Church happenings

AME ZION

York-Chester District: Lay Council, 9:30 a.m. July 18 at Mount Zion AME Zion Church in Landsford.

Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, York: Homecoming, 2 p.m. July 19. Revival, 7 p.m. July 20 through 23 with the Rev. Kelsey Steele.

Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Joyful Noise anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Supply department breakfast, 8 a.m. July 19. Friends and Family weekend, July 25 though 26.

Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neely's Creek Road, Rock Hill: United Gospel Choir third anniversary, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Red Oak AME Zion Church, Chester: Revival, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Kimmie Nichols and 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday with the Rev. Theodore Armstrong.

Rock Grove AME Zion Church, Margaret Street, Rock Hill: North vs. South program, 4 p.m. Sunday. Dinner provided by the men afterward.

Tabernacle AME Zion Church, Rock Hill: Benefit program for James R. Barber, 5 p.m. July 18.

United AME Zion Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Revival, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Sherman McBeth and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with the Rev. David Williams. Fellowship lunch, 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

ARP

Bethany ARP Church, S.C. 161 N., Clover: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with a covered-dish luncheon at 12:30 p.m. All members, former members and friends are invited.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Celebration of John Calvin's contributions to the Protestant Church, 10 a.m. Sunday. Downtown ecumenical blood drive, 2:30 to 7 p.m. July 14 in the gym. The congregation is collecting food for HOPE House in July. Middle school student dinner and a movie, Tuesday in Robinson Hall. Senior youth to visit Laser Quest on Wednesday. All youth will help at Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen on Thursday.

Neely's Creek ARP Church, Rock Hill: Water play for children in K4 through fifth grade, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hot dogs provided. Bring chips and drinks. Call the church, 803-324-1361, to make reservations. No Sunday evening services in July.

BAPTIST

Bethel Baptist Church, Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie: Benefit barbecue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Plates are $7. Dine in or take out. Yard sale, car wash, and space walk, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free delivery to local businesses. For tickets or delivery information, e-mail bartplaxco@yahoo.com. Proceeds to youth camps and missions.

Bible Baptist Church, Fort Mill: Evangelist Jimmy Clark will speak at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 19.

Broad River Baptist Church, Legion Road, Smyrna: Second Saturday night gospel sing, 7 tonight. Open to the community.

Christian Home Baptist Church: Program for current and former hymn choir leaders, 2 p.m. today.

College Park Baptist Church, Eisenhower Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible School, “Crocodile Dock,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Glenrock Baptist Church, Doby Bridge Road, Fort Mill: Dedication for the new fellowship building, 11 a.m. Sunday. Covered-dish dinner afterward.

Great Joy Baptist Church, McConnells: Friends and Family Day, 10 a.m. July 19. Dinner afterward.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Fort Mill: Revival, 6 p.m. July 26 and 7:30 p.m. July 27 through 30 with the Rev. Donald Brantley.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Center Street, Chester: Revival, 10 a.m. July 19 with the Rev. Terry O. Feaster; 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Cedric Maddox; and 7 p.m. July 20 through 23 with Bishop Billy R. Wilson.

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mockingbird Lane, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 with singing by the Mighty Men of God and Big Sump and the New Victory Singers.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: “Come Taste and See that the Lord is Good,” 10 a.m. today with refreshments and door prizes. Open to all women. Women's Day program, 11 a.m. Sunday.

New Life Baptist Church, Hands Mill Highway, Rock Hill: A block party scheduled for July 25 has been postponed.

Pine Grove Baptist Church, S.C.557, Lake Wylie: Men's breakfast, 8 a.m. today. Bible study based on “Fireproof” 4:45 p.m. Sunday. Pine Grove Christian Academy is registering now for K4 through second grade for the 2009-2010 school year. For information, call 803-831-2015.