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Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Jan. 30

The Hinson Girls of Lancaster perform Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill.
The Hinson Girls of Lancaster perform Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill. The Hinson Girls

AME ZION

Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Chinese auction, 1 p.m. Saturday (rescheduled from Jan. 23) at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Crawford Road. Drop time, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Chinese auction and fish fry, has been rescheduled for Feb. 6. Auction tickets, $5 per pack, available at noon. Buy four get one free.

Rehoboth AME Zion Church, S.C. 9, Chester: Male Choir anniversary, 5 p.m. Feb. 6.

ARP

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship, 9 a.m., and traditional worship, 10 a.m. Sunday. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

BAPTIST

Sandy River Baptist Association: Usher banquet tickets will collected 10 a.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 at Boyd Hill Baptist Church.

Sandy River Baptist Association (Lower Division): Prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. Jan. 30 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, North Main Street, Richburg. For information, call David Hefley at 803-323-9777.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Third pastoral anniversary for Kennedy F. Threatt Sr., 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Brotherhood Ministry’s annual Valentine dance, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the church. There will be food and prizes. Free and open to the public.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Joyful Sound of North Greenville University in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday. Book of Revelation study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Camp Meeting, Feb. 21-24 with the Rev. Rick Coram.

First Baptist Church, South Congress Street, York: Fat Tuesday pancake supper, 6 p.m. Feb. 9, sponsored by the youth. Cost, $6. Plates include pancakes, sausage, eggs, grits, drinks. Proceeds to youth mission fund.

Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church, Joe Louis Street, Fort Mill: The film, “War Room,” 2 p.m. Saturday. Food served.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: NarroWay productions presents “The Fourth Cross,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Tickets are $15, adults, and $7, age 12 and younger. Get tickets by Sunday by calling 803-548-3478. Valentine party for preschool and elementary students, Feb. 12. Youth, 6 p.m. Sundays. Awanas, 5-7 p.m. Sunday. High school and college ski trip, March 4-6. Sign up now. Middle school winter retreat, Feb. 12-14.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Bible study, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Liberty Kids, 5 p.m. Sunday. Family night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fifth Sunday Night Hymn Sing, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Oakdale Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Rock Hill: Third annual Daddy-Daughter formal dance, sponsored by Academy Christian School, 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the church featuring dinner, dancing and activities. Cost is $15 per person. For tickets call the church at 803-327-7972, Academy Christian at 803-327-5673 or Matthews Construction at 803-366-4159.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Men’s Bible Study, 7:30 a.m. Chandler Place. Ministry Center clothing on Charlotte Avenue, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday; benevolence, 9 a.m. Thursday.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Movie Night at the Ridge, 7 p.m. Saturday . Doors open at 6 p.m. Free admission. Snacks available. Youth Day’s Honors, Awards and Recognition, Sunday.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sunday with missions lunch after. Adult Bible study, children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hearts of Gold to see “A Walk with Patsy Cline,” Thursday. Leave at 5:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Winter film series, 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and 8. Registration required. Women on Whose Shoulders We Stand, Feb. 5-6 with Sisters Susan Schorsten and Gay Rowzie. Cost: $50. Registration required. Cardinal New Lectures, “The Many Faces of Mary,” 9:300-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Free; registration appreciated. “The Creed: What Do I Believe,” series on the Nicene Creed, led by Michael Petro, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 30. Free; registration appreciated. To register, call 803-327-2097.

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Annual meeting after each service. Chili cook-off after the 10:30 service and meeting. Donations accepted. Proceeds to ROC.

JEWISH

Temple Kol Ami, meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Shabbat, 7 p.m. first and third Fridays. For information, go to templekolamisc.org or call 803-701-0149.

Temple Solel, reform congregation, meets at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Shabbat services are 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays in the community room of the ministry building. Religious education is 10:30 a.m. Sundays at Blooming Einsteins, 2752 Pleasant Road, Suite 103, Fort Mill. For information, including directions, go to templesolelsc.org, Temple Solel S.C. on Facebook or call 803-619-9707.

LUTHERAN

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Eighth annual Chocolate Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Service of healing at both services. Medical professionals will be available to check blood pressure and oxygen levels.

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

METHODIST

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Men’s annual Chili Cook Off, 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday in the social hall. Bring your best batch. Tasters will determine top three prizes. Proceeds to missions. United Methodist Women’s Day is Sunday. Cathy Ford, vice president of the South Carolina Conference will speak. UMW will host Souper Bowl Sunday Feb. 7 with a soup lunch after worship. Donations accepted. UMW will host a Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper, 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Donations accepted.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Prayer group, 10 a.m. Monday. Bethel Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m. Thursday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday. Desert Day, a time of fellowship and meditation based on the Desert Days of the Anchorage Retreat Center in Greenville, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Meditation led by Frank Caldwell. Soup lunch provided.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: beef tips, rice and gravy, green beans, corn, Bobby’s biscuits, dessert, tea, lemonade. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to youth and children’s activities.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Dinner, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Menu: chicken tenders, pork loin, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, peas, green beans, carrots, turnip greens and bread. Cost: $10, adults; $5, ages 6-10 and free, 5 and younger. Open to the public. Proceeds go to Mission Guatemala construction expenses.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: New Beth Moore Bible study on the life and ministry of John is forming and will meet 5 p.m. Sundays or 10 a.m. Thursdays. Cost: $17. Kids Club, 5:30 Sunday.

NAZARENE

York Church of the Nazarene, North Congress Street, York: Kelly and Sue Harvey ministering in music, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Rock Hill Ministers Conference, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday each month at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1003 Steele St., Fort Mill. All pastors welcome. Info: Call the Rev. Lavenia Pride at 803-417-6195 or 803-324-0051.

The Storyteller Gospel Show, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.

Cornerstone Family Worship Center, Black Highway, York: Revival, continues 7 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, with evangelist Mark Douglas and family.

Grace Ministries, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Women of Grace, 7 p.m. Monday with Chaplain Lynn Potter of Potter’s Heart Ministry.

House of Agape, Ashton Street, Rock Hill: Sunday service, 10 a.m. Free dinner for those in need, 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. For information, call 803-329-2504.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Essential oils class, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Senior youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pickleball for teens to adults, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the life center.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Healing service, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

PRESBYTERIAN

Bowling Green Presbyterian Church, Ridge Road, Clover: Annual vegetable soup and oyster stew, 4-7 p.m. Saturday . Homemade desserts available. If inclement weather, the supper will be Feb. 6.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: The Hinson Girls in concert, 6 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary. Love offering. Chili and cornbread supper, 5-6 p.m. before the concert. Worship, 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. ELS classes, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry. Info: 803-366-8223.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with Timeline series after. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Ash Wednesday service with Imposition of Ashes, 7 p.m. Feb. 10.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Together on Wednesdays with dinner at 5 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m. along with choirs.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Men’s Fifth Sunday breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday meal, 6 p.m. with Bible study and recreation at 6:30 p.m.

Send Church News items to churchnews@heraldonline.com or to 132 W. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730. Deadline is noon Tuesday.

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 10:50 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Jan. 30."

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