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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition

Posted on Saturday, October 4, 2008

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Vocal group sets St. Paul’s concert FAYETTEVILLE — The vocal ensemble group Heinavanker (the Haywain ) will perform at 3 p. m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave. The group of six perform songs inspired by early sacred music. The ensemble, with roots in northern Europe (primarily Estonia ), draws its name from a triptych panel painting by Hieronymus Bosch in which a wagon full of hay rolls through a world vexed by sin. From atop the hay beautiful music sounds as an angel prays for the sinners. The concert is free and the public is welcome. Contributions to Friends of Music at the church will be welcomed. Information is available by calling (479 ) 442-7373. Church to celebrate 150 th anniversary

BENTONVILLE — The congregation of First United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150 th anniversary with a special service and meal on Oct. 12. Worship will be at 11 a. m. in the sanctuary, and a free meal will follow in Hines Hall. Former pastors and members are invited to attend the celebration and reunion.

The church dates back to the days of circuit-riding preachers who came to the area in the 1800 s. The small original church building was constructed on the present site at the corner of Central Avenue and N. W. A Street in 1858. Destroyed during the Civil War, the building was replaced with a two-story brick structure in 1868. Fire destroyed that facility, too, and it was replaced in 1900. The current building was completed in 1954.

Included in the historic artifacts at the church are the original church bell, which was made in 1856 and is still rung each Sunday, and the communion pitcher and two goblets from 1870 that survived the 1891 fire.

Members and former members are invited to bring photos and church memorabilia to the celebration. Items can be dropped off at the church office, 201 N. W. Second St. Information is available by calling (479 ) 273-2712.

ShareFest event planned for Oct. 11 HARRISON — Faith Assembly of God invites the community to its annual ShareFest, to be held 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Oct. 11. ShareFest features various businesses and churches offering resources to the community. Faith Assembly of God will participate by offering free haircuts, medical and dental screenings, clothing and a hot meal. Attendees will also receive other free assistance from participating agencies, from help finding jobs to help with utility bills. The first 300 families will receive a box of groceries.

Faith Assembly of God is at Arkansas 7 and Valley View Church Road. Information is available by calling (870 ) 741-2635. Church to sponsor women’s gathering

FAYETTEVILLE — Encouraging Hearts will have a gathering for women 10 a. m.-noon Oct. 18 at Central United Methodist Church. Genette Howard, executive pastor and administrator of Life Harvester Church in Fayetteville, will be the guest speaker.

Howard serves as co-pastor of the church with her husband, Dexter, a former University of Arkansas football player and chaplain to the Razorbacks. Howard has a special interest in sharing God’s word with women through word and song.

A light lunch will be served and child care is available with registration. Tickets are $ 5 and can be purchased by calling the church office at (479 ) 442-4237.

The church is at 6 W. Dickson St. Labyrinth is focus of Oct. 18 workshop

FAYETTEVILLE — Mary Miller will lead a day-long labyrinth workshop 9 a. m.-4 p. m. Oct. 18 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The workshop, “A Learning Experience With the Labyrinth,” will be in the parish hall.

Participants will learn the basics of the labyrinth, including history, design and walking the path. Miller will also discuss “Connecting With the Labyrinth Path,” which will include journaling exercises. The final topic will be “How Others Have Used the Labyrinth,” and will feature a video. The workshop will include opportunities for participants to walk the labyrinth, write in their journals or to simply sit in silence. Cost is $ 30. Registration or more information is available by contacting Miller at (479 ) 442-7373 or e-mail at mary@stpaulsfay. org. The church is at 224 N. East Ave. Communities of Faith is a compilation of church and religion news for Northwest Arkansas. The deadline for submissions is noon Monday before Saturday publication. Please send information, including a phone number, to Christie Storm, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 515 Enterprise Drive, Suite 106, Lowell, Ark. 72745, fax it to (479 ) 770-8484 or e-mail:

cstorm@arkansasonline. com

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