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Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, April 2

The Stars of Zion will sing April 10 at Temple Church of God, Catawba.
The Stars of Zion will sing April 10 at Temple Church of God, Catawba.

AME ZION

York District: Who’s Who program 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant AME Zion Church in Gastonia, N.C.

South Carolina Conference: Lay Council, 7 p.m. April 8, O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte.

Camp Welfare AME Zion Church, Winnsboro: Missionary program, 3 p.m. April 10.

Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Gospel Choir anniversary, 2:30 p.m. April 10.

Metropolitan AME Zion Church, York Street, Chester: 150th church anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. April 10 with Bishop Kenneth Monroe, presiding prelate of the South Atlantic Episcopal District. Dinner and fellowship after.

Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Bible study, noon Wednesdays. Chinese auction, 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Drop tickets at noon. Tickets $5 per pack; buy four, get one free. Door prizes. Hot dog combo for sale. Proceeds to the Graham family reunion.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Soup Kitchen, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call Sheila Baxter at 704-222-5172.

O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte: Gospel Explosion program, 3 p.m. April 10 featuring Robert Ross & The Gospel Truth, Happy Landers, Wondering Stars, Vessels of Faith, Mighty Gloryaires, The Evans Brothers and O'Zion’s Choirs. Open to the public. Proceeds to the building fund. For more information call Alberta Ross at 704-393-1184.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Annual Rainbow Tea, 3 p.m. Saturday.

ARP

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship, 9 a.m. and traditional worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m.

BAPTIST

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Adult choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: The church is accepting resumes for a senior pastor, call 803-328-1020, leave your name and address. A letter will be sent to you with important information on how to submit your resume.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Trustee anniversary, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Senior adult spring rally, April 11, First Baptist Church. Tickets $10 (include lunch) available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at York Baptist Association. Awanas and Wednesday night supper cancelled because of spring break. Youth will participate in “Spring Break on a Mission,” Monday-Friday.

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. Food pantry available.

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

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ridge Road, Bowling Green: Old School vs. New basketball tournament, 4 p.m. Saturday. Concessions available. Workshop, “How to Handle Our Finances God’s Way,” 6 p.m. Monday. Free and open to the public.

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Voices of Carolina Home School Choir and Hand Bell Choir in concert, morning worship April 10.

Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Mass Choir in concert, 2 p.m. April 10 with guests A Taste of Heaven Singers.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, children’s and youth ministry, 6 p.m. Sunday. Men’s Ministry rally, 7 p.m. Monday. Bible study and mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

CATHOLIC

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: “Women on Whose Shoulders We Stand,” 7-9 p.m. April 8 and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 9. The program is on Women in the New Testament: Acts of the Apostles and Paul’s Letters led by Sisters Susan Schorsten and Gay Rowzie. Cost: $50, and room and board, $40.

CHURCH OF GOD

Temple Church of God, Canal Road, Catawba: Gospel Singing, 7 p.m. April 10 featuring the Stars of Zion.

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. Godly Play and Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. traditional Sunday. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

METHODIST

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Women will sponsor a lasagna lunch after worship Sunday. Donations accepted. Eat in or take out.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Prayer group, 10 a.m. Monday. Church council, 6:30 p.m. Monday. United Methodist Women, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bethel Lunch Team, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Varsity.

Clover Chapel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain Street, Clover: Women’s Day program, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. A new women’s Bible study, “The Women,” begins 10 a.m. April 9. For information, email Mary Newlin at mwnewlin@comporium.net.

Harrison United Methodist Church, Lancaster Highway, Pineville: Rummage sale for Haiti, 7 a.m.-1:20 p.m. April 30 with furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, holiday items, household and kitchen items.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Early service, 8:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m.

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: First Sunday Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Eat in or take out. To-go menu: ham, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, brown rice, green beans, slaw, homemade rolls and pound cake. Plates are $10 adults, $4 age 10 and younger. Eat-in or take out. All take-out plates, $10. Proceeds to Canaan United Methodist Church. For gift certificates, call Beth Ramsey at 803-925-2636. Scripture Run motorcycle fundraiser, April 23, to benefit the family of Olivia Proctor, 5, who was born with cerebal palsy. Registration, 9 a.m. Single rider, $25; double, $35 (include lunch). Carolina Children’s Choo-Choo will run at the church. Hot dog lunch, $5.50. For information, call the Rev. Linda Dunn at 803-687-7096.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Hot dog supper, 5-7:30 p.m. April 9 with hot dogs, brats and all the fixings. Dessert table. Donations accepted.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Stretch and Walk, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Church clean up, 8 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers welcome. Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday.

NAZARENE

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: Piedmont Indoor Camp Meeting, 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Stan Toler. Special music by The Sharpes.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

National Day of Prayer: 12:20-12:40 p.m. May 5 at Fort Mill Town Hall, 112 Confederate St.

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 Evangelist Robert Odom at 803-628-1922.

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

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Pickleball for teens to adults, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the life center. Rose’s Kitchen will resume April 17.

PRESBYTERIAN

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Barbecue sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $10, pounds; $8, plates and $4.50, sandwiches. Worship, 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. ESL 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.

Hermon Presbyterian Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Spring Break enrichment camp for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday. Registration for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. is $80 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $90. To register or for information, call 803-327-6015 or go to hermonpresbyterian.org.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Doug and Elaine Baker will speak about Northern Ireland at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Faith and Film, “He Named Me Malala,” 6 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Student Center. Friendship Fellowship, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. with William Rogers, ornithologist. Cost is $4 for lunch.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Women’s Fellowship group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday Night programs, 6 p.m.

WESLEYAN

First Wesleyan Church, York Highway, York: Spring Fling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16 with live music, barbecue and car show.

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 April 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM with the headline "Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, April 2."

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