RELIGION
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2004
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Pea Ridge United Methodist Church
The church, at 1209 N. Davis St., will have its annual Fall Bazaar Nov. 12. A chicken tetrazzini meal will cost $5 and be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Take-out is available. Call 451-1616 before 10 a.m. Thursday or Friday.
There will be a drawing for an heirloom quilt donated by Melaine Apel. Donations are $1 per ticket or six for $5. Call Penny Schwitters at 451-™7. Proceeds will go to the parsonage fund, various missions and local charities. Church Women United World Community Day
The Judson American Baptist and Highland Christian churches will host a Church Women United event Friday, Nov. 5, at Judson American Baptist Church, 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. Enter at the lowerlevel entrance.
A social hour begins at noon. The program starts at 1 p.m. Bella Vista Baptist Church
Pastor Michael McCauley will deliver the message at both the 8:30 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional worships Sunday, Oct. 31.
Pastor Steve Strohl will lead the music worship. Pastor Andrew Carrington will lead the Scripture devotions. Children will be dismissed to children’s worship. Sunday school/Bible school starts at 9:45 a.m. Care Ministry leaders and workers will meet at 5 p.m. Pastor Mc-Cauley and Pastor Strohl will lead the 6 p.m. Bible study and worship service.
Adult volleyball is played at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Children’s choirs practice at 5:30 p.m. AWANA is from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. The prayer meeting will be led by Pastor McCauley at 6 p.m. Adult choir practice is at 7:10 p.m. The Hand-bell and Chime Choirs meet at 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Pickleball is played at 9 a.m. Fridays.
The women’s Bible study is at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. The church will sponsor Trunk of Treats for all area children from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, on the church parking lot.
There will be a video seminar by Dr. Neil Anderson from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. There is no charge. Grace United Methodist Church, Rogers
The Rev. Breshears will conclude the "Gilligan’s Island and the 7 Deadly Sins" series at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.
Grace UMC will host Trunk or Treat and a youth-sponsored haunted house from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the church parking lot.
Youth will meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday for supper, activities and devotion.
The church’s annual Fall Bazaar will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Breakfast and lunch will be served both days. Grace UMC is at 1801 S. Dixieland Road in Rogers. Call 636-7045. Bentonville Church of the Nazarene
Brother Wellington and Hellen Obotte, missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene in Tanzania, will speak at the 10:30 a.m. service on Oct. 31.
The church is at 107 N. W. Third St. Call 273-2132. Bella Vista Christian Church
Pastor Lee McClanathan will speak on the 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign at the 9 a.m. contemporary and the 10:30 a.m. traditional/blended services Oct. 31.
Children’s worships are offered at both services with a new student worship at the 9 a.m. service. Small-group adult Sunday school classes are available during both services.
The Triple L Ladies group will meet Nov. 1 at the home of Barb Carlson.
The men’s Bible study will be at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, and the Women’s Bible Study will be at 9 a.m. Church golf will be played in the afternoon. Their annual dinner will be Nov. 4 at Monte Ne. Leave the church at 5:15 p.m. Bell choir practice will be at 5 p.m.
The gathering activities begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with an all-church meal followed by an adult Bible study.
The Celebration Choir rehearses at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
Seventh-12 th-graders will attend the Ambassadors Rally at Ozark Christian College on Nov. 5-7. Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Reformation Day is Sunday, Oct. 31, with a Reformation service at 3 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church.
The choir of BVLC will sponsor a potato bake on Friday, Nov. 5. A free-will offering will be taken for the music program. Call 855-0272 for reservations.
Thrivent Chapter 30427 will provide matching funds on Sunday, Nov. 6, from a door offering to help defray the costs of the annual University of Arkansas Campus Ministry mission trip to Juarez, Mexico.
Tickets are available for Dr. Paul Maier’s seminar on Nov. 13. Tickets are $10 and include snacks. Call the church office for reservations.
Helping Hands is in need of food items for its pantry. Bring to the Fellowship Hall Lobby.
Bella Vista Lutheran is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Faith Lutheran Church, Bentonville
An informal hosanna worship is at 9 a.m. and a traditional heritage service is at 11 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes are at 10 am.
The computer lab and pool table will be available at Youth Open Door Sunday.
The youth will sponsor a children’s Halloween carnival from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. There will be a "Trunk O’ Treat" event.
The youth will celebrate Halloween with a party from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 31.
The Lay Ministry training program meets at 7 p.m. Sundays.
The Lutheran Braille Workers hold three sessions each Tuesday at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Faith Hand Bell Choir meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The Faith Praise Team meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Confirmation class is held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
The Rev. Todd Jones will conduct a "Groups Ablaze Seminar" from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6.
The Extreme Faith Group for children 5 and older will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Fellowship Hall. First Assembly of God Church, Pea Ridge
The Fifth Saturday Community Singing has been canceled.
Revival services with evangelist Ray Reynolds will run Sunday, Oct. 31, through Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
The church is at 577 Weston St. in Pea Ridge. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
The Village Bible Evangelical Free Church meets at 210 Town Center S. E. at U.S. Highway 71 and Arkansas Highway 340 in Bella Vista.
Church services will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Pastor Sal LoFaso will speak on "Equipping People to Serve Christ." Fellowship time will follow. Sunday school meets at 11 a.m.
On Monday, Nov. 1, the Girls ’ Small Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the choir will practice at 7 p.m.
The women’s Beth Moore Bible study "Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John," will be held at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2.
The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays.
The Youth Band will practice at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3. The evening meal is served at 5:30, followed at 6:30 by adult prayer fellowship, the Youth Ministry at Dug Hill and Christ’s Club for Kids. Christian Science, Gravette
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Gravette, has services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The church is on Arkansas Highway 59 at Huntington Street in Gravette.
The Reading Room, on Main Street in Gravette, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. First United Methodist Church of Bentonville
The Rev. Dennis Spence ‘s sermon Sunday will be "A Promise to Worship."
Tuesday Night Suppers are at 5 for those eating in, and takeout meals may be picked up after 5:30. The cost is $2 per person or $6 per family.
The United Methodist Women’s Christmas Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Hines Hall. A Kids’ Mart will be available. There will be a bake sale and frozen casseroles at the store. Breakfast and lunch can be bought.
Traditional worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Because of construction in the Sanctuary, these services will be held in Hines Hall in the main church building through October. The contemporary service is at 8:50 a.m. in the auditorium at Old High Middle School. Sunday school classes are at 9:50 a.m. A nursery is provided for all services in the main church facility.
The church is at 201 N. W. Second St. Call 273-2712. St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox, Springdale
The church continues its 12-week education series with two offerings for adults: an overview of the Orthodox faith and a series on the doctrine and theology of the Trinity. Both classes begin at 11:30 a.m. Sundays following Divine Liturgy.
Father John Atchison is teaching the first class, using "The Faith" by Clark Carlton.
The class on the Trinity is taught by Sub-Deacon Thomas Williams. The topic for Sunday, Oct. 31, is the Trinitarian doctrine of St. Athanasius of Alexandria.
St. Nicholas is at 105 S. Blair in downtown Springdale at the corner of Blair and Meadow. Call 765-1830. First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville
On Sunday, the Rev. Arthur F. Fogartie will preach the sermon "The Seeker Walked Away."
Worship times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, Rogers
All Saints and Remembrance Sunday, along with a fifth-Sunday healing service, will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 31, at First United Methodist Church of Rogers
First United Methodist Church is at Third and Elm streets in downtown Rogers. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. St. Bernard Catholic Church, Bella Vista St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista will hold its holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 13. St. Bernard is at 1 St. Bernard Lane off Arkansas Highway 340 in Bella Vista. Call 855-9069 or Jeannene White 876-5724. The women of St. Bernard meet each Tuesday morning to work on crafts and to plan the bazaar. First Baptist Church, Bentonville Mugs and Muffins will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Family Life Center. This free event is a time of fellowship and inspiration for women. The guest speaker will be Marilyn Sternberg, a Jew who became a Christian in 1980. Highland Christian Church (DOC) The Christian Men’s Fellowship will sponsor a Cow Pasture Golf Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Awards will be given at the church at 5 p.m. For information, call Terry Knotts at 855-2612 or Oral Hudson at 876-6774. Fellowship time will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. At the 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Paul Seal will speak on "My Giftedness." On Thursday, Nov. 4, Game Day is at 1 p.m., and choir rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m.. The church is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 855-2780. Highlands United Methodist Church The Fulright Trio will present the fourth concert in the series "Music for a Sunday Afternoon" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the church. A "Planning Ahead Seminar" dealing with end-of-life issues will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. Astronaut Bill Pogue will be the guest speaker Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the spaghetti supper. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with Pogue telling about life on Skylab at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the church.
The church is at 371 Glasgow Road. Call 855-2277. Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista "Above and Beyond" will be the Rev. Tracy Evans’ sermon for the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct. 31. Sunday school classes start at 8:45 a.m. Pastor James Still leads a Bible study on the book of Isaiah at 10 a.m. Friday.
Pastor Evans will speak at noon Friday, Nov. 5, at Judson American Baptist Church in Bella Vista to observe Church Women United World Community Day.
The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. The church’s Web site is www. pcbv. org. Bella Vista Community Church
The annual Trunk or Treat will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 in the church parking lot.
Dr. Robbie F. Castleman will be a guest speaker at all three worship services on Sunday, Oct. 31.
The Youth Underground will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Undercroft.
The Genealogy Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the lower level of the church. The Grief Recovery Support Group will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the church parlor.
The Men-In-Action Breakfast will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Speakers will include George DeGroot, Tom Pyatt and Herb Thomas. The cost is $3. Reservations may be made Sunday morning or by calling the church.
The New Member/Birthday Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in the Fellowship Hall for new members in July, August, September and October and members with birthdays in those months. The cost is $5.75 each. Reservations must be made by Monday, Nov. 1.
Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school classes meet during the 9:30 a.m. service for children 4 years old through the 12 th grade.
The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Call 855-1126 or e-mail questions@bellavistacommunity. com. First Presbyterian Church, Rogers
Dr. Jerry Rice will give the sermon "On Worrying and Stirring Up" on Sunday, Oct. 31.
There will be a fall carnival, including a trunk or treat, following the Oct. 31 service.
First Presbyterian is at New Hope Road and South 26 th Street. Call or fax 636-5542, or e-mail info@1 st-presbyterian. org. The Faithline number is 619-1119. Worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Grace Reformed Church, Bella Vista
Grace Reformed Church will celebrate Reformation Sunday on Oct. 31.
Following the morning message, there will be a time of fellowship. Finger foods will be served.
Grace Reformed Church meets at the VFW Hall in Bella Vista. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
Most Circles meet the first week in November.
Grief Share meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays.
Bible studies will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Every Thursday morning, the PieceMakers meet to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Enjoy an afternoon of bowling at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Bentonville Lanes.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s second annual Tea and Cards Fund-raiser and United Lutheran Tea and Brunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and cards from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $48 per table of four. Call 855-2288 for tickets or stop at the Alzheimer’s office at the Highlands Crossing Community Center.
United Lutheran is at 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista. Services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, with Sunday school and adult classes at 9:45 a.m. A praise service is held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 855-1325. Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bentonville
Unity Church of the Ozarks and Kids’ Church meet at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at the Boys and Girls Club, 2406 E. Central Ave. in Bentonville. "Wearing Many Hats" will be the sermon by the Rev. Edie Skalitzky on Sunday, Oct. 31. This Sunday is Hat Day. There will be refreshments after the service.
The Web site is www. unityozarks. org. Rock Solid Youth Group car wash
The Rock Solid Youth Group will hold a car wash from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Bentonville. The car wash is free, but the group will accept donations. Bella Vista First United Methodist Church
Services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The first service is aired at 10 a.m. Sunday on TV channel 16. Classes for children, an adult Sunday school class, and a Bible mini-series start at 9:25 a.m.
The Oct. 31 service will honor All Saints Day and is Commitment Sunday.
The TLC support group will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 in the chapel.
The board of directors will meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 2 in Room 4.
The UMW executive board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Becker Hall.
Dr. Dave will give another talk on health matters from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 5 in Becker Hall.
This church is at 20 Boyce Drive. Call 855-1158 or e-mail BVFUMC@2k.com. Central United Methodist Church, Rogers
Children are invited to wear their non-scary costumes at the third annual Fall Festival at the church from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will include games and prizes, food, clowns and a hay ride. Call 636-1630. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
Pastor Ed Baxter’s message on Sunday, Oct. 31, will be "Do You Really Want to Follow Jesus?" The worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school classes are at 9:45 a.m. A dinner to introduce the upcoming Stewardship Campaign will follow the service.
A Wednesday evening Bible study and prayer service begin at 6:45. The Alpha Course is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. The Judson golfers end their golf season with an allchurch banquet Friday evening on Nov. 5 at Chef Bruce’s. Church Women United meet at noon Friday, Nov. 5, at Judson American Baptist Church.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. For more information, call 855-3555. Ministerial Alliance Meeting
The next Ministerial Alliance meeting will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. For more information, call 451-8322.