Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster

Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: “No Fear Sunday,” 3 p.m. Sunday with the Revs. Margaret Powell, Persell Ross and Forrest Woodard.

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

Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Chester: Lay 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.

Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: 135th church anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. Sunday.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. dinner. Just Joy service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: Sign up for summer softball and T-ball by Sunday. Middle school retreat, March 27-29 at Bonclarken, N.C., Easter Egg Hunt 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. Sunday. Bierman mixes classic sounds with current music for his unique sound. They placed third in 2007 on television’s “The Next Great American Band.”

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Mass Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Appreciation service for Robbie Barber, 7 p.m. March 27.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Annual Kids JAM Bunny Hop, noon-2 p.m. April 4 with games, egg hunt and hot dog lunch. Open to the community. Easter service, 10:30 a.m. April 5. No afternoon or evening services.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Youth Conference continues at 9 a.m. Saturday. Annual Palm Sunday Walk, 8:30 a.m. March 29 beginning at KFC at Anderson Road and Eden Terrace to the church. Devotion at 8:15 a.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Grits and Grace breakfast buffet, 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Cost: $6, adults; $3, age 12 and younger. Fifth Sunday Night Singing, 6:30 p.m. March 29 with food and fellowship.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill: Sunday school students will perform a skit after 10 a.m. worship Sunday.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Teen Choir anniversary, 5 p.m. Saturday.

Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Church Road, Edgemoor: Yard sale for missions, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: AWANA, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday. Crosswalk for Kids, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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: Ladies Day Out, 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the church. Haiti Missions fundraiser lunch, noon Sunday. Food pantry items needed: instant potatoes.

NewKirk Baptist Church, Museum Road, Rock Hill: Easter Egg hunt, 10 a.m.-noon for age 3-fifth grade. Children younger than 3 can hunt eggs at 11:45 a.m. Good Friday service, 7 p.m. April 3. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. April 5; Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. and worship at 9:45 a.m. with the children’s presentation, Adult Choir cantata and Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

New Vision Freewill Baptist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Southern Gospel group Southland in concert, 1:30 p.m. March 29 to celebrate Founders Day and 22 years of service to the community.

Northside Baptist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Easter Eggstravaganza, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 28 featuring egg hunts, live entertainment, music, games, food and prizes. Rain date is April 4. Open to the community.

Oakdale Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Rock Hill: Outdoor live narrated Easter scene and mini drama depicting the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-March 28 in the Food Lion parking lot on Springdale Road. The scene is repeated every 30 minutes. Free and open to the community.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Men’s Bible study, 7 a.m. Tuesday, Chandler Place. Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue clothing center will be closed through March 27 for seasonal change. It will reopen March 28. Benevolence open, 9 a.m. Thursday.

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

Second Baptist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Spring Fling, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with Easter Egg hunt, hot dog lunch, games and bounce houses. Free family event.

Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in the church annex. Gospel Fest, 10 a.m. March 28. Area choirs invited.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: New members class, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, children’s ministry, 6 p.m. and IMPACT (“True Love Waits”), 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, Acteens, Bible storytelling training, Women’s Missional Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: St. Vincent de Paul youth annual yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday. Rain or shine. Proceeds to area families in need.

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

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Munn Road, Fort Mill: Father John Giuliani will bless Easter food baskets on Holy Saturday, 1 p.m. April 4. This centuries-old Eastern European tradition of blessing food which will be consumed on Easter morning symbolizes the end of the Lenten fast.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Lenten Interfaith series, a look at the world’s major religions, 7 p.m. Monday. Free. Spiritual Companioning workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 led by Linda Flynn. Cost is $45 for materials and lunch. For information, call 803-327-2097.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Women of Purpose and Power Diamond Edition, 10 a.m. April 18 at the Chester War Memorial building with speakers, workshops, vendors, continental breakfast, lunch and door prizes. Speakers are Pastor Karen Belton and Evangelist Lendora Price. Advance registration is $25 or $30 at the door. Seating is limited. For information, call 803-581-1586 or register at truegospelchester.org.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Fifth Sunday in Lent, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Confirmation with Bishop Charles Duvall. The Labyrinth will be in the Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m.

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. The temple will host it annual second night of Passover Seder, 6 p.m. April 4 at Unity Presbyterian. The meal includes traditional Passover favorites such as beef brisket with sour cherry sauce and date glazed roasted chicken. Tickets are available via paypal at templekolamisc.org. For information, call 803-701-0149 or email yorksynagogue@gmail.com.

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. For those interested in joining Epiphany, a membership class will be 7 p.m. Monday in the community room. Saturday is the last day to order pine needles to support the youth summer trip.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. 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. Family Promise guests, Sunday-March 29. Adult softball game, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Cherry Park field 2.

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. Ignite youth ministry, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays in the fellowship building.

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. Saturday. 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.

First United Methodist Church, Bethel Street, Clover: Community Palm Sunday service, 6:30 p.m. March 29 with the Rev. Douglass Key of Clover First Presbyterian preaching. Easter Egg hunt, 10:30 a.m.-noon April 4 with candy, prizes, crafts, snacks, music, pictures with the Easter bunny and the Easter Story.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Agape Therapy will host a workshop at 11 a.m. Monday. Scott Thompson will talk about physical, occupational, speech and pulmonary therapy and provide information on Agape’s hospice and safe home program. Light lunch provided.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Palm Sunday worship, 8:30 and children’s processional with palms at 11 a.m. March 29. Covered dish lunch and Easter egg hunt after. Maundy Thursday worship, 7 p.m. with Rock Hill Central Charge and Hermon Presbyterian at India Hook. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. April 5 at Ebenezer Park with Union and Lakewood Baptist churches. Easter breakfast, 8 a.m. in the family life center. RSVP by March 29. Easter worship, 11 a.m. April 5 with special music by the choir. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. No early service.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Young Women’s Club annual tea, 11 a.m. Saturday with Heather Shelley, special music, tea cup drawing and lunch. Tickets, $15. Bring school supplies for extra tickets for the drawing. Community fellowship supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Menu: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dessert, tea, lemonade, milk or coffee. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-10; free age 5 and younger. Family cap $25. Take-out available. Annual Easter Egg hunt, 11 a.m. March 28 with hot dog lunch after. Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m. April 2. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. April 5 breakfast by the Men’s Club after. Combined Easter worship, 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: St. John’s and First Presbyterian churches will have a Palm Sunday Gathering at 10:45 a.m. March 29 at Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill. The short service will consist of a procession with banners, music, songs, scripture and prayer. Members will go to their respective churches for a traditional service.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: March Madness basketball games, parents vs. children, 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

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.

Agape International Ministries, South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Four Flames service, 6 p.m. Sunday. Agape Night with the East Coast Basketball League, 5 p.m. April 4 at the Bank Street Gym in Fort Mill. Bring nonperishable food item to get a ticket discount. Food will be donated to the All 4 One Food Pantry. Resurrection Sunday special service, 10:15 a.m. April 5 at the Transformation Conference Center, 745 Saluda St. Special interactive presentation “Rise Up With Jesus” for children.

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 Saturday. Holy Thursday service, 7 p.m. April 2. Good Friday service, 7 p.m. April 3. Children’s classes available both services. Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. April 5 with contemporary worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Family scavenger hunt and hot dog/hamburger lunch at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is $5 to support summer camp scholarships. For information, go to CtKCharlotte.org/Easter.

Desperate Cry Ministries, Chester: Jim Barbarossa, known as the “Shofar Man” will lead a regional unity gathering at 7 p.m. Saturday 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. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

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 liturgy for the Annunciation, 5 p.m. Saturday. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, S.C. 274, York: Special Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m. April 2 to dedicate the historical maker detailing the African-American cemetery on the church grounds. The congregations of New Home and Liberty Hill AME Zion and Union Baptist churches will participate. Descendants of people buried in the cemetery began these three congregations. An offering of Bibles, hymnals, and money will be collected to send to the Christ Missionary Church in Duala, Liberia. Some descendants from the Allison Creek cemetery are members of this congregation in Liberia.

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. Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with Bible study at 6:15 p.m. Ladies Night Out, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The White Horse. First Presbyterian and St. John’s United Methodist churches will have a Palm Sunday Gathering at 10:45 a.m. March 29 at Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill. The short service will consist of a procession with banners, music, songs, scripture and prayer then members will go to their respective churches for a traditional service.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m. April 2 with a twist on the Last Supper drama – a visit with the women in the kitchen of the Upper Room; those women who knew Jesus best. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. April 5 at Tega Cay’s Windjammer Park. Bring chair or blankets. Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the church. Easter worship, 10:15 a.m.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Reception on the lawn for Mary Katherine Robinson and her family after 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Together on Wednesdays for all ages with dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Wednesday programs, 6 p.m. Wednesday with covered-dish dinner.

Riverview Presbyterian Church, North Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Family bowling, 1 p.m. Sunday. Palm Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. March 29. Covered dish lunch after.

This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 10:27 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster."