Religion
Central United Methodist Church in Rogers moved to West New Hope Road 13 years ago. Some of the original congregation elected to stay downtown, forming a new church in the historic building.
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Rogers Churches Move West
FIRST BAPTIST FOLLOWS TREND AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN
ROGERS — The red brick building perches on a rise west of Interstate 540, surrounded by plenty of parking space and additional acreage on which to expand. Read More »
Area Muslims Postpone Eid al-Fitr Feast
CONTROVERSY OVER NEW YORK MOSQUE PROMPTS CAUTION
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Most years, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasting and light-hearted joy. Read More »
FAITH MATTERS Leader Offers Food For Thought
JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS USE MEALS AS METAPHORS
It’s all about the food, isn’t it? I cannot speak for you, but often during a delicious, fulfilling lunch, I am sitting there, active fork in hand, already plotting and planning dinner. Read More »
Be Kind To One Another
Kindness is the key to better understanding one another as nations, churches, families, and neighbors. Everyone responds to compassion. Scripture admonishes us “Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other as God also forgives you.” “Put on therefore a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, patience.. What a different world this would be if kindness was the order of the day. Kindness is the Golden Rule in practice on an intimate level. Kindness is defined as usefulness to another, goodness, gentleness in character. Read More »
WASHINGTON COUNTY RELIGION NOTES
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BENTON COUNTY RELIGION NOTES
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Communities of faith: Churches to host Moore simulcast
ROGERS — Two churches in Northwest Arkansas are among the many sites broadcasting a live simulcast of “Living Proof” by Bible teacher Beth Moore. The event will be Sept. 18 at The Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers and at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Read More »
Accused killer had bipolar disorder
MODESTO, Calif. — Family members describe two sides of 47-year-old Kenneth James Ward of Modesto. Read More »
ON RELIGION: King’s dream that jibes with Beck’s draws flak
Fox News star Glenn Beck staged the show at the Lincoln Memorial, and then fired up his flock by claiming, “Something that is beyond man is happening. America today begins to turn back to God.” Read More »
Rogers church hosts national men’s event
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Iron Sharpens Iron When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 Where: First Baptist Church, 3364 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers Cost: $39 for men, $29 for students Read More »
NEWS BRIEFS: EEOC sues plant over Muslim prayer
OMAHA, Neb. — A lawsuit filed by a federal agency claims Somali Muslim workers at a meatpacking plant in Nebraska were denied prayer time and faced harassment and even termination for asking to pray. Read More »
Hearing The Word
Church’s new technology to allow better perception by those who are hard of hearing
LITTLE ROCK — Worshippers with hearing loss at Hilltop Bible Church near Harmony will soon be able to listen to sermons, songs and Scripture without the annoyance of background noise. Read More »
‘Trinity Fellowship En Espanol’
SPANISH-, ENGLISH-SPEAKING CONGREGATIONS JOIN
FAYETTEVILLE — Soy amigo de Dios/ me llama asi/ I am a friend of God/ He calls me friend.” The words on the giant screen switch between Spanish and English. The congregation sings along, clapping their hands and swaying to the beat. A woman dances with a baby in her arms. Read More »
FAITH MATTERS A Mosque At Ground Zero
INTOLERANCE INFLAMES EMOTION, SADDENS PASTOR
An old acquaintance from high school, upon learning that I am a Baptist pastor, asked me if I had picketed any funerals recently. Read More »
Overcoming Disappointment & Hurt
Sometimes people disappoint us, hurt us. They may say something that offends us, perhaps gossip about us, maybe even slander our character. Sometimes we are hurt by those who break our trust, or fail to carry through with their promise. Few experiences are more painful than betrayal. . . Right? Read More »
