Carroll County
First Presbyterian Church in Eureka Springs, 209 Spring St., will host the annual Blessing of the Animals service at 11 a.m. Sept. 29.
The public is invited to attend and bring your adorable pet(s) and a lawn chair.
Information: 253-9119.
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Washington County
Caudle Avenue Baptist Church in Springdale, 404 Caudle Ave., invites the public to a free community meal and live concert at 5 p.m. today. Come enjoy a dinner of grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and a drink and listen to Marty and Patti Elmore from West Plains, Mo., in concert.
The Elmores will also be presenting music in the 10:45 a.m. service Sunday, and the community is invited to attend.
Information: 750-2010.
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Benton County
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., presents a new sermon series, "Jesus Christ: The Perfect Savior," now through Nov. 24.
The BVCC Foundation is sponsoring the church picnic in McKay Hall at 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Please call the church office to indicate your choice of burger or brat by Sept. 29.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts the annual potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome to join in for good food, fun and music.
Senior Safety Academy will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. There will be several presentations on topics such as scams targeting seniors, identity theft, Medicare fraud and DNA testing, online purchasing safety, and reverse mortgages. Please contact the church office at 855-0272 if planning on attending.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry is in need on boxed cereal. A container for your donations is in the church narthex.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church will be working at Helping Hands from noon until 4 p.m. Sept. 29.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, 14108 E. US 62, will host its annual Harvest Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16-17. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with beans or soup with cornbread, dessert and drink. Crafts, pies, jellies and baked goods will be for sale.
Information: 451-8161
First Baptist Church in Bentonville, 200 S.W. A St., will host Bill Gather and the Gaither Vocal Band at 6 p.m. today.
Information: (855) 484-1991 or gaither.com.
First Presbyterian Church in Rogers, 1901 S. 26th St., hosts Monday School Bible study at 9 a.m. in the library. Tuesday book study meets at 10 a.m. in the library. Wednesday night dinner and book study of world religions starts at 5 p.m. in Washburn Hall. Choir practice follows at 7 p.m.
Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. this Sunday hosts Glennis and Dr. Doug Treptow presenting images and details of their recent medical mission trip to Africa.
Information: 636-5542, 1st-church.net.
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rogers, 2305 S. Dixieland Road, hosts a Bible study on Christian doctrine at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.
Information: 755-4520, goodshepherdrogers.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., presents a free concert featuring the 4 Calvary Gospel Quartet, recently onstage at Silver Dollar City, at 2 p.m. Sept. 29. Everyone is welcome.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
Millwood Christian Church in Rogers, 3450 W. Pleasant Grove Road, will hold a Bingo Night fundraiser on Sept. 24. Early Bird gaming begins at 6:30 p.m. with Main Pack gaming at 7 p.m.
The funds raised by Bingo Night help support the church's distribution of health and personal care items through its Essentials Outreach Ministry.
Information: 621-0021, millwoodchurch.com.
St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista, 1 St. Bernard Lane, through its Knights of Columbus Council 9514, is sponsoring a bus trip to the performance of "Miracle of Christmas" at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson. This trip will be Nov. 16 for the 11:30 a.m. performance and will be a fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus.
The cost of the trip is $79 per person and will include bus transportation and reserved seating at the show. The bus will start loading at 8 a.m. and leave at 8:30 a.m. from the parking lot at St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Reservations: Dean Mechels at 876-8884 or cell 685-9514. Checks should be made out to the "Knights of Columbus" and sent to Dean Mechels, 8 Canopy Lane, Bella Vista 72714. Payment must be made by Oct. 5. The trip is open to the public.
United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, presents a healing service at 2 p.m. Sunday. A healing service is a service held for the sole purpose of ministering to, and praying with and for, individual persons who desire healing in body, mind and spirit for themselves or others. All are welcome.
The Psalm 19 Astronomy Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and will view Jupiter and Saturn around 7:30 p.m. The event is free, and everyone is invited.
Bible Study at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 will focus on the book Honoring Our Neighbor's Faith: A Lutheran Perspective on Faith Traditions in America by Robert Buckley Farlee. Bring a dish to share.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 12 McKissick Creek Road, Suite 1210, Bentonville, is relocating to 2200 S.E. J St. in Bentonville on Sept. 29 and will celebrate the first service at 10:30 a.m. with "The Emphasis on You." The service is followed by the monthly pot luck. Bring a dish and join in. All are welcome.
Another Salvation Army Food Drive is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 15th Street and Walton Boulevard in Bentonville. Please join in.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.
Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., opens the Oasis Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 25. 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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NAN Religion on 09/21/2019