Washington County

Springdale First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, offers Sunday morning worship services, in person and live, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Online services are available on YouTube and on the church’s website at www.fpcspringdale.org. Acting pastor Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost leads the services. The church continues to seek an installed pastor. Sunday School classes are at 9:30 a.m. for all ages.

Pickup of the church van for Sunday services has resumed. Call the church office at 751-2040 if you would like a tour.

Reverend Moises Chan is a First Presbyterian parish associate and director of Ministerio a la Vecindad, a Hispanic ministry partnership with the Arkansas Presbytery. In conjunction with Crowder College, GED Spanish classes are offered at the church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6-9 p.m.

If you’re going through a tough time – emotionally, spiritually, or in your relationships – you don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen to you, nurture and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide one-on-one Christian care to help you through whatever you face. Contact the church office or visit the church website for more information.

After Church Fellowship is at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Join your friends for a cup of coffee and a light snack after services each week. This Sunday there will be a special congregational gathering to consider the future growth of the church while maintaining a vibrant congregation.

Sunday School classes are at 9:30 a.m. for all ages:

BLAST for kidsIn-person lessons, including time for the children’s choir

Young people study a series called Justice for All, learning to practice the justice that restores what is broken.

Adult Sunday School classes include in-person and Zoom classes on multiple topics. The current Word/Connections course will be virtual only, starting at 9 a.m. The Zoom link is online.

The Lectionary Bible Study will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, in person and via Zoom.

The Women’s Small Group Zoom Fellowship takes place at 7 a.m. every Wednesday.

The FPC youth group meets on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the youth wing of the church. The Youth Lunch Bunch meets immediately after Sunday worship until 2 p.m.

Information: 751-2040, fpcspringdale.org.

Benton County

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.

The church will host Lenten soup suppers and meditations on Wednesdays from March 2 through April 6. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. at McKay Hall. Meditations begin at 6:20 p.m. in the sanctuary. The suggested donation is $3/person, $5/family. Contact the church office to register.

For Bible study opportunities:

Adult Bible Community: 9 a.m. Sunday, McKay Hall.

Men’s Bible Fellowship: Wednesday at 8 a.m., meeting room.

Women’s Bible Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Lower Level 8/9.

Community life groups: Hours and days vary.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.net.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., meets for regular Sunday morning worship at 8:30 a.m. for traditional service and 10:45 a.m. for mixed service. You can always visit us on our website at www.bvlutheran.com.

Sunday School for children and teens of all ages meets on the Lower Level at 9:30 a.m., and Adult Bible Classes are held in the Fellowship Room and Library, also at 9:30 a.m. Christianity 101, where you can learn more. learning more about Luther’s Shorter Catechism and how it relates to our members, is led by Pastor Hass at the Library.

The Lutheran Hour is broadcast every Sunday afternoon on radio stations KURM-FM (100.3) and KURM-AM (790).

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 NE J St., offers worship at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in person and online via Facebook and YouTube. The youth will lead worship this Sunday.

The FPC Food Pantry operates as a drive-thru from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Please bring something (utility bill, etc.) that shows you are a Benton County resident.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

Bella Vista Presbyterian Church, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., warmly invites the community to worship. In-person worship is at 10 a.m. Sunday. Masks are highly recommended for everyone. A daycare is available. Watch the service live on the church’s website or Facebook page.

The Missions Committee is working with Canopy NWA to help resettle refugees in northwest Arkansas. With the Afghan crisis and ongoing global relocations, Canopy has resettled over 130 refugees over the past six months. To meet this growing need, PCBV is launching a Love Your Neighbor project. How can you contribute? Help assemble household welcome kits. Donate gently used furniture. Donate to help newcomer families. For more information or to donate, call the church office.

Want to know a little more about what it means to be a Presbyterian? What do we agree on? What could we disagree on and still be friends in full fellowship together? If you’re curious, considering membership, or just want to learn more, grab a coffee in Fellowship Hall and join Pastor Judi McMillan on February 27 in the church parlor after worship. Questions? Call the church office. Worship is at 10 a.m., with class to follow at 11 a.m.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

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