WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

It's been an exciting few weeks during our Sunday services as people shared their decisions for Christ.  Take a few minutes on Sunday and give them a big "welcome to the family" hug and get better acquainted.

LINDA WILLIAMS

12 Gretchen Ln               Bella Vista, 72715       479-381-4534

Linda retired to Bella Vista in Dec. 2005 from Peoria, Arizona, ready to enjoy the change of seasons in NWA. She was formerly a manager and buyer of an import shop that had merchandise from 75 foreign countries.  She has a son and two grandchildren living in Shawnee, KS.

Even though she is enjoying retirement, Linda keeps busy taking part in a writing and movie critique group.  She also sews, designs purses and jewelry, enjoys swimming, biking and kayaking.

Linda has a passion for children and plans to start a childcare service for people in our church that might need last-minute childcare (in their home - day, night or weekends). She understands the issues that arise when a child is ill, or an emergency happens, and the mother/parents may need to go to work.

 

KATHY BAILEY

   26 Kentallen Ln.             Bella Vista, 72715                 479-426-2843

Twelve years ago Kathy was encouraged by her brother to move to NWA from Indiana, and she has been loving it ever since. She has a very busy life.  Kathy is employed in customer service with a transportation company, and also works for Blessings Unlimited, a business branch of Day Spring Cards. She shows and sells Christian merchandise at home parties in the area.  Her son resides in Coulver, Indiana with his wife and two daughters.

In the past, Kathy has led Singles Ministries, where she organized retreats and networked in the community to include many singles from outside the church into the group.  She also has a passion to help women who have been in abusive situations in their home and workplace.  Another of Kathy's passions is to "network" with other people and churches.  She is espcially looking forward to the Block Party.  She also enjoys being with her friends "girls night out", boating, baseball, and college basketball.

Kathy would be interested in leading a “Happy Hour” Bible study group for those who would rather not get out in the evenings.

KATIE & MATT SUEDEL 

July 17, 2011 was a special time of rejoicing as Katie and Matthew Suedel were baptized by their dad, Ryan.  Please pray God’s blessings in the lives of this young family.

Katie is the oldest of the five children of Ryan and Kelly Suedel.  She will be an 8th Grader at Lincoln Jr. High, where she looks forward to her Science and Social Studies classes.  Katie also takes art lessons, loves animals, swimming, ice skating and collecting everything that looks colorful and interesting. 

The family has been attending BVCC for a number of years and Katie is already plugged into the youth group, attended Camp Joshua, and was a part of the VBS drama team.  She also served by packing the semi-truck during Joplin Relief and plans to go to Joplin with the next group from BVCC. Katie hopes to go on an out-of-country mission trip when she gets older.

Matt, a 5th Grader at Old High Middle School in Bentonville, enjoys Science class and putting together model cars.  He really loves spending time with the family, especially camping. Growing up with younger brothers and a sister, Matt volunteers to help in the KidTown nursery at BVCC when needed.



WELCOME, EVERYONE!!