THE TIMES OF CHURCH NEWS

— First Baptist Pea Ridge

Mother’s Day Out is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The new prices are $15 per day, infants $20 per day.

Free Will Baptist Church Pea Ridge

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in the church fellowship hall.

River of Faith Church Pea Ridge

River of Faith Church is accepting donations for the Gift of Hope Christmas project on behalf of area children in need. Drop-off locations are: Community First Bank, Arvest Bank, Blackhawk Grill, Pea RidgeWater Department and Dollar General. The project ends Dec. 19. For more information, call Lora Garner at 366-7188, Jennifer Robison at 936-4532 or Nikki See at 451-0109.

Westside Baptist Pea Ridge

AWANA meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each Sunday night. The program is for ages 3 years and older with monthly activities planned.

Registration can be completed upon arrival. For more information, contact John Garrett at 696-9209.

St. Bernard Catholic Church, Bella Vista

“String of Pearls,” Northwest Arkansas First Harp Ensemble, will perform at 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at St.

Bernard Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista. Tickets are $7 and are available at the church office and the Arvest Bank, Highland Branch. For more information, call the church office at 855-9069.

Bella Vista Christian

The Celebration Singers will present the musical “A Christmas Invitation” at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in the church worship center.

This will be accompanied by an orchestra comprised of musicians from area symphonies. The presentation will include Tableaux drama. A holiday reception will follow the program in the Atrium.

The Singles Ministry willhave a Christmas dinner and party on Friday, Dec. 10 in the church Atrium. All singles are invited.

The Senior Ministry will hold their annual Christmas dinner and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Tickets for the catered meal are $6 and can be purchased through the church office.

The Messenger Quartet will present a concert following the meal.

Bella Vista Christian will have three Christmas weekend services with a 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. Dec. 26. A traditional Christmas Eve Service will be held at 11 p.m. at the church, which will include carols, communion and candelight with music by the string ensemble.

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