Benton County
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. in Bella Vista, holds services at 10 a.m. each Sunday, during which there is a Kid's Connect offered, as well as a nursery.
The Christian Women's Connection will meet for brunch on July 10 from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., in Bella Vista. The inspirational speaker will be Connie Lawson from Manhattan, Kan. Her message is entitled "God's Faithfulness in Barren Deserts." Connie will present a special feature "Creative Journaling; Uniquely You."
The ticket fee for this event is $10 and includes brunch. Reservations or cancellations are essential by 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2024. For reservations, call 366-7562, text 381-6516 or email bellavistacwcstonecroft@gmail.com
The July Prayer Connection for Bella Vista Christian Women's Connection will be held on July 3 at 9 a.m. at 75 Swanage Drive in Bella Vista.
Information: (479) 855-1126 or email questions@bvcc.net.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School for all ages of children is at 9:45 a.m. in the lower level. Adult Bible Class is at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Christianity 101, led by Pastor Hass for those new to the church or in need of a refresher, is an introductory class and will take place in the library.
On June 23 the Celebration Choir and Orchestra will present "Eyes of Faith" at 4 p.m. An offering will be taken and donated to "The Call," a foster care program.
Quilters meet at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon to provide food items to those in need in our community.
The Sonday Riders will meet at 2 p.m. June 23 in the front church parking lot.
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).
The Youth of Bella Vista Lutheran Church are gathering used ink cartridges of any kind to help pay for the National Youth Gathering for next year. There is a basket next to the door into the kitchen for your donation.
Information: 855-1324 or bvlutheran.com.
First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville at 901 N.E. J St. invites all to worship on Sunday mornings in person and online at 10:15 a.m. Bible study for adults is at 9 a.m. and choir rehearsal is at 9:15 a.m.
The FPC Food Pantry is open Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. to Benton County residents and volunteers are welcome to help on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Information: 273-5450 or fpcbentonville.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school is at 9 a.m., and fellowship time is at 10 a.m.
Music/Choir Director wanted for traditional worship service, part-time only.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., holds services at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Services are livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube, and recordings are posted on the website. The Presbyterian Men's Group meets next on July 6 at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Information: 855-2390 or pcbv.org.
Village Bible Church, located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista, will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 10-12 for all children kindergarten through fourth grade. There will be a light dinner for families of those attending, served from 5 to 5:25 p.m. The VBS Bible lessons, songs, science, crafts, games and snacks will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. Call 876-5764 or email frontoffice@vbcbv.org.
The church will host a blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12 in the Oasis. The community is welcome to participate in this blood drive. If you are interested in donating blood you must go to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks link that follows and sign up for a time to donate. donate.cbco.org/co-ordinator/auth/signin
The Oasis Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m., Village Bible hosts its Praise & Prayer service that is open to all in VBC Fellowship Hall. Children and youth, pre-K through fifth grade, will meet in the Oasis.
The third Thursday of each month VBC meets from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Cooper Chapel to pray for "Into the Light," a program that works to end human trafficking and bring hope to survivors.
A Men's Fellowship Breakfast takes place every third Saturday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.
Information: vbcbv.org
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Carroll County
Eureka Springs Meditation Circle Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) at 53 Mundell Road Eureka Springs meets in the historic Grassy Knob Church/School House. It will be live streaming the SRF World Wide Convocation July 15-20 with Monastics providing talks, kirtans, guided meditations and more.
Information: For a detailed agenda, contact eurekasprings.srf@gmail.com
Washington County
Central United Methodist Church, 6 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, holds worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. in person and live on Facebook, YouTube and the church website.
Information: centraltolife.com.
First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin St. in Fayetteville, hosts Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m. The 11 a.m. service is also livestreamed on YouTube and can be accessed on the church website.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at the early service. A nursery is available 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Upper Knox. Child care is provided at both services for infants 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Sunday School classes will resume July 7.
A congregational meeting will be held immediately following the 11 a.m. service on June 23 to elect elders and deacons for the Class of 2027 and fill shorter-term vacancies on the Session and Board.
There will be no 8:30 a.m. service on June 30. Church members are invited to attend the 11 a.m. service then stay for a retirement luncheon and celebration for the church's co-pastors Jan and Phil Butin from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Information: 442-4211, fupcfay.org, facebook.com/fupcfay.org.
First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, in Springdale, has Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Susan Arnold leads services, both in-person and livestreamed. Online services are available on YouTube and through the church website.
Church van pickup is available.
Vacation Bible School will be July 8 through 12, 9 a.m. to noon at the church. The theme this year is "Sounds of Creation: Learn the Bible Through Sound." All children in the community are encouraged to register online on the church website or by calling the church office. Volunteers may also register on the web site.
Sunday School classes are discontinued until fall.
Ladies' Wednesday Morning Zoom Fellowship meets at 7 a.m.
Youth return from their mission trip to Memphis, TN on June 22. Youth Group will be meeting periodically during the summer months. On June 30, youth and families are invited to go hiking with the Morrises. Youth are going on a mission trip July 16-22 to Memphis, Tenn. Information on future gatherings is available on the church website.
Hispanic GED Classes, under‐written by Crowder College, meet in the Rail Room for instruction, on Mondays, Tuesdays from 4 - 9 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rev. Moises Chan is First Presbyterian's Parish Associate and Director of Ministerio a la Vecindad, a partnership for Hispanic ministry with the Presbytery of Arkansas.
If you are experiencing a difficult time emotionally, spiritually or relationally you don't have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with you and for you and provide one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is you are facing. Contact the church office or visit the church website for more information.
Samaritan Fridays, an outreach for those in need, are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Narthex.
Information: (479) 751-2040 or fpcspringdale.org.
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