Church news

Brightwater United Methodist Church

Brightwater United Methodist Church hosts a senior citizen lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday for $3. Dinners are prepared at Bentonville Senior Center and brought to the church at 14108 E. U.S. Hwy. 62, between Garfield and Avoca.

Call (479) 359-3772 for reservations no later than Wednesday.

First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

Mother's Day Out enrollment for fall 2014 is now open. Call the church at 451-8192 to register.

TeamKid is at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays for children.

First Baptist Church, Garfield

Wednesday night programs 6 p.m. youth and children activities; 6:30 p.m. adult Bible study and prayer. Small groups meet at 6 p.m. Sundays at various locations.

Bella Vista Christian Church News Story

Two Sunday services are offered at 9 and 10:45 a.m. at Bella Vista Christian Church. "On the Move" Ministry Fair will be held on this morning. An opportunity will be given to meet the different ministry leaders and find the area of serving that best fits your gifts and passions. KidTown (infant to fifth grade) meets at both service times, with Radiate Students (sixth to 12th grade) gathering for their class during the 10:45 a.m. service. A college career fellowship also resumes during the 10:45 a.m. service.

The Student Ministry will begin a new night for teen Life Groups from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the church. All students sixth to 12th grades are welcome.

Life Groups are now forming for the new season. These small groups are held in homes around Bella Vista and in the church. For more information, check the church website.

The Cambodia Mission Trip team will host a movie night fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in the Worship Center. The movie is a Rapha House Production. Childcare is provided. Tickets to the movie are free, but donations will be accepted. Refreshments will also be available.

Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible study resumes at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9. This season's topic will be "The Life of the Holy Spirit" from Galatians chapter 5.

Men's Ministry will host "33" vol. 2 men's study at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 9 at the church. Guys of all ages are welcome.

The Northwest Arkansas class of Bible Study Fellowship will offer Satellite Discussion Groups at Bella Vista Christian starting on Sept. 11. The study this year is "The Life of Moses" and will meet from 9 to 10:35 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Each group will have a trained BSF leader to facilitate discussion of weekly questions and then assemble together for lecture through either the audio mobile lecture or DVD. All satellite members may attend BSF Seminars at the Lowell location. The pre-school program will be offered only at the Lowell location.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will begin a new season on Friday, Sept. 12. The group meets three times a month (second, third and fourth weeks) from 9 to 11 am. For more information, contact the church office at 855-1616.

A tailgate picnic will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Riordan Park Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. RSVP on the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.

Bella Vista Christian is a non-denominational church located at 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista, (479) 855-1616; office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

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