BENTON COUNTY — Judson American Baptist Church, Bella Vista

The Rev. Bob Box's sermon at 10:45 a.m. Sunday will be "The Power of Love Over Fear." The Rev. Henry Hensley is on vacation. During Christian Living, adults will have two choices: a Bible study by Judson Journeys, with Nina Stromath; or "God's Extraordinary People: Jude," with Howard Luznicky.

At 1 p.m. Monday, a group will team up to visit shut-ins, ill members, and visitors.

A soup and sandwich supper is served at 6 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the Prayer and Bible Study at 6:45 p.m.

The church is at 1702 Forest Hills Blvd.

For more information, call 855-3555 or e-mail judsonabc@sbcglobal.net.

St. George's Anglican Church, Bentonville

Holy Eucharist is at 10 a.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Dr. Bobby C. Hall's sermon "False Prophets of Today." Adult Christian education and children's Sunday school are at 9 a.m. The adult class will continue a Bible-study series based on the Book of Mark.

The Rite of Reconciliation is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.

Evening prayer is at 6:30 Wednesdays.

The church is at 1405 Bella Vista Road.

For more Information, call 254-0521 or visit www.stgeorgesac.org.

Bella Vista Christian Church

A new series of talks, "Faithbook: Reconnecting With Unfamiliar Bible Friends" will be given at the 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday. Lueda Phillips from Christ in Youth will give the Missions Moment during both services. An allchurch luncheon will be held at noon Sunday.

Children's individual Faithweaver classes for toddlers through sixth-graders meet at 9 a.m. Sunday. "Splish, Splash Bible Bash" for kindergartners through fourth-graders and "Wired" for fifth- and sixth-graders are at 10:45 am. Junior- and senior-high students meet at 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and the new marriage session "Fireproof" is at 10:45 am.

The Celebration Choir rehearses at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by the Contemporary Praise Team at 7:45 p.m.

Junior- and senior-high students have fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kingsdale Park on Riordan Road in Bella Vista.

A three-week Discovery series will be held Aug. 9, 16 and 23 for those interested in learning more about Bella Vista Christian Church and its beliefs. There will be two sessions, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

The church is at 103 Riordan Road.

For more information, call 855-1616.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

On Sunday, guest pastor the Rev. Laura Fleetwood will deliver the sermon at the 10 a.m. service. Holy Communion will be served. Church school classes meet at 8:45 a.m.

A creative-arts workshop for children finishing first through sixth grades will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3-6. Registration forms are available in the church office; by going to www.pcbv.org and clicking on the "Welcome Center"; or by calling Maryann at 876-2547. The congregation, family and friends are invited to an evening of entertainment in Fellowship Hall at 6 on Aug. 6. Children who attend the workshops will host the program and serve light refreshments.

The Martha Garvin Circle will not pack shoeboxes forthe Shoebox Ministry until September, but people are asked to continue to save items for donation throughout the summer.

The exercise class meets at 8 a.m. for 45 minutes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Fellowship Hall. The Toy Makers group meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the church.

The church is at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.

For more information, call 855-2390 or visit www.pcbv. org.

Life Church, Bentonville

The church will celebrate its new location at 1401 S.W. 14th St., Suites 9 and 11, with its first service there at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Jim Laudell will begin a new sermon series, "Move: Faith's First Step."

For more information, visit www.experiencelifechurch.com.

Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista

Songs of praise and worship from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. begin the summer schedule, followed by Teaching the Word with time for questions and discussion, along with prayer requests.

A ladies Bible study, taught by Dee Worth, is held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays in the Prayer Chapel.

The continuing study of the Book of Revelation, taught by Pastor Chuck Worth, is held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

An open house for friends of Dave and Dixie Loomis to honor their 60 years of marriage will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9.

The next Community Games Night and Potluck is scheduled from 6 p.m. until dark Aug. 17.

Prayer requests may be called in to 855-3816 or 876-0100.

The church is at 2262 Forest Hills Blvd.

Winds of Worship Sanctuary, Rogers

Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with Pastor Kam Ghomghani. A service in Spanish will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Ali Mater.

On Wednesday, adult worship is at 7 p.m.; and youth groups the Royal Rangers and the National Girls Ministry meet at 7 p.m. in the Youth Building.

The Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for first-time applicants. Call ahead for an appointment.

A service in Spanish will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.

The church, at 1740 S. Ninth St., is now a cooperative church of the Assembly of God.

For more information, call 636-9697.

Cornerstone Assembly of God, Rogers

The Sunday schedule includes Connect Cafe at 9 a.m. with donuts and coffee; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; and a worship service and children's church at 10:30 a.m.

This Sunday, the guest speaker will be Ronnie Hoover with Chi Alpha Ministries.

Wednesday-night activities include Real Life Student Ministries, Royal Rangers, M-Pact Girls Ministries and an adult Bible study at 6:30.

The church is at 4055 N. Second St. For more information, call 621-9858 or visit www.carogers.org.

Village Baptist Church, Bella Vista

The Sunday service is at 10:15 a.m., and Sunday school is at 9 a.m. A Sunday-evening service is held at 6 p.m.

Wednesday choir practice is at 5:45 p.m., followed by a prayer and Bible-study service at 7 p.m.

The church is at 380 Glasgow Road.

For more information, call 855-7775. For special needs, call 855-2097.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church

A traditional service is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, and a blended service is at 10:45 a.m. A Christian education hour for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m.

Starting Sunday, Pastor Paul Hass will conduct the class "What Lutherans Believe" at 9:45 a.m. in the Choir Room. A new adult class will be held in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Pfluger leading a study of the Book of Daniel.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, a program for adults and teenagers, will start at the church Aug. 18. A free preview of the program will be held Tuesday. Call Dee at 855-2605 or the church office at 855-0272 for more information or reservations.

There will be a brunch sponsored by S.W.A.P. (Stamped With a Prayer) at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to see a stamping demonstration and information on what the group does at the Boys and Girls Club. Those planning to attend are asked to register. Call Pam Benson at 855-5853 for information or the church office at 855-0272.

Items are urgently needed for health kits distributed by Lutheran World Relief. This week, the needed item is adult-size toothbrushes in the original wrapper. Place the item in a collection box in the church narthex.

A container for donated items for Helping Hands is in the cabinets at the Fellowship Hall entry. Monetary donations can be made directly to Helping Hands or through the church.

The Walkers meet at 7 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the trail by Scotsdale.

The Silver Needle Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Monday.

The Braille Workers meet at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and the Trustees meet at 7 p.m.

S.W.A.P. meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays, as well as the Pray-ers.

The Friendly Stitchers meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays.

The church is at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. For more information, visit www.bvlutheran.com.

Living Savior Lutheran, Bethel Heights

A fundraiser pig roast will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Raffle tickets are available for a new scooter at $10 each.

The worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Donaldo Sonntag.

There will be no Bible study in August, but it will reconvene in September.

The church is at 1600 W. Graham Road.

For more information, call 770-2124.

LifeSpring United Methodist, Jane, Mo.

On Sunday, Pastor Shawn Franssens will deliver the sermon. The church meets at 10:10 a.m. at the Booneslick Center.

On Aug. 8, members will collect school supplies from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jane Wal-Mart Supercenter.

For more information, call (417) 540-5979 or visit www. Lifespringumc.org.

Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville

◊Today: The All the King's Men Bible study meets at 7:30 a.m.

◊Sunday: A blended liturgical worship service with Holy Communion is at 9 a.m. with Pastor Stacy Hill. Sunday school classes; a small group book study, "In the Grip of Grace?" by Max Lucado; and an adult lectionary class meet at 10:15 a.m.

◊ Wednesday: A community supper, "Feast of Grace," is held at 5:30 p.m. The food pantry is open from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Junior- and seniorhigh youth gather after supper for a youth social at 6:30 p.m.

◊Thursday: The church prayer group meets at 9 a.m.

The Quilt Club will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 and 24. Bring a sack lunch.

Christ the King is the host site for the Angel Food Outreach Ministry in Bentonville. Each box of food is designed to feed a family of four for one week. The box costs $30 and contains a variety of frozen meats, vegetables, canned goods, fresh fruits and desserts. Orders will be taken from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15 and from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Aug. 16. Distribution will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22.

The church is at 406 W. Central Ave. For more information, call 271-7117.

Grace Reformed Church, Bentonville

Pastor Wesley Brice will continue his sermon series "Christ in Isaiah" on Sunday with "The Enlargement of Christ's Kingdom." Worship is at 10 a.m., followed by a fellowship lunch and an afternoon service at 1 p.m.

The church meets at the La Quinta Hotel, 1001 S.E. Walton Blvd.

For more information, call 876-6649.

First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville

On Sunday, worship is at 10:15 a.m.

The Kids' Klub, the youth group, the women's Kerygma Bible study and the men's Bible study groups are on hiatus for the summer.

The church is at 901 N.E. J St.

Eagle Heights Baptist Church, Bentonville

The church will host its second annual "Big Game Harvest Fest," an event for men and boys, at the Benton County Fairgrounds starting at 4 p.m. Aug. 8. Outdoor Channel's nationally known "Duck Commander" will be the speaker.

There will be several prizes, live music, archery shoots and displays, such as trophies of grace whitetails. Tickets are $15 and are available by calling 531-0876 or contacting the church at 464-5070. For more information, visit www.biggameharvestfest.com.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, Bella Vista

Worship and children's Sunday school are at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Mary Ellen Davis, guest speaker, will present "Cultivating Our Partnership With God" on Sunday.

The church meets at Cooper Elementary School, 2 Blowing Springs Road.

For more information, call 721-2752 or visit www.unityozarks.org.

United Lutheran Church, Bella Vista

The following events are scheduled:

◊Sunday: 8:15 a.m., worship with Communion; 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; and 10:30 a.m., worship with Communion; and a blood-pressure clinic after each service.

◊Monday: 8 a.m., Men's Club breakfast; 9 a.m., staff meeting; and 10:30 a.m., men's golf at the Bella Vista Country Club.

◊Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Worship/Music Mission Team; and 10:15 a.m., Intercessors.

◊Wednesday: 2 p.m., Grief Share; 5 p.m., orchestra; and 6, Youth Night.

◊Thursday: 9 a.m., Piece-Makers; and 10 a.m., Bible study at Concordia.

◊Friday: 9 a.m., Bible study.

The church is at 100 Cooper Road.

For more information, call855-1325 or visit www.unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Community Church

◊Sunday: Pastor Thad Moore's sermon at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. will be "Pressing On." Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m.

◊Tuesday: At 9 a.m., Blankets of Love will meet in the lower level.

◊Wednesday: A chapel prayer time will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the men's study group will meet at 8 a.m. in the church parlor. Wednesday-night activities begin at 6 with a pizza supper, followed by a Bible study at 6:30. An information session will be held at 7.

◊Thursday: At 3:30 p.m., the Grief Recovery Support Group meets in the library; at 4 p.m., a Cooper Volunteer information meeting will be in McKay Hall. Principal Ryan Oswalt and school counselor Amy Collins will attend.

The church is at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.

For more information, call 855-1126, e-mail question s@bvcommunitychurch.org or visit www.bvcommunitychurch.org.

First Baptist Church, Bentonville

A clothing giveaway with free clothes for the whole family will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Aug. 8.

The church is at 200 S.W. A St.

For more information, call 273-3379.

Highlands Church, Bella Vista

The Jesus and Me Bible study meets at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Rex Darling will instruct the group on the essentials of Methodism.

The Bible Study class "Lord, I Have Sinned, but Have Several Excellent Excuses," led by Fran Hamilton and Carolyn Lindsey, will continue at 3 p.m. Thursday. Sessions will be held each Thursday through August.

Disciple Bible Study Leadership training will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. The cost of the training is $75. For more information, call 582-2867.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Highlands Homes Tour on Aug. 29-30. Sign-up sheets will be available next month.

The church is at 371 Glasgow Road.

Call 855-2277 or visit www.humcbv.com.

Bella Vista Baptist Church

A Family Fun Day - a trip to the Springdale Aquatic Center - will begin at noon Tuesday. Contact Nancy Merrell, children's director, for more information.

The summer Wednesday schedule includes an adult prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m.; "Spy Kids" and a youth meeting at 6:30 p.m.; and adult choir rehearsal at 7 p.m.

The BVBC Youth Day Trip will be a float trip on the Elk River on Wednesday. The group will leave the church parking lot at 9 a.m.

The WOM Bible Study will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Following the Bible study, men and women are invited to join the group at 10:15 a.m. for refreshments, followed by the Mission Program, led by Mark Irwin, president of Russian Christian Radio, and his family.

The handbell choir rehearses from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Family camp at Camp Smokey in Roaring River State Park will be held Aug. 28-29.

Prayer Warriors are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week by calling 855-3748, Ext. 203.

For more information, call855-3748 or visit www.bellavistabaptist.org.

Word of Life Fellowship, Bentonville

The church invites kids in kindergarten through the sixth grade to Studio Go Game Show Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10-12. There is no cost.

The church is on Arkansas Highway 102 West in Bentonville. Call 273-3460.

First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista

◊Today: The Youth Fellowship meets at 4:30 p.m. in Becker Hall.

◊Sunday: Traditional worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., and a contemporary service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m.

◊Wednesday: At 8:30 a.m., a Bible study is held in Room 5; at 9 a.m., Quilters meet in the quilt room; and at 4 p.m., the PACE exercise group meets in Becker Hall.

Children who are first-graders or older are invited to participate in a "Spirituality in Art" camp from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10-12. The children will learn about the story of creation through art.

The church is at 20 Boyce Drive.

Call 855-1158 or visit www. LeadLearnLove.com.

Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, Bella Vista

◊Sunday: Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., and worship with Communion is at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Voll is continuing his summer series on "The Bible's Heroes, Heroines and Hucksters" with David as the subject of this week's character study. At 6:30 p.m. a Believer's Baptismal service will be held at the home of Lee and Becky Robertson.

◊Tuesday: The Mother's Prayer Group will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m.

◊Wednesday: The Church Services Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. A family potluck dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by family praise and prayer fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Worship Team practice is at 7:30 p.m. The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mugs and Muffins will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 8. The speaker will be Linda Apple.

The church is at 210 Town Center S.E.

Call 876-5764 or visit www.villagebibleefc.org.

First United Methodist Church, Bentonville

The church is resuming its three-service schedule with services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and a contemporary service at Old High Middle School at 9 a.m.

A Summerzover celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, featuring free food, games, dunk tanks, bounce-arounds and live music.

For committee meetings and more information, call 273-2712 or visit www.fumcbentonville.org.

Religion, Pages 5 on 08/01/2009

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