Benton County
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts a Summer Arts Camp July 18-22 for children ages 6-12. Register now at bvcc.net.
The church offers these Bible study opportunities:
Adult Bible Fellowship: 9 a.m. Sunday, McKay Hall.
Men's Bible Fellowship: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Meeting Room.
Women's Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Lower Level 8/9 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lower Level
Community Life Groups: Various times and days.
Service is at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.net.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts traditional Sunday morning service at 8:30 a.m. and blended service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for children of all ages meets in the classrooms downstairs at 9:45 a.m., and adult Bible class meets in the Fellowship Hall, also at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Hass leads "Christianity 101" in the library at 9:45 a.m.
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).
Bella Vista Lutheran Choir and Orchestra will present "Home of the Brave," a patriotic concert, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free tickets are available at the church office or by phone at 855-0272.
"GriefShare" meets on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the church library. This is a support group for those that have lost a loved one.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon, and they welcome those that are in need. They collect the "Best Choice" barcode labels as they can redeem them.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, hosts the 15th annual Baptism and Fireworks at the Crosses at 5 p.m. July 3. There will be food trucks and entertainment. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Information: crosschurch.com.
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., a caring and inclusive community of faith, hosts an Adult Bible Study at 9 a.m. on Sundays in the church library. Sunday service is at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday in person and online.
The FPC Food Pantry is open Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Please bring something (utility bill, etc.) that shows that you are a resident of Benton County and the church is glad to serve you.
Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts Sunday School at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship time at 10 a.m. and service at 10:30 a.m. Services are recorded and available on the website.
The church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7. Please register to give at redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767, reference BVCommunity to schedule an appointment. Free tote bag while supplies last!
The church has a position open for a part-time music director. Please send your resume to the church or call 855-2780 for more information.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., is a warm and welcoming faith community which seeks to reach out to provide God's love to our neighbors, near and far.
In-person service is at 10 a.m. Sunday. Childcare is available. All services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook page and YouTube.
The Community Blood Center of Missouri Bloodmobile will be at PCBV for our next blood drive from 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 27. Please call the church office (855-2390) to reserve a time.
We invite you to attend our once-a-month Taizé worship at 12:30 p.m. June 29 to sing and pray. Listen to contemporary poetry and readings interspersed with easy to sing songs. We have a variety of voices and instruments to lead each experience. For more information, visit our website and select Taizé under the WORSHIP tab.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
Washington County
First Baptist Church of Elkins, 1960 N. Center St., has in-person Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service Sundays at 10:45 a.m. A nursery is provided, and worship service is also livestreamed on Facebook.
There are also worship services at 6 p.m. Sunday; Awanas & Youth at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday; and Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Dr. Ryan Johnson is pastor.
Information: 643-3140.
First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, offers Sunday morning services, both in-person and livestreamed, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Online services are available on YouTube and through the church's website. Interim Pastor the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost is leading services. The church continues to search for an installed pastor.
Church van pickup for Sunday services is available. Call the church office if you would like a ride. A nursery is offered for children 5 and younger during services.
The Rev. Moises Chan is First Presbyterian's Parish Associate and Director of Ministerio a la Vecindad, a partnership for Hispanic ministry with the Presbytery of Arkansas. Working with Crowder College, Spanish language GED classes are offered at the church Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.
If you are experiencing a difficult time -- emotionally, spiritually, or relationally -- you don't have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide one-to-one Christian care to help you through whatever it is you are facing. Contact the church office or visit the church website for more information.
Children's Sunday School classes have been suspended for the summer and will resume in the fall. Children's Church has also been discontinued until fall.
Ladies Wednesday Morning Zoom Fellowship continues to meet at 7 a.m.
Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 695 Calvin St., holds services on Sunday mornings. There are three options for services:
8:30 a.m. on campus outdoors;
11 a.m. on campus in the sanctuary; and
11 a.m. livestream on YouTube.
Adult Spiritual Growth discussion groups begin at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Programs for children and teens will reopen soon.
Information: 442-4411, fupcfay.org.
Send church news to Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown at bmartin@nwadg.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for Saturday publication.