Lenten Programs
Benton County
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a Lenten study at 3 p.m. each Thursday through Lent. The study, "What Wondrous Love," is a presentation of the story of Holy Week by the Rev. Liz Wagner, associate pastor. Study books are $5.
The church serves weekly Lenten soup suppers at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $3. A canned-food drive will support the Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, presents weekly services for Lent at 11:45 a.m. each Wednesday until Easter. A luncheon will be served after each service.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, 1101 W. Hudson Road, offers Lenten services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday. The theme is "Seven Words of Love." Supper is served before the evening services, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in the Life Center.
Information: 636-1135, holytrin.org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., offers Lenten worship services at 6 p.m. each Wednesday until Easter. A light supper is served at 5 p.m.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, 805 W. Olrich St., presents "The Parables of Lent" in services at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. A soup supper is served at 5:30 p.m.
Information: 636-2140, peace-church.org.
The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, offers a Lenten supper and service at 6 p.m. each Wednesday through Lent in Luther Hall.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers a Lenten meditation at 6:20 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent. A light supper is served at 5:45 p.m. Meals cost $3 per person or $5 for a family with small children.
Information: 855-1126, bvcommunitychurch.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, offers a Lenten worship service and luncheon at 11:45 a.m. each Wednesday through Lent.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, presents the Rev. James M. Diluzio, Community of St. Paul, in a Lenten mission, "Luke Live 3," beginning March 22.
Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.
Washington County
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, a congregation of the North American Lutheran Church, 2901 E. Zion Road, Suite 17, offers Lenten services at 7 p.m. each Wednesday through Lent.
Information: 387-0285.
First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, offers a Lenten study, with programs for children and adults, at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. A fellowship dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m..
Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.
Stations of the Cross
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, follows the Stations of the Cross at noon each Friday through Lent and on Good Friday.
Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.
Passover
Benton County
Lost Bridge Community Church in Garfield, 20650 Oak Ridge Dr., presents "Christ in the Passover" at 6:30 p.m. March 30. A representative of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Jewish Passover meal and service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus' death and resurrection. The meal is free, but reservations are requested.
Information: 871-7021, lostbridgecommunitychurch.com.
Washington County
Berit Olam Hebraic-Messianic Fellowship in Springdale, 903-D W. Johnson Ave., offers a three-part class, "Jesus and the Passover," from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 27 and April 3. Cost of the course is $10, covering a meal served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The final class will include a Passover Seder.
Information: 365-3641, beritolam.org.
Holy Week
Benton County
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Rogers, 824 W. Oak St., offers Holy Week services. Palm Sunday will be marked with just one service, Holy Eucharist Rite II, at 10 a.m. March 29, including an outdoor procession, Liturgy of the Palms and a dramatic reading of the Passion.
Maundy Thursday service, at 6 p.m. April 2, includes Holy Eucharist Rite II, foot washing and stripping of the altar. Two services are planned for Good Friday, at noon and 6 p.m. April 3, with meditations on the seven last words of Jesus from the Cross. Easter Sunday is celebrated with Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10 a.m. April 5.
Information: 636-4042.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 S.W. Second St., Bentonville, plans a Palm Sunday service March 29. The service will include communion, followed by a potluck meal, concert by John Two Hawks and 5-by-5 canvasses for sale.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, offers a sunrise service for Easter from 7 to 8 a.m. April 5 at the Metfield Clubhouse, 3 Euston Road, in Bella Vista.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, celebrates Palm Sunday with blessings of the palms before the Mass services at 4:45 p.m. March 28 and 8:45 a.m. March 29. Worshipers will follow the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, at noon April 3.
Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.
Bella Vista Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, offers Easter celebration services at 5 p.m. April 4 and 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. April 5.
Information: 855-1616, bellavistachristian.com.
Washington County
Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale, 1700 W. Huntsville Ave., offers an Easter service and musical celebration at 10:15 a.m. April 5.
Information: 751-9746, elmdale.org.
Easter Egg Hunts
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, sponsors Easter egg hunts for children through sixth grade from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 21. A pancake breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
Local Notes
Benton County
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Rogers, 824 W. Oak St., celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a free supper of corned-beef and cabbage at 5:30 p.m. March 21.
Information: 636-4042.
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., plans a free Parents Night Out from 4 to 8 pm. today.
The John Brown University Cathedral Choir begins its spring tour with a concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Information: 855-1126, bvcommunitychurch.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, presents Catherine Kei Fukuda, violinist, in concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday as part of the church's Wesley Concert Series. Broc Hite, the church's associate director of music, will accompany Fukuda.
Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, sponsors the Knights of Columbus in a fish fry dinner at 6 p.m. March 27 in the church hall. Tickets are $10.
Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.
Bella Vista Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, sponsors a Men's Gathering breakfast at 9 a.m. March 28 at the Golden Corral restaurant in Rogers, 2605 W. Pleasant Crossing.
Information: 855-1616, bellavistachristian.com.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 S.W. Second St., holds its annual book exchange March 22.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.
The Neighborhood Church in Bentonville, 2003 S.W. Regional Airport Road, presents Dan McKnight speaking at the 10:40 a.m. worship service Sunday. McKnight is pastor of Kaw Prairie Community Church in Lenexa, Kan., a church planted 10 years ago. A celebration luncheon follows the service, catered by Big Rub BBQ and KikiBerri Yogurt.
Information: 464-5030, lifeintheneighborhood.com.
New Wine Ministries, 8030 La Croix Road, Decatur, and 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, presents Maxine and Chris Brochu teaching about "The Father's Heart" on March 21-22 at the Bella Vista Ministry Center. Chris Brochu is the co-founder of Sonship International Ministries and traveled extensively with Gideons International.
Information: (858) 864-8712, tabernacles2013@gmail.com.
The Sonshine Quartet of Gravette celebrates its 40th anniversary with a Homecoming Concert at 7 p.m. March 26 at Gravette High School. An offering supports the Delta Mission Project of Eagle Family Ministries in Bentonville. A new recording of the quartet will be available, also supporting the Delta Mission Project.
Information: 640-0968, steve@eaglefamily.org.
Joppa House of Prayer in Rogers, 1225 W. Hudson Road, offers a one-day healing school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28. Sandy and Wayne Warmack of Greater Works Ministries lead the training from the John G. Lake and Joan Hunter ministries. Topics include: Who you are in Jesus, understanding personal power according to Scripture, ways to minister healing, New Covenant versus Old Covenant and self-healing. An offering will be taken, and ministry resources will be available for a small donation. Registration is suggested.
Information: 544-1517, joppahouse.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., sponsors the Disciples Women's Brunch at 10 a.m. today in the fellowship hall. Vivian Keller presents a Mother's Day study, "Letting the Peace of Light Shine."
The church serves a fellowship meal as a fundraiser after the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday. Pasta and sides will be served.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, presents the "United Sounds of Spring" concert at 3 p.m. March 22. Featured groups include Perfect Harmony, a women's barbershop group; Village Handbell Ringers; Highland Winds, a five-clarinet ensemble; and the church choir.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1110 S.E. Evergreen St., Bentonville, presents Alden Stallings speaking on "Dante's spiritual journey" at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Information: 553-8194, uubcar.com.
Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 371 Glasgow Road, begins a new 10-week session of Flex 'n Stretch on March 30. The "low impact" exercise program includes classes at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cost is $45 per person or $30 for 15 sessions.
Information: 855-2277, humcbv.com.
Washington County
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 695 E. Calvin St., presents Bobby Braly, executive director of Historic Cane Hill, speaking on the restoration of the town at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The presentation, part of the church's Wonderful Wednesday program, begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m.
Information: 442-4411, fupcfay.org.
Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale, 1506 W. Robinson Ave., begins a six-week program, "Marriage: Love and Respect," at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sessions are led by Trent Arnold, children and family minister. Babysitting and nursery care available.
Information: 751-4887, racoc.net.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland, presents the Rev. Jan K. Nielsen speaking at 11 a.m. Sunday. Nielsen has served as the senior minister at the Universalist church in West Hartford, Conn., since 2002. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and Harvard Divinity School.
Information: 521-8422, fayettevilleunitarian.org.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, 225 N. East Ave., presents the Very Rev. Michael Kinman, dean of the Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis, speaking today and Sunday as part of the church's McMichael Lecture Series.
HE speaks at 7 p.m. today, with a presentation titled "The Sacrament of Discomfort: #Ferguson Theology, Faith and the New Civil Rights Movement." The St. Spatula's Guild hosts a reception at 6 p.m.
Kinman presents "Love Heals: The Gospel Opportunity of Magdalene" during the Christian Formation Hour at 10 a.m. Sunday in the parish hall. He also preaches during the church's three worship services Sunday, at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Information: 442-7373, stpaulsfay.org.
Winslow United Methodist Church, 261 Hill St., presents "Revive and Rekindle" services at 6:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Evangelist is the Rev. Jimmy Dale, a former RCA recording artist and "rockabilly" pianist. Dale and the Jubilee choir provide music. The church serves a fellowship meal after each service.
Information: 787-3360, winwithjohnmoore@hotmail.com.
Information: 442-7373, stpaulsfay.org.
St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, 1386 S. West End St., offers a six-week series, "Catholics Coming Home," for inactive Catholics with questions about returning to the Catholic Church. The six-week series begins April 9.
Information: 756-6711, straphaelcc.org.
NAN Religion on 03/14/2015