Church News

First Presbyterian BVS

First Presbyterian Church of Siloam Springs is hosting vacation Bible school July 21-25. The session is "Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love is One-of-a-Kind."

BVS is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a meal included.

The church is at 302 N. Maxwell St. For more information, call 479-524-5935.

Clothing giveaway

Eastgate Church of Christ will be having a clothing giveaway from 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m. July 18. The church holds these giveaways on the first and third Fridays of each month.

Grace on Tap

Grace Episcopal Church will host "Grace on Tap" from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays this summer at 28 Springs (100 E University St). This weekly gathering will meet in the event room. There is no cover/fee for this time of fellowship and conversation. Call 479-524-8782 or visit www.gracesiloam.org for more info. Childcare will be provided at Grace Church from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to join.

Heritage Missionary Baptist Church VBS

Heritage Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting vacation Bible school July 14-18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. "Cross Canyon Trail, Ridin' Strong With Jesus" is the theme of this year's Bible school which is based on the scripture, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himslef, and take up his cross daily, and follow me," Luke 9:23. Each night will focus on the following classes, Ridin' Ready, Ridin' Obedient, Ridin' Faithful, Ridin' Bold and Ridin' Courageous. Classes are for 5- to 12-year-old children. The church is located at 2309 S. Carl St. in Siloam Springs. The website is heritagebaptistss.org. Call 479-524-9894.

Landmark Baptist Church VBS

Landmark Baptist Chdurch will be hosting vacation BIble school July 14-18 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Caravan to Christ is the theme of this year's Bible school. Classes are for preschool through fifth grade. The church is located at 1705 S. Mt. Olive, Siloam Springs. Come enjoy the Journey! For more information call 479-524-3628.

Siloam Springs Bible Church VBS

Blast into summer with an explosive VBS program. Siloam Springs Bible Church is hosting B.A.S.I.C. Elements of Science VBS from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 14-18. Kids will explore the world of science -- from launching rockets to squishing slime -- while walking through the basic elements of faith -- believe, ask, serve, impact and celebrate. Register on the church's website at siloambible.org. For more information call 479-524-3963.

Eastgate Free-will Baptist Church

Eastgate Free-will Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 21-25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "Wilderness Escape" is based on Moses leading the Children of Israel through the wilderness. Classes are for 4 years old through sixth grade. The church is located south of the airport on U.S. Highway 412. For more information call 479-228-1526.

Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church has Sunday Holy Eucharist services at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Christian Formation classes for all ages at 10 a.m., and Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing service at 12:10 p.m. each week. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 617 N. Mt. Olive in Siloam Springs. For more information visit www.gracesiloam.org or call 479-524-8782.

Hope's Kitchen at Saint Mary

Hope's Kitchen at Saint Mary Catholic Church provides free meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. The homeless, needy, elderly, unemployed, lonely and any families with children are invited to the free home-cooked meal. The church is located at 1998 U.S. Highway 412 next to 2 B's Auto Sales. For more information or to donate call 524-8642.

Book sale

The Tattered Page is having a buy two, get one free sale of used Christian books with topics ranging from Christian Living, fiction, study, self-help, parenting and Bibles. The Tattered Page also accepts donations of books. The Tattered Page is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All sales support Kind at Heart Ministries, which helps those in need, especially widows, elderly and disabled by sharing hope through kindness. Call 479-373-6281.

Volunteers needed

The Community Storehouse, a ministry of Overdrive Church that provides necessities to families in need, is looking for volunteers for the following times: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If interested, call Cassandra Whitaker at 479-228-2534.

Religion on 07/16/2014