BELLA VISTA — BV Lutheran

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

“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 concert and hymn sing by Harvey Miskimen will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. The community is invited.

BrailleWorkers meet everyTuesday at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The children and youth board are sponsoring a Cap and MittenTree.The tree will be placed 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.

Community Church

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

The annual“Trunk orTreat”will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church parking lot.All are welcome to attend this free, safe and fun family event.

The Rev.Thad Moore will preach on “Communion with God” at all three morning worship services at Back to Church Sunday, Nov. 1. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the“First Fruits”food drive to benefit local food banks.

Blankets of Love will meet at 9 a.m.Tuesday,Nov.3,in the lower level.

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, email to questions@bvcommunitychurch.org or visit the Web site at www.bvcommunitychurch.org.

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, Oct. 29. Bible study will be conducted at Concordia of BellaVista at 10 a.m.

“Trunk or Treat” will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

November 1 is Stewardship Sunday, All Saints Sunday and Scholarship Sunday.A blood pressure clinic will be held after each service.

A retirement dinner for the Rev. Fred Nelson and his wife, Barb, will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville. Call the church office for details.

The men’s club will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2.

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

Village Baptist

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

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

“Our Blessed Saints” will be the Rev. Bobby Hall’s sermon for Sunday, Nov. 1.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.

Presbyterian Church

Tickets are on sale for the Presbyterian Players’ production of “OneToe 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.

November 1 is All Saints Sunday. The Rev.Dennis Ritchie will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. worship service.

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 Toy Makers meet 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.

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.

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 begin at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“Discovery,” a three-week informational session about Bella Vista Christian Church, will be held Nov. 1, 8 and 15 at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the church is invited to attend. Sign up on the Web site, www.bellavistachristian.com, or call the church office.

The third annual Holiday Extravaganza, 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 inBranson, 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.bellavista christian.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.

“Trunk of Treats” will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the church. This will be a themed event with lots of treats,prizes and crafts.

The Women On Mission Bible study will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. The program will begin at10:15 a.m.and will featureTracy from Loving Choices.

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

PrayerWarriors 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.

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 2p.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.

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. Call the church office for further information.

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

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 Love” will be the sermon offered by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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

Highland Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Thursday, Oct. 29 is game day at Highland Christian Church.Activities begin at 1 p.m.

A 2010 planning retreat will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Snacks and lunch for those attending will be provided.

The Rev. Paul Seal will present the message “A Thankful Heart in the Face of Death” on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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. 28, at Judson American Baptist Church. The study of the Minor Prophets continues. The prophet Obadiah will be discussed.

The Rev. Henry Hensley’s sermon title for Sunday, Nov. 1, is “What Would Jesus Do?” The monthly Communion service will follow worship.

The church will co-host World Community Day with Highland Christian Church on Friday, Nov. 6. Michele Hallsell from the University of Arkansas will speak on climatechange and other environmental issues. In-kind offering supplies for kitchen, bathroom, cleaning or laundry will be given to Restoration Village and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County.

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 mailroom.

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

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

“Trunk-or-Treat” will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event will include free food, live music, S’mores, Tangles the Clown and plenty of candy.

A “New Road” Bible study will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the chapel. Call the office to sign up.

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

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 Rev. Shawn Franssens will deliver the sermon at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

The church is collecting and distributing school supplies for McDonald County (Mo.) Schools. 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 Bible Evangelical Free Church

The Wednesday family potluck fellowship dinner will start at 5:30 p.m.Dan and Sue Jenkins and family, Evangelical Free missionary candidates to Costa Rica, will share their experiences during the 6:30 p.m. family praise and prayer fellowship hour.

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

The church-family breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Bella Vista Country Club.

The Rev. Mark Voll’s message on Sunday, Nov. 1, will be “Christ’s Conundrums.” 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. 3.

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.

Highlands Church

The final road cleanup operation of 2009 will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Volunteers from the church will join the Bella Vista Property Owners Association’s communitywide effort, with lunch to follow. Sign up in the gathering area.

The Arkansas Conference Office of Youth and Children Ministries willprovide training Tuesday, Nov. 11, for members who plan to work with youth and children during any church-sponsored activity. Sessions will begin at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. A soup dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m.A sign-up sheet is available in the gathering area.

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.

Religion, Pages 16 on 10/28/2009

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