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CHURCH HAPPENINGS
By Staff Reports · The Herald
Updated 05/03/08 - 12:42 AM | York-Chester District: Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society annual walk-a-mile prayer breakfast, 8 a.m. today beginning at Mount Hebron AME Zion Church and ending at Metropolitan AME Zion Church, where the prayer breakfast will be held. After the breakfast, the YAMS will host a health fair. Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Chester: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Booster Club anniversary Twelve Tribe Rally, Sunday. Deacon ordination for Carrie Thomason, 5 p.m. Sunday at Pineville AME Zion Church. Youth Missionaries Hair and Fashion show, May 10. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Mount Carmel AME Zion Church, Mount Carmel Road, Heath Springs: Woman of the Year service, morning worship Sunday. Rock Grove AME Zion Church, Margaret Street, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner afterward. United AME Zion Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Dinner at 1:30 p.m. ARP Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 10 a.m. Sunday to celebrate 223 years. The Rev. Greg Marshall, former youth director, will lead worship. Covered-dish lunch on the front lawn afterward. Memorial Association after lunch. Second Mile Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Neely's Creek ARP Church, Neely's Creek Road, Rock Hill: Mother/daughter worship, 11:30 a.m. today. Ladies Tuesday morning Bible study, 10 a.m. Tuesday. Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: SpringFest, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today with about 25 vendors featuring gift and craft items. Breakfast biscuits will be sold. BAPTIST Sandy River Baptist Association, Lower Division: Usher Banquet, 6 p.m. June 7 at the Chester Armory. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger and must be purchased in advance. Contacts: Bessie Dixon, (803) 377-3661; David Saunders, (803) 581-8110; Charleen Land, (803) 385-2839. Antioch Baptist Church, Boyd Road, Chester: Benefit program for Marvin Douglas, 5 p.m. today, sponsored by the Blackstock Community Association, Nebraska Johnson, Raymond Chisholm, the Rev. Paul Long and the church. Details: Carolyn Salters, (803) 581-3701 or (803) 519-9996. Bethel Baptist Church, Charlotte Highway, York: Seventh annual Bethel/Lake Wylie Community barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today featuring barbecue, hot dogs, snacks, inflatable games and a playground for children, an auto fair, door prizes, pony rides and live music by the Reggie Sadler Family. Free and open to the community. Revival, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon May 10 in the family life center with representatives from the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, Cornerstone Medical, McDuffie Family Dentistry, the Department of Social Services and other agencies. Prostate screening available for $10. Details: Angela, 329-6050, or Tina, 327-0708. Cornerstone Baptist Church, John Street, Rock Hill: Sunday school attendance campaign, "Sowing in the Springtime," each Sunday in May. Harvest Baptist Church, Miller Pond Road, Rock Hill: Farrell Evangelistic Ministries will minister through music at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Inspiration Baptist Church, Comer Road, Rock Hill: The Allen Family in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The family has performed for 12 years in the United States and recently Canada. Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Infant dedication, morning worship Sunday. Women's banquet, 5:30 p.m. today in the fellowship hall. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Van Wyck Road, Van Wyck: United Cornerstone Churches International 2007-2008 conference continues at 8:30 a.m. today. Mount Do-Well Baptist Church, Chester Highway, McConnells: Everybody's birthday celebration 2008, 6 p.m. today in the new fellowship hall. Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for children 10 and younger. Details or tickets: 628-1059 or 581-8057. Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chester: First pastoral anniversary for the Rev. and Mrs. Derrick Belton, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Nazareth Baptist Church, Rock Hill: Women's Weekend of Wholeness and Health, 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. May 10 for breakfast and 9 a.m. workshop. NewKirk Baptist Church, Museum Road, Rock Hill: Chicken barbecue sale, 11 a.m. May 16, sponsored by the youth. Plates are $7, and orders are due Wednesday. Eat in or take out. Delivery available for eight or more orders. Some plates available at the door. Oakdale Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Rock Hill: Summer camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 through Aug. 15 for children 2 years old through eighth grade. For information, contact Melissa Rasmussen, director, 327-8405 or 487-4818. Old Wilson Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Road, Chester: Mother's Day tribute to the senior church mothers, 6 p.m. May 10 and 10:30 a.m. May 11. Pine Grove Baptist Church, S.C. 557, Lake Wylie: Divorce Care classes, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning May 27. Details, (803) 831-2015. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Marvin Road, Fort Mill: Barbecue, bake sale, silent auction and car show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door or in advance at the church office. Car show entry is $10 and includes a ticket for barbecue. For more information, call the church, 548-7208. Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Applications are being accepted for the church's new day-school program that will begin Sept. 2. Two-, three- and four-day programs will be offered. Activities will be offered to encourage spiritual, emotional, physical, social and intellectual development. For more information or to schedule a visit, call 324-7530 or e-mail jamie@rrbc.org. St. Luke No. 1 Baptist Church, Lockhart Road, Sharon: Insight Singles Conference, today, free and open to anyone 21 and older. Hymn Choir anniversary, 6 p.m. Sunday. Union Baptist Church, Ligon Street, Chester: Lifestyle Evangelism Training course, noon today. Details: (803) 377-3591. Unity Baptist Church, Hickory Grove: Family gospel group the Shepherds in concert at 7 tonight. Open to the community. West End Baptist Church, McConnells Highway, Rock Hill: Mother's Morning Out Summer Adventure, Tuesday and Thursday for children 14 months old through 5K. Activities include crafts, play time, music, Bible time and summer activities. For more information, call Terrie Birchfield, 327-2811. Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marrett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Women's Ministry luncheon, 11 a.m. today. Men's Ministry, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill. Woodvale Baptist Church, Springsteen Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mike O'Dell, director of mission for the York County Baptist Association. Lunch afterward. CATHOLIC Divine Saviour Catholic Church, Herndon Avenue, York: Eighth annual indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. to noon today featuring linens, books, toys, home and hardware items, small appliances, holiday items and more. Fill a grocery bag with clothing for $2. Proceeds to the St. Vincent De Paul charity fund to help families in crisis. St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: First Communion will be celebrated at all Masses today and Sunday. Oratory Religion Camp is July 13 through 19 and July 20 through 26. For more information, check the Web site, www.oratorycamp.com. CHURCH OF GOD Celriver Church of God, Celriver Road, Rock Hill: Revival, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with the Rev. Ronnie Grant. Grace Covenant Church of God, Chester Highway, York: Singing, 6 tonight with Cross Reference. EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Bible study, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Eucharist is offered at noon each Wednesday. EKG kids club will hike at Springs Greenway Nature Center from 2 to 4 p.m. May 10. LUTHERAN Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LCMS, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Song service to celebrate Christ and welcome new organist Karen Willis, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: First Wednesday Night, Wednesday with dinner from 6:30 to 6:10 and program from 6:15 to 7 p.m. This is the last for the school year. Taize workshop, 10:30 a.m. today covering the history, meaning, purpose and structure of a Taize service. First service, 7 p.m. May 23. METHODIST Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Group outing, 7 p.m. Wednesday to the Winthrop University baseball game. Mother's Day offering for Epworth Children's Home and Confirmation on Sunday, May 11. Antioch United Methodist Church, West Rambo Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Women dinner and silent auction, 6 p.m. May 17. Menu: ham potato salad, green beans, slaw, rolls, tea and a variety of strawberry desserts. Eat in or take out. Cost is $6.99. A faux fashion fun show will be at 7 p.m. Proceeds to church missions. Open to the community. India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Walking exercises, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday. Family night dinner, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: fried chicken, rice and gravy, crowder peas, fruit salad, biscuits, cornbread, dessert, tea and lemonade. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 10 years old, and free for children younger than 6. Open to the community. Proceeds to church projects. Softball and T-ball practice for all ages begins next week. To participate, check the church Web site or call Jo Anne Pafford, 328-2328. Mount Prospect United Methodist Church, Mountain Gap Road, Richburg: Methodist Men will serve coffee and doughnuts during fellowship time before 10 a.m. worship Sunday. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: All-you-can eat hot dog and hamburger supper and concert, today in the fellowship hall. Dinner is from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Plates are $6 for adults, $3 for children 4 to 10 years old, and free for children 3 and younger. Plates include baked beans, slaw, dessert bar and drinks. The Black Family and Friends of York will be in concert at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Open to the community. Love offering. Philadelphia United Methodist Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Girls Reading in the South Book Club will host Charlotte author Joseph Cavano, 7 p.m. May 27. He will discuss his book "Half-past Nowhere" and play jazz piano. Refreshments served. Open to the community. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Fort Mill Highway, Fort Mill: Men's Association golf tournament, Monday at Stonebridge Golf Club. Cost is $50 per person. Proceeds to the South Carolina Youth and Children's Camps. St. John's United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: First Food Sunday is Sunday. Bring nonperishable items. Confirmation Sunday is Sunday. Luncheon afterward. United Methodist Women will sell plants after worship Sunday. Proceeds to mission projects. The youth will lead worship Sunday. Wednesday Night Fellowship, "Divas through Decades," songs by Sheila Caldwell, at 6:30 p.m. with supper from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Identity theft workshop, 6 to 7 p.m. May 12 led by Kevin Brackett, Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor. Sourdough bread class, 7 p.m. May 13. To sign up, call 327-3113. Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Fellowship supper, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $4 per person. Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Eighth-graders are taking orders for Mother's Day corsages and boutonnieres. Proceeds to Epworth Children's Home. Older adult tour of the Billy Graham Library, May 20. Call Julia Workman, 366-7291, to make reservations. NAZARENE Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: The Rev. and Mrs. Miguel Corona, who are starting a Hispanic Ministry, will speak at 6 p.m. Sunday. Ladies of the church will be recognized with a gift during Mother's Day worship, May 11. NONDENOMINATIONAL Rock Hill Christian Ministerial Association: Radio show, WRHI, Sunday with the evangelist Belinda Ashford. Monthly meeting, Wednesday at Jackson Cafeteria. The Rev. Louise Worthy recently received the J.D. Rucker Award from the S.C. Missionary and Sunday School Conference. It's the highest award for dedicated service as a field missionary. She is currently raising money for the King and Queen contest, which will be May 24 at Mount Prospect Baptist Church. Community Bible Study: CBS, an interdenominational women's Bible study group, is registering for fall in the York County area. The group will meet at River Hills Community Church beginning Aug. 27. A children's ministry program for infants to 5-year-olds is available. For more information, contact Lucy Martin, (803) 831-0790. Faith Center, Rock Hill: The Faith Center, a new ministry in Rock Hill, and its pastor, Ron Raley, will have its first celebration service at 3 p.m. Sunday at Gethsemane Church on Squire Road in Rock Hill. The ministry location is 489 South Herlong Ave. Service times are 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Freedom Temple Ministries, East Main Street, Rock Hill: The Rev. Herbert C. Crump will receive the 2008 Icon Award from Grace Magazine of North Charleston at 5 p.m. Sunday at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The event will be taped and televised in select markets through out the state. Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Spring revival, 7 p.m. each Tuesday in May. Speakers: The Revs. J. Glenn Gerald, Tuesday; Pete Ross, May 13; John T. McCoy, May 20; and Herbert C. Crump Jr., May 27. Lecture by Brenda Stover at 6:30 p.m. each night. Grace Ministries, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Monthly Women's Ministry, 7 p.m. Monday with Trudy Laub, a registered nurse and executive director of the Palmetto Pregnancy Center. Jubilee Christian Center, S.C. 161, York: Revival, 6 p.m. May 11 and 7 p.m. May 12 through 15 with the Rev. Lowell Hayes. Special music nightly Liberty Community Church, Little Street, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner after morning worship. Ladies Night Out, 7 p.m. May 16 with dinner. To sign up, e-mail libertycomchcurch@yahoo.com or visit www.lccforwardsteps.org and click on the calendar. New Beginning Outreach Center, College Street, Chester: Women of the Bible, 7 tonight. Shield of Faith Family Church, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Elderly Outreach, 10 to 3 p.m. May 10 at Willowbrook Crossing. Flail Festival concert, 7 to 9 p.m. May 10. Cost is $5. Open to the community. Ultimate Life Church, Rubin Boulevard, Fort Mill: Ultimate Life Preschool and Academy are enrolling students for 2008-2008 school year. For more information, call 802-2641 United House of Prayer for All People, West Black Street, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day program, 11 a.m. Sunday. Open to the community. PRESBYTERIAN Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Second Sundays contemporary service, 6 p.m. May 11 with the focus "You're in God's Calling Plan." On this Mother's Day, Pentecost will be celebrated with a seated meal. Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: The Renaissance Singers, Charlotte's Premier Choral Ensemble, will be in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday as part of the Purity Concert Series. Free and open to the public. Childcare provided. Founded in 2002 by Robert Pritchard, the group has performed at Piccolo Spoleto, presents three main concerts in Charlotte and various special concerts around the Carolinas. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ogden Road, Rock Hill: Seventh annual Women's Day program, 11 a.m. May 17 with Monique Elliott, assistant Women's Ministry Director for the Southwest Regional Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. SEND US YOUR NEWS Church news items must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Please submit items in writing and include the church address, town and a phone number where we can reach you. • Mail to: Religion News, P.O. Box 11707, Rock Hill, SC 29731. • Fax to: (803) 329-4021. • Bring to: 132 W. Main St., Rock Hill. • E-mail: Barbara Barkley at bbarkley@heraldonline.com.
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