BELLA VISTA — BV Lutheran

The Friendly Stitchers will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at Bella Vista Lutheran Church.

A detailed overview on elder law will be given at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

8, by Todd Whatley, a credited elder-law attorney. Whatley will talk about elder law, estate planning, long-term care planning and veterans' benefits. He will answer questions after his talk.

This is a free program and open to the public.

A "Recycling Treasures and Rummage Sale" will be held Saturday, Oct. 24. Donated items for the sale may brought to the church Monday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Oct. 22. No clothing or footwear will be accepted. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help fund a food bank program.

"Trunk and Treat" will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. The Halloween "Spook-Tac-ULar" will include inflatables, pony rides and refreshments.

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.

St. George's Anglican Church

"Living the Great Commandment" will be the Rev. Bobby Hall's sermon for Sunday, Oct.

11. The service will include a celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

A Wednesday 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.

Village Baptist

The Rev. Bill Bowen will present a message from a new series on the book of Philippians this Sunday at Village Baptist Church.

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. A sign-up sheet is located on the hall bulletin board.

Village Baptist 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.

Christ the King Lutheran (ELCA)

A community supper, "Feast of Grace," is served each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. A $3 donation will be accepted. Juniorand senior-high school students gather following supper 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. everyThursday.

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.

Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, and from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11. Distribution will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call the church office for further information.

The church is at 406 W.

Central Ave. in Bentonville and may be reached at 271-7117.

Community Church

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

The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 9 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 9. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

A Friday Night Gospel Sing-along will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the sanctuary. The community is invited.

Solos will meet at noon Saturday, Oct. 10, for fellowship and cards.

The Rev. Dick Lindman will preach at all three morning worship services Sunday, Oct. 11.

A catered meal by Lunch After Eleven will be served following the 11 a.m. service.

The Dementia Caregivers Support Group will gather at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the parlor.

Common Grounds will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in the lower level. All singles are invited.

Prayer Fellowship is held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

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

United Lutheran

Youth Nite will take place in Bentonville from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

PieceMakers will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Bible study will take place at Concordia at 10 a.m.

October 11 is Oaks Sunday. Communion will be observed at both morning worship services.

The men's golf group will begin play at 10:24 a.m. Monday at the Kingswood Golf Course.

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

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.

The BVBC senior adults will present "Sandwiches and a Movie" at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The Women On Mission Sewing Group will gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The men's golf league is signing up players for the November-to-March season. Anyone interested may call the church or contact Jerry Smith. Registration must be completed by Oct. 15.

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. Presbyterian Church

A Grief Workshop will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in classroom C at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. The workshop is open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one.

The Presbyterian Women Fall Potluck Luncheon will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 9, in the fellowship hall. A program titled "God Will Do Wonders Among You" will be presented by members B. Leavens, M. Sweeney and B. Tropansky.

The Rev. Dennis Ritchie will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct 11. The sermons can now be heard on the church's Web site, www.pcbv.org. Church member Ruth Raich will be honored for her 100th birthday following worship.

The Presbyterian Women's Book Club will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. The topic thismonth is biography.

Ritchie will present a weekly Bible study from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The study is titled "Kerygma's Discovering the Bible" and is a basic introduction to the Bible as a whole. There will be 30 sessions with time out over the holidays. Sign up in the information center.

Tickets are now on sale for the Presbyterian Players' production of "One Toe in the Grave." The dinner theater will be presented Oct. 30 and 31, with a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 1. Call the church office for details on tickets.

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed for October. Contact the church office to sign up for a route.

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 St. Bernard Catholic Church

Our Lady of Refuge prayer group will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the parish chapel.

The Share and Caretrailer will be in the church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Donations of clothing and small household items will be accepted for those in need.

Also Thursday, the Women's Club-sponsored card party will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome.

The Women's Club will meet Friday, Oct. 9, at 9:15 a.m. in the parish hall. A "Welcome Newcomer" luncheon will be held. All women new to the parish are encouraged to join the group.

The holiday bazaar craft workers meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall.

Octoberfest, sponsored jointly by the men's and women's clubs, will be Friday, Oct. 18, in the parish hall. Music and a German menu will be featured.

The church is located at 1 St. Bernard Lane. Call 855-9069.

First United Methodist

A People with Arthritis Can Exercise group works out at 4 p.m. every Wednesday in Becker Hall. All are welcome.

Wednesday evening activities begin with dinner, followed by classes for all ages. Contact the church office for details.

An AARP safe driving course will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in room 23. Call the church office for further information.

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

com.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Disciples Women will meet for worship and Bible study at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The study, led by Judy Ticknor, is titled "Keep Moving."

The Rev. Paul Seal will give the sermon "Following At a Distance" on Sunday, Oct. 11.

The church is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 855-2780.

Judson American Baptist Church

A soup and sandwich supper will be served at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The Rev. Donald Cowell will present the sermon Sunday, Oct. 11.

The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 855-3555, or send an email to judsonabc@sbcglobal.net.

Village Bible Evangelical Free

A family potluck fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Family praise and prayer fellowship will be at 6:30 p.m. During the evening fellowship time, Matt and Jenna Dickson and family, missionaries onstaff with Gospel for Asia, will share about their ministry.

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

White Cross will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" events will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

The Rev. Mark Voll's message on Sunday, Oct. 11, will be "Dealing with Doubts." The message is part of Voll's "Celebrate Jesus!" sermon series from the gospel of Mark.

The choir will meet for holiday music practice Monday at 6:45 p.m.

The Mother's Prayer Group will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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

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.

"Rooted in the Spirit" will be the sermon offered by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday, Oct. 11.

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

LifeSpring United Methodist

"Wednesday Night Live" is offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include studying books of the Bible or topics such as finances, parenting and relationships.

The second annual pumpkin fest will take place Oct. 24. Pumpkin painting will be the featured event.

The church meets in the Booneslick Center at 21088 U.S. Highway 71, Suite 1, in Jane, Mo. Call (417) 540-5979, 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.

Highlands Church

A new Bible study class, "After Church Talk and Study," will continue at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 11. The ACTS class will focus on scripture and talking points from the sermonthe day of the class. The class will be led by Donna VanderSchaaf.

The Women's Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. The speaker will be Lu Harding of Mount Eagle.

Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is at 371 Glasgow Road. Call 855-2277, or visit the Web site at humcbv.com.

Bella Vista Assembly of God

The Rev. Alton Garrison, assistant general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, will be guest speaker at the Missions Convention at Bella Vista Assembly of God, 1771 Forest Hills Boulevard, on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Garrison is a former superintendent of the Arkansas District Assembles of God. He is author of "Hope in America's Crisis" and "Building a Winning Team."

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Opportunities will be given to the church family to honor the pastors with cards, lunch out, childcare, mowing their lawns, raking leaves, taking them fishing or any other creative way.

Bella Vista Assembly of God is located one block north of the intersection of Arkansas highways 340 and 279, across from the post office. The public is welcome. Further information can be obtained by calling 855-2222.

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