Benton County
Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers worship at 9 a.m. Sundays (traditional) and at 11 a.m. (contemporary). We are following social distancing guidelines for a safe and healthy worship experience.
Due to covid-19 concerns, we will not have Lenten Soup Suppers this year. However, you can follow along with us at bvcc.net for special Lenten devotionals on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 17.
Information: 855-1126, bvcc.net.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., will have just one service, at 9:30 a.m., this Sunday. Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes are at 9:45 a.m. Masks are worn entering and leaving worship, and social distancing is practiced.
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on radio station KURM-AM (790) and KURM-FM (100.3)
The Shepherd's Food pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. This is a "drive-through" pantry, and visitors are asked to please wear a mask. Don't forget to collect the bar codes from "Best Choice" products as the pantry is able to redeem them for items needed.
Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., is operating its food pantry as a drive-through from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, including today. Please bring something (utility bill, etc.) that shows that you are a resident of Benton County, and the church is glad to serve you.
Join in for worship on Facebook and YouTube on Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rogers, 2305 S. Dixieland Road, celebrates worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Randy Moll is pastor. Congregants are to wear face masks in church and avoid close contact with non-family members. Face masks may be removed for the reception of the Lord's Supper.
Online services continue each week live on the church Facebook page and with recorded YouTube videos posted on the church website after the service.
Bible study at 8:30 a.m. precedes worship at the church and online at Google Meet.
Midweek Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday via Google Meet.
Information: 755-4520, goodshepherdrogers.org.
Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., will continue to present its services on its website or on YouTube (search "highlandchristianchurchbellavista"). A decision to reopen the church has not been made.
Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., has, in an abundance of caution, suspended worship services for the remainder of January. All in-person meetings and activities are canceled until further notice. Zoom Sunday School classes will continue as scheduled.
During the month of January, we have been joining First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville's online worship service at 10:15 a.m. Pending approval, beginning on Feb. 7, our worship service will be livestreamed at 10 a.m. on the website, Facebook page and YouTube, with no congregation present.
Bulletins will be available on the website under the Worship tab.
Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.
Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1400 W. Walnut, No. 113, Rogers, will not have a service this Sunday, and you are are invited to Zoom the service of the Unitarian Universalists of Fayetteville at 11 a.m.
For information about Sunday's service and Zoom link, visit their website at uufayetteville.org.
Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.
Unity Church of the Ozarks, 2200 S.E. J St., Bentonville, presents "Inspirational Hero" by the Rev. Elise Cowan at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 24 via Facebook. Larry Owensby hosts the Daily Word and a meditation at 7 p.m. daily via Facebook. These can be viewed at a later time.
A Little Free Pantry stands by the front door of the church at 2200 S.E. J St. in Bentonville. Please help yourself when needed and help others by donating. The pantry is getting a lot of use.
Feb. 3 is the last meeting of the Wednesday Book Club. Contact the Rev. Cowan at [email protected] for the Zoom address.
Unity Church of the Ozarks continues to answer prayer requests. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 721-2752.
Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., presents live worship service at 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Seating arrangements have been readjusted for social distancing and there are mask-optional and mask-required areas for those attending. The service is live streamed on Facebook; Vimeo Vimeo.com/user42482704; and later in the day www.villagebibleefc.org; and audio of the live service can be heard on 90.3 FM in the south church parking lot.
The Oasis Food Pantry is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for drive-through pickup.
Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, has returned to both in-person (masked and distanced) and online services. Livestreamed worship services are always available on YouTube and through the church's website: www.fpcspringdale.org. Live services are masked and socially distanced.
FPC choir rehearsals will resume Feb. 3. To help maintain distancing, ladies will meet from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and men from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday adult discipleship classes include a study of "Present Word" and "A Study of John," via Zoom, at 9 a.m. each week. An open discussion on "Theology For Today" will be at 9:30 a.m., both in-person and via Zoom. Women of Faith will study the book "Messy People" in person at 9:30 a.m.
FPC Kids B.L.A.S.T. is in person on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. The B.L.A.S.T curriculum and resources are also available on the church website.
Youth grades 6 through 12 are invited to the Student Chapel in the youth win for open-forum style discussion of faith topics Sunday mornings during Sunday School hours.
If you are struggling to deal with life due to the pandemic or for any reason, the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale has several Stephen Ministers who are trained and ready to help. They will meet one-on-one, in a way that is comfortable to each person, to confidentially provide Christian care.
Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.
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