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
Garfield
Wednesday night programs 6 p.m. Youth & Children activities; 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible study and prayer.
Small groups meet at 6 p.m. Sundays at various locations.
First Baptist Church,
Pea Ridge
Mother's Day Out enrollment for fall 2014 is now open. Call the church at 451-8192 to register.
Summer Smash will be from 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday until Aug. 6, for ages 4 years old to sixth-grade.
A walking group has started and meets at 6:30 on Tuesdays at the Pea Ridge High School track.
Multi-church Vacation Bible School
Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church and Pea Ridge Episcopal Church will offer Vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 21-24 at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Pea Ridge, 1300 N. Davis St. The week will kick off with an event from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20. All ages are welcome.
For registration and information, call 451-1616, 451-8161 or 451-8322.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School is scheduled from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31. VBS Ceremony will be the following Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The evening's events will begin with a light meal and then on to activities.
For information or to pre-register, call the church, 451-0021.
New Prospect Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School, Agency D3 Special Agents, is slated for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, at New Prospect Baptist Church, located on the corner of Gann Ridge and Mill Hill roads, Gateway. The motto is Discover. Decide. Defend. The Scripture is 1 Peter 3:15: "But honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." Pre-registration is 5-6:30 Saturday, July 26, at the church. For information, call 451-1057.
Twelve Corners Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School, Lifeway's Agency D3 -- Discover, Decide, Defend (1 Peter 3:15) is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, through Thursday, July 24. Family night is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Twelve Corners Baptist Church is located at 15993 Twelve Corners Baptist Church.
For information, call 479.451.8905.
Bella Vista Christian Church
Bella Vista Christian Church offers two Sunday services -- 9 and 10:45 a.m. The prayer series "The Circle Maker" is the focus of the talk July 27. KidTown is open for infants through fifth grade at both services. Radiate Students (sixth -- 12th grade) meet during the 10:45 a.m. service.
The church will hold lake baptisms at 4 p.m. July 27 at Lake Avalon in Bella Vista. Anyone who would like information on this is asked to contact the church office. There will also be music provided by the Ozark Wildfire Bluegrass Youth Band and ice cream sundaes provided by the Cambodia Mission Trip Team.
The Radiate Student Ministry will travel to Tennessee for the annual Christ in Youth conference July 19- 26.
Registrations are now being taken for Vacation Bible School "International Spy Academy" which is set for 9 a.m. to noon July 28 through Aug 1 for first- through fifth-grade students. Register on the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.
Bless the Backpack Sunday will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, during both services. Children of all ages are encouraged to bring their school backpack that day for prayer.
MOPS (mothers of Preschoolers) meets the fourth Friday of the month during the summer from 9 -- 11 a.m. All moms and their pre-kindergarten children are welcome.
There are still openings for fall enrollment at BVCC's Little Sprouts Learning Center Preschool. Call the church office 855-1616 for a tour of the facility. School resumes Aug. 18.
Bella Vista Christian is a non-denominational church located at 103 Riordan Rd., Bella Vista, AR. 479-855-1616 Office Hours are 8:30 a.m. -- 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. -- 2 p.m. Friday.
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Religion on 07/23/2014