Religion Notes
Last updated Friday, July 25, 2008 6:47 PM CDT in Religion
By THE MORNING NEWS
Sonbridge in Rogers celebrates its move to a new location with a special service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Afterward, there will be free hamburgers and hot dogs, children's activities and music.
The church is now at 2882 W. Walnut Ave.
The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista hosts a 45-minute exercise class at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There is no charge and all are welcome.
A new group called the Toy Makers meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday to construct wooden toys for various children's charities. All interested volunteers are welcome. For information, come by or call 855-0525.
The Christian Center in Bentonville hosts a food pantry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Information: 273-2252, www.thechristiancenter.com.
First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs will hear Reflections on Mission Africa during the Sunday service. A group of 27 youth and sponsors recently returned from Uganda, where they served in orphanages sponsored by Father's Divine Love Ministry.
While there, they worked as tutors, helped orphanage workers minister to the children, helped build a house for an elderly widow and set up a minor medical clinic to do HIV testing.
The trip was sponsored by Revolution Student Ministries and led by Jason Kelly, pastor of student ministries. The church sponsors at least one mission trip for students every year. This is the first overseas trip in recent years.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Rogers announces its schedule for the next month. The church is without a priest following the retirement of the Rev. Allen Bates in June. He had been in the ministry for 30 years and at St. Andrew's for 25.
The Rev. Doug Simmons, retired priest, will serve at the 8 and 10 a.m. services Sunday.
During August, there will be only one service at 9 a.m. The weekly service will rotate between rites one and two.
The Rev. Lynne Spellman, Episcopal chaplain at the University of Arkansas, will lead Aug. 3, 10 and 17. The celebrant for Aug. 24 and 31 will be the Rev. Judith Lund.
Bella Vista Christian Church begins its annual "It's Cool in August" music series Aug. 3. Events include Phil McKinley and the G'Men on Aug. 3; Signature Quartet on Aug. 10; Jack Mitchell Praise Band benefit concert for Loving Choices on Aug. 17; Celebration Choir and Orchestra musical "Somebody's Praying Me Through" on Aug. 24.
Concerts are free. Linger Longer fellowship times follow.
Farmington United Methodist Church presents its second annual Back to School Bonanza from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9.
Free kindergarten physicals will be given. There will be free haircuts, tennis shoes, dental screenings and school supplies for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Students must be present to receive supplies. They will be served in order of arrival.
The church is located at 355 Southwinds Road. Information: 530-6412, 267-3180.
Highlands Church in Bella Vista hosts a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit men's club outreach projects.
At St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville, the Rev. Michael D. Sinkler marked his 27th year as a priest this week. He also is a chaplain at Mercy Medical Center. Earlier, he had been a member of La Salette Missionaries.
The church is organizing an international social group for Catholic adults who have come from another country or who want to learn about other cultures. The group will meet for the first time with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 2.
Information: 273-1240.
The Knights of Columbus at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers pray the rosary at 6 a.m. the first Friday of each month. Join them in the Guadalupe Chapel this week.
The church is seeking a youth ministry director. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a supervisory position within a Catholic formation program. Command of the Spanish language and a degree in theology are a definite plus.
Duties include sacrament preparation for grades 6-12 and supervising the youth ministry team. Position is full time with benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to the church, care of Sandra Kugler, 1416 W. Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72758.
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville hosts Fun Friday - Chill Out from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday. The event is for rising fifth and sixth graders.
The Men's Bible Study meets every Friday at 6:30 a.m.
Evangelists Mike Montgomery and Darrell Foulk lead revival meetings at Rivers of Mercy Family Worship Center in Springdale. The revival starts at 7 p.m. today, Monday and Tuesday.
Information: 409-6239, 957-5998.
First Christian Church in Eureka Springs hosts The Young Continentals at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The evangelical youth group will present a musical titled "Joe - A Day in the Life of Your Average Teenager."
A biblical character by the name of Joseph faced tremendous challenges as a teen. Not much has changed. A modern-day Joseph tries to survive in the midst of today's high school world and pressures.
Vacation Bible Schools
Bella Vista Christian Church hosts "Son Harvest County Fair" from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Ages 3 through sixth grade. Information: 855-1616.
Bella Vista First United Methodist Church hosts "Beach Party" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Ages 4-12. Information: 855-1158.
- The Morning News
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