Church news

First Baptist Church, Garfield

Concealed carry class will be 8 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the church. The cost is $75.

Hot dog bag lunch can be purchased Sunday, June 22. The proceeds go toward children's camp.

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 olds to sixth-grade.

Falls Creek Youth Camp will be June 23-28 and cost is $175. For information, contact Cody Moore or visit the Falls Creek Camp website.

A walking group has started and meets at 6:30 on Tuesdays at the Pea Ridge High School track. Rain or shine, the group will still walk.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Vacation Bible School from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27, through Thursday, July 31. VBS Ceremony will be the following Sunday at 10:30 am. 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.

Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church

The combined FWB churches service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Westside FWBC in Springdale with Clark Snow preaching.

River of Faith Church

Fourth of July Celebration will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the church in Jackett, Mo. There will be food, music, games and fireworks.

Bella Vista Christian Church

A new prayer series "The Circle Maker" will begin at both the 9 and 10:45 a.m. June 22. KidTown for Children ages birth and fifth grades is held at both services. Radiate Students Ministries for teens is offered at 10:45 a.m.

The Men's Ministry will host "Fire and Fasting" at the next Forge meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in the church atrium. Jason Fischer will talk on fasting. Guys of all ages are welcome, with burgers and dogs provided.

The Cambodia Mission Team will host a garage sale on June 20 and 21, 571 Dogwood St., Centerton. All proceeds will go toward the team's upcoming serving and awareness trip to Rapha House in Cambodia in October.

Registrations are now being taken for Vacation Bible School "International Spy Academy" which is 9 a.m. to noon July 28 -- Aug 1. All children 4 years old through fifth grade are welcome. Register on the church website at www.bellavistachristian.com.

There are openings for fall enrollment at BVCC's Little Sprouts Learning Center Preschool. Call the church office 855-1616 for a tour of the facility.

Bella Vista Christian is a non-denominational church located at 103 Riordan Rd., Bella Vista. Phone is 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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Editor's note: Church news is welcome from churches in the northeast Benton County area. Send your news to [email protected] or call The TIMES office at 451-1196.

Religion on 06/18/2014