Religion

BELLA VISTA RELIGION

Posted: November 18, 2009 1:46 p.m.

Unity Church of the Ozarks Unity Church of the Ozarks and Kids’ Church meet at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road, in Bella Vista.

‘In everything give thanks’

Posted: November 18, 2009 1:45 p.m.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Most of us will get with family and friends and have a delicious meal. We begin thinking about Christmas and a new year that will soon be upon us.

Bella Vista Religion

Posted: November 11, 2009 6:55 p.m.

Village Baptist The Rev. Bill Bowen will present the message from his series, “The Church,” this Sunday at Village Baptist Church. Sunday evening services will begin at 5 from this date forward.

Character is more important than competition

Posted: November 11, 2009 6:54 p.m.

Striving to achieve Christ-like character is an important part of being a Christian.

Pageant open to ages 0-18 years

Posted: November 11, 2009 6:54 p.m.

The Miss Heart of the Ozarks Pageant Association is teaming up with Downtown Bentonville Inc. to bring the 2009 Miss Winter Wonderland Pageant to the downtown square.

Fair will give city international flair

Free event is set for Nov. 14, starting at 10 a.m. at Riordan Hall.

Posted: November 11, 2009 6:53 p.m.

A teenager’s idea for a community project will come to fruition Saturday, Nov. 14.

Bella Vista Church Notes

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

Presbyterian Church Church members will participate in World Community Day, sponsored by Church Women United, on Nov. 6 at Highland Christian Church, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. Dessert will be served at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed at 1 p.m. by a program, “Piecing Earth Together.” A sing-along will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Highland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Loving from afar isn’t really loving at all

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

A friend of mine was coming to a meeting in a large room with several people in it. As he came in, he said he had not been feeling well and would not sit close to anyone. I jokingly said that was a good idea and that we all love him, but we wanted to do it from a distance.

Simple Faith Finding faith in the fall

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

As an employee of The Weekly Vista, words are not only part of my job but one of the loves of my life.

Chili Fiesta planned

Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.

The Bella Vista Assembly of God Women’s Ministries is preparing for its annual Chili Fiesta.

#$% &%%'() *+,#- RELIGION & COMMUNITY

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:55 p.m.

First United Methodist The community is invited to “Trunk or Treat” at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista on Saturday, Oct. 31. Activities will be offered from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the church parking lot at 20 Boyce Drive.

Reverend retires from Lutheran church

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:55 p.m.

The Rev. Fred Nelson conducted his first service at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista on Jan. 30, 2005. On Nov. 1, he will lead the congregation in worship for his final service.

Instead of giving up, give into positive thinking

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:55 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to hang up the spikes, cash in, forget the whole thing — just give up? I think we have all experienced that frustration sometime in our lives, some more frequently than others.

#$% &%%'() *+,#- RELIGION

Posted: October 27, 2009 5:55 p.m.

BV Lutheran The Friendly Stitchers will meet at 9 a.m.Thursday.

THE WEEKLY VISTA RELIGION

Posted: October 21, 2009 1:21 p.m.

Highlands Church A Family Fall Festival will be held at the church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The festival will feature a meal, games and crafts.