Church notes: Special events at area churches

Members of the Ladies Bible Class at Bella Vista Church of Christ have regularly participated in the annual gathering of shoebox Christmas gifts for identified needy children in Northwest Arkansas. This past year, the ladies class coordinated the gathering of 175 gifts brought by members of the congregation. Pictured are a few of the ladies who participated in the packing of the boxes. Information: 273-2434, churchofchristusa.com. (Courtesy Photo)
Members of the Ladies Bible Class at Bella Vista Church of Christ have regularly participated in the annual gathering of shoebox Christmas gifts for identified needy children in Northwest Arkansas. This past year, the ladies class coordinated the gathering of 175 gifts brought by members of the congregation. Pictured are a few of the ladies who participated in the packing of the boxes. Information: 273-2434, churchofchristusa.com. (Courtesy Photo)

Washington County

St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, 224 N. East Ave., will host a day of service in honor or the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 20. We will begin with morning prayer in the Nave. Following prayer, stations will be set up around the building for you to engage in projects that support various outreach ministries of the parish.

Caring Friends Respite Ministry provides four hours of rest to family members and friends who take care of a loved one diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's. The aim is to break the cycle of isolation associated with this disease and provide a safe, secure, and stress-free environment for these loved ones. Participants do not have to be members of St. Paul's, and the program currently has room for adding more friends. If you or someone you know is a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, please contact the church for further information by emailing respite@stpaulsfay.org.

Information: 442-7373, stpaulsfay.org.

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., hosts a Meditative Shabbat Service at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 led by Rabbi Jacob Adler.

Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.

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Benton County

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts Community Life Groups' next semester beginning Jan. 26. If you are interested in learning more or joining one of these life-changing groups, please call the church office and sign up to be contacted by CLG directors.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., will sponsor a "Winter Fun Day" from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Feb. 1 for children ages 3 and older. They will listen to stories, play games, make crafts and enjoy a nice lunch. Please register at bvlutheran.com.

The Men's Bible Class meets on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the church library; enter via the north entrance. The Quilters meet at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 22.

"Different Strokes for Different Folks" will meet on Jan. 28 in the church library. This is a support group where you can share ideas, learn from others, problem solve and socialize with caregivers and stroke/brain injury survivors.

The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. They are in need of hygiene items: shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap and deodorant. They also collect the PVC labels from Best Choice items that they can redeem for needed items. A container for your donation is in the church narthex.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

Highlands United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 371 Glasgow Road, invites the community to join the Highlands United Methodist Women for After Hours, a monthly evening retreat of fellowship, spiritual growth and mission outreach for the women of Bella Vista as well as the women of the Highlands Church. The next retreat will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in Fellowship Hall. There will be socializing, eating, playing games and study of the Bible. Everyone is welcome.

Information: 855-2277, humcbv.com.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., will host a workshop on fall prevention at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Fellowship Hall. The presenter will be René Oliver, R.N. To learn more about this and other educational programs, call the Schmieding Center on Aging at 751-3043. There is no cost to participate. Reservations are not required.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, and its Knights of Columbus Council 9514 are sponsoring a bus trip to see the show "Noah" March 26 at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson. The bus will start loading at noon in the parking area of the vacant theater in front of Allen's in Bella Vista and will leave promptly at 12:30 p.m. for a 3:30 p.m. show.

The cost will be $79 per person and will include bus transportation and reserved seating at the show. The Knights of Columbus, which contributes to many local charities, will use this as a fundraiser.

To make reservations, call Dean Mechels at 876-8884 or 685-9514. Checks should be made out to "Knights of Columbus" and sent to Dean Mechels, 8 Canopy Lane, Bella Vista 72714. Payment must be received by Feb. 20.

A minimum commitment of 30 people is necessary. The trip is open to anyone who is interested.

Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1400 W. Walnut, No. 113, Rogers, honors the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "Hope for Healing," written by by Shari Woodbury, Westside Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Worth, and presented by Suzanne Miltich. The service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.

United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, hosts Bible study at noon Jan. 22. No RSVP is needed; just bring your lunch.

A concert featuring the Watoto Children's Choir is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Admission is free.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., opens its Oasis Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 22. This ministry is available to anyone in the area who needs help with groceries and would appreciate the compassion and encouragement of friendly volunteers.

Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.

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Send information about religious events to Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown at bmartin@nwadg.com. Please note the deadline is noon Wednesday for Saturday publication.

NAN Religion on 01/18/2020

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