RELIGION BRIEFS
Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2008
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Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista
“ Be Conformed to the Image of God ” will be Pastor Chuck Worth’s sermon Sunday. Prayer is at 8: 30 a. m., Sunday school is at 9 a. m., and worship is at 10 a. m.
The women’s Bible study meets at 9: 30 a. m. Tuesdays in the Prayer Chapel. Pastor Worth leads a study on the book of Revelation for the all-church Bible study at 7 p. m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall.
Abundant Life Ministries is at 2262 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-3816. Bella Vista Christian Church
A new service time will start Sunday. The contemporary service will be at 9 a. m., and the classic service will be at 10: 30 a. m. A series of talks through the book of Esther will continue.
Children’s Faithweaver classes meet at 9 a. m., with Rescue 911 during children’s church. Junior- and senior-high Blend meets at 10: 30 a. m. An adult Sunday school class is at 9: 15 a. m., and Faithweaver for adults is at 10: 30 a. m. A youngfamily potluck will be held at noon Sunday. Loving Choices will be the Missions Moment. The church will participate in its annual baby-bottle campaign on Sunday.
A Tuesday women’s Bible study meets at 9 a. m.
The Wednesday evening meal is at 5, followed at 6 by adult Life Groups, Bible study, Alpha, the Crown Financial series, student Blend for seventh- through 12 th-graders, Faithweaver Friends for first- through sixth-graders, and Wee Wigglers for preschool- and nursery-age children. The Celebration Choir and Contemporary Praise Team rehearse at 7: 30 p. m.
The Gospel Lads will present a free concert at the church at 7 p. m. Friday.
The church is at 103 Riordan Road.
For more information, visit www. bellavistachristian. com. Bella Vista Lutheran Church
There will be a congregational meeting following the 8: 30 a. m. Sunday worship. The meeting is in regard to the transformation process in calling a new pastor.
The fellowship for May will be a Naturals baseball game on Sunday.
On Monday, the Stewardship Committee meets at 9 a. m., the Fat Quarters meet at 1 p. m., and the transformation informational meeting is at 7 p. m.
On Tuesday, the Braille workers meet at 9 a. m., 1 p. m. and 7 p. m., the Secret Sister lunch is at noon, S. W. A. P. meets at 3: 30 p. m., and the trustees, elders and the Mission Board meet at 7 p. m.
On Wednesday, the Pray-ers meet at 9 a. m., S. W. A. P. meets at 1: 30 p. m., band practice is at 5: 30 p. m., and the choir meets at 7 p. m.
Sunday worship services are at 8: 30 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m. A Christian education hour begins at 9: 45 a. m.
For more information, visit www. bvlutheran. com. Central United Methodist Church, Rogers
There is an early service at 8: 15 a. m.; Sunday school is at 9: 15 a. m.; fellowship is at 10: 15 a. m.; and traditional and contemporary services are at 10: 30 a. m.
“ Wait for One Another ” will be the sermon at the 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m. services.
The church is at 2535 W. New Hope Road.
For more information, call 636-1630 or visit www. cumcrogers. com. The Christian Center, Bentonville
Sunday contemporary worship begins at 10: 30 a. m. A children’s Sunday school program, an adult Bible study and a youngadult class are at 9: 30 a. m. A children’s church service is at 10: 30 a. m.
During the week, there are youth group meetings at 6: 30 p. m. Sundays, home cell groups and young-adult events.
At 6: 30 p. m. Wednesday, there is an adult Bible study and a children’s program.
The Christian Center is at 1700 Moberly Lane.
For more information, visit www. thechristiancenter. com or call 273-2252. Faith Lutheran Church, Bentonville
Children’s Sunday school, a junior confirmation class and senior youth classes are at 9: 30 a. m. Adult discipleship classes and an Adult Laotian Bible study meet at 9: 30 a. m.
Worship services are at 10: 45 a. m. Sunday.
X-Treme Faith Camp will be held from 6: 30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Monday through Friday from June 3 to Aug. 15. Any child who has completed kindergarten is eligible to attend. The cost is $ 85 per week or $ 60 per week for part time. A $ 20 nonrefundable deposit is required with registration.
The church will also offer X-Treme Faith Plus, an opportunity for junior-high and senior-high students who need a place to gather during the day throughout the summer. The cost for X-Treme Faith Plus is $ 30 per week or $ 18 per week for part time.
To register for either camp, go to the church and fill out the registration or call the church office to be sent a registration form.
The Source youth group for grades nine through 12 meets from 7 p. m. to 8: 30 p. m. Wednesdays; the Coffee Bar is held from 6 p. m. to 11 p. m. Friday; the Ethos young-adult service is at 7 p. m. Sunday; and junior youth for grades six through eight meets at 7 p. m. Wednesday.
The Siloam Springs Preaching Station holds a worship service at 6 p. m. Sunday at Goomba’s Restaurant. Sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church, this group hopes to establish a Lutheran presence in Siloam Springs.
A confirmation seminar will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday. Confirmation Sunday will be May 18.
The church is at 1602 N. W. 12 th St.
For more information, call 273-9419 or visit www. faithbentonville. com. First Christian Church (DOC ), Bentonville
Contemporary worship is at 8: 15 a. m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9: 30 a. m. Traditional worship is at 10: 45 a. m.
Kids in Motion, an interactive children’s service, takes place in the Fellowship Hall at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m.
The WaterWay worship service is at 9: 30 a. m. Sunday at the Stables at St. Valery Downs, 4074 S. W. H St.
An all-church picnic will be held at WaterWay on Sunday. Hot dogs, burgers, condiments, buns and drinks will be provided. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.
The church is accepting registrations for its all-day summer program. Registration is $ 50 for a family, with a weekly tuition of $ 85 per child. For more information, call Tiffany Snodgrass at 685-3583 or the church office at 273-2596.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) is at 807 S. E. 14 th St.
For more information, call 273-2596. First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista
Pastor David Fleming will continue the sermon series “ Lead, Learn, Love ” on Sunday.
The Missions Ministry Team will display information on its many mission projects in the Narthex.
Traditional services are at 8 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m. Sunday. A contemporary service and Sunday school are at 9: 30 a. m.
The church is at 20 Boyce Drive.
For more information, call 855-1158 or visit www. LeadLearnLove. com. Grace Reformed Church, Bentonville
Pastor Brice’s sermon Sunday will be “ How Does One Present Themselves a ‘ Living Sacrifice ’ to God ?” Morning worship is at 9: 30, followed by Sunday school at 11. An evening service is held at 6.
The church meets at the La Quinta Hotel, 1001 S. E. Walton Blvd.
For more information, call 876-6649. Highlands Church, Bella Vista
The Highlands Men’s Club will meet at 8 a. m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. David Shoemaker of the Octagon Corp., a management company of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, will be the speaker.
An all-church conference will be held at 6: 30 p. m. May 10 and at 6: 30 p. m. May 11 following both worship services.
The Jesus and Me Bible study will resume at 8: 15 a. m. Sunday.
Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, is at 371 Glasgow Road.
For more information, call 855-2277 or visit humcbv. com. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
The church’s new elevator will be dedicated Sunday following the morning service. Henry W. Hensley’s sermon will be “ Why I Love Jesus ” at 10: 45 a. m. Christian Living classes meet at 9: 45 a. m.
At 6 p. m. Tuesday, the American Baptist Women’s Ministries will meet at the Country Club. The annual spring banquet program, “ The Trail of Tears Through Benton County, ” will be presented by Monte Harris. For more information and reservations, call 855-9698.
At 6: 45 p. m. Wednesday, the midweek Bible study on the book of Acts will be held in the Sanctuary.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-3555 or e-mail judsonbcatabcglobal. net. Life Church, Bentonville
Pastor Jim Laudell’s sermon Sunday will be “ A Servant’s Journey. ”
Life Church meets at 10 a. m. Sunday at 1008 N. W. J St.
For more information, visit www. experiencelifechurch. com. Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The Rev. John Conley’s sermon at the 10 a. m. Sunday service will be “ A Friend in High Places. ” Holy Communion will be served. Church school is at 8: 45 a. m.
The Presbyterian Women will hold a birthday-offering luncheon at noon Friday.
The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2390 or visit www. pcbv. org. 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 series “ Songs of the Heart. ”
Sunday Mass and Holy Eucharist are at 10 a. m. “ Be Ye Watchful ” will be the Rev. Dr. Bobby C. Hall’s sermon.
An Agape meal will follow Mass.
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. St. Stephen Catholic Church, Bentonville
After the 10 a. m. Mass on Sunday, the Catholic Teens Growing in Faith program will host a brunch for graduating highschool seniors in the parish. During Mass, several seniors will receive scholarships from the church and from the Knights of Columbus.
All are invited to pray the rosary at 7 p. m. Wednesdays in the St. Francis Chapel. At 9 a. m. Sundays in May, starting Sunday, the Knights of Columbus will host Singing the Rosary in the Chapel.
On Monday, the Knights will induct new members.
For more information, call 273-1240. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
The following events are scheduled:
• Sunday: Scholarship Sunday with worship with Communion at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m.; and Sunday school at 9: 15 a. m.
• Monday: Staff meeting at 9 a. m.; Bible study at 10: 15 a. m. at Concordia; men’s golf outing at 12: 31 a. m. at Berksdale; and Priscilla Circle at 7 p. m.
• Tuesday: Worship and music meeting at 9: 30 a. m.; Intercessors at 10: 15 a. m.; and Hannah Circle at 1 p. m.
• Wednesday: Bible study at 8 a. m.; Deborah, Elizabeth, Mary, Naomi and Rachel Circles at 9: 30 a. m.; orchestra at 5 p. m.; Youth Night from 5: 30 to 7: 30; and Sanctuary Choir at 7: 15 p. m.
• Thursday: Church Council at 9 a. m.; Oaks Committee meeting at 2 p. m.; NCD Team at 2 p. m.; Chancel Bells at 3: 15 p. m.; and Chancel Choir at 5 p. m.
• Friday: Bible class at 9 a. m.
• May 10: ELCA Women spring meeting from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at Peace Lutheran West Campus in Rogers.
United Lutheran is at 100 Cooper Road.
For more information, call 855-1325. Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista
Worship and children’s Sunday school are at 10: 30 a. m.
“ The Art of Letting Go ” will be the sermon by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday.
The church is at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road.
For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www. unityozarks. org. Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
“ What Does Love Have to Do With It ?” will be Dr. Will Fletcher’s sermon at the 11 a. m. Sunday service. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
At 6 p. m. Tuesday, Dr. Fletcher will lead a discussion on “ Reading the Bible for all It’s Worth. ” Choir practice is at 7: 15 p. m.
The church is at 7915 S. W. Regional Airport Blvd. Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista
Dr. Bill Bowen will continue with the series of messages “ Staying Sane in an Insane World ” at 10: 15 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school meets at 9 a. m., and the Sunday evening service is at 6. Choir practice is at 5: 45 p. m. Wednesday, followed by a prayer and Bible study service at 7 p. m.
The church is at 380 Glasgow Road.
For more information, call 855-7775. For prayer requests, call 855-2097. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
• Sunday: Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m. Worship with Communion is at 10: 30 a. m. with interim Pastor David Meinke’s sermon “ The Sin Leading to Death. ”
• Monday: The Step of Faith dance team will rehearse at 6: 30 p. m.
• Tuesday: The women’s Bible study will meet at 9 a. m. Moms Praying for Their Children will meet at 1 p. m.
• Wednesday: A potluck dinner will begin at 5: 30 p. m., followed at 6: 30 p. m. by adult prayer fellowship and Christ’s Club for Kids.
• Friday: At 6: 30 p. m., Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner events will be held in various homes.
• May 10: At 7 a. m., a continental breakfast will be served, followed by a church workday mission opportunity.
The church is at 210 Town Center S. E.
For more information, call 876-5764. Beth Messiah Messianic Fellowship, Springdale
The church is a messianic congregation consisting of Jews and Gentiles who believe in Jesus Christ. Worship is at 9: 50 a. m. Sunday, a fellowship meal is at noon, and Yeshiva classes are from 1: 30 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m.
Tuesday Torah is at 6: 45 p. m.
BMMF is at 2250 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 7.
For more information, call 756-5668, e-mail bmmf @ sbcglobal. net or visit http: // bmmf. org. First United Methodist Church, Bentonville
Traditional services are at 9 a. m. and 11 a. m. in the church sanctuary, at 201 N. W. Second St. Contemporary worship is at 9 a. m. in the Old High Middle School Auditorium. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
Organist Lyndon Meyer will perform a farewell piano and organ concert, and the Youth Select Choir will sing at the 11 a. m. service Sunday.
Higher Ground, a youth ministry program for seventh- through 12 th-graders, meets at 5 p. m. Sundays.
For more information, visit www. fumcbentonville. org or call 273-2712. Word of Life Fellowship, Bentonville
Pastor Bill Rogers ’ 25 th anniversary will be celebrated Sunday. Pastor Tex Sawyers from Virginia will attend to commemorate the occasion. Services will be at 10 a. m. and 6 p. m., with a reception from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m. and dinner at 7: 30 p. m.
To attend, call 273-3460 or e-mail jeff @ wlfar. org.
Word of Life Fellowship is on Highway 102 West.