CHURCH NEWS: New Life Church Pea Ridge

— Loaves and Fishes food pantry is from 9-11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday each month and from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. For information, call 451-9333.

A community Bible study meets 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, 836 N. Curtis Ave.

Lunch is provided.

First Baptist Church Garfield

There will be an AWANA Workers Banquet at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church

A special service is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, with Dave Snyder as the preacher. There will be p.m. group and specials in singing.

Youth night is set 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, with Spencer Doyle and Scott McCully of Monett as the guest speaker.

Bella Vista Christian Church

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will host a MOMtique night at BVCC at 7 p.m. Friday, May 18.

For information, check the church web site.

Graduate Recognition Sunday will be May 20.

KidTown Children’s Ministry (infant - fifth grade) is open at both times. Student Ministry (sixth - 12th grade) meets at 10:45 am.

Two adult Bible electives are held at 9 a.m. A Bible Study through the book of Isaiah and an Old Testament Survey class.

“Celebration of the Drummin’ Man - a tribute to the Life of Jack Mitchell” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, with the Jack Mitchell Big Band.

The community is invited to this evening of music and highlights of the life this nationally know musician, who passed away last fall.

The 2nd Annual rods for Rapha Car Show will be held from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 16, on Allen’s Parking Lot. To register a vehicle for this event go to the church website www.bellavistachristian.com. Rapha House is a mission that fights child trafficking and sexual exploitation by bringing hope and freedom to girls.

Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. - noon July 9 -13 at Bella Vista Christian for all 3-years-old through students entering fifth grade.

All children who register on the church web site before June 1 will receive a free T-Shirt. This year’s theme is “Praise” with the Go Fish Guys.

Little Sprouts Learning Center, a Christian-based preschool, is now 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: Monday 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday and Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. 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.

Community, Pages 3 on 05/16/2012