Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties

Brooklyn Williamsville AME Zion Church, Ashford Road, Chester: Celebrating the Easter Cycle, 2 p.m. Sunday with various speakers.

Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Seven Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday with Easter program and breakfast after. No 11 a.m. service.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Easter celebration, 10 a.m. Sunday. Parent Body will host its “Color of Tea,” 2 p.m. Saturday. Donation, $10. Women’s Ministry annual Mardi Gras featuring gospel comedian “Bubba,” 5-7:30 p.m. April 11. Donation, $10. For information, call Carrie Massey at 803-327-2186.

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Easter worship, 10 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 9 a.m.

Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Easter sunrise service, “A Mountain Top Experience: Going Up Golgotha Hill,” 8 a.m. Sunday at Nanny’s Mountain. A shuttle will run from the church at 7:30 a.m..

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday with Easter program, egg hunt and breakfast. No 11 a.m. service.

New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday with Tabernacle AME Zion Church. Easter worship, 10 a.m. at the church.

Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with worship at 10 a.m.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Flowering of the Cross and butterfly release, 9:50 a.m. Sunday. Acoustic worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; traditional worship, 11 a.m.; covered-dish lunch at noon. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for dinner and 6:30 p.m. program. Men’s fellowship breakfast, 7 a.m. April 11.

Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with continental breakfast after. Easter worship at 11 a.m.

Sandy River Missionary Baptist Association (Lower Division): One-day Women’s Covention, 10 a.m. April 11 at Calvary Baptist Church, Walnut Street, Chester. The Rev. Angela Boyd will facilitate. Casual attire. For information, call Tatanish Campbell at 803-209-4331.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday with Easter program and breakfast after. Annual Friends and Family celebration, May 3.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Holy Communion and Easter program after. No 11 a.m. service. Adult Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

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

Catawba Baptist Church, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday. Easter musical, “Salvation’s Story,” presented by the Celebration Choir, 10:30 a.m.

College Park Baptist Church, Eisenhower Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7:30 a.m. Sunday with breakfast after. Sunday school at 9 a.m. No evening services.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7:30 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school, Easter program and breakfast after. Easter worship, 10:30 a.m.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Members will deliver baskets Saturday to families at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with breakfast after. Worship at 10:30 a.m. No evening service. JOY group, 6:30 p.m. April 13.

Fellowship Baptist Church, 3330 McConnells Highway, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with food and fellowship.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with breakfast and youth Easter program after. No 10:30 a.m. service.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday with breakfast after.

Fundamental Baptist Church, Poag Street, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service 7 a.m. Sunday. Voices of Praise children and youth choir fifth anniversary, 2:30 p.m. April 12.

Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Spring revival, 7 p.m. April 16-18 with the Rev. Matt Burrell. Special music nightly by Jeremy Edens, The Brothers and Sisters and the Bullock Creek Cowboy Church Band.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Easter musical, “Road to Emmaus,” 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Easter sunrise service, 8 a.m. Sunday with breakfast after. Easter worship and musical at 10:30 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church, Chester: Easter egg hunt, pancake breakfast and puppet show, 9 a.m. Saturday. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with breakfast after. Bible study at 10 and worship at 11. Food pantry items needed: cereal.

Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Mockingbird Lane, Rock Hill: Annual Easter quartet extravaganza, 6 p.m. Sunday with various groups.

Mount Prospect Baptist Church, West Black Street, Rock Hill: Youth ministry Easter presentation, “It Happened During Holy Week,” 11 a.m. Sunday.

NewKirk Baptist Church, Museum Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday; Sunday school 8:45 a.m. and worship 9:45 a.m. with the children’s presentation, Adult Choir cantata and Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue clothing center open 9 a.m. Saturday.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: The church will host the Sandy River Baptist Association Division semi-annual session Saturday. Registration, 10-10:30 a.m. Easter Celebration, 3-5 p.m. for youth and the young-at-heart. Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday.

Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday. Easter cantata, “Crimson Love,” 10:55 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Men’s Ministry Rally, 7 p.m. Monday. Mission Friends, RAs, GAs, Acteens, Bible storytelling training, Women’s Missional Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hearts of Gold, 5:30 p.m. Thursday for dinner at McConnells Kitchen.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday.

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

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: 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: Easter sunrise service, 6 a.m. Sunday. Easter worship, 11 a.m. 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: Great Vigil of Easter with Holy Eucharist, 7 p.m. Saturday beginning in the Smyth Memorial Garden. Feast of the Resurrection, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday. Easter egg hunt after 10:30 service in the Smyth Garden.

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: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday with breakfast at 8:15 in the community room. Easter Godly Play and Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Traditional Easter celebration and Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Easter services, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast, 8:45-10:45 a.m. Nursery provided.

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. Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday at the Columbarium; traditional liturgy at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and Crossroads contemporary service at 11 in the fellowship hall. Ladies luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Thursday at City Tavern (formerly The Mill).

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Easter egg hunt, 4 p.m. Saturday. Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday in the family life center parking lot.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Easter cantata, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. United Methodist Women soup and bake sale, April 12. Donations accepted. Young at Heart lunch and visit to the Cotton Museum, April 16.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday.

First United Methodist Church, Bethel Street, Clover: Easter Egg hunt, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday with candy, prizes, crafts, snacks, music, pictures with the Easter Bunny and the Easter Story.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday with a mini cantata. Youth meeting, 6 p.m. Sunday. “Spiritual Gold” study, 10 a.m. Monday. Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m. April 11.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Park with Union and Lakewood Baptist churches. Easter breakfast, 8 a.m. in the family life center. Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday 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: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday breakfast by the Men’s Club after. Combined Easter worship, 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. No Sunday school. Community fellowship supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Menu: cubed steak, rice and gravy, lima beans, slaw, biscuits dessert, tea, lemonade, milk or coffee. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-10; free age 5 and younger. Family cap $25. Take-out available. Men’s Club fish and chicken fry, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Eat in or take out. Plates include fish, chicken or combo, hushpuppies, slaw and fries. Desserts for sale. Orders for 10 or more plates can be delivered at lunch.

Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Ogden Road, Rock Hill: Second Harvest Food pantry, 9 a.m. Friday.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Easter breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday; combined Sunday school class, 9:45 a.m.; Easter worship 10:30 a.m. with the choir presenting the Easter story. Older adults meet for dinner, 6 p.m. Thursday at Pier 1.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Easter celebration service, 10 a.m. Sunday.

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: Agape Night with the East Coast Basketball League, 5 p.m. Saturday 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. Sunday 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: Easter sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday 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.

Freedom Temple Ministries, East Main Street, Rock Hill: South Carolina State Convocation, 7:30 p.m. April 8-10. Workshops, 6:30-7:15 p.m. April 9-10. Speakers: Bishops Herbert Crump, Kenneth M. Yelverton and Alfred A. Owens Jr. and Psalmist Joyce Obie Yelverton.

Rock Hill Deliverance Center, Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill: Monthlong revival, “Reaching the Lost at Any Cost,” 6:30 p.m. daily. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers Sunday-Friday are the Rev. Charles Sanders, Donald Jacobs (Monday-Tuesday), T.R. Jones, Duane Ivey and Heiko Burklin.

Solid Rock Church, Sidney Road, Rock Hill: Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday.

Tabernacle of Praise Church International, Wood Street, York: Easter worship, 8 a.m. Sunday. 18th Founding Day celebration, 3 p.m. April 12 with Bishop Perry Davidson. Lunch, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Men’s breakfast, 9 a.m. Saturday. Easter breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday with egg hunt at 9:40 and worship, 10:15. Baby dedication, May 10.

Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Fresh Start, a new ministry, will have Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning April 16. For information, email freshstartchester@gmail.com.

Vision and Beyond Christian Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Easter prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. Sunday. Easter service, 9:45 a.m. with a re-enactment of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Communion and baptism after.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Lazarus Saturday Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Saturday with pancake breakfast and cleaning of the church for Holy Week. Bridegroom Matins, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Holy Matins, 7 p.m. Thursday. Royal Hours, 9:30 a.m.; vespers, 3 p.m. and Matins with procession, 7 p.m. April 10. Liturgy of St. Basil, 10 a.m. and Holy Pascha liturgy, 11:30 a.m. April 11 with blessing and sharing of Pascha baskets.

Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, S.C. 274, York: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday at the lakeside home of Kathy and Les Kits, 1834 Bonita on Little Allison Creek. Bring breakfast items to share. Easter service with Communion and special music, 10 a.m. Sunday.

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: Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday 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: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday in the Memorial Garden. Easter worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Butterfly release, 10:30 a.m. in the Memorial Garden. Friendship Fellowship, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. Meal, $3. Author Charlie Burnette will speak.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Easter worship, 11 a.m. Sunday with Holy Communion and music by the Purity Bells. One Great Hour of Sharing offering received.

Riverview Presbyterian Church, North Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Presbyterian Women’s Circles, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m April 7.

Tirzah Presbyterian Church, Tirzah Road, York: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday at the back of the main parking lot. Breakfast after.

Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, Sharon: Easter sunrise service, 7 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast after.

First Wesleyan Church, York Highway, York: “Journey to the Cross,” 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday. Free and open to the public.

This story was originally published April 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties."