Church News

Brightwater United Methodist, Garfield

Brightwater United Methodist Church hosts a senior citizen lunch at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday.

Dinners are $3 and 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.

Episcopal Church,Pea Ridge

St. Andrews Episcopal and The Episcopal Church Pea Ridge are offering a Spanish class each at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at St. Andrews Rogers, Ninth and Oak streets, Rogers. Free of charge.

Vacation Bible School is July 19-23. The Theme is G Force. VBS will be a joint venture with Mt. Vernon Presbyterian, Pea Ridge United Methodist, Brightwater United Methodist, The Episcopal Church Pea Ridge, and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Rogers.

Angel's Share food pantry 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at 1300 N. Davis St.

First Baptist Church, Garfield

Team Kid meets on Wednesdays.

Vacation Bible School will be July 13-17.

Celebrate Recovery program meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. For information, call Tonia R. Martin at 479-330-1112, Craig Martin at 479-787-0202 or pastor Paul Bryant.

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

First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge

Falls Creek Youth Camp is June 22-27 for children seventh through 12th grade; register at First Baptist Church Pea Ridge by calling 479-451-8192.

Freedom Free Will Baptist

"To the Edge - Encounter the God of the Universe," Vacation Bible School, 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Freedom Free Will Baptist Church, 13405 Perry Road, Garfield. For information call 479-451-1993.

Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church

Each third Sunday night of the month is a youth lead service. Levi Mahurin will be the youth leader for June with service beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a guest preacher, special singing and music.

Vacation Bible School will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, with "Mission Adventures" as the theme. There will be guest missionary speakers, supper served, exciting activities and classes for children through teens. For information, call Chrissie Doyle at 479-619-6425.

The Ridge Community Church

Calling all Rednecks: Willie's Redneck Rodeo, Lassoing the five parables of Jesus! is the theme of Vacation Bible School scheduled for 5:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, for children kindergarten through sixth grade.

Twelve Corners Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School -- Journey off the Map-- will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 30, for children 4 years of age through 12th grade. Family night will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. Twelve Corners Baptist Church is located at 15993 Twelve Corners Road, Garfield, AR 72732. The phone number is 451-8905.

Westside Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School is set for 6-8 p.m. July 6-10. Songs, games, Bible verses, woodworking/painting, crafts and snacks are provided. Each section of VBS will reinforce the theme of "Knowing Christ." There will be a special focus on teaching children how to pray and an emphasis on missions for orphans in Romania. A special offering will be taken up for Jerry Abbott, missionary to Manna Worldwide.

Children ages 4-7 will be taught and entertained by the Gospel Fuzzies. Children in second through sixth grades will be challenged to know Christ and follow Him. Preregistration begins July 1. Registration forms are available at Westside Baptist Church.

Westside Baptist Church is located at 1348 Weston Street, Pea Ridge. The phone number is 451-0066.

Bella Vista Christian Church

Bella Vista Christian Church offers two Sunday worship services at 9 & 10:45 a.m. KidTown will have full summer programming for all children, birth -- fifth grade, during both service times.

A new Sunday morning summer series begins on July 5 entitled "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions). Anyone who has a question or topic they would like covered during one of the Sunday services can go online to bellavistachristian.com and submit a question.

The Engage Student Ministries holds a worship service from 6 -- 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the church student center. All sixth -- 12th graders are invited to come.

Lake baptisms and a picnic will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Lake Avalon in Bella Vista. Everyone is welcome. Sign up for the picnic @ BellaVistaChristian.Com Anyone interested in participating in the lake baptisms, or would like more information, may call the church office at 855-1616.

Bella Vista Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located at 103 Riordan Rd. Office hours are 8:30 am -- 4 p.m. Monday -- Thursday and 8:30 a.m. -- 2 p.m. Friday.

Visit their website at http://www.bellavistachristian.com.

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