Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster: Saturday, March 14, 2015

Rock Hill District: Second annual Chit Chat and All That: Sisters’ Real Talk Brunch, “Uncovering My Emotion,” 9 a.m. Saturday at Foundation AME Zion Church, 1852 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill. Cost is $7.

Center Emmanuel AME Zion Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Four Gospel program, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: “No Fear Sunday,” 3 p.m. March 22.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Annual barbecue, 11 a.m. Friday and March 21. For information, call Tinnie Moore at 803-322-3835.

Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Chester: Lay Council program 2 p.m. Sunday. Sunday morning worship is 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Word on Wednesday, prayer at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m.

Pineville AME Zion, S.C. 5, Rock Hill: Friends and Family Day, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Dinner after.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. dinner, Women’s Jubilee Birthday Celebration and 6:30 p.m. programs Wednesday.

Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: Basketball banquet, 6 p.m. Sunday in the family life center. Sign up for summer softball and T-ball by March 22. Middle school retreat, March 27-29 at Bonclarken, N.C., Easter Egg Hung for ages 2-4 March 29.

Faith Assembly of God, Faith Boulevard, Rock Hill: Denver Bierman with Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, will be in concert, 10:30 a.m. March 22. Bierman mixes classic sounds with current music for his unique sound.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Sunbeam Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Mass Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. March 22.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, Sunday. Vocal Choir 38th anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Grits and Grace breakfast buffet, 7-10:30 a.m. March 21. Cost: $6, adults; $3, age 12 and younger.

Flint Ridge Baptist Church, Flint Ridge Road, Heath Springs: The Hinson Girls and Deeper Shade of Blue in concert, 6 p.m. Saturday. Love offering. Grilled chicken, hamburger or hot dog plates will be sold at 5 p.m. Snack bar open also. Proceeds to equipment and supplies for the family life center.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: AWANA, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday. Crosswalk for Kids, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fundraiser, Saturday with chicken bog plates, $7 and hot dog plates, $5. Activities include, cornhole, horseshoes and volleyball. Easter Egg party, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 with bounce houses, games, candy, hot dog lunch and egg hunt.

Liberty Baptist Church, Chester: Food pantry items needed: canned beef stew. Ladies Day Out, 10 a.m. March 21. Meet at the church.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Men’s Bible study, 7 a.m. Tuesday, Chandler Place. CFS/Winthrop University, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue clothing center will be closed March 16-27 for seasonal change. Benevolence open, 9 a.m. Thursday.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Marvin Road, Indian Land: Sue Dotson Memorial Tea, March 21 with Cathy Hendrick Weeks. Tickets, $10. Call the church office, 803-548-7208.

St. Luke No. 1 Baptist Church, Lockhart Highway, Sharon: Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. Sunday. Lunch after.

Temple Baptist Church, Celriver Road, Rock Hill: St. Patrick’s Day dinner, sponsored by the youth, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Cost is $5.

Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Rock Hill Prayer Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church annex. Hymn Choir workshop, 9 a.m.-noon March 21 in the church annex.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Adult Bible study, children’s ministry and IMPACT (week two of “True Love Waits), 6 p.m. Sunday. Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, Acteens, Bible storytelling training, Women’s Missional Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Annual Men’s Day program, 10 a.m. Sunday.

St. Mary Catholic Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Lenten Mission, “Living in the Light of Christ,” 7 p.m. March 22-24 with Cricket and Jerry Aull.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Lenten Interfaith series, a look at the world’s major religions, 7 p.m. Monday and March 23. Free.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Fourth Sunday in Lent, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

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

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

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Lenten Vespers, 7-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Lent.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Mid-week Lenten activities Wednesday with soup dinner at 6:15 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m. Lenten organ meditation, 12:15-12:30 p.m. Thursday. Money Milestone for second-graders, 9 a.m.-noon March 21.

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Donations accepted. Lenten worship, 7 p.m. Wednesday through Holy Week. Centering Prayer ministry, noon Tuesdays. Quilters, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Q-Bee Quilts, S.C. 49. Ignite youth ministry, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays in the fellowship building.

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Annual barbecue sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the family life center. For advance tickets, call the church at 803-328-1618 and on sale days, call 803-366-2731.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Soup kitchen, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Donations accepted. Open to the community.

Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan Church Road, Smyrna: Benefit ride for Tina Falls, a heart transplant candidate, 9 a.m. March 28 beginning at the church. Registration, $20, one rider and $25, two riders (includes T-shirt). Kickstands up at 10 a.m. for a three and half hour ride. For information, call Tony at 803-322-8972 or email LLWM60@yahoo.com. Lunch, $5. Three top prizes and door prizes.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Fish fry and bake sale, 4-8 p.m. March 21. Menu: fish or chicken strips, slaw, hush puppies, fries, lemonade or tea. Plate: $9, adults; $4, ages 6-12 and free, ages 5 and younger.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: The youth will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday. Menu: Irish stew, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations accepted. Proceeds to Salkehatchie Summer Service. The Browders, hosted by Red Path Church, will be in concert at 6:30 in the sanctuary. Love offering. Knit Wits, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. All skill levels welcome.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Fundraiser lunch for Salkehatchie campers, after worship Sunday in the family life center. Menu: beef and chicken taco lunch with side dishes. Drinks and brownies provided.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Mount Holly talent show Saturday with a barbecue supper at 6:30 p.m. Community fellowship supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Menu: pancakes, sausage, bacon, grits, biscuits, fruit, tea, lemonade, milk or coffee. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-10; free age 5 and younger. Family cap $25. Take-out available. Proceeds to church activities. Women’s Club annual tea, 11 a.m. March 21 with Heather Shelley, special music, tea cup drawing and lunch. Tickets, $15. Bring school supplies for extra tickets for the drawing.

New Hope United Methodist Church, Aspendale Road, Rock Hill: Usher Board program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Jeryl Christmas will share “God’s Master Plan” for her life at 10 a.m. March 21 A native of Rock Hill and graduate of Winthrop University, Jeryl enjoyed a long career in education and is the author of four children’s books. An integral part of her testimony is her daughter Haley’s story. For information, email Dodie Miller at drmiller13@gmail.com Childcare requests due March 17.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: All-you-can-eat Soup Supper, 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Donations accepted. Proceeds to missions. Door prize drawing.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Genesis Class is selling bales of pine needles for missions. Orders of 10 or more are delivered free with in 10 miles of the church. Call 803-415-0695 to place orders. Joy Club lunch at the Front Porch, March 17. Reserve a seat by calling 803-324-4408.

The Storytellers Gospel Show with Margaret Caldwell, 9-11 a.m. Sunday on 94.3 FM WRHI.

Rock Hill Ministers Conference: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday each month at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1003 Steele St., Fort Mill. For information, call the Rev. Lavenia Pride at 803-417-6195.

Anointed Vision Church, meeting at 11 a.m. Sundays at Quality Inn and Suites, 2625 Cherry Road, Rock Hill.

Christ the King Church, South Tryon Street, Charlotte: King’s Closet, a clothing ministry, will host a free community clothing closet, 9 a.m.-noon March 21.

Desperate Cry Ministries, Chester: Jim Barbarossa, known as the “Shofar Man” will lead a regional unity gathering at 7 p.m. March 19-21 at Freedom Ministries House, 729 Village Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m. Register in advance by calling 803-385-6837. No fee. Worshipers can bring flags, shofars, glory rings, billows, swords or scepters.

Emmanuel World Evangelistic Outreach, East Southern Pines Boulevard, Charlotte: Pastoral celebration for the Rev. Van Dyke Freeman and co-pastor Davonia L. Freeman, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 6 p.m. March 21 and 10 a.m. March 22.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Power of Prayer, 7-8 p.m. Fridays.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Healing service, 2:30 p.m. March 29. Transportation available by calling 803-328-2263 at least one hour before service time.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Vespers, 6 p.m. Saturday. Liturgy, Veneration of the Cross, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Presanctified Liturgy, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with light meal after.

True Beginning Independent Pentecostal Church, East Madison Avenue, York: Gospel singing, 6 p.m. Saturday featuring the Christian Heirs.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry. For information, call the church at 803-366-8223.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with Bible study at 6:15 p.m.

Hermon Presbyterian Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Music Ministry presents Kids for Christ anniversary concert celebration, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Mount Pleasant Church Road, Chester: Soup supper and gospel singing, 5 p.m. Saturday. Knox Station will perform at 6 p.m. and the Black Family Singers at 7 p.m. Donations accepted.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Together on Wednesdays for all ages with dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Lenten study through March 25.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Purity Wednesday programs, 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Riverview Presbyterian Church, North Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Serving Meals Ministry, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Ignite Youth Group, 3 p.m. Sunday. Lively Group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Palm Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. March 29. Covered dish lunch after.

This story was originally published March 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster: Saturday, March 14, 2015."