Church News

Highland Christian Church Bella Vista (DoC)

The Disciples Men’s Fellowship meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. in Keller Hall. The next meeting is April 20. All men are invited to attend. Breakfast is served and is followed by fellowship, a devotional and discussions.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive at the church on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please register to give blood at redcrossblood.org or call the church office at 479-855-2780.

The Disciples Women’s Fellowship meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in Keller Hall. All women are invited to attend.

Bella Vista Community Church

The Women’s Bible Study is studying Genesis 1-11: Creation, sin, and the nature of God. The cost of the book is $10. There are two identical studies to choose from each Tuesday — 9:15-11 a.m. and 5:30-6:45 p.m. The study is open to all ladies in the community. A new study on Genesis 12-33 will start on May 14.

There are two Men’s Bible Fellowship programs. One meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. The other meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. Both studies are open to all men in the community.

Prayer Fellowship meets in the chapel every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. to pray for individual and community needs. If you have a prayer request, email karen@bvcc.net.

Anyone interested in singing or being part of a bell choir is welcome to join practice on Wednesdays. The bell choir meets at 4:30 p.m. and the choir practices at 5:30 p.m.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting to join them. Contact the church for times and dates. This group makes prayer shawls, baby blankets, prayer squares and hats to minister to others. Yarn is provided.

Those interested in playing ping pong are invited to join the group on Thursday mornings from 9-10 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

For more information about groups and activities, email questions@bvcc.net or call the church office.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

GriefShare classes continue through June 25 every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group for those who have lost a loved one. For information contact Diane Turner at 479-640-1508.

Pastor Hass is leading “Christianity 101” in the church library each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. People who are interested in becoming a new member are invited to learn about Bella Vista Lutheran Church.

The 9th annual Rod and Custom Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free admission.

The Quilters meet the second and fourth Wednesdays starting at 8:30 a.m. to make quilts for the needy.

Adult choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays in the choir room following the evening services.

The youth of the church are gathering used ink cartridges of any kind to help pay for the national youth gathering. The cartridges should be dropped off in the basket next to the door entering the kitchen.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open on Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon providing food items to those in need.

First United Methodist Church

The United Women in Faith are at work each Thursday morning at 9 a.m. as they enjoy fellowship while working on unique items for this fall’s bazaar. Those items are then sold for the benefit of women, children and youth of Benton County.

The first Thursday of every month there is a support group for those living with or providing care for a loved one with cognitive issues. Sponsored and facilitated by the Schmieding Center, the group meets at 12:30 p.m. in the church parlor. Respite care is available.

The yoga group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Becker Hall to work on breathing, relaxation and simple meditation practices. No advance registration or fees are required to attend.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

The Presbyterian Men’s Group meets next on Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, call the church office or visit pcbv.org and click on the visitors tab under “about.”

United Lutheran Church

The 2024 Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival will be held the weekend of October 17-19. The cost to reserve a booth, if available, is $100 until April 30 and then the cost will go up to $125. For more information contact the church office at 479-855-1325.

Village Bible Church

The Oasis Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon.

Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. the church hosts its Praise & Prayer service that is open to all.

The third Thursday of each month VBC meets from 7:308:30 a.m. at Cooper Chapel to pray for “Into the Light,” a program working to end human trafficking and bring hope to survivors. All are welcome to meet up for prayer.

A men’s fellowship breakfast is held every third Saturday of the month from 8-10 a.m. All are welcome.

Bella Vista Christian Fellowship

The Bella Vista Christian Fellowship is a gathering of Christians seeking meaningful Christian worship and fellowship. It is ecumenical in design and non-denominational with open communion and all are welcome.

The life and ministry of the Bella Vista Christian Fellowship is administered by the members. Pastor Richard A. Solberg leads Sunday worship, but the organization and direction of the fellowship is assumed by the laity. Everyone has a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Meeting time is every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane. The fellowship welcomes Christians and seekers to worship. Questions can be answered by emailing bvcfinformation@gmail.com.

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