Church news: Black history events, fundraisers, workshops, more

Published: February 22, 2013 

AME ZION

South Carolina Conference: Annual Lay Council day, March 3 at White Hill AME Zion Church, York.

Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church, Hall Spencer Road, Rock Hill: Benefit program for Felicia Massey Wright, 5 p.m. March 2.

China Grove AME Zion Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Black History program, 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Sadie Jumper. Wear African or old-time attire. Soul food dinner after worship. Donation: $7. Take out available.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: “Tech Savvy” training, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Teens will help get electronic devices working properly. Light lunch served. “Old Fashioned” Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Dinner after.

Pineville AME Zion Church, Rock Hill: Stewardess/Missionary dinner, 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Donation: $10 for all-you-can-eat.

Red Oak AME Zion Church, Edgemoor: Chinese auction, 3 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Ticket drop at 2 p.m. For information, call Janie Howze at 803-444-4400

ARP

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: HARPS senior luncheon and fellowship, noon Tuesday. Foundations for the Family dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with activities after. Just Joy worship for the special needs community and families, 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall.

Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: New contemporary worship service begins 6 p.m. March 3 lead by Outcast, the Academy Christian School Praise Band led by Jay Matthews. Bread of Life dinner and Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

BAPTIST

Sandy River Baptist Association (Upper Division): Brotherhood/Layman Ministry Brotherhood Conference continues, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at Nazareth Baptist Church, Rock Hill, led by Dr. William Blount, founder and director of Family Enrichment Ministries of Augusta, Ga. For information, call Reginald Brackett at 803-984-2553 or email ReggieLbrackett@aol.com.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: 160th church anniversary, 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Brotherhood Men’s Day, 2 p.m. March 3.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Black History program presented by the Newcomers, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: 2013 Secret Church simulcast with David Platt, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. March 29, Good Friday. Love offering. Register at cbcrh.com or email jaywright@cbcrh.com. The Heritage Quartet and Montgomery Family in concert 6 p.m. March 2. Love offering and bring a nonperishable food item for the Calvary food pantry.

Catawba Baptist Church, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Rock Hill Multiple Myeloma support group, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. This new support group will meet the third Saturday of each month. The group is open to patients, family and friends. For information, call Steve Nunn at 803-412-2266 or email jsnunn@comporium.net.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace Extension, Rock Hill: Miss Ebony pageant, 7 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Hill Baptist Church.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Four Gospel program, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Do-Well Baptist Church, U.S. 321, McConnells: Semi-formal Love Gala, 5-9 p.m. Saturday with food, entertainment, games and door prizes for the family. Gospel comedian the Rev. Mary Phillips will perform. Tickets: $10, adults; $5, age 10 and younger. For tickets, call Kashia McCleave at 803-417-0649.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chester: Church anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jerome Boyd.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Center Street, Chester: Black History observance, 10 a.m. Sunday with Chester Police Chief Andre Williams.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Silent auction fundraiser for World Mission, 6-9 p.m. March 6. Tickets are $15. For tickets, call the church office at 803-328-3864. Free child care. Ministry Center clothing distribution will be closed Feb. 27-March 6 for seasonal change. Lenten worship, noon Tuesday with the Rev. Greg Jarrell.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Valentine Pageant, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Black History Moments, Sunday, “Marching Forward as We Glance Back.”

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Family and Friends Day, 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Missions lunch after worship Sunday. Mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Fifth pastoral anniversary musical concert for the Rev. Donnie Dye, 6 p.m. March 9 and worship at 10 a.m. March 10.

CATHOLIC

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: “The Passion of The Christ,” sponsored by the Knight of Columbus, 2:30 p.m. March 2 in the parish life center. Open to the public. An age-appropriate film will be shown for children. Donations accepted for Operation Hope, which benefits mentally handicapped children. Snacks and drink available.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Benedictine Spirituality, 9:30 a.m.-noon March 2 led by Father Kirchgessner, prior of the Benedictine community at Belmont Abbey in Belmont, N.C. Cost is $15. “A Day with the Documents of Vatican Council II,” 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14 or 16 led by Peter Judge, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Winthrop University. Cost is $40 (lunch included). For information email oratorycenter@gmail.com.

CHURCH OF GOD

Fort Mill Church of God, Academy Street, Fort Mill: Revival, 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday with evangelist Jonathon Zeiglar.

Grace Covenant Church of God, Chester Highway, York: Singing featuring the Christianaires and New Restoration, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Lesslie Church of God, South Anderson Road, Catawba: Revival, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Friday with the Rev. Noah Hatfield.

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Christian formation for all ages, 9:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Lenten study, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through March 27. Junior youth indoor craft blast, after 10:30 a.m. worship. Lunch provided.

METHODIST

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Barbecue, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and March 2 in the fellowship hall. Plates, $8, include barbecue, slaw, baked beans, chips, bun, dessert and drink. Pounds available. Delivery available for 5 or more plates by calling 803-417-0217 in advance or on the day of the sale 803-366-2731.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: The Rev. Joe Long, district superintendent, will speak at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Covered dish lunch after second service. February mission is to assist Carston Hollingsworth with a blanket drive for the homeless. Donations are being accepted for Lock of Love. Lenten Mission if for Plentiful Harvest Kitchen which is in need of pasta, gallon cans of pasta sauce, vegetable and fruit.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Bethel Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m. Thursdays through March.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Hobby Club, 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community fellowship supper, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea and lemonade. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6-10 and free for 5 and younger; $25 cap per household. Takeout available. Proceeds go to youth activities.

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: First Sunday lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 3. Menu: stew beef and rice, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, green beans, slaw, yeast rolls, dessert and drinks. Cost: $8, adults and $4 age 10 and younger (eat in). Takeout plates are $8.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: All-you-can-eat soup supper, 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday with a variety of soups, cornbread, crackers and dessert. Donations accepted.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Bake-and-take sale after worship Sunday. Proceeds to mission. JOY Club dinner, 5 p.m. Tuesday at Pier 51. For reservations, call Nell at 803-329-2338.

NAZARENE

Celebration Place Church of the Nazarene, Charlotte Highway, York: Harvells in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship and refreshments after.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Chili cook-off, 7 p.m. Sunday. Alabaster offerings received at morning worship Sunday. Men’s prayer breakfast, 8 a.m. March 2 at Grace Church of the Nazarene.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Rock Hill Ministerial Association: Radio program on WRHI, 11 a.m. Sunday with Phyllis Randal, Mary Thompson and Mike McMoore.

Storyteller’s Gospel Show: 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday on WRHI with Margaret W. Caldwell.

Higher Ground Church, Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land: Ladies Ministry morning Bible study, “Do You Think I’m Beautiful?” by Angela Thomas, 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning March 12. For information, call 803-802-3189.

Life of Charity Missionary Bible Church, Kings Mountain Street, York: Family Fellowship, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Charles L. Booker Jr.

Sanctuary of Life Outreach, Albright Road, Rock Hill: Lynn Moody, Rock Hill school superintendent, was give the inaugural SOLO Dream Keeper Award for her service to the city and schools.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: GAP, noon March 2 at Willowbrook Crossing Apartments, Rock Hill. Yard sale, March 9. Proceeds to Relay for Life.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook, Rock Hill: Outreach at the Fewell/Hagins streets neighborhood police substation, 3 p.m. Saturday with live music, praise, worship and dance teams, testimonies, free food and groceries. For transportation, call 803-328-2263.

PRESBYTERIAN

Clover Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain Street, Clover: Lenten breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday with contemporary worship at 8:45 a.m. and traditional at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Sunday’s @ 1st, 4:30 p.m. Sunday with meal and activities for all ages. Hunger Outreach meal preparation and delivery, 3 p.m. Tuesday. Volunteers welcome. Cooking and serving lunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. End-of-Year Basketball celebration, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Spring cleaning, 8:30 a.m. March 2. Volunteers welcome.

Lenten lunch and meditative worship, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March 20 in the ministry center. Small fee for lunch. Lenten study series, “Stories from the Cross,” 6 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 featuring narratives from the perspective of historical figures Judas, Caiaphas, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate and a Roman centurion. Open to the community. For information, call 803-328-2467.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: The youth group will present “The Love Boat: A Mediterranean Cruise,” 6 p.m. Saturday including dinner. Tickets are $17.50. Proceeds benefit the youth ministry and Thornwell Home for Children. For tickets, call 803-548-0800 or email office@gracewired.org.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Music at Oakland Concert series, 7 p.m. Saturday with the Palmetto Horn Trio. Reception after. Dr. Mary Mikhael, an elder in the Presbyterian Church in Beirut, Lebanon, will speak at 9:45 a.m. Sunday and will speak briefly at both services Sunday. Agape youth choir soup lunch, after 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Together on Wednesdays, 5 p.m. with meal and activities. Cost: $6, age 11 and older and $3, ages 3-10.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Wednesday programs and meal, 6 p.m. Cost is $6, adults; children eat free.

Riverview Presbyterian Church, North Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Youth lunch, 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

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