Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista
“ Christ Revealed in Us Is Truly Our Hope of Glory ” will be the Rev. Chuck Worth’s sermon Sunday. Abundant Life Ministries is in the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd.
Sunday school is at 9 a. m., and praise and worship are at 10: 15 a. m., during which prayer concerns will be addressed or may be called in to 876-0100 or 855-3816.
A ladies study led by Dee Worth will meet in the Prayer Chapel of the church from 9: 30 a. m. to 11 a. m. Tuesday. The Book of Revelation study taught by the pastor will meet at 7 p. m. Wednesday at the church. For information on classes at The Institute of Music, Worship and The Arts, at the NWA Ministry Center, call 254-9188.
For information on the church, call 855-3816. Bella Vista Assembly of God
The following events are scheduled:
Sunday: 9: 30 a. m., Bible Classes for all ages; 10: 30 a. m., worship; 6 p. m., Junior Bible Quiz in the Fellowship Hall and evening praise in the sanctuary.
Monday: 6: 30 p. m., Women’s Bible Study in the Administration Building.
Tuesday: 10 a. m., a men’s Bible study and a women’s Bible study in the Administration Building.
Wednesday: 7 p. m., Royal Rangers and Missionettes, for children; 220 youth service, for teens; Discipleship class in the Administration Building; and a study of Ephesians in the sanctuary.
The church is one block north of the intersection of Arkansas highways 340 and 279. For more information, call 855-2222. Bella Vista Baptist Church
On Wednesday, a family meal is served at 5 p. m., at a cost of $ 2 for adults and 50 cents for children; the Children’s Choir and Youth Connection Point meet at 5: 30 p. m.; an adult prayer meeting is at 6 p. m.; and Awana and youth meet at 6: 30 p. m.
BVBC is enrolling students with learning disabilities and special needs in the Special Ministries Sunday school class, which meets at 9: 45 a. m. For more information, call the church office. For more information, call 855-3748 or visit www. bellavistabaptist. org. Bella Vista Christian Church
On Sunday, a contemporary service is at 9 a. m., and a classic service is at 10: 30 a. m.
September is Prayer Emphasis Month at the church, with the talk Sunday, “ Prayer: Lifting Up Our Hands. ” Children’s Faithweaver classes meet at 9 a. m., with a new children’s church, Christians in Action, at 10: 30 a. m. Adult Sunday school is at 9: 15 a. m., with junior- and senior-high Blend at 10: 30 a. m.
The Tuesday-morning women’s Bible study, from “ Life Lessons With Max Lucado, ” is at 9.
“ Exploration Creation” for children meets from 6 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. Wednesday, as the Student Ministry has its mid-week Blend. Life Groups will be offered at the church and at various homes on Wednesday evenings.
The Celebration Choir rehearses at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, and the Contemporary Praise Band and Singers rehearse at 7: 45 p. m. The church is at 103 Riordan Road.
For more information, call the office at 855-1616 or visit www. bellavistachristian. com. Bella Vista Community Church
The fourth annual Transitions Road Rally will be held at 10 a. m. today at the Highlands Country Club in Bella Vista.
The Solos will meet at noon today for fellowship and cards.
Pastor Thad Moore’s sermon Sunday will be “ Service Before Self — Again” at 8 a. m., 9: 30 a. m. and 11 a. m. Children’s Sunday school classes meet at 9: 30 a. m.
The men’s study group will meet at 8: 30 a. m. Wednesday in the parlor.
Wednesday-night family activities begin at 6 with a pizza supper in the Lower Level, followed by Bible studies from 6: 30 to 7: 30 for young adults, youth and children.
The church’s next information session for those who want to know more about the church will be at 7 p. m. Wednesday.
The women’s Bible study “ Living Beyond Yourself” by Beth Moore continues at 9 a. m. and 6: 30 p. m. Thursday.
On Thursday, there will be a Prayer Shawl meeting in McKay Hall at 1 p. m., and the Grief Recovery Support Group will meet at 3: 30 p. m. in the parlor.
The Up and Comers family camping trip has been rescheduled for Friday through Sept. 21.
The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.
For more information, call 855-1126, email questionsatbvcommunitychurch. org or visit www. bvcommunitychurch. org. Bella Vista Family Church of the Nazarene
The church will present Focus on the Family’s “ The Truth Project, ” a DVD-based curriculum of 12 lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. “ Philosophy and Ethics ” will be shown at 6 p. m. Sunday.
The church is at 760 W. Lancashire Blvd. Bella Vista Lutheran Church
A Parents Night Out will be held Wednesday with the “ Super Heroes-Super Kids” program at 5: 30 with a kid-friendly meal, followed by games, crafts, Bible stories and videos. The program is free.
The Friends of Vietnam will meet at 6: 30 p. m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall for an organizational and focus gathering about the mission in Vietnam. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday worship services are at 8: 30 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m., and a Christian education hour begins at 9: 45 a. m.
The church is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, visit www. bvlutheran. com. Central United Methodist Church, Rogers
An early service is at 8: 15 a. m. Sunday; 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.
The sermon at the 8: 15 and 10: 30 a. m. worship services Sunday will be “ Why Do We Pray ?”
The church is 2535 W. New Hope Road. For more information, call 636-1630 or visit www. cumcrogers. com. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville
Christ the King Lutheran Church (ELCA ), at 406 W. Central Ave., has a blended liturgical worship service with Holy Communion at 9 a. m. Sundays.
Children and youth Sunday school classes are at 10: 15 a. m. An adult lectionary study and a small-group book study, “ What’s So Amazing About Grace ?” by Philip Yancey, also meet at 10: 15 a. m.
The All the King’s Men Bible Study meets at 7: 30 a. m. Saturdays at the church.
A study on the Book of Hebrews is at 7 p. m. Tuesdays.
A community supper is served at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, followed by the juniorhigh and senior-high youth gathering for confirmation classes and / or a high-school youth Bible study and activities at 6: 30 p. m. The church prayer group meets at 9 a. m. Thursdays.
The Christ the King Quilt Club will meet at 10 a. m. Sept. 22 at the church. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.
The food pantry is open from 2 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Wednesdays. The Christian Center, Bentonville
Sunday contemporary worship is 10: 30 a. m. Children’s Sunday school, an adult Bible study and a young-adult class are at 9: 30 a. m. A children’s church service is at 10: 30 a. m.
During the week, the Christian Center offers youth group meetings at 6: 30 p. m. Saturdays, home cell groups, young-adult events, discipleship groups and several prayer meetings.
At 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, an adult Bible study and a children’s program are held.
Vacation Bible school will take place from 6: 30 p. m. to 8 p. m. Wednesdays in September.
The Food Pantry is open from 4: 30 p. m. to 6: 30 p. m. Tuesdays at the church.
For more information, visit www. thechristiancenter. com or call 273-2252.
The Christian Center is at 1700 Moberly Lane. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bentonville
The Rogers Stake will hold its annual Stake Conference this weekend.
A stake priesthood leadership meeting will be held from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. Saturday at the Stake Center, 1101 McCollum Drive in Bentonville for all priesthood leaders.
A Stake Conference meeting for all adults in the stake will be held from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Saturday at the Stake Center. Elder Allen F. Packer of the First Quorum of the Seventy will preside.
A Stake Conference general meeting will be held from 10 a. m. to noon Sunday for all members and friends at the Springdale Performing Arts Center, 1101 W. Emma Ave. For more information, contact Julia Bernards at 254-0360 or julia. bernards @ gmail. com. First Christian Church (DOC ), Bentonville
The Sunday worship schedule has changed: WaterWay worship is at 9 a. m.; the FCC praise service, FCC Sunday school and WaterWay small groups are at 9: 45 a. m.; and the FCC traditional worship and Kids in Motion are at 11 a. m.
WaterWay is at the Stables at St. Valery Downs, 4074 S. W. H St. in Bentonville.
The Mother’s Day Out Program has four openings for 18- to 36-month-old toddlers for 8: 30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. Mondays, The cost is $ 20 per day. Call Courtney Haas at 899-4888.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) is at 807 S. E. 14 th St. For more information, call the church office at 273-2596. First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
The Rev. Arthur F. Fogartie will preach. Worship begins at 10: 15 a. m. Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a. m.
Kids ’ Klub and Mid-High Fellowship meet at 3: 15 p. m. Wednesdays. Children’s choirs (K-8, divided by age ) begin at 4: 45 p. m. Junior- and senior-high youth groups meet at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, with a light dinner provided.
The Chancel Choir rehearses at 7: 15 p. m. Wednesdays.
The women’s Bible study meets from 8: 30 a. m. to 10 a. m. Wednesdays. The men’s Bible study meets at 6: 30 a. m. Fridays. First Presbyterian is at 901 N. E. J St. First United Methodist Church, Siloam Springs
“ One Church, One Community, One Service ” — a community worship service sponsored by the Siloam Springs ministerial alliance, will take place at 11 a. m. Sunday at the Walton Lifetime Health Complex at John Brown University in Siloam Springs.
Dr. Chip Pollard, president of JBU, will be the keynote speaker.
Music will include a community choir and a community orchestra.
For more information, contact David Comstock, administrative coordinator, at 586-1379 or komstohkatcox. net.
Pastor Wesley Brice’s sermon at the 10 a. m. worship Sunday will be “ What Does It Mean to ‘ Put on Jesus Christ’ ? ”Worship is followed by a fellowship lunch, then an afternoon service at 1.
The church meets at the La Quinta Hotel Conference Facility, 1001 S. E. Walton Blvd.
For more information, call 876-6649. Highland Christian Church (DOC ), Bella Vista
Today: Disciples’Women will meet at the church at 9 a. m. Vivian Keller will lead “ Learning the Sound of God’s Voice: Opening Our Ears and Our Hearts. ”The mission study will be “ Haiti and the Dominican Republic. ”
Sunday: Worship is at 10: 30 a. m. The Rev. Paul Seal’s sermon will be “ The Olympics of Our Faith. ”
Wednesday: A Bible study is at 10 a. m.; and choir rehearsal is at 6: 30 p. m.
Sept. 20: A Disciples ’ Men Fellowship breakfast will be held at 8: 30 a. m., followed by a program.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2780. Highlands Church, Bella Vista
The book club that previously met Thursday mornings will now meet at 9 a. m. Mondays. The Bookworms will meet at 6: 30 p. m. Mondays. The book for both groups Monday is “ Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, a Novel ” by Anne Rice. The selection for Oct. 20 is “ The Last Lecture ” by Randy Pausch.
The “ Jesus and Me ” Bible study will continue at 8: 15 a. m. Sunday. Lee Balzer will discuss “ The Bible and Science: Different Purposes — Complementary Results. ”
An “ Introduction to the Bible ” class meets at 9: 20 a. m. Sundays in the Fellowship Hall.
Home Communion is available the first Sunday of each month by calling Mary Ann Robinson at 876-5573, Carolyn Lindsey at 876-2807 or Lori Pinkerton at 855-2277.
The church, a United Methodist congregation, has services at 5: 30 p. m. Saturday and at 10 a. m. Sunday.
The church is at 371 Glasgow Road.
For more information, call 855-2277 or visit humcbv. com. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
The Rev. Henry W. Hensley’s sermon Sunday will be “ Shoot the Arrow. ” Christian Living classes for all ages are at 9: 45 a. m.
A Going Deeper study, “ Breaking the Chains, ” at 4 p. m. will explore sex trafficking in the world.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-9698 or e-mail judsonabcatsbcglobal. net. Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
Today, church members will participate in the MemoryWalk for the Alzheimer’s Association at Memorial Park in Bentonville.
On Sunday, the Rev. Dennis Ritchie will deliver the sermon at the 10 a. m. worship service. Children’s and adult church school classes meet at 8: 45 a. m.
The Prayer Shawl ministry needs members who knit or crochet. The group meets at 3 p. m. the third Thursday of each month at the church. The next meeting is this Thursday.
The Men’s Fellowship will meet at 8 a. m. Sept. 20 in Fellowship Hall. World War II veterans will be honored as members of the “ greatest generation. ”All veterans are encouraged to attend. Roadside pickup will follow. Sign up in the Information Center. The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Van service is available by calling the church office at 855-2390. The church Web site is www. pcbv. org. St. Bernard Catholic Church, Bella Vista
St. Bernard Catholic Church is at 1 St. Bernard Lane. Masses are 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. Perpetual Adoration is in the Parish Library in the Parish Hall.
Our Lady of Refugee prayer group will meet at 9 a. m. Friday in the Parish Library.
The Marion Movement of Priests will meet at 6 p. m. Sept. 20 in the Education Center.
Orientation for all youth religious education classes will be at 10: 30 a. m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, then classes will meet. To register for classes, call the Parish Office at 855-9069.
Classes for those seeking to learn about the Catholic faith are at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays in Room 202 of the Education Center. Call the Parish Office for information.
Solos Dine-Out will meet at 5 p. m. Friday at the Texas Land and Cattle Steak House. Reservations are needed; call Eileen Curtis at 855-4300. For more information, call the Parish Office at 855-9069. St. George’s Anglican Church, Bentonville
Adult Christian education and children’s Sunday school are at 9 a. m. Confirmation classes will meet in the Parish Hall as announced. Sunday Mass and Holy Eucharist are at 10 a. m. “ Honoring Sunday ” will be the Rev. Dr. Bobby C. Hall’s sermon Sunday.
The church is at 1405 Bella Vista Road.
The Rite of Reconciliation is from 9: 30 a. m. to 10: 30 a. m. the second Saturday of each month. Evening prayer is at 6: 30 Wednesdays. For more Information, call 254-0521 or visit www. stgeorgesac. org. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
The following events are scheduled:
Sunday: Oaks Sunday, with worship services with Communion at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m.; Sunday school at 9: 15 a. m.; church picnic with games and fellowship at the Kingsdale Pavilion in Bella Vista at 1: 30 p. m., with dinner at 4: 30 p. m.
Monday: Men’s Golf at 7: 59 p. m. at the Bella Vista Country Club; staff meeting at 9 a. m.; W-ELCA Salad Supper at 6 p. m.; and Stephen Minister training at 6 p. m.
Tuesday: Intercessors at 10: 15 a. m.
Wednesday: Bible Study at 8 a. m.; Phoebes at 9 a. m.; Bread for the World at 9: 15 a. m.; Bible study leaders at 9: 30 a. m.; Retired Pastors at 10: 30 a. m.; orchestra at 5 p. m.; Youth Nite from 6 to 8; and Sanctuary Choir at 7 p. m.
Thursday: Bible Study at 10 a. m. at Concordia; Chancel Bells at 3: 15 p. m.; Chancel Choir at 5 p. m.; and Romans Bible study at 7 p. m.
Friday: Romans Bible study at 9 a. m.; and crazy canasta at 6: 30 p. m.
Sept. 20: Village Bells “ Thank You ” concert at 3 p. m.
United Lutheran is at 100 Cooper Road.
For more information, call the church office at 855-1325. Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista
Worship and children’s Sunday school are at 10: 30 a. m. each Sunday. Infant care is provided.
“ The Law of Pure Potentiality ” will be the Rev. Edie Skalitzky’s sermon Sunday.
The church meets at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road.
For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www. unityozarks. org. Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
“ A Definite Chief Aim in Life ” will be Dr. Will Fletcher’s sermon at the 11 a. m. worship service. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
At 6 p. m. Tuesday, Lynn Brown will lead a discussion on the Book of Revelation at the Bible study. Choir practice is at 7: 15 p. m. The church is at 7915 S. W. Regional Airport Blvd. Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista
At the 10: 15 a. m. worship service Sunday, Dr. Bill Bowen’s message will be on The Truth Project film series, which coincides with the evening film at 6 p. m. Sunday. At 9 a. m., Sunday school classes will start for the year with new study materials.
At 9 a. m. Thursday, Erika Paine will lead a women’s discussion group about the film.
Wednesday evening choir practice is at 5: 45, followed by a prayer and Bible Study service at 7.
The church is at 380 Glasgow Road in the Highlands. Call 855-7775 for more information. For special needs, call the Prayer Room at 855-2097. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
Today: The church will host a “ Mugs and Muffins ” women’s fellowship from 9: 30 a. m. to 11 a. m. Sandy Landis from Oklahoma City will be the guest speaker. This event is free and all women are invited. For more information, call the church at 876-5764 or Iola Egle at 855-4496.
Sunday: Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m. The worship service is at 10: 30 a. m., with Pastor Mark Voll’s message, “ Jonah: A Word From God for Today’s Church — Go !”
Monday: The Elder Board will meet at 6 p. m.
Tuesday: The ladies ’ Beth Moore Bible study “ The Patriarchs ” meets with a morning class at 9 and an evening class at 6: 30.
Wednesday: The Christian Education Committee will meet at 4: 30 p. m. The Family Potbless Fellowship Dinner will begin at 5: 30 p. m., followed at 6: 30 p. m. by the Family Prayer Fellowship. Choir rehearsal begins at 7: 30 p. m., and Worship Team practice is at 8 p. m.
The Oasis Food Pantry is open from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Wednesdays.
The church is at 210 Town Center S. E. For more information, call the church at 876-5764 or visit www. villagebibleefc. org. Word of Life Fellowship, Bentonville
Word of Life Fellowship will hold its annual Round Up on Sunday. The worship service is at 10 a. m. with special guests Blaine Bowman and HIS Good Time Band and will conclude with lunch under the big tent and activities for the kids.
Word of Life Fellowship is on Arkansas Highway 102 West.
For more information, call 273-3460 or visit www. wlfar. org.
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