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Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties for Saturday, Feb. 11

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

AME ZION

Rock Hill District: Lay Council, 9 a.m. Feb. 18 at New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Second Sunday Café, noon-3 p.m. Sunday. Menu: Chitterlings or smothered chicken dinner. Plates: $8. The FAKC Closet is open noon-2 p.m. Wednesday each month for those who need non perishable items. For information, call 803-329-4343.

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Annual Missionary program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church, Old Nations Road, Fort Mill: Valentine’s Gala, 5 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Four Gospel program, 2 p.m. Sunday. Missionary Day, 2 p.m. Feb. 19.

Pleasant View AME Zion Church, Old Columbia Road, Chester: 16th annual Black History Gospel Celebration, 2 p.m. Feb. 26. Open to the community.

Rehoboth AME Zion Church, S.C. 9, Chester: Chinese auction, 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at 977 Crawford Road, Rock Hill. Drop time is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are buy four get one free. For tickets, contact Denise Cook at 803-616-4082 or 803-374-6225 or Louise Cook at 803-327-1256.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Football jersey day, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Wear your favorite team jersey.

ARP

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Foundations for the family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Neely’s Creek ARP Church, Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Club at the Creek, 2:30-5 p.m. Thursday for kindergarten-fifth grade. Ladies tea, 2:34 p.m. Sunday.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester:

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Black History program presented by the Newcomers, Sunday. Pastor’s Aide Chinese auction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

First Baptist Church, South Congress Street, York: Fat Tuesday Pancake supper, 6 p.m. Feb. 28 in the fellowship hall. Menu: pancakes, sausage, eggs, grits, coffee, juice and milk. Tickets: $6, adults; $3, ages 4-12 and free ages 3 and younger. Proceeds to the youth mission fund.

Fishing Creek Baptist Church, Springlake Road, York: Voices of Victory men’s choir fourth anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: In honor of Black History Month, Flint Hill will host its fourth annual Heritage Sunday, Feb. 26 with worship at 10:30 a.m. and Heritage dinner after. Ethnic attire is encouraged. The program will feature the Claflin University “DREAM” Gospel Choir, a Black History moment performed by members and a message from the new pastor the Rev. Christopher E. Harris.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Youth Day observance, Sunday.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Baby dedication, 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday supper resumes 5-6:15 p.m. Wednesday. RSVP by noon Tuesdays. Baptism, 11 a.m. Feb. 19. WMU luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 with Dawn Smith Jordan. Tickets still available. Jordan will speak during worship Feb. 26.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Liberty Kids and youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Food pantry available.

Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Route 1, Sharon: Men’s Day, 3 p.m. Sunday. Church breakfast, 9:30 a.m. March 26. Open to the community.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Williamson Road, Rock Hill: New Zion celebrated its 121st church anniversary, 2 p.m. Feb. 19 with the Rev. John Robinson and choir of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ridge Road, Bowling Green: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Together As One Hymn Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m. Tuesday. All member should attend.

Union Baptist Church, Ligon Street, Chester: Second pastoral anniversary for the Rev. Lamar Foster, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Hearts of Gold Valentine’s dinner, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Youth mission groups and women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Risk Management meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

CATHOLIC

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: February programs include “Giving Up Chocolate for Lent,” 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. Free. Registration appreciated.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Free food distribution, 1 p.m. March 3. No income restrictions.

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Clover Church of God of Prophecy, Hilltop Lane, Clover: Revival, 11 a.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Monday-Feb. 18 and 11 a.m. Feb. 19 with Bishop Jeff White.

EPISCOPAL

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: An interfaith community concert will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday to benefit The Haven Men’s Shelter. Open to the community.

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 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays in the community room of the ministry building. 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. Nursery provided. Hunger Outreach meal preparation and delivery, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday. Quarterly Beer and Hymns, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship, 8:30 a.m.; traditional, 11 a.m. Sunday both with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Jack Watkins wil give a presentation on his South Africa Peace Corps experience at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.

METHODIST

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, begins 3-5 p.m. Sunday for nine weeks. Register at daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1024701. Plentiful Harvest Soup Kitchen is February’s mission project. Re-Ignite praise service, 7 p.m. Wednesday in the social hall.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Bethel soup kitchen open 11 a.m. Thursdays through March. Donations accepted.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Youth are hosting a Valentine’s dinner, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Menu: lasagna, salad, rolls, dessert, tea or coffee. RSVP or drop-in. Discovery Bible Study on the Book of Acts, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Healing prayer service, 7 p.m. Tuesday for intercessory prayers for healing, family and other concerns. Open to the community.

Green Pond United Methodist Church, Bethel Street, Clover: Food distribution, 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Harrison United Methodist Church, Lancaster Highway, Pineville: The church is collecting items for its April rummage sale to help school children in Haiti. For details email haitirummagesale@yahoo.com.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Youth group, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, biscuits, dessert, tea and lemonade. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, ages 6 and younger. RSVP to 803-327-5779 by 9 a.m. Monday. Proceeds to Asbury Hills campers.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: St. John’s contemporary service is 6:30 p.m. Monday with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Traditional service are 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28. Proceeds go to Salkehatchie Summer Service and Bethel Men’s Shelter. Youth will be in charge. To volunteer, contact the church.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul Church Road, Clover: Oyster stew, vegetable soup and hot dog supper, desserts and drinks, 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Donations accepted.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: All-you-can-eat soup supper, 5-7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. There will be a variety of soups, cornbread, crackers and desserts. Donations accepted.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Valentine’s breakfast for seniors, 9 a.m. Sunday in the family life center. Sunday is Scout Sunday. Kids Club football frenzy, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Wear your favorite sports team shirt. Abigail Circle is collecting toiletries for Safe Passage, shelter for women and children.

NAZARENE

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: Chicken stew with cornbread, dessert and drink, 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $5. Take available. Drawing for prizes at 6 p.m.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Twin blankets for the Salvation Army Warming Center are being collected. T3 student ministry barbecue fundraiser, Feb. 18. Dine in or take out.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

The Storyteller Gospel Show, 8-10 a.m. Sundays on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.

Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Clothing giveaway, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 18.

Guiding Light ICF, York: Men’s Bible study based on “Man in the Mirror,” by Patrick Morley, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, 616 Mason Dickson Road, York. For information, call John D. Brown at 803-230-0623,

House of Agape, Ashton Street, Rock Hill: Indoor yard sale, March 4. Tables for rent, $10. For information email info@houseagape.net.

River Hills Community Church, Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie: Small group opportunities are available Sunday mornings and during the week. There are a variety of topics offered. For information, go to rhcconline.org.

Word is Life Temple, North Stonewall Street, Rock Hill: My Brother’s Keeper men’s conference, 9 a.m. March 18. Breakfast and lunch served. RSVP by March 11 to Fred Blakeney at 704-527-2136.

PRESBYTERIAN

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: The Hinson Girls will peform at 6 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary. Love offering taken. 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: Ladies exercise, 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday. Fellowship dinner, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. RSVP at church office.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Together on Wednesday, 5 p.m. dinner; 6 p.m. children’s choirs and adult classes.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Wednesday night programs, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Quiz, 9 a.m. Saturday.

WESLEYAN

Clover Wesleyan Church, Parkview Lane, Clover: Fourth annual youth spaghetti supper, 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and tea. Tickets: $8, adults; $4, ages 5-10. Tickets for drawings will be $1 for one or $3 for five.

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 February 10, 2017 at 3:57 PM with the headline "Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties for Saturday, Feb. 11."

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