Church news

First Baptist Church

Pea Ridge

Wednesday night services include 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. BLAST (Bible Learners and Sharers Together), 6 p.m. Youth and 6:30 p.m. adult Bible study.

Faith Riders meet the second Saturday of every month and have weekly Thursday night dinners.

Sunday services begins at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school is at 11 a.m. on Sundays.

Episcopal Church

Pea Ridge

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

Pea Ridge Free Will Baptist Church

On Sunday, Dec. 24, the 11 a.m. service will begin with congregational singing of the Christmas story led by Bro. Al Regehr. The 6 p.m. Sunday service has been dismissed.

A potluck dinner will follow the morning service on Dec. 31, then a youth led service will begin at 2 p.m. There will be a guest preacher and special singing by the youth. Evening service will be dismissed.

The January Titus II will begin the study of "Tasting Grace, A Mentoring-in-the Kitchen" Bible study. which will be led by Ruthie Jackson. Alta Barnard will demonstrate making home made biscuits. All Titus II meeting are on the second Saturday of the month beginning at 10 a.m. We welcome anyone interested to join us.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Pea Ridge

A regular Sunday School Program is offered every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for all ages.

Advent services include 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. service on Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20.

There will be a special Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Christmas Day service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25.

Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church

Pea Ridge

A pancake breakfast is held the second Saturday of each month at Mt. Vernon. The goal is to provide a meal to anyone who needs one; the focus is the youth of the area. Many children go through the entire weekend without a hot meal, some without a meal at all. The breakfast is free to all who come. Children, adults, grandpas and grandma are welcome -- we feed everyone and anyone.

The Ridge Community Church

Pea Ridge

There will be a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24.

Westside Baptist Church

Pea Ridge

AWANA Club meets from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday for children ages 2 years old to eighth grade. Come early to register children. A hot meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.; classes are 6:30-7:30 p.m. Playtime is at 7:30 p.m. and dismissal is at 8 p.m. For additional information, call John Garrett at 479-721-2824.

Adult Bible study and worship service is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Sunday service starts at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Come and join us for breakfast served Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.

New Life Christian Church

Bella Vista

New Life Christian Church offers four weekend services -- 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 8:20, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays. New Life Kids' Programming for children birth-sixth grade is offered at all weekend services. An American Sign Language certified interpreter is provided at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday service.

Collide worship for teens from seventh through 12th grades meets 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The cafe opens at 5 p.m.

New Life Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian Church located at 103 Riordan Road, Bella Vista. Phone is 479-855-1616. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The website is newlife nwa.com.

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Religion on 12/20/2017