1st Service Decisions
Paul & Linda Mega introduce Bill & Julie Flock (right)
Bill was living in Bella Vista when he and Julie married in 2006. He moved here from Dallas a few years earlier and she was previously living in Tulsa. Bill is retired from his business, Auto HR, a nationwide human resource consulting company. Earlier in his career he was executive Vice President of Administration with Steak & Ale/Finnegan's and was a Senior Vice President at Long John Silvers. Julie worked for 15 years with Physicians Total Care in their customer service in the shipping Department. Julie is currently employed part time as our Little Sprouts Learning Center assistant teacher. Between them they have five children and seven grandchildren living throughout the U.S.
Bill is very gifted in woodworking and works on that in his spare time, while Julie loves to cross-stitch, golf and go walking. They both enjoy reading.
They became better acquainted with BVCC while Julie was hospitalized last spring. “It meant a lot to Bill and I to have Pastor Ron and Dave visit.” said Julie.
David & Teresa Hutchins are welcomed by David Conrad
The Hutchins have been in NWA for seven years, with David moving from Oklahoma City and Teresa from Farmington. (She grew up in California and a few other cities.) David is presently employed at Superior Industries in the Melt Furnace Department. Teresa works for Acosta Sales & Marketing, a Bentonville company that represents vendors in Wal-Mart Stores. Between them they have two sons and two daughters residing in Las Vegas, Springdale, AR & Springfield, MO. The Hutchins enjoy bowling, listening to Karaoke, antique cars, and going to garage sales and auctions. They had visited BVCC in the past, but felt drawn back a few months ago. They were excited to walk in and see familiar faces...Mavis Downing has been on bowling teams with them in the past, and Andy and Wanda Derizotis are friends from Karaoke.
David and Teresa have the gift of compassion for people. They take on home remodeling projects for family and friends that are in need. The Hutchins also enjoy visiting people in the hospital, and assisting in the homes of their aging friends and family, so they will be able to remain independent.
Dave Cooper introduces Jim & Sher Barnes
The Barns shared the same hometown...Granell, Iowa, but moved to Bella Vista in August from Cedar Rapids, IA to be closer to their two sons, who reside in Russellville, AR and Oronogo, MO. Jim is a retired corporate tax analyst, but keeps very busy as a basketball referee. He currently is in the midst of the BB season in NWA for High School & Middle School teams, and tournaments. Sher is employed as a mental health Paraprofessional with Ozark Guidance working with youth. She volunteered for about 13 years with at-risk youth through the juvenile court system and detention centers, but decided about 10 years ago to get her college degree in this field.
They both enjoy working out and playing pickle ball at the Wellness Center in Rogers. Jim also takes advantage of the golf courses in Bella Vista. Sher is a very gifted vocalist and has helped lead worship services for many years. She has already connected with our Ignite Praise and Worship Team and serves regularly.
They found familiar faces in the BVCC church family the first week they visited. John & Sue Beaty attended Eastview Christian Church in Cedar Rapids with the Barns, and Linda Mega’s sister and Sher were close friends during their school years. What a small world!
Sher also has a heart for missions and participated in a mission trip to Africa last year. She remembers as a little girl, her mother opening the family home to visiting missionaries from their church.
Malcolm & Pam Berry are greeted by Glen Foster
Even though both grew up in Kansas, they lived quite a few years in Butler MO, owning Berrycold Ice, a dry ice distributor to grocery stores and medical labs. They moved to NWA to branch out their business in June of 2011. Bella Vista has been a “visiting family and vacation destination” for the Berry’s for almost 15 years.
They have three daughters residing with their families in Japan, Oklahoma and Wichita. They also have two granddaughters in Japan. Pam has not only helped with the family business for the last 10 years, but has been a contract trainer for computer application for 30+ years. (She works with training companies, that in turn, train businesses on the computer.)
The Berrys attended the Adrian Christian Church and over the years Pam has volunteered with children and taught VBS. Malcolm & Pam have also served as youth group sponsors. At this time of their lives they feel the Lord might be able to use them in a more social outreach and would enjoy serving in ministries where they can meet people.
Jeremiah & Christy Cotton with children, Jonah & Hannah
Born and raised in Rogers, Jeremiah and Christy knew each other in Junior High and became high school sweethearts before they married. They feel blessed that almost all of their family resides in NWA.
Jeremiah graduated from nursing school last summer and is now working as a nurse and coordinator at Concordia Care Center’s special Alzheimer’s Unit. Christy has been employed with First National Bank in Rogers for 9 years. They have two children. Four year old Jonah and Hannah, 2, attend Mary’s Little Lamb Preschool, where they love to read and sing. Motorcycle riding has been a fun adventure for Jeremiah and Christy, even though she does not ride much these days. The Cotton family enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and last year went RV camping for the first time.
Church has been an important part of their lives growing up. Christy was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church and served as a Junior Elder, sang in the choir, and helped with youth. Jeremiah attended the Assembly of God in Rogers and as a boy loved the Royal Rangers, a Christian based Boy Scout troop.
Both have spiritual gifts they hope to use for the Lord in the days ahead. With Jeremiah’s caring and compassionate job, he is able to hear the residents’ stories and visit with their families. Christy hopes to use her gift of hospitality... possibly cooking and baking for others.
Jeremiah & Rachel Herring are welcomed by Glen Foster
Another couple that started out as High School sweethearts, the Herrings, both grew up in Cleveland, OK. Jeremiah is attending Ozark Christian College and looks forward to graduation in December 2012.
After becoming acquainted with David Conrad at OCC, Jeremiah is currently BVCC’s volunteer Student Ministry Intern assisting as a Jr. High boys sponsor on Sundays, Wednesdays, and other activities. Rachel will graduate from online college this month and receive her Associate Degree with a major in Business Administration. She hopes to seek employment in the corporate world. Rachel also attended OCC and is currently a sponsor with our High School girls. Jeremiah enjoys going to concerts, while Rachel is into arts & crafts and mosaic projects.
The Herrings have serving hearts for the Lord and a passion for Jr. and Sr. High students. They have also taught children in VBS. Rachel has a lot experience with children, as she was a nanny for quite a few years and still loves to babysit.
Glen also introduces Rob & Jennifer Siebert - Hamm
Rob is new to Bella Vista, moving here from Broken Arrow, OK following his marriage to Jennifer in August 2011. (She has been part of the BVCC staff ministry team for almost 6 years.) He is currently working with Wal-Mart in the Electronics Replenishment Department. Rob has a daughter: seven-year-old Lauren, and Jennifer’s has three children: Brett - 14, Leah - 10, and Blake - 7.
The family loves spending time together and Rob and Brett are enjoying archery hunting and fishing this fall. He is already serving with the BVCC Security Team and helps with special events and projects in the Children’s Ministry.
Mike & Jenny Maline with children Layla and Ethan
The Maline Family relocated to NWA from Oklahoma City in July. (Mike is originally from Colorado and Jenny from Kansas.) After he completed his residency as an Orthopedic Surgeon, a job opportunity became available at the Agility Center in Bentonville. Jenny enjoys being a stay- home mom these days with the family, but previously she worked as a copy writer at an advertising agency.
They have a son and daughter. Ethan, 6, is a student at Ambassadors for Christ Academy in Bentonville. He likes crafts and wrestling with his dad. Three-year-old Layla attends Little Sprouts Learning Center at BVCC and likes to dance, color and play “princess”. Both children love going to grandpa’s farm in Kansas to help with the fall wheat harvest.
The Maline’s cherish their family time together, especially outdoor activities… hikes and bike rides. Mike likes football and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Jenny likes to dabble in photography and taking pictures for the extended family.
Timeni Strauss is greeted by Dave and Gail Brashinger, and Jackie Charles
2nd Service Decisions
Dave Cooper introduces Thomas Barlow
Tom relocated to NWA in July 2010 from Hondo, TX, where he still has a home. He became familiar with Bella Vista while visiting a friend a couple years back and thought it was “beautiful” here. Tom retired as Senior Vice President with International Telephone and Telegraph, where he was employed for 30 years.
He has two children, both whom remain in Texas, along with his three grandchildren. He enjoys boating, fishing, playing golf, and is looking forward to attending programs at the Walton Center in the days ahead. He also has a heart for rescue dogs and cares for two of them at his home.
Jessica VanderMolen shares with John & Sue Beaty that she, husband Mark, and children: Kaerina, Veronica and Andrew and Luke want to join the BVCC family.
In 1996 Mark and Jessica VanderMolen met in Rogers and moved to Fort Smith where Mark was in the car business and Jessica was stay-at-home mom. After the car business sold in 2006, the family moved to Bella Vista and worked together in the motorcycle business until it recently sold. They have four children who are very active at BVCC: Andrew - 17, Kaerena - 16, Veronica - 13, and Luke-6.
Jessica serves in the KidTown Children’s Ministry once a month, cooks for the Wednesday evening students, and helps in the church library. The family enjoys sports, especially watching Luke play football during the fall season.
David introduces The Charles and Amy Hundley family to the congregation
The Kelly & Shelli Kerr Family is welcomed by Jerry Lamb.
The Kerr family became acquainted with BVCC through Shelli’s parents, Mike and Dee Barr, and the Kerrs were married by Pastor Ron in 2010. Kelly grew up in Oklahoma and is an attorney with the private practice firm Kerr & Kerr in Jay, Oklahoma. Shelli moved to NWA in 2000 and is now is employed with the City of Bentonville as a Planning Services Manager
Shelli has two sons. Eleven-year-old Hagen attends R.E. Baker and loves football and sketching. Austin, 6, goes to school at Thomas Jefferson in Bentonville and likes music, playing piano, Legos, and reading. Kelly is a tennis pro and former tennis coach, so the entire family looks forward to family time on the courts. Shelli also likes to knit and read in her downtime.
They have enjoyed attending BVCC, especially worshipping together as a family. Kelly has a desire to be in ministry... possibly leading a Life Group or helping with the teens in the future.
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