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 10, 2021 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista 1880 Forest Hills Blvd.

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

Email: pcbvoffice@pcbv.org

Sunday, October 3 / Attendance: 109 / Streaming: 96 Out-of-Town Guests: None

Local Guests: Elaine McGuire; Gina Nida; Rayford & Mary Leigh Poole

Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall following today’s worship service for refreshments and a

time of fellowship.

Flowers this morning are provided by David &

Sharon Warner given in celebration of their 33rd wedding anniversary on

October 14th.

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 via Zoom

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, October 10: Bring a Friend to Church Sunday

8:30 am Christian Ed. Classes 10:00 am Worship Service Monday, October 11:

Columbus Day — No Mail 8:00 am Exercise Class (F/Hall) 3:00 pm Stewardship/Finance (A) Tuesday, October 12: 9:00 am Fellowship Com. (Parlor) Wednesday, October 13: 8:00 am Exercise Class (F/Hall) 2:00 pm Christian Ed. Com. (C) 3:00 pm Grief Support Class (C) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, October 14: 8:00 am Exercise Class (F/Hall) 1:00 pm PW Bible Study Group (F/Hall) 2:30 pm PW Budget Mtg. (C) Friday, October 15:

Church Office Closed 1:00 pm Busy Hands (Office Lobby) Saturday, October 16: 9:00 am Session (F/Hall) 1:30 pm Bella Vista Bluebirds (F/Hall) Sunday, October 17: 8:30 am Christian Ed. Classes 10:00 am Worship Service

TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS

WORSHIP LEADER: Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan

LITURGIST: Lon Cross

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Bud Clark

ORGANIST/PIANIST: Gail Knudsen

HEAD USHERS/GREETERS:

Bernie Hietbrink & Karen Schneider

USHERS/GREETERS: Jim & Marinell Anderson

and Terry Woods WELCOME DESK:

Sharon Warner COFFEE HOSTS:

Shepherd Group #3 (Bob & Shirley Olson)

PROJECTION & SOUND: Bruce Allen,

Tom Hackleman, Steve Little, Jim Prince

Earlier this year, PCBV member and local author Gail Lee Cowdin published a children’s book Little Dee7: A Handbell Story. The illustrations done by her granddaughter, Caylen Cowdin, are on display this month in the Fellowship Hall. The story of Little Dee 7 came to life at the encouragement of former music director Stephen Knudsen when Gail played with the bell choir and noticed the tiniest “lonely bell” that had been placed in a sock in a corner of the bell case. Gail is also the author of three popular detective/crime novels found on Amazon and has been recognized by the Bella Vista Arts Council as Artist of the Month. See Gail for more information. Portions of the proceeds from Little Dee7 are being donated to the bell choir.

All women are invited to the Ladies Birthday

Luncheon (whether it’s your birthday month or not) on Friday, October 22 at 11:30 am (note original

time) at Tokyo House (by Kohl’s) in Rogers. Signup at the Information Center.

— Linda Ervin (621-1660)

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS:

October 10 … Sally Dungan

October 11 … David Rew

October 12 … Barb Francis

October 15 … Marvin Dodd

October 16 … Lois Ault

Dear Members, Thank you for the wonderful welcome and outpouring of love last Sunday! I am thankful God has brought us together for this next chapter at PCBV. Your gifts, cards

and monetary gifts will help me make my new home all the more special. Love, Pastor Judi.

— Heinrich Hofmann, 1889

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

WE GATHER AND PREPARE OUR HEARTS

PRELUDE Jesus Is Calling Franklin Ritter

CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN #12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise vs. 1, 2, 4

CALL TO CONFESSION AND PRAYER OF CONFESSION

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

*THE PEACE

*GLORIA PATRI #581 Glory Be to the Father

WE ENCOUNTER THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST READING Hebrews 4:12-16

RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 90:12-17

ANTHEM Blest Are They Mark Hayes

SECOND READING Mark 10:17-31

SERMON “A Big Ask” Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

*HYMN #721 Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore vs. 1, 2, 4

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

OFFERTORY O Word of God Incarnate Wm. Walsham

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WE GO FORTH TO MINISTER

INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*HYMN #687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past vs. 1, 2, 4

*CHARGE AND BLESSING

*GOING FORTH O Jesus, I Have Promised #724, vs. 1

*POSTLUDE I Love to Tell the Story K. Hankey

A SERVICE OF HOLY WORSHIP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021 — 10:00 AM

Deacons on Call for October:

Jan Halgrim (366-3348)

Linda Ervin (621-1660)

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

a pastor 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.

Open flower dates: November 21; December 12.

Please contact Ruth in the Church Office to sign up.

Canned fruit and sweet potatoes (NO SUGAR ADDED peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, etc.) is the focus for the Helping

Hands Food Pantry this month. Please bring your donations during the month of October, and place them on the table in the Connector Hallway. Also, please, please NO expired food items. Thank you! — Missions Comm.

Everyone is officially invited to attend the installation service for Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan on Sunday, October 31 at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Rev. Dr. Judi McMillan jmcmillan@pcbv.org Newsletter Editor: Ruth Lawson rlawson@pcbv.org

The Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study Group will meet Thursday, October 14 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Lesson Two “Tamar” from our Bible Study book, “What My Grandmothers Taught Me,” will be introduced and discussed. Also, Cristie Ginther will be at the Bible Study to talk about the Essentials Outreach Program that benefits the people of Gravette. She will pick up the items that have been collected so be sure to bring any items you have to donate to the meeting.

— Barb Tropansky

† All music and lyrics copied with permission. CCLI #: 1921137 Streamed with permission. CCLI #: 20139983

Dave & Julea Bell will celebrate 47 years of marriage on October 11th.

Bob & Konny Rishel will celebrate 67 years of marriage on October 16th.

David & Sharon Warner will celebrate 33 years of

marriage on October 14th.

Glenn & Judy Vieselmeyer

will celebrate 10 years of marriage on October 16th.

CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY

GREETERS/USHERS NEEDED! Sign up for the month of your choice

at the Information Center.