Brown's Chapel AME Zion Church: Annual "Pack-the-Pew" program, 9 a.m. April 25.
Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church: Male Choir anniversary, 6 tonight. Usher Board anniversary, 2 p.m. May 2.
Greater Unity AME Zion Church: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Praise Fest, 5 p.m. today. Midnight Musical, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.
Rehoboth AME Zion Church: Hymn Choir anniversary, 6:30 p.m. April 24.
ARP
Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: As part of the 225th anniversary celebration, the Winthrop Chorale and Chamber Singers will lead in worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Ebenezer will host the ARP summer Wales mission trip training this weekend. Youth Sunday is April 25.
Neely's Creek ARP Church, Rock Hill: Neely's Creekers will not meet in April. No family breakfast in April. Chip Sherer, director of Bonclarken, will speak at 6:30 p.m. worship Sunday. Youth will participate in a 30-hour famine Friday and April 24 to raise money for hunger awareness.
Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Youth fundraiser barbecue and talent show, 6 p.m. today in the family life center. Red Cross blood drive, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 27 in the family life center. Springfest, May 1 with food, crafts and vendors.
BAPTIST
Sandy River Lower Division Baptist Association: Ushers Ministry workshop, 10 a.m. today at Lincolnville Baptist Church. For more information, call 803-377-3661.
Bible Baptist Church, U.S. 21 Bypass, Fort Mill: 31st church anniversary, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner afterward. Open to the community.
Big Calvary Baptist Church, Lando: Praise Team extravaganza, 6:30 tonight. Healthcare Ministry workshop, 10 a.m. April 24. Children's Church will go to Chuck E. Cheese at 11:45 a.m. April 24. Youth Choir anniversary, 2:30 p.m. April 25.
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: The Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Barber's anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Missionary program, 2 p.m. April 25.
Broad River Baptist Church, Legion Road, Smyrna: Youth breakfast, doughnut and yard sale, 7 a.m. April 24 in the church parking lot. Cost is $10 to rent a space to sell. For information or to rent a space, cal Paula Faulkner, 803-925-0181.
Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Street, Rock Hill: Indoor yard sales and youth fundraiser, 7:30 a.m. today. Multiple families will participate with items from children's clothing to televisions and microwaves. Sales are cash only. A portion of the proceeds will go Club 52 to offset camp expenses. Club 52 youth ministry, partnering with Fatz Cafe, pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. April 24 at Fatz Cafe. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds will go to the youth ministry.
Christian Home Baptist Church, Chester: Youth Choirs celebration, 2 p.m. Sunday. "Bring your church to Sunday school" observation, April 25.
Cornerstone Baptist Church, John Street, Rock Hill: Revival, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with the Rev. Bobby Brindle "The World's Smallest Evangelist." Special singing nightly.
Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: Financial seminar, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. Topics include education, loan modification, credit, budgeting, taxes and insurance.
Gloryland Free Will Baptist Church, Eastview Road, Rock Hill: Community fish fry and gospel singing today. Dinner at 5 p.m. with rainbow trout fillets, fries, hush puppies, slaw and dessert. Singing at 7 p.m. featuring Carolina Bluegrass Gospel Group. Revival, 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday with the Revs. Robert Harris and Joey Beam.
Heath Springs Baptist Church: Revival, 6 p.m. April 25 and 7 p.m. April 26 through 27 with the Rev. Mike Whitson.
Inspiration Baptist Church, Comer Road, Rock Hill: The Perrys of Gallatin, Tenn. will be in concert at 7 p.m. April 24. Love offering.
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Mill: Calendar Tea, 6 to 9 tonight in the Jerusalem Community Life Center. Donations are $10 for Jerusalem members and $5 for all others.
Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Rodman: Brotherhood Men's Day, 2 p.m. Sunday. Various choirs.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chester: Deacon appreciation, 5 p.m. Sunday.
Nazareth Baptist Church, Rock Hill: Couples Ministry, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Contact Kiwanna Brackett, 803-324-9604 or 803-984-4160. Singles Ministry, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Contact Valda Graham, 803-324-7082 or 803-324-1415. Eleventh pastoral anniversary for the Rev. John T. McCoy Friday through April 25. First Ladies night will be Friday. A youth outing will be April 24. Anniversary service, 10 a.m. April 25.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, S.C. 557, Lake Wylie: Pine Grove Christian Academy Spring Jamboree, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 with games, inflatables and fun for kids. Barbecue plates will be $8 and yard sale will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to the academy. For more information or to get barbecue tickets, call the church 803-831-2015.
Roddey Baptist Church, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Gospel singing, 7 p.m. April 24 with the Toney Brothers of Gallatin, Tenn.
Second Baptist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: 39th annual homecoming, 11 a.m. April 25 with special music by Jackie Kirkland. A covered-dish lunch will be afterward. All members, former members and friends are invited.
Temple Baptist Church, Celriver Road, Rock Hill: A yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Gospel singing featuring the Reunited, 6 p.m. April 24. Refreshments afterward. Proceeds to the missionary trip.
Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir workshop, 9 a.m. to noon today. Rock Hill Prayer Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Missionary Society program, 5 p.m. April 25.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: "Woodhaven's Got Talent," talent show, 5 to 7 p.m. today in the gym. Hot dog plates will be $5 for adults and $3 for children. Desserts sold separately. Hearts of Gold trip to Calvary Church in Charlotte, 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Usher Ministry program, 2:30 p.m. April 25.
CHURCH OF GOD
Fort Mill Church of God, Academy Street, Fort Mill: Grief recovery, 7 p.m. Thursday for those dealing with the loss of a loved one from death, separation or divorce. For more information, call Debbie Dyches, 803-547-2629, ext. 28, or e-mail fmcogdd@gmail.com.
Lancaster Church of God, S.C. 200 South, Lancaster: Chester/Lancaster District revival, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 4 p.m. April 24 with the Rev. Dennis McGuire.
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Laura Jenning Estevez, missionary to Quito, Ecuador, will lead worship at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Faith and Family dinner, 6 p.m. Sunday. Episcopal Day School annual art show, 5:30 p.m. Friday and includes a pizza dinner. Pay for the dinner at the door.
METHODIST
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Youth Sunday is Sunday and the youth will lead both worship services. At noon, the youth will go to the Children's Attention Home for a birthday party. Evening Circle to Tropical Escape, 6 p.m. Monday. United Methodist Women's yard sale, 7 a.m. April 24 with a youth car wash from 9 a.m. to noon.
Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, S.C. 49 at S.C. 274, Lake Wylie: Women's Group yard sale and bake sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Basketball banquet, 6:30 p.m. April 24. Basketball coaches and players will be recognized during 11 a.m. worship April 25.
Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community fellowship supper, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the family life center. Menu: baked ham, asparagus casserole, potato salad, deviled eggs, biscuits, dessert, tea and lemonade Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 10 and free for children younger than 6. Take-out available. Proceeds to Motor Vittles.
Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Ogden Road, Rock Hill: Health Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, April 24. Gospel singing featuring the Stars of Zion, Carl Ratliff, Harold Singleton, 6 p.m. April 25.
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: Tea cup auction and potato and salad bar meal, 6 p.m. April 24. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes and auction ticket. Additional auction tickets are 50 cents.
St. John's United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Actor Bill Oberst will perform his one-man recreation of Jesus' teachings in "Jesus of Nazareth," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oberst has taken his portrayal of Jesus to thousands of churches since 1994. He also is known for his portrayals of Mark Twain, John F. Kennedy, Abe Lincoln and the late humorist Lewis Grizzard. A $5 donation is suggested to help cover travel expenses. For more information, call the church, 327-3113.
Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Contemporary service, 6 p.m. Sunday in the Trinity Center.
Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Joy Club visit to Jungle Aviation and Radio Service, Tuesday. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. Tour is free and lunch is $3. Call Joanne at 803-817-7933 to reserve your seat. Stretch and Walk, 9:30 a.m. Monday and Thursday in the family life center.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Rock Hill Christian Ministerial Association: Radio show, WRHI, 6:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jerry Lindsay.
Rock Hill Minister's Conference program, 6 tonight at Solid Rock Church on Sidney Street in Rock Hill.
Chester Community Choir: 1970's Ball, 7 to 11 tonight at the Army National Guard on Armory Road in Chester. Donations are $10. For ages 21 and older. Appetizers served. No alcohol allowed.
Kids for Jesus Bus Ministry: barbecue, sponsored by Hog Wild Barbecue, 10 a.m. today at the church at Temple Baptist Church, Celriver Road, Rock Hill. Plates are $7 and include barbecue, baked beans, slaw and bread. For more information, contact Ronnie Aiton, 803-325-5507.
Faith Family Christian Center, Homestead Road, Rock Hill: "Iron Sharpens Iron" leadership conference continues today. Registration at the door is $30. For information, call 803-366-5239 or visit www.faithfamilycc.com.
Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Women's Day program, 3 p.m. April 25.
Grace Ministries, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: The Rev. Bryan Boan will lead worship at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Grace and Truth Ministries, Rock Hill: Prayer breakfast, "Walking in the Purpose of God and Understanding Your Calling," 9 to 11 a.m. today at Ryan's Family Steakhouse conference room on Dave Lyle Boulevard. Cost is $7. For information, call Carolyn Boler, 704-804-6709.
Inspiration Ministries, U.S. 521, Indian Land: Night of Worship, 7 p.m. May 1 featuring the Talley Trio and Wilmington Celebration Choir. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Kentucky Mission: Gospel singing, 5 to 8 tonight featuring Towers of Mercy and Called by Name at Holy Grounds on South Main Street in Clover. Food is available. Bring a lawn chair.
Lakeshore Christian Fellowship, Shoreline Drive, Tega Cay: Satellite simulcast with Beth Moore, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24. Tickets are $15. No childcare provided. For more information, call 803-548-2755 or visit www.LakeshoreCF.com.
Mount Zion Church and Kingdom of God, Rock Hill: Previously recorded sermons of the late Pastor Mary Crosby and her studio guests will be aired on The Word radio program at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and April 25.
Rock Hill Deliverance Evangelistic Center, Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill: Reaching the Lost at Any Cost Crusade, 7 tonight and Sunday with Chief Steve Silverheels. Special music nightly.
Sanctuary of Life Outreach Center, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: First church anniversary service, 7 p.m. May 1 at Gethsemane Church on Squire Road in Rock Hill with Tommy Quick. For more information, call Michelle Perry, 803-242-9647.
Shield of Faith Family Church, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Rose Kitchen, Sunday. Donations for plates are $5 or more. Elderly outreach, April 24 at Green Street Plaza.
Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: April outreach at Heather Heights apartment community on Celanese Road, 2 p.m. April 24 with live music, testimonies, youth praise dancers and worship, free food and more. For more information or transportation, call 803-328-2263.
Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Justin Worthy will give his initial sermon at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tribe of Judah Ministry: Woman's Conference, "Alabaster Box," continues at 9 a.m. today at Shield of Faith Family Church on Firetower Road in Rock Hill. Cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Trinity Bible Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Missions Conference begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Tony Gould, a veteran missionary with SIM International. Gould and his wife, Sharon, began serving in South Africa in1990. He holds degrees from John Brown University, Columbia International University and Luther Rice Seminary. Other services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday and 6:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Dinner in the quonset hut will be at 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Other speakers are the Rev. and Mrs. George Callister, director of Grace Mission to Haiti; Dr. and Mrs. George H. Schultz Jr., director of the Center for Intercultural Training in Union Mills, N.C.; and Jonathan Stoll, missionary-appointee to Ethiopia with SIM. Children's meetings and nursery provided.
Vision and Beyond Christian Ministries, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Enrollment for the 2010 summer camp program for children 4 to 12 is under way. Camps will be held at Oakland Baptist Church and Vision and Beyond. Registration is $10 per week or $65 for 10 weeks if paid in full by May 28. Camp runs from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from June 7 to Aug. 13. For more information, call Sharon Gayton, 803-524-7024 or Willie Wherry, 803-370-7164.
Wycliffe Associates: Hiram Ring will speak at the Wycliffe banquet at 7 p.m. April 26 in the Withers Building at Winthrop University in Rock Hill. For complimentary tickets, call 866-461-0197. Ring, born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, is the son of Wycliffe Bible translator missionaries. He is a graduate of Houghton College and is continuing studies at the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics.
PRESBYTERIAN
Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, Allison Creek, York: Coupon Mama coupon workshop, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $10. RSVP to rsvp@couponmama.org.
Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church, North Shiloh Road, York: Barbecue and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Plates are $8 and include barbecue, baked beans, slaw, bun and tea. Large containers are $8. Eat-in or take out available.
First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: The church will host the Come-See-Me pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. today in the ministry center. Tickets are $6 at the door. Proceeds will go to the church's Boy Scout program and other ministries.
Hermon Presbyterian Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Racial-ethnic Weekend, "Keeping the Main Thing, The Main Thing," today and Sunday, sponsored by Providence Presbytery and the Racial Ethnic Concerns Committee. The weekend's focus is a better understanding of the role of music in worship. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Tony McNeill, former music minister at Friendship Baptist Church in Charlotte, will lead workshops at 10 and 11:30 a.m. today and will be assisted by Jennifer Ancrum-Horton, minister of music at Hermon and other members of the musical staff. A Mass Choir rehearsal will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. today. A fellowship luncheon will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Martin de Porres fellowship hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Crawford Road. A joint worship service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hermon.
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Benefit for Molly Myers, daughter of Greg Myers and Martee Patton, noon to 4 p.m. today at Rock Hill City Club, 140 E. Main St. with music by the Truckstop Preachers, Heavy Sandwich and Flown Moses. Cost is $10. A county-style buffet lunch is available for $20. There also will be a silent auction. HOPE Community Garden workday, 1 p.m. Sunday to prepare and plant a vegetable garden. Vegetables raised will go to the HOPE food pantry. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen service day is Tuesday. Music ministry celebration, "MusicFest 2010," 5 p.m. April 25 with a reception afterward in the activities center.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Purity Bells anniversary handbell concert, 4 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. The concert is free and open to the public.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: "He Knew My Name" with Erin Latham who shares who knew her name before the beginning of time, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. April 27 in Westminster Hall. Erin is relative to the times and has a poignant story to tell. Childcare available by reservation by April 23. Call 803-366-3107. No other reservations are needed.
