Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rogers
The church, at 1101 W. Hudson Road, offers worship services at 8 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m. Sunday. Summer Sunday school meets at 9: 15 a. m.
On Sunday, the congregation will have “ Rally Day, ” which starts the fall program for the year. The church will host a visit from Mommy Magic, a clown and ventriloquist with a Christian message for all ages. Pam Medrez, of Little Rock will perform an interactive children’s magic show and make animal balloon figures for the children.
For more information, visit www. holytrin. org. First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
On Sunday, the Rev. Arthur Fogartie’s sermon will be “ Summer Psalms: Taking Inventory. ” Worship is at 10: 15 a. m., and Sunday school is at 9 a. m.
Youth groups will meet at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesday. Adult Choir rehearsals will resume at 7: 15 p. m. Wednesday. The Men’s Bible study will meet at 6: 30 a. m. Friday.
The church is at 901 N. E. J St. Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista
A coffee and fellowship time begins at 9 a. m., followed by Christian Living classes at 9: 45 a. m. The Rev. Donald Cowell’s 10: 45 a. m. sermon Sunday will be “ Encouraging Jesus in Our Life. ”
A Bible study on Acts meets at 6: 45 p. m. Wednesday. Choir practice is at 7: 50 p. m.
The McCafferty family will present a music program at 6: 30 p. m. Aug. 31. An ice cream social will follow. The public is invited.
The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-3555 or e-mail judsonabc @ sbcglobal. net. 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.
Masses and Reconciliation will be in the Parish Hall. Perpetual Adoration is in the Parish Library.
The Our Lady of Refuge prayer group will meet at 10 a. m. Friday.
The St. Bernard Book Club will meet at noon Tuesday in the Administration Building.
The trailer to collect donations of clothing and small household items for Care and Share will be in the church parking lot from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Thursday.
The St. Bernard’s Men’s Club breakfast meeting will at 8 a. m. Sept. 6 in Room 202 A and B in the Education Center. A highway clean up will follow the meeting and breakfast.
The church is at 1 St. Bernard Lane.
For more information, call 855-9069. Bella Vista Community Church
The midyear Shepherds ’ meeting will be at 9 a. m. today in McKay Hall.
Pastor Anna Teel’s sermon at 5: 30 p. m. today will be “ A Call for Missions. ”
Pastor Thad Moore’s sermon will be “ The Emotions of Jesus — Anger ” at 8 a. m., 9: 30 a. m. and 11 a. m. Sunday.
WICS will meet at 7 p. m. Monday.
Moore will teach a class at College at the Crossings in Bella Vista on “ Comparing World Religions. ” It will run from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. Tuesday through Sept. 16. The cost is $ 33.
The men’s study group meets 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 Up and Comers family camping trip will be Friday.
The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.
For more information, call 855-1126, e-mail questions @ bvcommunitychurch. org or visit www. bvcommunitychurch. org. Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista
The church will hold Christian education adult workshops from 9 a. m. to noon Sept. 25-26. Six northwest Arkansas museums will have displays. The Christian Book Outlet will also have items for sale at discount prices. This event is open to the community.
The Rev. Dennis Ritchie is the new church pastor. Ritchie and his wife, Carol, come to the church from the First Presbyterian Church of Claremore, Okla.
Ritchie will lead worship at 10 a. m. Sunday. The adult church school meets at 8: 45 a. m.
This Sunday and the fourth Sunday of each month, members collect food items for the Helping Hands food pantry.
The Toy Makers will meet at 9: 30 a. m. Wednesday.
The Presbyterian Women, the Men’s Fellowship and children’s Sunday school will resume Sept. 7.
The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2390 or visit www. pcbv. org. Bella Vista Baptist Church
WOM sewing is held at 9: 30 a. m. Wednesday.
On Wednesday, there will be a meal at 5 p. m. for a cost of $ 2 for adults and 50 cents for children; Children’s Choir at 5: 30 p. m.; an adult prayer meeting at 6 p. m. and AWANA and youth activities at 6: 30 p. m.
The Women on Mission Bible study and fellowship will meet 9 a. m. Sept. 3. The missions meeting will follow at 10: 15 am with a presentation by Lois Baker and Shirley Willis.
The Common Ground family retreat at Camp Smokey will be Sept. 5-6.
A chili supper honoring Bella Vista rescue personnel will be held at 5: 30 p. m. Sept. 7.
Prayer warriors are available from 6 am 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. Highland Christian Church (DOC ), Bella Vista
The following events are scheduled:
• Aug. 30: 4 p. m., practice for creative worship service.
• Aug. 31: 10: 30 a. m., creative worship led by children of Godly Play.
• Sept. 3: 10 a. m., Bible study; 6: 30 p. m., choir rehearsal begins.
• Sept. 4: 1 p. m., Game Day.
• Sept. 6: 6: 30 p. m., fall banquet.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ ) is at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, call 855-2780. Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista
Worship and Sunday school are at 10: 30 a. m.
“ Worthy Fox Teachings ” will be presented by guest speaker Susan McGaughey on Sunday.
The church meets at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road.
For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www. unityozarks. org. Faith Lutheran Church, Bentonville
Traditional liturgical worship with Holy Communion is at 8: 30 a. m. Sunday in the Sanctuary. A coffee and fellowship time begins at 10: 30 a. m. A contemporary praise worship with Holy Communion is at 10: 45 a. m. in the Worship Center. Children’s Sunday school, junior confirmation and senior youth classes are at 9: 30 a. m.
Senior Youth Source meets at 7 p. m. Wednesday.
The Motorcycle Group is planning a ride today to the Christ Lutheran barbecue in Siloam Springs. The group will leave from Faith Lutheran at 3 p. m.
Christ Lutheran Church, sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church, has a worship service at 6 p. m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, 325 E. Twin Springs Road in Siloam Springs.
The new mission Messiah Lutheran is forming in the Pea Ridge and Garfield area under the leadership of the Rev. Neil Vanderbush. The group’s first Sunday morning worship will be Sunday, with Bible classes at 9: 30 and worship at 10: 30. The mission will meet at 831 Slack St. in Pea Ridge. United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista
Services are at 8: 15 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 9: 15.
The following events are scheduled:
• Wednesday: 9: 30 a. m., Bible study leaders; 5 p. m., orchestra; 5: 30 p. m., Youth Night; and 7 p. m., Sanctuary Choir.
• Thursday: 9 a. m., Piecemakers; 3: 15 p. m., Chancel Bells; and 5 p. m., Chancel Choir.
• Aug. 31: 8: 15 a. m., worship with Communion; 9: 15 a. m., Sunday school; 9: 30 a. m., reception for Bergstroms ’ 60 th anniversary; and 10: 30 a. m., worship with Communion.
The church is at 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista.
For more information, call the church office at 855-1325. Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Sunday worship services are at 8: 30 a. m. and 10: 45 a. m. A Bible class and Sunday school are at 9: 45 a. m.
The LifeLight Bible class will begin a new series Sept. 16 that will run through Nov. 11. For more information, call 855-0272.
Super Heroes-Super Kids, a parents ’ night-out program for children ages 3 to 12, will continue on the third Wednesday of each month. The program starts at 5: 30 with dinner, followed by games, crafts, Bible stories and videos. Call the church office or Kathy Hughes at 855-4807 for a reservation.
A GriefShare support group will start at the church in September.
The church is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd.
For more information, visit www. bvlutheran. com. Highlands Church, Bella Vista
Gravette School District Superintendent Andrea Kelly will speak to the Men’s Club at 8 a. m. Sept. 2.
The Jesus and Me Bible study meets at 8: 15 a. m. Sunday.
An Introduction to the Bible class is held at 9: 20 a. m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
Members have until Aug. 30 to volunteer for Care and Share.
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 www. humcbv. com. Grace Reformed Church, Bentonville
Pastor Brice’s sermon Sunday will be “ What Is the Christian’s Relationship to the State ?” 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. Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista
At 10: 15 a. m. Sunday, Dr. Bill Bowen’s sermon will be “ Learning to Walk by Faith. ”
Sunday school is at 9 a. m. A Sunday evening service is held at 6.
Wednesday choir practice is at 5: 45 p. m., 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 special needs, call 855-2097. Vaughn Presbyterian Church, Bentonville
“ Prevent Regret Not Playing the Game ” will be Dr. Will Fletcher’s sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
At 6 p. m. Tuesday, Lynn Brown will lead a discussion on the Book of Revelation.
Choir practice will be at 7: 15 p. m. Tuesday.
The church is at 7915 S. W. Regional Airport Blvd. First Baptist Church, Siloam Springs
College students attending the church will meet in The Loft beginning Sunday. The Loft is in the balcony area above the main entrance to First Baptist.
For more information, visit www. fbcsiloam. com or call 524-3106. The Christian Center, Bentonville
Senior Pastor Jim Brewer has joined the church.
Sunday contemporary worship is at 10: 30 a. m. A children’s Sunday school program, an adult Bible study and a young-adult class are at 9: 30 a. m. A children’s church service is held at 10: 30 a. m.
During the week, the Christian Center offers youth group meetings at 6: 30 p. m. Sunday, home cell groups and youngadult events.
At 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, there is an adult Bible study and a children’s program.
Vacation Bible school will be held at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays in September.
The Christian Center is at 1700 Moberly Lane.
For more information, visit www. thechristiancenter. com or call 273-2252. Bella Vista Christian Church
The church, at 103 Riordan Road, has services at 9 a. m. and 10: 30 a. m. Sunday.
The series “ Facing Life With Faith ” continues. Ben Merold from the Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Mo., will give the sermon “ Sufficiency: Learning God’s Supply ” on Sunday.
Children’s Faithweaver classes are held at 9 a. m., with children’s church at 10: 30 a. m. Junior- and senior-high Blend is at 10: 30 a. m. Adult Sunday school is at 9: 15 a. m.
The music series “ It’s Cool in August ” ends with “ Somebody’s Praying Me Through ” at 6 p. m. Sunday.
The Men’s Fellowship will host target shooting at the Bella Vista Shooting Range at 2 p. m. Sunday. For more information, call at 855-1616.
The Dorcas Guild will meet at 10 a. m. Wednesday.
The Celebration Choir rehearses at 6: 30 p. m. Wednesday, followed by Contemporary Praise Band and Singers rehearsal at 7: 45 p. m. Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville
The church, at 406 W. Central Ave., has a blended liturgical worship service with Holy Communion at 9 a. m. Sunday with Pastor Stacy Hill. An adult lectionary study is at 10: 15 a. m. Sunday.
The All the King’s Men Bible study meets at 7: 30 am Saturday.
The Book of Romans is studied at 7 p. m. Tuesday.
The Via de Cristo women’s group meets at 5: 30 p. m. Wednesday.
The church prayer group meets at 9 a. m. Thursday.
The Christ the King Quilt Club will meet at 10 a. m. Monday. Life Church, Bentonville
Pastor Jim Laudell will continue the sermon series “ Get Out of the Box. ” Services are at 10 a. m. Sunday.
Life Church is at 1008 N. W. J St.
For more information, visit www. experiencelifechurch. com. Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista
“ True Independence Is Freedom From Sin ” will be the Rev. Chuck Worth’s sermon Sunday. Sunday school is at 9 a. m., followed by worship at 10: 15 a. m.
Members will visit Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers at 1: 30 p. m. Sunday.
A women’s Bible study meets at 9: 30 a. m. Tuesdays in the Prayer Chapel. The Book of Revelation study is at 7 p. m. Wednesdays.
The church is at Northwest Arkansas Ministry, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd. Central United Methodist Church, Rogers There is an early service 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 summer 2008 sermon series “ Spiritual DNA ” continues with “ The Giving Gene ” at the 8: 15 and 10: 30 a. m. services Sunday.
The church is at 2535 W. New Hope Road.
For more information, call 636-1630.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Rogers
The church will have a rummage sale from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. today in the Parish Hall. The church is at Ninth and Oak streets. 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. ”
Sunday Mass and Holy Eucharist are at 10 a. m. “ Where Are the Nine ?” will be the Rev. Dr. Bobby C. Hall’s sermon Sunday.
The Rite of Reconciliation is at 9: 30 a. m. the second Saturday of each month.
Evening prayer is at 6: 30 Wednesday.
The church is at 1405 Bella Vista Road.
For more Information, call 254-0521 or www. stgeorgesac. 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 west of the church. Sunday school is at 10 a. m.
This week is Sunday School Roundup, at 10 a. m. Kindergartners through sixthgraders will meet in Hines Hall. Children 2 to 4 years old will meet in their classrooms. Parents are encouraged to attend to learn what will happen in Sunday school.
Also on Sunday is Club 56 Parents ’ Night from 5 to 7. All fifth- and sixthgraders and their parents are invited to attend.
For more information, visit www. fumcbentonville. org or call 273. 2712. Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista
Sunday school is at 9: 30 a. m., followed by the worship service at 10: 30 a. m. Pastor Mark Voll’s message Sunday will be “ Lost and Found. ”
A Back to School Pizza Party will be held at 5: 30 p. m. Sunday at the Volls ’ home for junior- and senior-high students.
On Wednesday, a potbless dinner will begin at 5: 30 p. m., followed at 6: 30 p. m. by the adult prayer fellowship and Christ’s Club for Kids. Worship team practice will begin at 7: 30 p. m.
A Church Family Breakfast will be held at 8: 30 a. m. Thursday at the Metfield Clubhouse in Bella Vista. To attend, call Dick Evans at 855-9111 by Wednesday.
The Oasis Food Pantry is open from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Wednesdays.
Starting Sept. 2, a ladies ’ Beth Moore Bible study, “ The Patriarchs, ” will be held at 9 a. m. and 6: 30 p. m.
On Sept. 3, Dick and Dee Howlett, serving with Mission to Unreached Peoples in China, will be at the potbless dinner at the church.
On Sept. 13, the church will host a “ Mugs and Muffins ” women’s fellowship from 9: 30 a. m. to 11 a. m. The guest speaker will be Sandy Landis from Oklahoma City. The event is free. For more information, call the church or Iola Egle at 855-4496.
The church is at 210 Town Center S. E.
For more information, call the church at 876-5764 or visit www. villagebibleefc. org. First United Methodist Church, Bella Vista
The Wesley Series of the First United Methodist Church will present a concert by duo-pianists Utako Tanigawa and David Fountain at 3 p. m. today. The concert will be in the church sanctuary at 20 Boyce Drive.
The concert is free, but a free-will offering will be taken.
Tanigawa and Fountain will collaborate on two works by Mozart: the “ Allegro maestoso ” movement from Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 in C major and the “ Allegro con spirito ” from the Sonata in D major, K. 448 for two pianos.
Fountain will perform the “ Variations Serieuses in D minor, Op. 45 ” by Felix Mendelssohn, and Tanigawa will play Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, “ Pathetique. ”
Tanigawa was born in Osaka, Japan, and began playing the piano at the age of 3. She has studied with Fountain, Marilyn Lee and Aldo Mancinelli. She is currently the director of ISD Security Shared Services for the Information Services Division of Wal-Mart.
Fountain is a native of Benton County. He earned a Master of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Tulsa, where he studied with Aldo Mancinelli. He teaches piano at Northwest Arkansas Community college and privately at the Shepherd Music School.
For more information, call the church at 855-1158 or e-mail fumcbv @ coxinternet. com.
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