Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

First Baptist Church in Bentonville, 220 S. Main St., hosts a "Worship Night" by the Dove-award winning group Passion at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Louie Giglio will teach, and Trip Lee will provide music. Admission is $40 for deluxe seating; $25 for general admission; and $20 for a family and friends four-pack.

Information: 273-3379, fbcbentonville.org, (855) 484-1991, passionmusic.com.

Word of Life Fellowship in Bentonville, 808 S.W. 14th St., plans a "Back to Church Sunday" at 10 a.m. Sunday. The day will include lunch, games and family activities.

Information: 273-3460, wlfar.com.

First United Methodist Church in Rogers, 307 W. Elm St., presents Bishop Minerva Garza Carcano speaking Sept 29-30 as part of the church's Lewis Lecture Series. Carcano is the first Hispanic woman elected to the episcopacy of the United Methodist Church and an advocate for immigration reform and inclusion of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Carcano will speak on immigration reform in America at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29. She will address "A Way Forward in the United Methodist Church" during the worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 30.

Information: 631-7997, fumcrogers.org.

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a new women's Bible study, "The Grace of God," which considers what grace is, what it's not and how it should impact lives. The class will meet at 9 a.m. every Tuesday, beginning this week.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., sponsors a Foundation picnic at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants can sing along with the church's Gospel Band and Gospel 4 after the meal.

The church offers a seven-week Bible study for women based on Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Jennifer Rothschild. The class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 4. Cost is $13.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, 12 McKissick Creek Road, Suite 1210, Bentonville, presents musician Mike Cleary in "Enjoy the Journey," an evening of positive affirmation and songs, at 7 p.m. Thursday. A $10 offering s suggested.

The church shows the first part of the movie Out on a Limb, featuring actress Shirley MacLaine, at 7 p.m. Friday.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, plans a movie night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, showing the film Leap of Faith, starring Steve Martin.

The church presents a blue grass gospel worship services at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23.

The church plans an "Art n' Luther" painting party at 6 p.m. Oct. 5. Cost is $10 for a canvas and supplies.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a "Senior Safety Academy" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Topics include identity theft, local scams, elder abuse, Medicare fraud, prescription drug safety and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for those who register with the church.

The church operates the Shepherd's Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. The pantry needs donations of peanut butter, jelly, sugar-free Jello, heart-healthy soup, 12-count egg cartons and Best Choice PVC labels.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, begins its fall Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., plans services for Yom Kippur.

Tuesday -- Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday -- morning service, 10 a.m.; children's service, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; afternoon service, 4 p.m.; Yizkor service, 6:15 p.m.; concluding service, 6:45 p.m.; break-the-fast, 7:30 p.m.; evening service, 7:35 p.m.

Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.

REGION

Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Dr., shows the film The Shack at 10 a.m. Sept. 21. The film won the Gospel Music Association's Dove award as the inspirational film of the year in 2017.

Information: 253-8200, hicchurch.com.

NAN Religion on 09/15/2018

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