CHURCH NEWS: First Baptist Church Pea Ridge

— A “Back to School Bash” will be from 8 - 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the church for children enrolled in Pea Ridge schools, kindergarten - grade 12. School supplies and clothing will be given away. Children must be present at event to receive supplies.

For information, contact the church at 451-8192. First Baptist Church Garfield

A blood drive will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Aug. 15, at the FBC Garfield parking lot, 17784 Marshall St., Garfield.

During the summer, Wednesday night will be “Family Night.” A meal will be served at 6 p.m., followed by youth and children activities at 6:30 p.m. and adult Bible study and prayer at 7 p.m.

AWANA will begin on Sept. 5.

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The movie “Courageous” will be shown at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, with pizza being served prior to the movie, at 6 p.m. Sign up on the church website, www.bellavistachristian.com.

A Bless the BackpackSunday will be held on Aug. 5 during both services. All children and students are encouraged to bring their back for a time of prayer. Each child will receive a special gift.

Sista-chix will take a tour of the Crystal Bridges Museum at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 10. Register on the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.

The Singles Connect Ministry will host a float trip on the Elk River on Aug. 11. RSVP on the church website, www.bellavistachristian.com.

Little Sprouts Learning Center, a Christian-based preschool, is accepting enrollment applications for the fall of 2012. For a tour of the school and to meet the staff, call Jennifer Siebert-Hamm at 855-1616.

The Women’s Ministry offers three weekly Christian-inspired workout sessions in the church fellowship hall: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Ladies of all ages are invited.

Wednesday evening activities include KidTown “The Story” classes for children aged 3 years old to fifth grade, a teen worship and adult life groups from 6-7:30 p.m.

Church, Pages 2 on 08/01/2012