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 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.
Bella Vista United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, offers a Lenten supper and service at 6 p.m. 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 Lenten study, with programs for children and adults, at 6:15 p.m. each Wednesday through March
- Fellowship dinners will be served at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday.
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
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.comlostbridgecommunitychurch.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, sponsors an Easter egg hunt for children through sixth grade from 9 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
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., showcases Undercroft, its new youth area, in an open house after its 9:30 a.m. worship service.
The church observes First Fruits Sunday this week with donations of nonperishable food or money to support local food banks.
The church plans a Parents Night Out from 4 to 8 p.m. March 14.
Information: 855-1126, bvcommunitychurch.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, begins a nineweek class on living with the experiences of grief from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. The group is facilitated by Brenda Wideman, ministerial intern. Donations of $10 for materials are welcome.
The United Methodist Men meet for dinner March 11 in Becker Hall. Member John Rice shares tales from his 3,600-mile bicycle trp from San Diego to Florida.
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. Friday in the church hall. Tickets are $10.
Information: 855-9069, bvstbernard.org.
Bella Vista Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road, plans a community open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 in the new student and children’s center. A barbecue lunch is provided.
The church offers, “Discovery,” a three-week program to learn more about the church, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. each Sunday, beginning March 8.
The church presents Brother Yun, author of “Heavenly Man,” speaking at 6:30 p.m. March 9. The evening is part of the Bless Your Enemies Tour sponsored by Back to Jerusalem, dedicated to a mission movement in the Chinese Christian church.
Information: 855-1616, bellavistachristian.com.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 902 SW. Second St., Bentonville, begins a book study at 9 a.m. March 8. “Discover the Power Within,” by Eric Butterworth, explains Unity Teachings.
Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.
New Wine Ministries, 8030 La Croix Road, Decatur, and 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, presents Maxine and Chris Brochu teaching on “The Father’s Heart” on March 21-22 at the Bella Vista Ministry Center.
Information: (858) 864-8712, [email protected]@gmail.com.
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.
The John J. Lake Healing Room is open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. A Scripture-based team is available to minister healing to individuals.
Information: 544-1517,
Bella Vista United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, presents Carole Harter speaking at 10 a.m. March 7 to the Singles United group. Harter is a descendant of the Linebarger family, who built the resort area of Bella Vista in the early 1900s. She will speak on the early days of Bella Vista and features in the Bella Vista Historical Museum. Games follow.
The Breakfast Fellowship meets at 9 am. March 9 in Luther Hall.
Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1110 S.E. Evergreen St., Bentonville, presents the Rev. Susan Smith speaking on accountability in religious life at 11 a.m. Sunday. Smith is a member of the Congregational Life Staff of southern region of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Information: 553-8194, uubcar.com.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, 695 Calvin St., presents the Gospel Echoes in concert at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Reservations requested.
Information: 442-4411, fupcfay.org.
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