I’m New
Welcome….
We’re glad you’re here…you’ve come to the right place…make yourself at home!
That’s how we feel about everyone who checks out our website or visits us in person. It comes from our own personal experiences of being welcomed into the family of faith. So we’re just regular people living in the grace and love of God…trying to grow together in Christ and be His faithful representatives in the world today!
You probably want to visit on a Sunday morning. That would be great! We offer Sunday school groups for all ages at 9:00 am including nursery and toddler care. Our worship service is at 10:15 am and also offers nursery/toddler care and Children’s Church during the sermon portion of the service unless parents choose to keep their children with them. Kids “worship bags” are provided, too! Between Sunday school and worship there’s time for a beverage and fellowship and, if you’d like, a tour of the church!
Having been welcomed in God’s family by faith in His Son, we’ve been united into a ministry family by our common dependence on the Holy Spirit who works in us so we can love and serve and make everyone feel at home.
Do you need to find a place where you’re welcome? Do you need to find a place where you can become part of a community of faith – a family of faith – that really values loving and serving…where it’s more about our relationships – with God and each other – than being “religious”. Do you share our desire to make an eternal difference in people’ lives for the sake of the Kingdom?
Stop by and see us. We’re at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista, AR. Give me a call or email for more information. We love to meet new folks here and make them feel welcome!
Pastor Mark
What we do
You’ve gotten this far, so maybe you’d like to know more about us. Great!
Our 10:15 a.m. worship service music is what is typically referred to as “blended”. That means we love to sing a combination of the great classic hymns and the best of some of the new and classic worship and praise music. The emphasis is on music that helps us connect to God to worship Him and to “set the stage” for the message that Sunday.
Our pastor usually uses PowerPoint and bulletin notes – and sometimes video, with his teaching to help everybody get something out of the Bible that applies to life. It’s not boring. It’s not fluffy. It’s honest, to the point, interesting and relevant. Worship usually runs about an hour to an hour fifteen minutes. The first Sunday each month, usually, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. All believers are welcome to participate.
Wondering how people dress for worship here? It’s quite honestly a mix of everything from very casual to traditional. We’re not especially interested in fashion; we’re more interested in meeting with God and building a strong community of faith and mission.
Events
“KniTTogether” & “White Cross”
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Women meet for fellowship and knitting/sewing projects for local/global missions.
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Women meet for fellowship and knitting/sewing projects for local/global missions.
Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Men meet for fellowship and expository Bible study.
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Men meet for fellowship and expository Bible study.
Small Groups/Discipleship Groups
At least a dozen small groups and discipleship groups available. Locations and schedules vary.
Worship Team Practice
Wednesdays after Praise and Prayer
Wednesdays after Praise and Prayer
Oasis Food Pantry
Wednesdays from 10:00 am to noon.
Serving nutritional and spiritual needs.
Wednesdays from 10:00 am to noon.
Serving nutritional and spiritual needs.
Praise and Prayer
Wednesdays at 6:20 pm
Singing, devotional and prayer time.
Wednesdays at 6:20 pm
Singing, devotional and prayer time.
“Pot-Bless” Fellowship Meal
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Attendees bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship around the tables.
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Attendees bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship around the tables.
Sunday School Growth Groups
Sundays at 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Classes/groups for all ages and nursery for infants/toddlers.
Sundays at 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Classes/groups for all ages and nursery for infants/toddlers.
Worship Service-10:15
Sundays at 10:15 am
Great music (old & new) along with relevant preaching from God’s Word. Nursery available.
Sundays at 10:15 am
Great music (old & new) along with relevant preaching from God’s Word. Nursery available.
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Wednesdays at 7:20 pm to 8:00 pm – right after our Praise and Prayer time.
Men’s Breakfast
Third Saturday at 8:00 am
Men meet for homemade breakfast, devotional and fellowship.
OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS!
“GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER”
Friday, October 14, 6:00 pm
This is a fun way to get to know others in the church better. You can sign up to host a dinner group in your home or be a dinner guest in a host’s home. The hosts say how many guests they can have and the hosts provide the main dish. The guests (whose names are not known to the hosts until they arrive) bring side dishes. The guests know where they’re going and what they’re to bring but don’t find out who the other dinner companions are until they arrive at their host’s home! It’s fun! Sign up at church ASAP.
“AN AUTUMN AFFAIR”
Women’s Fun Night!
Friday, October 21, 6:30 pm
Ladies, enjoy fellowship, bingo, autumn dessert and special entertainment! Admission is free with a donation for the church’s Oasis Food Pantry of one or more of the following: paper towels, toilet tissue, toothpaste, shampoo, hand lotion or bar soap. Please sign up at church or call the church office.
NEWCOMER’S LUNCHEON
After 10:15 am Sunday Worship
Sunday, October 30
New to Village Bible Church or even just curious about this fellowship and ministry? Worship with us on Sunday morning, October 30, at 10:15 am and stay afterward for a free lunch! You’ll meet the pastor and some other leaders in the church who will take just a few minutes to share our mission and vision. No strings attached!
Sign up at church or call the church office.
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- Sep 18, 2016“Man, The Created”
- Sep 4, 2016“Remember: Live Well – Finish Strong”
- Aug 28, 2016“Remember: Decption Abounds – Be Careful”
- Aug 21, 2016“Remember: This is Truth You Can Trust”
- Aug 14, 2016“Remember: Jesus is Your All in All”
- Aug 7, 2016Peter’s Last Words
- Aug 4, 2016Vanderhoff Family Special
- Jul 31, 2016Generosity Matters Part 2
- Jul 24, 2016Ordinary People ~ Extraordinary outcomes
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For more information about the greater Bella Vista area and Northwest Arkansas, go to:
www.bentonvillebellavistachamber.com
“Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” featuring Pastor Mark Gungor is a unique approach to helping couples understand how to make marriage all the God intends it to be. Mark is both a pastor and comedian – his approach is right on target and it’s delivered in a very engaging, guy-friendly way. You’ve never seen anything like this!
Contact
NEW Church Location & Address: 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715 (map)
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Directions
The new church is located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd. (also called AR 279) a little north of the intersection with Lancashire Blvd. (also called AR 340)
Driving directions from the north:
Off Hwy 71 turn south by the Smith car dealership and Mac a doodles on MO OO which becomes AR 279/Forest Hills Blvd to the church on your left side about 3 miles south.
Driving directions from the south using Hwy 71:
Take Hwy 71 north to Hwy 340 west (Lancashire Blvd). Turn right at the light by Casey’s – the church will be on your right less than a quarter mile up the road.
Driving directions from the south using Hwy 279:
Take Hwy 279 north past the light at Hwy 340. Continue past the Casey’s – the church will be on your right less than a quarter mile up the road.
Driving directions from the “Highlands” area of Bella Vista:
Take Highlands Rd or Glasgow Rd toward the Highland Gate. At the light, turn left onto Forest Hills Blvd (279) and the church will be on your right less than a quarter mile up the road.