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CHURCH HAPPENINGS
By Staff Reports · The Herald
Updated 05/24/08 - 12:17 AM |
AME

Adams Chapel AME Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Women's ministry one-day session, "Christian Perspective on Self Acceptance," 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 with lunch afterward. Donation is $5. For more information, contact Valerie Walker, 328-1745.

Hosanna AME Church: Big Praise concert, 5 p.m. June 1 at South Pointe High School on Neely Road in Rock Hill. Performers include Stars of Zion, D'termination, and Richard English and the Rock Hill Concert Choir. Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. They will be $10 at the door. Tickets are available at Shepherd's Fold and LaChan's Flower Gifts and More. Doors open at 4 p.m.

AME ZION

York-Chester District: Mass Choir practice, 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Union Ezell AME Zion Church.

Rock Grove AME Zion Church, Margaret Street, Rock Hill: 128th anniversary Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society, morning worship Sunday.

United AME Zion Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Pentecost service, 4 p.m. June 1.

ARP

Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Commissioning service for Eric and Ginger Lockamy as missionaries to Mexico, 10 a.m. Sunday. Women's Ministry Brunch, "Hats Off to Summer," 10 a.m. to noon May 31.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Summer worship begins Sunday with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.

Neely's Creek ARP Church, Neely's Creek Road, Rock Hill: Hymn festival, 6:30 p.m. Sunday featuring all choirs and the new pipe organ.

BAPTIST

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Youth car wash, 8 a.m. today at Auto Zone. Praise and worship service May 25 with various choirs. Vacation Bible School, 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 2 through 6.

Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill: Churchwide fellowship, 5 p.m. Sunday with games, devotional and a hot dog/hamburger supper at 6:15. Donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs. "One Lord, One Faith," an audiovisual worship experience, 10:30 a.m. June 1.

Eastview Baptist Church, Gordon Road, Rock Hill: Mike Speck Trio in concert, 11 a.m. June 1 in the family life center, accompanied by the worship choir.

First Baptist Church, Newport: Community-wide block party, 2 to 7 p.m. today at the Newport Fire Department Station No. 1.

First Calvary Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Rock Hill Deacons Union and Auxiliary, 9 a.m. today.

Fundamental Baptist Church, Poag Street, Rock Hill: Rosetta Chisholm will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth revival, 7 p.m. June 2 and 3 with the Rev. Donnie Dye.

GlenRock Baptist Church, Doby Bridge Road, Fort Mill: Gospel singing, 11 a.m. Sunday featuring the Telestials.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. Sunday. Dinner after worship.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Van Wyck Road, Van Wyck: Trustees anniversary, 3 p.m. Sunday. Lunch after morning worship.

Mount Do-Well Baptist Church, Chester Highway, McConnells: Seventh anniversary services for the Rev. and Mrs. Andrew J. Rollinson, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. "Barefoot Sunday," June 8 to promote Soles4Souls, a program to donate new and gently worn shoes to homeless shelters, battered women and children's shelters, and others devastated by misfortune. Mount Do-Well wants to challenge other area churches to sign up at www.giveshoes.org and participate in the program.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Center Street, Chester: Vacation Bible School, "Chosen Champions for Jesus," 6 to 8 p.m. June 2 through 6 for children through adults.

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mockingbird Lane, Rock Hill: Deacons and Trustee Board anniversary, 5 p.m. Sunday. Open to the community.

Mount Prospect Baptist Church, West Black Street, Rock Hill: Graduate recognition, 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, McConnells: Homecoming ball and pageant, 6 p.m. May 31 at Withers Gym at Winthrop University. Semiformal dress. Refreshments served. Donation: $15.

Old Wilson Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Road, Chester: Benefit program for Carolyn Evans-Jones, 6 p.m. June 7.

Pine Grove Baptist Church, S.C. 557, Lake Wylie: Divorce Care classes, 7 to 9 p.m., begin Tuesday. Child care provided. Call the church, (803) 831-2015, to register.

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Rock Hill: The Male Group at Rose of Sharon has partnered with Carolina Community Actions to start a fatherhood/male involvement program for children in the Head Start Program. Today, the group will volunteer from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to paint classrooms.

St. John Baptist Church, Sharon: Second annual Christian Men's Fellowship Conference, 7 p.m. June 6 with a youth explosion and 9 a.m. fellowship breakfast with U.S. Rep. John Spratt, D-5th District, and a panel discussion "The State of the Black Male in 2008. Where do we go from here and what will our mission be?" afterward. Panelist include Dr. Lonnie Randolph, Dr. Russell W. Booker, Dr. Darlington Hart, John Gregory, the Revs. Lenard Price and Persell Ross. The conference will conclude at 10 a.m. worship June 8.

Second Wilson Baptist Church: Annual educational program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Temple Baptist Church, Celriver Road, Rock Hill: Gospel singing, 6 p.m. May 31 featuring His Mercy and Restore.

Trinity Baptist Church, Arrowood Road, Charlotte: Dixie Echoes in concert, 6 p.m. June 8. Free and open to the public.

Unity Baptist Church, Hickory Grove: Gospel singing with the Singing Echoes, 6 tonight under the oaks on the lawn, weather permitting. The youth will sell hot dogs and hamburgers beginning at 4 p.m.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marrett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Churchwide visitation, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Relay for Life, 7 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. May 31 at the Belk Track at Winthrop University.

CATHOLIC

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Diocese of Charleston Youth and Family Day at Carowinds, June 14. Tickets are $47 and include a lunch buffet and unlimited soda. For those with season passes, a ticket for the buffet and unlimited soda is $18.50. Tickets are available through May 31. Confirmation ceremony, 7 p.m. June 10. Reception afterward.

CHURCH OF GOD

Fountain of Life Church of God, Lowrys Highway, Chester: Michael Hodge in concert, morning worship Sunday.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Church of God of Prophecy, South Spruce Street, Rock Hill: Fifteenth appreciation service for the Rev. James H. and Essie B. Smith Jr., 4 p.m. Sunday. Dinner will be after morning worship.

LUTHERAN

Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Groundbreaking service, noon June 1 at the church's new property at 636 Hollis Lakes Road in Rock Hill. A caravan will leave after the 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday to go to the site.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Passways youth yard sale, today in the church parking lot.

METHODIST

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Year-end ceremony for Girl Scout Troop 157, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Churchwide breakfast, 8 a.m. June 1. Graduate recognition, morning worship, June 1.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: United Methodist Women's yard sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Proceeds to missions.

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, S.C. 49 and S.C. 274, Lake Wylie: York-Clover Methodist Cluster Family Field Day, 4 to 7 p.m. May 31 at Good Samaritan with food, fellowship and entertainment. Details: (803) 831-0304.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Youth will travel to Lazy 5 Ranch in Huntersville, N.C., at noon Sunday. Quilting class, 7 p.m. Thursday in the Branche building. Joyful Handbell ringers retreat Friday in Flat Rock, N.C.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: spaghetti, lasagna, salad, bread, strawberry shortcake, 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 the Salkehatchie.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Fort Mill Highway, Fort Mill: First Wednesday fellowship, 6:30 p.m. June 4 with supper and entertainment by the Whippersnappers, a bluegrass gospel band.

Richburg United Methodist Church, East Lancaster Street, Richburg: Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday featuring John Barber and the Christian Friends. Ice cream supper afterward. Open to the community.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Trinity has been recognized by United Methodist Communications as a "Welcoming Congregation" for the second year. Criteria includes embracing newcomers and providing opportunities for discipleship.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Kids Club, 5 p.m. Sunday for fourth- and fifth-graders. PEP graduation, 11 a.m. Thursday. Vacation Bible School, June 22 through 27. For details, go to www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/woodlandmethodist.

NAZARENE

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: Protectors' Appreciation Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday to honor the military, veterans, police, fire, EMS/rescue and government with Richard Coleman, former captain with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and director of training. All who provide protection through the above agencies are invited to attend. Details: 548-4633.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Rock Hill Christian Ministerial Association: Radio show, WRHI, Sunday with the Rev. Gardner Koch.

Antioch International Church: Peter Wyns will share teaching on Israel, God and the church at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 8 at the NarroWay Theater and Conference Center in Fort Mill. For details, visit the Web site www.LifeAtAntioch.org.

Christian Faith Outreach Ministries, Pinckney Street, Chester: Community praise services, 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month for those who are unable to go to Sunday church services.

Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Spring revival, 7 p.m. each Tuesday in May. Speakers: Herbert C. Crump Jr., Tuesday; lecture by Brenda Stover at 6:30 p.m. each night.

Go Ye Ministries, Henry Street, Fort Mill: Revival continues at 7 tonight with William Cumby, "the little man with the big message."

Higher Ground Church, Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land: Vacation Bible School, "SonWorld Adventure Park," 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 16 through 20 for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. "Passport to Adventure," 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays beginning June 1 for 13 weeks. It's for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information on either program, call the church office, 802-3189.

Holy Sanctuary, York: Revival, 7 tonight and Sunday, May 29 through 31 and June 1 with the Rev. William D. Howe.

IRC Outreach Ministries, Mountain Crest Drive, Kings Mountain, N.C.: Women's Four Gospel program, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Liberty Community Church, Little Street, Rock Hill: Ordination for Robert Conner and baptism service, 4 p.m. Sunday at Gethsemane Church on Squire Road.

New Beginning Outreach Center, College Street, Chester: Peace Conference 2008, 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through May 31.

Outpouring Evangelistic Ministries: Spring Conference, 6 p.m. Sunday at Chester Middle School with the Rev. Fredrick Thomas, author of "When a Muslim Meets the Messiah." Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Details or tickets: (803) 581-7873 or (803) 379-7882. Proceeds to the church building fund.

Shield of Faith Family Church, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Lakeland, Fla., revival live feed, 7 p.m. nightly. Shield of Faith Academy graduation, 7 p.m. Friday.

Tabernacle Ministries: The ministry will be selling Christian slogan T-shirts, photo-transfer T-shirts, boiled peanuts, snacks and drinks at the Flopeye Fish Festival beginning at 8 a.m. today.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: The ministry is partnering with Weed and Seed today for the summer kickoff outreach featuring live music, praise dances, community sponsors, free food and more.

Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Founders Black and White Ball, 6:30 tonight. Pastor appreciation service for the Rev. C. Washington, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (803) 385-3821.

PRESBYTERIAN

Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, Allison Creek Road, York: Enrollment is under way for 2008 summer camp for children 2 to 10 years old. Sessions will run in June and July. Cost is $70 and includes registration fee, snack, art, music, playtime and more. For information, contact Monica Roveri, 325-8655, or e-mail acpreschool@comporium.net. Applications for 2008-2009 preschool also are available.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Mount Gallant and Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Bluegrass concert by Indian Creek and cookout, 6 to 8 p.m. June 5 on the lawn, weather permitting. Inside if rain. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Open to the community. Love offering taken for the band.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Hunger Outreach program to prepare and deliver meals, 4 p.m. Tuesday. The movie "Juno" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A brief discussion afterward.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: The Renaissance Singers, Charlotte's premier chorale ensemble, will perform at 5 p.m. June 1 in the sanctuary as part of the Purity Concert Series. Founded in 2002 by Robert Pritchard, the group has performed at Piccolo Spoleto, Duke University Chapel and presents three main concerts in Charlotte. Although many members are professional musicians, the members are all volunteers and must reaudition each year. The group was scheduled to perform in May but unexpectedly canceled. The concert is free and open to the public.


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