Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista
“ Understanding God’s Righteousness Comes Only by Having Faith in Jesus Christ ” will be the Rev. Chuck Worth’s sermon Sunday. Morning praise and worship are at 10: 15, during which time prayer requests will be addressed, or they may be called in to 876-0100 or 855-3816. Sunday school meets at 9 a. m.
The Tuesday women’s Bible study meets at 9: 30 in the Prayer Chapel. The Book of Revelation study, taught by Chuck Worth, meets at 7 p. m. Wednesdays.
The church is in the Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Bella Vista Christian Church
Joe Garman, president of American Rehabilitation Ministries, will relate some of his experiences working with missions around the world in his talk “ Believing: Seeing the Amazing ” at the 9 a. m. contemporary and 10: 30 a. m. classic services Sunday.
Children’s Faithweaver classes are offered during the first service, with Children in Action at 10: 30 a. m. Adult Sunday school is at 9: 15 a. m., with junior-high and senior-high Blend at 10: 30 a. m.
The Tuesday-morning women’s Bible study is studying “ Life Lessons With Max Lucado ” from the book of Psalms.
The Children’s Ministry program “ Exploration Creation ” is from 6 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. Wednesday, as the Student Ministry has its midweek “ Blend. ”The Kids on the Rock Children’s Choir rehearses at this time. Life Groups will also be offered at the church and at various homes on Wednesdays.
Discovery — a question and answer session for those interested in learning about the church — will be held from 6 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. Wednesday.
The church is at 103 Riordan Road. For more information, call 855-1616 or visit www. bellavistachristian. com. 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.
A confirmation class for youth in the sixth grade or older will begin Sunday from noon to 2: 30 p. m. The class will meet once a month. Call 855-0272 to attend.
The new Stephen Minister training class will begin Sunday and continue at 6 p. m. each Monday and Wednesday.
The LifeLight Bible study group meets at 7 p. m. Tuesdays. The choir meets at 7 p. m. Wednesdays. The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meets at 6 p. m. Thursdays.
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 fall 2008 series “ Questions We All Ask ” continues with “ Is Jesus the Only Way to Salvation ?” at the 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m. worship services Sunday.
The church is at 2535 W. New Hope Road.
For more information, call 636-1630 or visit www. cumcrogers. com. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville
A blended liturgical worship service with Holy Communion is at 9 a. m. Sunday with Pastor Stacy Hill.
Children and youth Sunday school classes meet at 10: 15 a. m. A small-group book study, “ What’s So Amazing About Grace ?” by Philip Yancey, is also held during the education hour.
The All the King’s Men Bible Study meets at the church at 7: 30 a. m. Saturdays.
The Book of Hebrews is studied at 7 p. m. Tuesdays.
A community supper is held at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesdays. Junior-high and senior-high youth will gather for a youth social at 6: 30 p. m., followed by confirmation classes and / or a high-school-youth Bible study and activities at 7 p. m.
The church prayer group meets at 9 a. m. Thursdays.
The food pantry is open from 2 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Wednesdays.
The church, an ELCA church, is at 406 W. Central Ave. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bentonville
A Relief Society dinner for all women, ages 18 and up, will be held from 5: 30 p. m. to 6: 30 p. m. today at the Stake Center, 1101 McCollum Drive.
The annual General Relief Society meeting will be broadcast in the Stake Center starting at 7 p. m.
Rogers Stake Adult Institute classes are held at 9 a. m. Wednesdays in the Relief Society Room of the Stake Center. The class is studying the Doctrine and Covenants.
A young-single-adult church history class for ages 18-30 meets at 7 p. m. Thursdays in the High Council Room of the Stake Center.
Congregations will meet at the following times / places:
• 1101 McCollum Drive in Bentonville: Bentonville 1 st Ward from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m.; Bentonville 2 nd Ward from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.; Bella Vista Ward from noon to 3 p. m.; and Centerton Ward from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.
• 2805 N. Dixieland Road in Rogers: Little Flock Ward from 9 a. m. to noon; Rogers 2 nd Branch (Spanish Speaking ) from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m.; and Rogers 1 st Ward from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Bentonville
Mike Manuel will be in concert at 6 p. m. Sunday at the church on Arkansas Highway 72 toward Pea Ridge.
Manuel has had 15 No. 1 Christian country radio singles and more than 20 awards from various music organizations.
For more information, call Pastor Tim Wallace at 426-2103. Grace Reformed Church, Bentonville
Pastor Wesley Brice’s sermon from the book of Romans will be “ Who Made You the Judge ?” Morning worship is at 10, followed by a fellowship lunch, then an afternoon service at 1. The church meets at the La Quinta Hotel, 1001 S. E. Walton Blvd. For more information, call 876-6649. Highland Christian Church (DOC ), Bella Vista
At the 10: 30 a. m. worship Sunday, the Rev. Paul Seal’s sermon will be “ Planned Growth in Giving. ”
A Bible study is held at 10 a. m. Wednesdays.
Choir practice for the Christmas cantata is tentatively scheduled for 9 a. m. Oct. 4.
The church is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. For more information, call the church office at 855-2780. Highlands Church, Bella Vista
Members are asked to participate in a Walk to Defeat ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, today at the Arvest Ballpark. Registration will take place at the ballpark at 9 a. m. To make a donation, make a check payable to the ALS Association and place it in the offering plate or leave it at the church office.
The United Methodist Women are selling “ fair trade ” coffee in the Gathering Area before and after each church service. Proceeds help small farmers throughout the world earn a fair price for their products.
An “ Introduction to the Bible ” class meets at 9: 20 a. m. Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee and doughnuts are served.
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.
Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, offers 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. Life Church, Bentonville
Pastor Jim Laudel will continue the sermon series “ Prayer That Makes a Difference ” at the service at 10 a. m. Sunday. The church is at 1008 N. W. J St. in the Kingston Center.
For more information, visit www. experiencelifechurch. com. St. George’s Anglican Church, Bentonville
Adult Christian education and children’s Sunday school are at 9 a. m. The adult class continues the Bible study series “ Free to Serve, ” based on the Book of Galatians. Confirmation classes continue in the Parish Hall as announced.
Sunday Mass and Holy Eucharist are at 10 a. m. “ Your Sins Are Forgiven ” 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. St. Stephen Catholic Church, Bentonville
St. Stephen’s Venture Crew — parishioners ages 14 to 20 who enjoy camping, backpacking, caving and other high-adventure activities — meets at 7 p. m. Mondays.
Adult faith discussion groups meet Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, visit www. ststephens-ar. org or call 273-1240. Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista
At 10: 15 a. m. Sunday, Dr. Bill Bowen will present the message on The Truth Project film series, which coincides with the evening film at 6.
At 9 a. m. Thursday, Erika Paine will lead a women’s discussion group about the Sunday evening film, with discussions continuing each Thursday during the series.
The church is at 380 Glasgow Road in the Highlands. Sunday school begins at 9 a. m., the church service is at 10: 15 a. m., and a Sunday evening service is held at 6.
Wednesday evening choir practice is at 5: 45, followed by a prayer and Bible study service at 7. Call 855-7775 for information. For special needs, call the Prayer Room at 855-2097. Bella Vista Community Church
Pastor Dick Lindman will preach at 8 a. m., 9: 30 a. m. and 11 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m.
A Jack Mitchell going-away concert will be held at 3 p. m. Sunday in the Sanctuary.
The men’s study group meets at 8: 30 a. m. Wednesdays in the parlor.
Wednesday activities begin at 6 p. m. with a pizza supper, followed by Bible studies at 6: 30 p. m.
The women’s Bible study is held at 9 a. m. and 6: 30 p. m. Thursday.
A Letters From Dad meeting will be held at 7 p. m. Thursday.
A Men-in-Action breakfast will be at 8 a. m. Saturday in McKay Hall. The speaker will be Richard Davenport with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The cost is $ 3.
The Solos will meet at noon Oct. 4 for fellowship and cards.
The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.
For more information, call 855-1126, email questions @ bvcommunitychurch. org or visit www. bvcommunitychurch. org. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
Roy Myers will preach Sunday and speak on “ Spiritual GPS ” at 10: 45 a. m. Christian Living classes meet at 9: 45 a. m.
A Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting is held at 6: 45 p. m.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-3555 or e-mail judsonabc @ sbcglobal. net. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Community, Rogers
The Parish Festival will start at 11 a. m. Sunday. This festival will feature homecooked food, live entertainment, children’s activities, a children’s soccer tournament and a silent auction.
Pray the rosary with the Knights of Columbus at 6 a. m. every first Friday of the month in the Guadalupe Chapel.
The Knights of Columbus meeting in English will be at 7 p. m. Wednesday in the St. Vincent de Paul Hall Blue Room. The next meeting in Spanish will be at 8 a. m. Oct. 4 in the Blue Room.
Mornings with Monsignor David LeSieur are held at 6: 30 a. m. Fridays in St. Vincent de Paul Hall. For more information, visit www. st-vincent-depaul. com. Bella Vista Baptist Church
The Wednesday schedule starts with a meal at 5 p. m., followed by 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 Joint Heirs Sunday school class will meet at 1: 30 p. m. today.
On Wednesday, the Women on Missions Bible study will be led by Stacy Ash at 9 a. m. The Missions Mosaic meeting will meet at 10: 15 a. m. with Connie Pursell.
Movie Night for the Koininia Sunday school class will be at 6: 30 Thursday.
Participants in the BVBC quarterly roadside cleanup will meet in the parking lot at 8: 30 a. m. Saturday.
For more information, call 855-3748 or visit www. bellavistabaptist. org. Bella Vista Family Church of the Nazarene
The church will present Focus on the Family’s “ The Truth Project ” — a DVD-based curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett.
“ Theology: Who Is God ?” will be shown at 6 p. m. Sunday at the church, at 760 W. Lancashire Blvd. First United Methodist Church, Bentonville
Jim Argue Jr., of the United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas, will speak at the 9 a. m. contemporary and 11 a. m. traditional worship services Sunday in the sanctuary.
The contemporary service typically meets at Old High Middle School; however, this service will meet in the sanctuary this week and next. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
• Tuesday: A men’s breakfast will be held at 7 a. m. in Hines Hall; Club 56 at 3 p. m.; Kids of the Kingdom at 3 p. m.; a fellowship dinner at 5 p. m. in Hines Hall; and Disciple I, II, IV and Christian Believer courses at 6 p. m.
• Thursday: The women’s Bible study meets at 9 a. m. in the Youth Room.
The church is at 201 N. W. Second St.
For more information, visit www. fumcbentonville. org or call 273-2712. First Baptist Church, Garfield
Worship is at 10: 30 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 9: 15 a. m., and an evening worship is held at 6.
Breakfast is served in the Fellowship Hall before Sunday School. Donations will go to future mission trips.
The choir will meet at 6 p. m. Tuesday.
The Wednesday Youth Zone meets at 6 p. m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p. m. Awana meets from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.
For more information, call 359-3496 or visit www. fbc-garfield. org. First Christian Church (DOC ), Bentonville
The Sunday morning worship schedule has changed. The new schedule is WaterWay worship at 9; a praise service, Sunday school and WaterWay small groups at 9: 45; and a traditional worship and Kids in Motion at 11.
There are several openings for 18- to 36-month-old toddlers in the Mothers Day Out program for 8: 30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. Monday through Thursday. 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. WaterWay is at 4074 S. W. H St. in Bentonville.
For more information, call 273-2596. St. Bernard Catholic Church, Bella Vista
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 temporarily in the Parish Library.
Youth Education classes meet at 10: 20 a. m. Sundays in the Parish Education Center.
RCIA meets at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays in Room 202 A / B in the Parish Education Center.
Our Lady of Refugee meets at 9 a. m. Friday in the Adoration / Parish Library Room.
Marian Movement of Priest meets at 6 p. m. Saturday in the Parish Education Center.
The Men’s Club breakfast is at 8 a. m. Oct. 4. A highway cleanup will follow the meeting.
The church is at 1 St. Bernard Lane.
For more information, call 855-9069. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
The following events are scheduled:
• Sunday: Worship with Communion at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m.; Sunday school at 9: 15 a. m.; fun and games at 2 p. m. at Metfield; and a picnic at 4: 30 p. m. at Metfield.
• Monday: Men’s golf at 7: 59 a. m. at Scotsdale; staff meeting at 9 a. m.; and Stephen Minister training at 6 p. m.
• Tuesday: Intercessors at 10: 15 a. m.
• Wednesday: Bible study at 8 a. m.; Circles Deborah, Elizabeth, Mary, Naomi and Rachel at 9: 30 a. m.; orchestra at 5 p. m.; Youth Night from 6 to 8; and Sanctuary Choir at 7 p. m.
• Thursday: Piecemakers at 9 a. m.; 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: Bible study at 9 a. m.
• Oct. 4: Singles United at 9 a. m. at Metfield; Jordan Shepherd Group at 9 a. m.; and Stephen Minister training class at 9 a. m.
United Lutheran, a Stephen Ministry church, 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. Sunday.
“ The Law of Cause and Effect ” will be the sermon by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday. Directly following the service, Unity’s annual picnic will be held at the Tanyard Creek Pavilion in Bella Vista. Plan to wear “ picnic duds ” and bring a dish to share.
The church meets at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road.
For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www. unityozarks. org. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
• Sunday: Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m. Worship begins at 10: 30 a. m. Pastor Mark Voll’s sermon will be “ Jonah: A Word From God for Today’s Church — Tell !”
• Tuesday: The First Steps class will meet at 1: 30 p. m. The women’s Beth Moore Bible study will meet at 9 a. m. and at 6: 30 p. m.
• Wednesday: A 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.
• Oct. 4: At 6 p. m., junior- and senior-high Impact will meet at Voll’s home.
The church is at 210 Town Center S. E.
For more information, call 876-5764 or visit www. villagebibleefc. org.
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