Church news

Freewill Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

The last Fellowship Friday of 2014 will be a Thanksgiving potluck dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 for any and all to enjoy. There will be a devotional time and fellowship.

The third Friday night FWBC Fellowship will be held at the Christian Home Church near Clifty with Bro. Frank Edens preaching. Service begins at 7 p.m.

The annual Christmas Giving Gallery for children (16 and younger) to do their shopping for family and friends will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. All gift items are priced at a dollar with most at 25-50 cents. There will be yard sale items, home baked goods and craft items in the adult shopping area.

The youth will present a Christmas program at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. There will be refreshments after the program.

First Baptist Church, Garfield

First Baptist is located at 17784 Marshall St., Garfield. Phone number is 359-3496.

Team Kid meets on Wednesdays. Wednesday, Nov. 12, is Soda Pop Night.

The church Thanksgiving dinner is set for Sunday, Nov. 23. The church will provide turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread and drinks. Each family is asked to bring side dishes and/or deserts.

The church offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.

First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

TeamKID meets from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The Point Youth meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Mothers Day Out enrollment for fall 2014 is open. Call the church at 451-8192 to register.

Mothers Day Out has an opening for a teaching position.

Bella Vista Christian Church

"Unleashed: Acts That Change the World" is the message series at both the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Nov. 16. KidTown is held for children birth -- fifth grade during both services with the student ministry meeting at 10:45 a.m.

The Men's Ministry will host a Forge breakfast at Papa Mike's at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Sign up at www.bellavistachristian.com.

The Women's Ministry will hold two events this coming week: Siste2Sister is open to all ladies for games and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in the church atrium. Side By Side (senior, single ladies) will offer a jewelry making party at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the church. RSVP on the church website or call the office at 866-1616.

The church will host a Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon Thursday, Nov. 27. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP on the church website.

The CaringHearts Ministry will hold a food drive Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7. All donations will go to local food banks. Food may be brought on Sunday or dropped by the church office during the week.

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Brightwater United Methodist, Garfield

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

Reservations are needed. Call 479-359-3772 no later than Wednesday. All are welcome.

Westside Baptist Church

"Discipleship 101" classes Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm. Anyone is invited to participate.

A Chili Cook-Off is set for Nov. 7. Drag out your best recipe and compete for the best chili in Pea Ridge. Call John Garrett at (479) 721-2824 for information.

Religion on 11/12/2014