr. The group is studying “God of Creation — Genesis Chapters 1-11.” Study guides are available to purchase and a kids time children’s program is available for a small charge for infants through age five. For more information or to register, email danaray144@cox.net.
Cross Church Ladies Bible Study
Women are invited to study I Samuel: Israel’s Royal History Begins. The class meets from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in Cedar Hall at Camp Siloam, located at 3600 S. Lincoln Street. The class is taught by Laura Macfarlan and child care is provided. Books are $30 and scholarships are available. For more information, call or text 479-238-3585 or email cross.my.heart@cox.net.
Celtic Contemplative Worship
Celtic Contemplative Worship is held at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 617 N. Mt. Olive St., from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. each Sunday. The service includes, poetry, scripture, candlelight prayers, music, silence, contemplation and the Lord’s Table. All are welcome from any faith background, childcare provided.
Financial Peace University
Community Christian Fellowship, located at 525 S. Lincoln, is offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. It will meet every Sunday for nine weeks. There is no charge for the class, but each family must purchase their own materials. For information contact Bob Sivils at bgsivils@gmail.com
Youth activities at First UMC
First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs is hosting youth activities every Wednesday night. Timothy Team is for kids kindergarten through sixth grade, beginning with a Snack’n’Play time at 5 p.m. with the service starting at 5:30 p.m. The Basement Student Ministries is for grades 7-12 at 6:45 p.m. Bus pickup is available. For more information, visit www.fumcss.com or call the office: 479-524-6111.
FBC Siloam Springs Awana
First Baptist Church Siloam Springs offers an Awana program for children preschool through grade 6. Awana is a worldwide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Biblebased evangelism and discipleship solutions for children. As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background. The First Baptist Awana program involves games, small group and large group activities. Awana takes place on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Family dinner is available Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at $3 per person. For more information or to register your child, visit www.fbcsiloam.com/awana.
Eastgate Awana
Eastgate Baptist Church, located at 4950 Highway 412 E., offers Awana on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Kids ranging from age 4 through sixth grade will study the word of God through games, devotion, and Bible reading. A free meal for the kids is served each Wednesday evening at 6. For more information or a ride, call/text Gina at 479-228-1526 or Heidi at 479-215-7366.
Hope’s Kitchen at Saint Mary
Hope’s Kitchen at Saint Mary Catholic Church provides free meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month. Veterans, the homeless, needy, elderly, unemployed, lonely and any families with children are invited to the free home-cooked meal. The church is located at 1998 U.S. Highway 412 next to 2 B’s Auto Sales. For more information or to donate call 524-8642.
Mothering Matters
Mothering Matters holds meetings the first and third Fridays of each month through May, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Siloam Springs Bible Church, 927 S. Oak Hill St. Mothering Matters is a ministry of Siloam Springs Bible Church designed to encourage mothers of young children. Quality, loving childcare by skilled, background checked child care workers is offered during monthly meetings to children age infant through pre-kindergarten as well as homeschoolers.