Destiny Church, Rogers
Pastor Julio Romero of Lima, Peru, will be the guest speaker at the Sunday morning service of Destiny Church in Rogers. The bi-lingual service will begin at 10: 30. Children’s ministry will take place during the service.
Destiny meets at the Rogers Boys and Girls Club, 408 S. Eighth St.
For more information, call (479 ) 696-9275, or visit nwadestiny. com. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rogers
The church, at 1101 W. Hudson Road, will have only one worship service Sunday — at 10 a. m. Following the service, there will be a voters ’ meeting. Sunday school and Bible classes meet at 8: 30 a. m.
Advent services are at 10 a. m. and 7 p. m. Wednesday. Soup suppers will be served from 5: 30 p. m. to 6: 45 p. m.
For more information, visit www. holytrin. org. Grace Reformed Church, Bentonville
Pastor Wesley Brice will begin a series of Christmas messages from Isaiah this Sunday. Worship is at 10 a. m. There will be a fellowship lunch, followed by an afternoon service at 1.
The church meets at the La Quinta Hotel, 1001 S. E. Walton Blvd.
For more information, call 876-6649. Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Sunday services are at 8: 30 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m. with a Christian education hour at 9: 45 a. m.
Advent services will be held at 7 p. m. Wednesdays during December. On Wednesday, there will be a Hanging of the Greens service.
A “ Dealing With Grief During the Holidays ” meeting will be at 6: 30 p. m. Dec. 15 at the church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd.
There is a tree in the church narthex for donations of caps and mittens for Gravette Middle School students.
A new group of Stephen Ministers will complete their training and be inducted on Dec. 14. They are Judy Anderson, Ramons Benson, Cliff Dawson, Nancy Shumway, Leighann Suurmey and Bob Svehla.
Helping Hands is still in need of foodpantry items. A box for donations is in the cabinets at the entry of the Fellowship Hall.
On Nov. 10, the Lutheran Braille Workers at Bella Vista Lutheran Church completed 23 years of operation. This past year, 62 people participated in the work. The group meets at 9 a. m., 1: 30 p. m. and 7 p. m. Tuesdays at the church.
On Tuesday, the elders, trustees and the Mission Board will meet at 7 p. m.
The Quilters meet at 8: 30 a. m. Wednesday. The Advent service is at 7 p. m., and the choir meets at 5: 45 p. m.
The Friendly Stitchers meet at 9 a. m. Thursday.
For more information, visit www. bvlutheran. com. Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville,
“ Genetic Code DRD 4 Made Me Do It ” will be Dr. Will Fletcher’s sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
A Bible study is at 6 p. m. Tuesday, and the choir practices at 7: 15 p. m. Tuesday.
The church is at 7915 S. W. Regional Airport Blvd. Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista
At 10: 15 a. m. Sunday, Dr. Bill Bowen will present the sermon from his series “ Getting Ready for Christmas. ”
The time for the Sunday evening service has moved from 6 to 5. This change will last until March 8.
At 5 p. m. Sunday, the choir will present the Christmas musical “ Hope Has Hands. ”
The church is at 380 Glasgow Road.
For more information, call 855-7775. For special needs, call 855-2097. Bella Vista Christian Church
Sunday worship services are at 9 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m. The series of talks will focus on “ The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For. ”
Children’s Faithweaver classes meet at 9 a. m. with Children In Action at 10: 30 a. m. Junior- and senior-high Blend is held at 10: 30. An adult Bible fellowship is at 9: 15 and 10: 30 am.
The Senior Ministry will host a concert by Blaine and Boyd Cornwell at 1: 30 p. m. Friday. The concert is free.
“ The Family Gathers, ” a special service highlighting the children and youth of Bella Vista Christian, will be held Dec. 14 with one service at 9: 30 am. The Children’s Ministry will host a potluck lunch after the service.
The Bella Vista Christian Church Celebration Choir, guest vocalists and orchestra will present “ The Messiah ” at 4 p. m. Dec. 14. A holiday reception will follow the program.
The annual holiday food drive will continue through December. Donations may be brought to the church on Sunday or left at the office during the week.
A Christmas Eve Communion Candlelight service will be held at 7 p. m.
The church will host a Christmas Day dinner at noon.
The church is at 103 Riordan Road.
For more information, call 855-1616 or visit www. bellavistachristian. com. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville
The church, at 406 W. Central Ave., has a blended liturgical worship service at 9 a. m. Sunday with Pastor Stacy Hill.
Throughout Advent, a special worship service will be held at 7 p. m. Wednesday.
A “ Celebrate the Season ” Italian dinner and concert will be held Dec. 14. Dinner will be at 5: 30 p. m., followed by a Christmas concert at 6: 30 p. m. Tickets are on sale now at the church for $ 10. They will be $ 12 at the door. Children under 5 will be admitted free.
There will be two special Christmas Eve services — a family service at 6: 30 p. m. and a candlelight service at 9: 30 p. m.
Children and youth Sunday school classes are at 10: 15 a. m. A small-group book study and an adult Lectionary class are held at 10: 15 a. m.
The All the King’s Men Bible Study meets at Christ the King at 7: 30 a. m. Saturday.
The Book of Matthew is studied at 7 p. m. Tuesday.
A community supper is held at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesday, Junior-high and seniorhigh youth will gather after supper for a social at 6: 30 p. m.
The prayer group meets at 9 a. m. Thursday.
The Christ the King Quilt Club will meet at 10 a. m. Monday at the church.
The food pantry is open from 2 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Wednesdays. Life Church, Bentonville
Pastor Jim Laudell will begin a new sermon series for December titled, “ God Gave. ” Services are at 10 a. m. Sundays.
A women’s Bible study meets at 6: 30 p. m. Monday at McAlister’s Deli, and a men’s Bible study meets at 7: 10 a. m. Wednesday at Panera Bread.
An Adult Bible study is held at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesday
Life Church is at 1008 N. W. J St.
For more information, visit www. experiencelifechurch. com. Gentry First Baptist Church
The Women on Mission will hold a Christmas party at 7 p. m. Monday at the church.
The church will participate in the Gentry Christmas parade with a concert on the church steps following the parade, which starts at 5: 30 Dec. 13.
The Children’s Christmas program will be presented at the 10: 45 a. m. service Dec. 14. On Dec. 21, the adult choir will present the cantata, “ A Christmas Offering ” at 10: 45 a. m.
A Christmas Eve service will be held at 6 p. m. in the church auditorium.
The church is at Main and Giles streets. St. George’s Anglican Church, Bentonville
Adult Christian education and children’s Sunday school are at 9 a. m. The adult class will continue the Bible study “ Free to Serve. ”
Sunday Mass and Holy Eucharist are at 10 a. m. “ There Shall Be Signs ” will be the Rev. Dr. Bobby C. Hall’s sermon Sunday.
Evening prayer is at 6: 30 Wednesday.
The church is at 1405 Bella Vista Road.
For more Information, call 254-0521 or visit www. stgeorgesac. org. Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The Presbyterian Women will gather for a Christmas tea and cookie exchange at 2 p. m. today in the Fellowship Hall. Maj. Richard Watts will present the program “ Joys of Christmas. ”
On Sunday, the Rev. Dennis Ritchie will give the sermon at the 10 a. m. service. Children and adult church school classes meet at 8: 45 a. m.
Ritchie will continue an Advent study at 11: 30 a. m. Wednesday and Dec. 17.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is in place to make a selection for gift-giving to a child for Christmas. All gifts are to be returned to the church by Wednesday.
Mission Sewing will continue at 9 a. m. Thursday to complete the project for the Benton County Sunshine School.
The Shriners ’ Children’s Christmas party will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 10 a. m. Dec. 13.
The Men’s Fellowship will meet at 8 a. m. Dec. 20 for breakfast and a meeting. U. S. Rep. John Boozman will be the speaker.
The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2390 or visit www. pcbv. org. Bland Chapel United Methodist Church, Rogers
The church choir and several singers from the Rocky Branch community will present the Christmas cantata “ Go Tell It ! A Christmas Musical ” at 3 p. m. Sunday.
Bland Chapel is at 8531 Twin Coves Road.
Highland Christian Church (DOC ), Bella Vista
• Sunday: Worship is at 10: 30 a. m. with the Rev. Paul Seal’s sermon “ Negotiating Peace. ”
• Monday: The church board meets at 6: 30 p. m.
• Tuesday: The Christian Singles Fellowship Christmas party will be at the home of Donna Woodward at 5: 30 p. m.
• Wednesday: A Bible study is held at 10 a. m.
• Thursday and Friday: The John Brown University Christmas chorale program is at 7 p. m., and dinner is at 5 p. m. Carpool from the church at 4 p. m.
• Thursday: From midnight to midnight Friday, the “ Canopy of Prayer Over Arkansas ” will be held.
Dec. 13: At 9 a. m., the Disciples Women will meet at the Church. Worship and a study will be led by Judy Ticknor. At 5 p. m., the choir Christmas party will be held at the Kuhlmans ’ home.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2780. Bella Vista Community Church
A Men-in-Action breakfast will be at 8 a. m. today in McKay Hall. The speaker will be Bob McCaslin, mayor of Bentonville.
Children in kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to Christmas Crafts for Kids at 1 p. m. today in McKay Hall.
Pastor Thad Moore will preach on “ God Keeps His Promises ” at 8 a. m., 9: 30 a. m. and 11 a. m. Sunday.
The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus will present the Christmas concert “ Bells and Bows ” at 3 p. m. Sunday.
The Up and Comers will hold a Christmas potluck at 5 p. m. Sunday in McKay Hall.
The Sages will hold a clinic at 11: 30 a. m. with a lunch at noon on Tuesday.
The men’s study group will meet at 8: 30 a. m. Wednesday in the Parlor.
Wednesday activities begin at 6 p. m. with a pizza supper, followed by Bible studies at 6: 30 p. m..
The preschool play group will meet at McDonald’s in Bentonville at 9 a. m. Thursday.
The Solos will meet at noon Dec. 13 for fellowship and cards.
The BVCC Music Department will present “ Amahl and the Night Visitors ” at 3 p. m. Dec. 13. The event is free. For more information, call Mike Walkup at 855-1126.
The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.
For more information, call 855-1126, email questions @ bvcommunitychurch. org or visit www. bvcommunitychurch. org. Bella Vista Baptist Church
The Wednesday schedule begins with a meal at 5 p. m. for $ 2 for adults and 50 cents for children, followed by the Children’s Choir and Youth Connection Point at 5: 30 p. m.; an adult prayer meeting at 6 p. m. and AWANA and youth activities at 6: 30 p. m.
The BVBC Children’s Musical “ Bethlehem Treasure ” will be performed at 4 p. m. Sunday.
A men’s prayer breakfast will be at 7 p. m. Dec. 13 at the Sunny Cafe Buffet.
The youth will have a Christmas party at 6 p. m. Dec. 13.
BVBC will have a service for Concordia Care Center at 2: 30 p. m. Dec. 14. A service at Village House will be at 10 a. m. Dec. 15.
The BVBC adult choir will perform “ Noel — Night of Everlasting Love ” at 11 a. m. Dec. 14.
The senior-adult Potluck and Hymn Sing will be at 11: 30 a. m. Dec. 16.
Prayer Warriors are available from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. seven days a week by calling 855-3748, Ext. 203.
For more information, call 855-3748 or visit www. bellavistabaptist. org. Highlands Church, Bella Vista
The choir will perform its Christmas musical at the Dec. 13 evening service and the Dec. 14 morning service.
At the end of the program, the congregation and guests will light hand-held candles and sing “ Silent Night. ”
The public is invited. The Saturday service begins at 5: 30 p. m.; the Sunday service is at 10 a. m.
The Sunday morning Bible study will be at 8: 15 a. m.
The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus will present “ Christmas With Bells and Bows at 3 p. m. Sunday at Bella Vista Community Church. The Village Hand Bell Ringers and Fayetteville Fiddle Choir will also perform.
The Men’s Club will serve a pancake breakfast from 8: 30 to 9: 30 a. m. Dec. 14. A free-will offering will be taken.
The church is at 371 Glasgow Road.
For more information, call 855-2277 or visit www. humcbv. com. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
The following events are scheduled:
• Sunday: Services at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m.; and Sunday school at 9: 15.
• Wednesday: 4: 30 p. m., orchestra; 5: 15 to 7: 30, Youth Nite; 5: 30 p. m., Advent supper; 6: 15 p. m., Advent service; and 7: 15 p. m., Sanctuary Choir.
• Thursday: 9 a. m., Piecemakers and Church Council; 10 a. m., Bible study at Concordia in Bella Vista; 3: 15 p. m., Chancel Bells; and 4: 30 p. m., Chancel Choir.
• Friday: 9 a. m., Bible study.
• Dec. 13: 9 a. m., choir rehearsal; and 1 p. m., W-ELCA Christmas tea.
The church is at 100 Cooper Road.
For more information, call 855-1325. Rogers First Church of the Nazarene
“ An Evening in December ” — a night of music celebrating the Christmas season — will be at 6 p. m. Dec. 14.
The church is at 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Road.
For more information, call 636-1050. Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista
Worship and children’s Sunday school are at 10: 30 a. m.
“ The Angels of Christmas ” will be the sermon by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday.
The church meets at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road. Infant care is provided.
For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www. unityozarks. org. St. Bernard Catholic Church, Bella Vista
The church, at 1 St. Bernard Lane has Masses at 5 p. m. Saturday, with Reconciliation at 4 p. m.; at 9 a. m. Sunday; at 8: 30 a. m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and at 6 p. m. Wednesday.
The Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass will be at 9 a. m. Monday.
The lighting and blessing of the outdoor Nativity scene will take place after the 6 p. m. Mass on Wednesday.
Perpetual Adoration is in the temporary chapel in the parish library.
The St. Bernard annual Advent Day of Reflection will be Dec. 15, beginning with Mass at 8: 30 a. m. A penance service will follow at 2 p. m. with visiting priests.
The youth will gather for religious education classes at 11: 20 a. m. Sunday in the Parish Education Center.
The Care and Share Trailer will be in the church parking lot Thursday. The trailer is for donation of usable clothing and small household items.
The Women’s Club card party will be at 11: 45 a. m. Thursday in the Parish Hall.
The Women’s Club meeting will be at 9: 15 a. m. Fridayin the Parish Hall.
The singles of the parish are invited to the Solos Dine-Out at 4: 30 p. m. Dec. 19 at Red Lobster in Rogers.
For information on church activities, call 855-9069. First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
On Sunday, the Rev. Arthur Fogartie will preach. Worship is at 10: 15 a. m., and Sunday school is at 9 a. m.
Kids ’ Klub and Mid-High fellowship are at 3: 15 Wednesday. Junior- and senior-high youth groups meet at 5: 30 Wednesday.
Chancel Choir rehearsals are at 7: 15 Wednesday.
The women’s Kerygma Bible study meets from 8: 30 a. m. to 10 a. m. Wednesday. The men’s Bible study meets at 6: 30 p. m. Friday.
The Handbell Choir will present a Christmas concert at 7 p. m. Wednesday.
The children’s Christmas program will be held Dec. 14 during Worship. On Dec. 21, the adult choir will present a Christmas cantata.
A Christmas Eve service will be held at 5: 30 p. m. The Handbell Choir will begin ringing on Christmas Eve at 5: 15 p. m.
The church is at 901 N. E. J St. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Rogers
Eucharist is at 9 a. m. Sunday with the Rev. Edie Bird. The sermon for Sunday will be “ Preparing the Way. ”
Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
La Iglesia de Todos los Santos is at 1 p. m. with Father Roger Joslin.
The Bell Choir rehearses at 6 p. m. Wednesday, and the Chancel Choir rehearses at 7 p. m.
The church is at the corner of Ninth and Oak streets. St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church, Bella Vista
The church will present its annual Christmas pageant at 4 p. m. Dec. 14.
The rector’s Bible-study class will begin taking a look at the story of the Nativity beginning at 9: 30 a. m. Sunday. The Godly Parenting class and Gospel Truth classes meet at 9: 30 a. m.
Christmas Eve candlelight services will be at 4 p. m. and 7 p. m. A Christmas Day service will begin at 10: 30 a. m. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
The church will celebrate the second Sunday in Advent with Howard and Dianna Luznicky lighting the Advent candle. The Rev. Henry W. Hensley will preach on “ Christmas Is Praise !” Christian Living Classes will begin with a continental breakfast at 9 a. m.
The church will attend the John Brown University Candlelight Service on Friday. Meet at the church at 4 p. m. for the trip to Siloam Springs.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. in the Highlands.
For more information, call the office at 855-3555 or e-mail judsonabc @ sbcglobal. net. Bentonville First United Methodist Church
“ It’s a Wonderful Life, Mary’s Story, ” will be the Rev. Rex Dickey’s sermon Sunday. Traditional worship services are at 9 a. m. and 11 a. m. in the church sanctuary, 201 N. W. Second St. Contemporary worship is at 9 a. m. in the Old High Middle School Auditorium. Sunday school meets at 10 a. m.
The following events are scheduled:
• Tuesday: Men’s breakfast, 7 a. m. in Hines Hall; Club 56 at 3 p. m.; Kids of the Kingdom at 3 p. m.; fellowship dinner at 5 p. m. in Hines Hall; and Disciple I, II, IV and Christian Believer courses at 6 p. m.
• Wednesday: Men’s Bible study at 6: 30 p. m. in the Gathering Room.
• Thursday: Women’s Bible study at 9 a. m. in the Youth Room.
• Dec. 13: Parents ’ Night Out from 5 to 8.
For more information, visit www. fumcbentonville. org or call 273. 2712. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
• Sunday: Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m., and worship is at 10: 30 a. m. Pastor Mark Voll’s sermon will be “ Inspired by Christmas … to Trust God. ”
• Monday: The Elder Board will meet at 6 p. m.
• Tuesday: The Mother’s Prayer Group will meet at the church at 12: 30 p. m.
• Wednesday: The Missions Committee will meet at 4: 30 p. m., followed by a family potluck dinner at 5: 30 p. m. At 6: 30 p. m., Chris and Jennifer Greathouse, serving at Black Forest Academy in Germany, will share their work. A love offering will be taken for them. Choir rehearsal is at 7: 30 p. m., and Worship Team practice is at 8 p. m. The food pantry is open from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.
• Thursday: White Cross will meet at 2 p. m.
• Dec. 13: The church will host a Mugs and Muffins women’s fellowship from 9: 30 a. m. to 11 a. m. Speakers will be Jerry and Karen Breese from Kansas City. The event is free, and all women are invited. For more information, call 876-5764 or Iola Egle at 855-4496.
• Dec. 14: A Christmas family gathering will be held at 5: 30 p. m. Pie and coffee will be served.
The church is at 210 Town Center S. E.
For more information, call 876-5764 or visit www. villagebibleefc. org. First Baptist Church, Garfield
Worship is at 10: 30 a. m., Sunday School begins at 9: 15 a. m., and evening worship is at 6.
Breakfast is served in the Fellowship Hall before Sunday School. All donations will go to future mission trips. Wednesday evening Youth Zone is at 6, and a prayer service is at 7. AWANA meets from 6 to 8 Wednesday evening for children ages 4 through the sixth grade.
The church will send a team of missionaries to Morelos, Mexico, on Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, who will again be working with Pastor Fito Gomez at Iglesia Bautista Centro “ Creyendo Lo Impossible. ”
The Adult III Christmas Party will be at 6 p. m. Friday in the Fellowship Hall.
On Dec. 21, the adult choir will present the musical “ The Love of God at Christmas ” at 10: 30 a. m. A retirement party will be held for Pastor Benny Thompson at 7, after the evening service. For more information, call 359-3496 or visit www. fbc-garfield. org.
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