BELLA VISTA — 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.

The Rev. Dennis Ritchie will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.

The Presbyterian Women’s Book Club meets Monday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. History is the topic for this month.

The annual congregational meeting and potluck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the fellowship hall. Sign up in the information center.

A 45-minute exercise class is offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The classis free and open to the public.

The Toy Makers work every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Van service is available by calling the office at 855-2390. The church’s Web site is www.pcbv.org.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Thursday, Nov. 5, is game day at Highland Christian Church. Activities begin at 1 p.m.

Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day on Friday, Nov. 6, with refreshments being served at 12:30 p.m. and a worship service at 1 p.m. Disciples Women and the women of Judson American Baptist Church are co-hosting the event.

The Rev. Paul Seal will present the message “Showing Thankfulness Through Serving Others” on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Monday, Nov. 9, is craft day. Activities begin at 1 p.m.

The church is at 1500 ForestHills Blvd. Call 855-2780.

United Lutheran

Youth Nite will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at United Lutheran Church.

PieceMakers will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Bible study will be conducted at Concordia of Bella Vista at 10 a.m.

November 8 is Oaks Sunday. Communion will be observed at both morning worship services.

The church, a Stephen Ministry congregation, is at 100 Cooper Road. Call 855-1325, or visit www.unitedlutheranbv.org.

Community Church

Family activities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bella Vista Community Church with a pizza supper in the lower level, followed by Bible studies from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

A Grief Recovery Support Group meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, inthe library.

The Men-in-Action breakfast will take place Saturday, Nov. 7. Bill Crawford, executive director of Helping Hands of Benton County, will be the speaker. The cost to attend is $3. Register by calling the church office.

The Rev. Thad Moore will preach at all three morning worship services Nov. 8. A catered meal by Lunch After Eleven will follow the 11 a.m. service.

Staff from the law office of H. Todd Whatley will present a seminar addressing issues in elder law at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in McKay Hall. Topics will include long-term care, Medicaid planning, Veterans Affairs benefits, health-care planning, special-needs planning and estate planning.

The Dementia Caregivers Support Group will gather at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the parlor.

Common Grounds will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. All singles are invited.

Chapel prayer time is held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Wednesday.

Prayer fellowship is every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Bill Oldham, with Northwest Counseling Inc., is available to provide counseling at Community Church for those in need. For more information, or to make an appointment, call Oldham at 855-5704, or visit www.NCIcares.com.

Bella Vista Community Church, a Stephen Ministry Church, is an interdenominational congregation at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 855-1126, send an e-mail to questions@bvcommunitychurch.orgor visit the Web site at www.bvcommunitychurch.org.

BV Christian Church

Wednesday evening activities at Bella Vista Christian Church include TeamKid, a high-energy program for kids from 3 years old through sixth grade. Juniorand senior-high students meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for worship music, Bible study and fellowship.

The third annual HolidayExtravaganza, hosted by Mothers of Preschoolers, will be held from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday,Nov.7,in the fellowship hall. The event will feature booths with holiday crafts, handmade gift items, baked goods and more. A concession stand will also be available. There is no admission fee.

Tickets are available for a senior ministry charter bus trip to see the musical “The Miracle of Christmas” at the Sights and Sounds Theatre in Branson, Mo., on Nov. 13. For cost information, call Dave at 855-1616.

The annual Thanksgiving Day dinner hosted by the church will take place at noon Nov. 25 in the fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are requested by calling the office.

Bella Vista Christian Church is at 103 Riordan Road. Call 855-1616, or visit the Web site at www.bellavistachristian.com.

BV Baptist

The Wednesday schedule at Bella Vista Baptist Church includes a meal at 5 p.m., children’s choir and youth connection point at 5:30 p.m., an adult prayer meeting at 6 p.m., and AWANA and youth services at 6:30 p.m.

BVBC is now a host site for the Angel Food Ministry.The schedule of distribution dates and menus is listed on the Web site at www.bellavistabaptist.org or may be picked up in the church office.The current order deadline is Monday, Nov. 9.

Senior Adults will sponsor “Movie and Ice-cream Sundaes” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The movie “Amazing Grace,”with Ioan Gruffudd andAlbert Finney, will be shown. Contact Doug Abrams at the church to reserve a seat.

Prayer Warriors are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week by calling 855-3748 ext. 203.

The church is at 50 E. Lancashire Blvd. and can be reached at 855-3748 or on the Web site at www.bellavistabaptist.org.

St. George’s Anglican Church

“Seventy Times Seven” will be the Rev.Bobby Hall’s sermon for Sunday, Nov. 8.The service will include a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

AWednesday evening prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Rite of Reconciliation takes place the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

St. George’s is a traditional Anglican church following the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.The church, at 1405 Bella Vista Road in Bentonville, can be reached by calling 254-0521 or on the Web site at www.stgeorgesac.org.

Christ the King Lutheran (ELCA)

A community supper, “Feast of Grace,”is served eachWednesday at 5:30 p.m. A $3 donation is accepted. Junior- and senior-high school students gather for a youth social at 6:30 p.m.

The food pantry is open from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Wednesdays.

The Quilt Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend and bring a sack lunch.

The prayer group gathers at 9 a.m. every Thursday.

A Holiday Church Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Homemade crafts, second-hand treasures, baked goods and lunch will be for sale.

Christ the King is a host site for the Angel Food Outreach Ministry. Orders will be taken from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Nov.6 and 7,and from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Orders may also be placed online at www.angelfoodministries.com with credit or debit cards. Call the church office for further information.

The church is at 406 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville and may be reached at 271-7117.

LifeSpring United Methodist

A small-group study called “H2O, a Journey of Faith” is held at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. A light meal and childcare are provided. The community is welcome.

The Rev. Shawn Franssens will deliver the sermon based on his new series, “Thanks Living,” on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The church is collecting school supplies, canned or dry goods for the food pantry, toiletries and hats, gloves and scarves for delivery to those in need. Donations are welcome.

The church meets in the Booneslick Center at 21088 U.S. Highway 71, Suite 1, in Jane, Mo. Call (417) 226-0539, or visit the Web site at www.lifespringumc.org.

The facility is available for the community to use for special events and programs. Contact the church for further information.

Village Baptist

The Rev. Bill Bowen will present the message from his series, “The Church: Meaningful or Meaningless,” this Sunday at Village Baptist Church.

Filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are due Sunday, Nov. 15.

Village Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church at 380 Glasgow Road in the Highlands of Bella Vista. Call 855-7775.

For special needs, call the prayer room at 855-2097.

BV Lutheran

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

Braille Workers meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m.,1 p.m.and 7 p.m.

The children and youth board are sponsoring a Cap and Mitten Tree. The tree will be in the church narthex during November and early December. Donated items will be given to children in need in the Gravette Public Schools.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, a Stephen Ministry congregation, is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 855-0272 or visit the Web site at www.bvlutheran.com.

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.

“From Personal Will to Divine Will” will be the sermon offered by the Rev.Edie Skalitzky on Sunday,Nov.8.

To learn more about the church, call 721-2752, or visit the Web site at www.unityozarks.org.

First United Methodist

A People with Arthritis Can Exercise group works out at 4 p.m. every Wednesday in Becker Hall at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista.All are welcome.

Wednesday evening activities include dinner and classes for allages. Contact the church office for details.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in room 6. Everyone is welcome.

The church is at 20 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista. Contact the church office at 855-1158, or visit the Web site, www.LeadLearnLove.com.

Village Bible Evangelical Free Church

TheWednesday family potluck fellowship dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. The family praise and prayer fellowship hour will be at 6:30 p.m.

The Oasis Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday.

The Rev. Mark Voll’s message on Sunday, Nov. 8, will be “Going to Jerusalem.” The message is part of Voll’s “Celebrate Jesus!” sermon series from the gospel of Mark.

The Mother’s Prayer Group will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Also Tuesday, a Community Emergency Response Team training class will be held at 6 p.m.

The church is at 210 Town Center S.E. and can be reached by calling 876-5764. The Web address is www.villagebibleefc.org.

NWA Ministry Center

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Zadok worship and prayer gathering will follow at 11 a.m.

The center is at 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 254-9288.

Religion, Pages 16 on 11/04/2009

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