TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS MINISTERS:

Rev. Dennis Ritchie & Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Knudsen

ORGANIST/PIANIST: Gail Knudsen

HEAD GREETERS: Ami Maples & Karen

Schneider GREETERS: Cora Hawkins, Erwin & Trudie Herzog, Kay

Burroughs, Jim Ferguson COMMUNION SERVERS: Darcy Humphries, Elaine Jones, Robert Ritschel,

Jim Ramey, Shirley Felton, Jim Prince, Janel Stryker,

Jean Nichols, Burnis Leavens, Linda Ervin

WELCOME DESK: Jo Dodd COFFEE HOSTS: Shepherd Group #4 (Leavens/Nichols) ACOLYTES: Trinity Francis,

Wes Tribble PROJECTION & SOUND: Bruce Allen, Steve Little,

Darrell Maples, Rick Predl, Jim Prince

YOUTH CLASS 8:30 — 9:30 am in Classroom B

ADULT CLASSES

8:30 — 9:15 am Adult Bible Class in

Classroom A Always Something More

Class in the Parlor

Sunday, September 29 / Attendance: 155 Out-of-Town Guests:

Jackie Grommesch, Burnsville, MN Glenn & Judy Vieselmeyer, Lincoln, NE

Local Guests: Bud & Christy Clark; Mary Nimis-Tysk;

Tom Smith; Jenny Thorpe

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: For security reasons, the doors are locked if there is only one person in the church at any given

time. If you find the door locked during office hours, please ring the doorbell to the right of the office entrance.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 9 am to 4 pm; FRIDAY: Church Office is CLOSED

In the event of a Pastoral emergency, please call (479) 685-9130.

October 6, 2019 27

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.

Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715 (479) 855-2390 — www.pcbv.org

Email: pcbvoffice@pcbv.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, October 6: World Communion Sunday

8:30 am Christian Ed. Classes 10:00 am Worship with Communion 2:00 pm Home Communion Monday, October 7: 8:00 am Exercise (F/Hall) Tuesday, October 8: 10:00 am Outreach (Parlor) 3:00 pm Stewardship/Finance (Parlor) Wednesday, October 9: 8:00 am Exercise (F/Hall) 6:00 pm Chancel Bells (Choir Room) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, October 10: 9:15 am SG #1 to Shiloh Museum 10:00 am Shoebox Ministry Setup (F/Hall) 12:30 pm Shoebox Ministry (F/Hall) 1:00 pm Martha Garvin Circle (F/Hall) Friday, October 11: 8:00 am Exercise (F/Hall) 1:00 pm Knit/Crochet, Chat & Pray (Office Lobby) Saturday, October 12: 9:00 am Session (A) 11:00 am Blue Bird Society (F/Hall) Sunday, October 13: 8:30 am Christian Ed. Classes 10:00 am Worship

Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall

following today’s worship service for refreshments and a time of fellowship.

Flowers this morning

are provided by Don & Kay Rhoads.

Presbyterian Women’s (PW) moderator Sharon Warner (214-883-0801) and vice-moderators Barb Tropansky (876-2308) and Deloris Jennings (855-4579) invite all women of the church to attend any

scheduled PW activity.

Thursday, October 10 — Martha Garvin Circle meets at 12:30 pm in Fellowship Hall to pack shoeboxes, followed by the circle meeting at 1:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 15 — Rebecca Circle meets at 9:15 am in Classroom C.

Saturday, October 19 — Lydia Circle meets at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Martha Garvin Circle with the help of Rebecca and Lydia Circles will participate in a new program of giving. “Essentials Outreach” is a program to provide essentials for those in need in the Gravette School District. Food Stamps just provide food. We will help provide laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and other necessities. A collection box is in the hallway across from the Nursery along with the list of needed items. “Essentials” will be available to those in need once a month at the Gravette Civic Center. Remember: ALL women of the church are a part of PW even though you do not attend a Circle meeting. Thank you for your support. — Missions Committee & PW

Help Wanted: Do you know of a non-member person who would be interested in serving as the Church Accountant? This is a part-time, paid position and requires only 5 to 10 hours per week. If you know of someone, please contact Robert Ritschel (866-7438) or George Pickell (319-6309).

Rev. Dennis Ritchie Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost dritchie@pcbv.org rprevost@pcbv.org Newsletter Editor: Ruth Lawson rlawson@pcbv.org

SG #1 (Hackleman) — will go to the Shiloh Museum on Thursday, October 10 and leave from the church at 9:15 am. The program will be “Down in the Holler.” Afterwards, we’ll lunch at The Market Place. RSVP to Bob or Joyce Tyson (855-8796).

SG #4 (Nichols/Leavens) - is planning a potluck gathering for Sunday evening, October 13 at 5:30 pm at Kathy Fidler’s home. Mark your calendar and locate a picture of yourself (2-10 years of age) for the activity. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PICTURES TO HER (OR HER BOX BY THE OFFICE) BY THIS TUESDAY.

SG #6 (Bean) — will be heading to the “Local Lime” restaurant on Thursday, October 17. We’ll gather at the restaurant at 4:30 pm and then go in and eat. The address is: 2103 S Promenade Blvd., in Rogers. Visit their website (www.locallimetaco.com) to view the menu.

SG #5 (Shelton) — will be take the church bus to view the changing of the leaves on Wednesday, October 23 at 10:00 am. We’ll stop for lunch at the OARK General Store, then it’s back to the church at approximately 4:00 pm. RSVP to Ron or Kay Burroughs (866-9040 or 640-1198).

All are welcome to attend any of the SG activities; please call or RSVP as indicated.

An asterisk (*) indicates that those who are able may stand

WE GATHER AND PREPARE OUR HEARTS

WELCOME

PRELUDE Come to the Table In Prayer Colin Curtis

CHORAL INTROIT I Will Rejoice and Be Glad J. Martin

CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN #10 Sing Glory to the Name of God

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

*THE PEACE

*GLORIA PATRI #581 Glory Be to the Father

WE ENCOUNTER THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST READING Luke 17:5-19 (Pew Bible, NT, page 80)

RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 37:1-9

SECOND READING Lamentations 1:1-6 (Pew Bible, OT, page 762)

TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES

ANTHEM I Am Not Afraid Martin/Larson

SERMON “What Do We Owe God?” Rev. Dr. Ronnie Prevost

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

OFFERTORY Jesus Is Calling Franklin Ritter

*DOXOLOGY #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN #703 Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

BREAKING OF BREAD & COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

WE GO FORTH TO MINISTER

INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*HYMN #720 Jesus Calls Us

*CHARGE AND BLESSING

*GOING FORTH Go Now in Peace Besig/Price

*POSTLUDE Hymn To Joy Beethoven/arr. Broughton

† All music and lyrics copied with permission. CCLI #: 1921137

A SERVICE OF HOLY WORSHIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 — 10:00 AM

Deacons on Call for October:

Gary Stumbo (462-9543)

Jeanne Ferguson (855-4962)

WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS

We hope you will find your time of worship with us to be very

meaningful. You are invited to become a

member of our church family. Please visit

our website www.pcbv.org, talk to one of the pastors or call the Church Office

at 855-2390 if you would like to learn

more about us. For Pastoral

Emergencies, please call (479) 685-9130.

The Fellowship Committee of PCBV is presenting the movie, “The Ultimate Gift”, in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 pm. It’s a 2006 movie about a young man of privilege whose sent on an improbable journey. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Just make sure you all sign up at the Information Center. Coffee, ice water, soft drinks and popcorn will be served.

Volunteers needed to help with the Auto Upkeep at The Cottages. Sign up at the Information Center.

Do you have library experience or know someone who does? Emily Dieleman was the church’s librarian for 20 years and, due to her passing, we are currently seeking a volunteer or group of volunteers to continue her work in the library. Please contact Elaine Jones (918-857-1675) if interested.

The Women’s Book Club meets the last Thursday of each month. The next meeting is at 10:00 am on Thurs., Oct. 31 in the church Parlor. For this month, read a book that is set in a place other than the USA.

— Maryann Sweeney, Ruth Cozad, and Barb Tropansky.

All women are invited to the Ladies Birthday Lunch-eon (whether it’s your birth-day month or not) on Fri., Oct. 25 at 11:30 am at Olive Garden. Sign up at the Information Center. — Linda Ervin (621-1660)

There will be a Congregational

Meeting immediately following worship service on

Sunday, October 20, to receive a report from the

Nominating Committee.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month with Sunday, October

13 being the official Appreciation Sunday. Be sure to bring your cards or notes of appreciation for our pastors, Dennis & Ronnie, on that Sunday as we celebration their hard work with cake during the coffee fellowship time.

Sunday, October 27 immediately

following church

in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs will be served! Costume contest, games,

candy and prizes. Sign up at the Information Center!

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

October 6 … Barry Owen

October 7 … Tom Hackleman

October 9 … Jim Ramey

October 10 … Sally Dungan

October 11 … David Rew

October 12 … Barb Francis