BELLA VISTA — 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.

The Hummers men’s club will present dinner theater productions at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23, in the fellowship hall.

Members will stage “Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad,”a light-hearted spoof of the typical church potluck dinner. The men will also prepare dinner.

The Outreach Committee is soliciting volunteers to ring bells for the Salvation Army during the holiday season at Allen’s Foods and Walgreens in Bella Vista. Volunteers may sign up before and after church services.

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

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.

An information session will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Anyone interested in knowing more about the ministry of Community Church is invited.

A Friday night sing-along will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at in the sanctuary.The community is invited.

The Rev. Thad Moore will preach at all three morning worship services Sunday, Oct. 25. A blood pressure clinic will be held between services in the parish nurse office.

Beacons will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26, for fun and light refreshments. This women’s group meets every other month, and all women are welcome.

The Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the meeting room.

Prayer fellowship is held 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, e-mail to questions@bvcommunitychurch.org or 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. Junior- and senior-high students meet from 6 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.

for worship music, Bible study and fellowship.

Mothers of Preschoolers will have their monthly meeting from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m.Thursday, Oct. 22.All moms and their prekindergarten children are invited. MOPS will host the third annual Holiday Extravaganza from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday,Nov.7,in the church fellowship hall. There will be booths with holiday crafts, handmade gifts, baked goods, concessions stands and much more.

The Celebration Choir rehearses for “The Messiah” at 10 a.m. every Saturday.The Christmas program will be presented to the community at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. All area vocalists are invited to become a part of this special choir.

The “One Month to Live” series continues Sunday, Oct. 25, at both services. “Love Completely” is the title of this week’s sermon.

A new contemporary service will be added beginning Sunday, Nov. 1.

A traditional service will take place at 8 a.m. and contemporary services will be held at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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.

Little Sprouts, a new preschool ministry, will open its doors in August 2010. Enrollment applications are now being accepted online at www.bellavistachristian.com, or call director Jennifer Siebert at the church office.

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

Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Women will gather for Mission Sewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 22, in the fellowship hall at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista.Attendees may stay for all or part of the day.

The Rev. Dennis Ritchie will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct. 25. Food for the Helping Hands pantry will be collected. Canned meat is requested,although any nonperishable food item will be appreciated.

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

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.

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.

BV Lutheran

Parents’ Night Out will take placeWednesday, Oct. 21, at Bella Vista Lutheran Church. The evening will start with a kid-friendly meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible stories, games and crafts. Call the church office for details.

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

A “Recycling Treasures and Rummage Sale” will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Door prizes will be given away. No clothing or footwear will be available.

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-U-Lar” will include inflatables, pony rides and refreshments.

A combination organ and hymn sing concert by Harvey Miskimen will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

The community is invited.

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.

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

A guest minister, the Rev. Gary Chapman of Burlington, Iowa, will present the message “Taking Heart” on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Highland Christian Church.

Women’s craft day will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

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.

21, at Judson American Baptist Church.

Game day will begin at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27. Canasta will be played, along with any other games attendees may provide. Bring finger foods to share.

Helping Hands is requesting food items for its pantry. Macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables are needed.

Items may be placed in the box in the church’s mail room.

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

St. Bernard Catholic Church

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

The Share and Care trailer will be in the church parking lot from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

Donations of clothing and small household items will be accepted for those in need.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday in room 202 of the education center.

The church is located at 1 St.

Bernard Lane. Call 855-9069.

Christ the King Lutheran (ELCA)

A community supper, “Feast of Grace,”is served each Wednesday 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 secondand 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.

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. 13 and Nov. 14, and from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15. Call the church office for further information.

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

Village Baptist

Grammies Praying for Grandchildren will be held at the home of Gwen Wright at 1 p.m.

Thursday,Oct.22.Call 855-7545 for more information.

Also Thursday, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”will take place at 6:30 p.m.A sign-up sheet is located on the hall bulletin board.

The Rev. Bill Bowen will present the message from his series, “The Church,” this Sunday.

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.

St. George’s Anglican Church

“The Chosen Guest” will be the Rev.Bobby Hall’s sermon for Sunday, Oct. 25. 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 eachmonth 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.

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. 22, at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. Bible study will be conducted at Concordia of Bella Vista at 10 a.m.

October 25 is food collection Sunday.Communion will be observedat both morning worship services.

The men’s golf group will begin play at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Dogwood Hills Golf Course.

The Schmieding Center for Senior Education will present a program, “Living Well with Celiac Disease,” at noon Tuesday in Luther Hall.

The church, a Stephen Ministry congregation,is at 100 Cooper Road.

Call 855-1325, or visit www.united lutheranbv.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.

“Honoring Our Self” will be the sermon offered by the Rev.Edie Skalitzky on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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

Village Bible Evangelical Free Church

A Mugs and Muffins planning meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, followed by a family potluck fellowship dinner at 5:30 p.m. Family praise and prayer fellowship 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, Oct. 25, will be “Sacred Secrets.”The message is part of Voll’s “Celebrate Jesus!” sermon series from the gospel of Mark. The semiannual church business meeting will take place after worship.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 27.

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

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

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.

Organist Jan Van Otterloo will present a concert featuring the music of J.S. Bach, John Weaver, Egil Hovland, Dudley Buck, Charles Marie Widor and others at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25. The concert is part of the Wesley series. Admission is free.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group will gather at 9 a.m.Monday,Oct.26, in room 6.The community is invited.

The church is at 20 Boyce Drive inBella Vista. Contact the church office at 855-1158, or visit www.Lead LearnLove.com.

St.Theodore’s Episcopal Church

“Trunk or Treat” will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the main parking lot.

The annual All Saints’ Day celebration will take place Sunday, Nov.

1, during the regular services at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The services will include a commemoration of the deceased.

The church is located at 1001 Kingsland Road in Bella Vista.

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 festwill take place Oct. 24. Pumpkin painting at Hale’s Pumpkin Patch will be the featured event.

The Rev. Shawn Franssens will deliver the sermon series on “Baggage” at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

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.

Religion, Pages 16 on 10/21/2009

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