BENTON COUNTY RELIGION NOTES

The Wesley Concert Series continues at First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Brett Tarry, an organist from Kansas City, will present selections by Dubois, Brahms, Franck, Bach and others.

Tarry is an active member of the American Guild of Organists and the American Choral Directors Association. He has been described as “one of the bright new stars on the crown of the King of Instruments.” Information: 855-1158, www.lovelearnlead.com.

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The First Pentecostal Church of God in Rogers, 822 N. C St., will host a revival this week. Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Speakers are evangelist Edwina Kidd on Monday; evangelist pastor Linda Brewer on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and Helen Baker, women’s director of the Pentecostal Church of God in Arkansas, on Thursday.

Information: 636-4038.

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First Baptist Church in Garfield will host its vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2. A kick-off party is slated for 10 a.m. July 31. There will be food, fun and a giant waterslide.

Information: 359-3496.

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Southside Church of Christ, 919 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, will host the “Fun in the Son” vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 7. The program is for children age 4 through fifth grade. It will feature games, crafts, drama, puppet shows and snacks. Register at www.sscocrogers.org or call 636-1156.

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Ken Johnson, chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, will be the guest speaker during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 2451 Wedington Drive. A reception will follow. Information: 530-4080.

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Rogers New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 2701 W. New Hope Road, will host speakers Dan and Michelle Lepley at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Lepleys are work and witness coordinators in the Dominican Republic.

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The Northwest Arkansas Ministry Center in Bella Vista, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., will host its first Believer’s Unity Gathering at 7 p.m.

July 31. Worship will be led by the Zadok worship team. Evangelist Rocky Sprague will minister.

The Unity Gathering was developed by five Christian couples who have been meeting together and praying for unity within the Christian churches. The intent is for people from all denominations of Christianity to set aside doctrinal differences and come together in “one accord.” Such gatherings will be scheduled once per calendar quarter.

Information: 246-0710 or www.gwhr.us.

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A Marriage Encounter-United Methodist is slated for Aug. 13-15 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Bentonville. The summer retreat will allow couples to create memories while re-energizing their marriages. Topics covered include marriage in today’s world, God’s desire for marriage, spousal communication, listening, and expressing and accepting feelings. The ministry has touched the lives of thousands of married couples.

Register at www.encounter.org or contact Karen and Phil Gier at 876-5371 or [email protected].

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A community event to rebuild Iglesia Fe y Poder En Jesus is slated for 4:30 p.m. July 31 at the Jones Center in Springdale. The band Conjunto Manantial from Oklahoma City will perform. The evening also will feature skits, food, inflatable games and a raffle for a TV. There is no charge to attend. Information: 419-8337.

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Emtro/T Records invites the Northwest Arkansas community to the second live recording of the Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir. The live recording will take place at 5 p.m.

July 31 at the Rogers First Church of the Nazarene, 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers. A love offering will be taken. Information: Jade Bunch at 352-476-6756 or 912-381-1018.

Religion, Pages 6 on 07/24/2010

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