BENTON COUNTY — Bella Vista Christian Church, Bella Vista

Children's individual Faithweaver classes for toddler - 6th grade and nursery care are held during the early service at 10:45 a.m., with "Splish, Splash Bible Bash" for kindergarten - 4th grades and "Wired" for 5th - 6th grades.

Nursery and toddler care is offered during this time also.

Junior and senior high students meet at 10:45 a.m. for a new summer topic, "Choose."

A three-week DISCOVERY session will be held at either 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 23 for those interested in learning more about Bella Vista Christian Church and their beliefs.

For more info call the church office at 855-1616 or sign up online.

First Baptist Church Garfield

Brandon Burns will be presenting a piano concert on Aug. 16.

We will be hosting a blood drive from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot.

CPR will be taught Aug. 22.

The Ironmen Men's retreat is Aug. 28 - 29. For more information, contact Brad Sill.

The Brush Creek Boys will be in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 30.

First Baptist Church Pea Ridge

The Angel Food Ministries is a program that offers food to anyone; there are no qualifications necessary. Orders for meals are taken twice per month and can feed a family of four for a week for about $30.

Senior meal plans are also available. This program also accepts foodstamps. For more information, or to place an order, call the church office at 451-8192.

Angel Food distribution will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

22. Orders will be taken for September.

The food pantry will be open 1-4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Thursday.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Messiah Lutheran Church will celebrate its one year anniversary with a potluck breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug.

30. Area residents are welcometo join. We will not have Sunday School that day. Worship service will be at 10:30 a.m.

The Bella Vista Lutheran Choir will be a part of the service that morning.

Children's ministry is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, along with adult confirmation class. Join us for fellowship and friendship.

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, Pea Ridge

There will be an orientation meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug.

16, at the home of the Rev. John Gibson to discuss forming a book club and to form a list.

For more information, call John Gibson at 619-5631.

Another Cursillo weekend is scheduled for Oct. 15-17 at Ferncliff Camp. It's not too early to think about participating! For more information, contact Ron or Peg David, John Gibson, P.K. Welch or Jim or Leslie Pederson, or visit www.presbyteryofarkansas.org.

Village Bible Evangelical Free, Bella Vista

The Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday. For information, contact the church office at 876-5764.

The Church at Pinnacle Hills, Rogers

The Church at Pinnacle Hills will be hosting the "Living Proof Live Simulcast" featuring acclaimed Bible teacher Beth Moore Aug. 28-29. Doors will open Friday evening at 6 p.m. with a live worship band.

Tickets can be purchased for $15 online at www.churchph.comor through the church office.

The church is at 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway in Rogers.

For information, call 271-7799 or visit www.churchph.com.

Church, Pages 2 on 08/19/2009