Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties

Brown’s Chapel AME Zion Church, Charity Road, Lowrys: Fellowship service with the Rev. Jelester A. Sander and New High Springs Baptist Church of Gastonia, N.C., 2 p.m. Sunday. Both choirs will sing.

Cedar Grove AME Zion Church, East Chapel Road, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir anniversary, 7 p.m. April 24.

Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, California Street, York: Senior Ministry Bingo Extravaganza, noon Saturday in the fellowship hall. Free.

Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: Four Gospel program, 3 p.m. April 26.

Rehoboth AME Zion Church, S.C. 9, Chester: 50 States building fund rally, 4 p.m. Saturday. Hymn Choir anniversary, 6:30 p.m. April 25.

St. Matthew AME Zion Church, Lige Street, Rock Hill: Big Gospel praise service, 5 p.m. Sunday with various choirs.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for dinner and 6:30 p.m. program. Homecoming celebrating 120 years, 11 a.m. May 3.

Sandy River Missionary Baptist Association (Lower Division): Ushers’ workshop, 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, 130 Walnut St., Chester. Rehearsal for the Unity March will be after the workshop.

Bible Baptist Church, U.S. 21 Bypass South, Fort Mill: Homecoming celebrating 36 years of service, 11 a.m. Sunday. Lunch after. Members, former members and friends invited.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: The Rev. J.T. Barber’s 16th pastoral anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Missionary annual program, 2 p.m. April 26.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Master’s Car Club and Calvary will host a Friday night parking lot crusade, 5-9 p.m. May 1. Matt Tollison will sing, 6-8 p.m. Free hot dogs and drinks. Bring chairs. Cars on display around the parking lot perimeter.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir anniversary, morning worship Sunday.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Grits and Grace breakfast buffet, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday. Cost: $6, adults and $3 age 12 and younger.

Eastview Baptist Church, Gordon Road, Rock Hill: Community Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 1. Free event includes clothes closet, food pantry and luncheon.

Emmanuel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, West End Street, Chester: One-day revival, 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Ryan McConnell.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: Dr. Rodney Cooper, professor of preaching, counselor and leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Spring revival continues at 7 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Matt Burrell. Special music nightly by Jeremy Edens, The Brothers and Sisters and the Bullock Creek Cowboy Church Band. The Rev. Jerry Bowers is the church’s new pastor.

Liberty Baptist Church, Chester: Ladies Jubilee, Saturday. Meet at 11 a.m. at the church. Food pantry items needed: tea. Disaster relief training, Sunday.

Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Rodman: Brotherhood’s annual Men’s Day, 2 p.m. Sunday with various choirs.

New Beginnings Baptist Church, Old North Main Street, Clover: Spring revival, 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with Apostle John T. Brown.

New Hope Baptist Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Ladies Jubilee, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Speaker is Debra Perry. The event includes lunch, gift bags and door prizes. Free.

New Hope Baptist Church, Lynwood Drive, Lancaster: Jason Crabb, Grammy and Dove award winner, in concert 7 p.m. May 15 for a diabetes benefit. Tickets sold in advance only, $15. For tickets, call 910-528-9614 or go to Chandler’s Collision, S.C. 200, Lancaster.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Senior prayer brunch, 10 a.m. Saturday. Senior Missionary annual Shoe Rally, 10 a.m. Sunday. Pink Sunday, 10 a.m. April 26. Members are asked to wear pink to honor and support those with breast cancer.

Roddey Baptist Church, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Holy City in concert, 6 p.m. Saturday. Love offering.

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 1163 Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Twelve Tribes program, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Sisk Memorial Baptist Church, Massey Street, Fort Mill: The Rev. Tom Tucker, senior pastor, will give the opening prayer for the United States House of Representatives at noon Wednesday. Tucker is first vice president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, serves on the executive committee for the Southern Baptist Convention and is a devotional speaker for the Billy Graham Evangelical Association in Charlotte. The prayer will be broadcast on CSPAN.

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

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Gospel Explosion 2015, 3 p.m. April 26 with various groups. Pink Sunday, April 26 to celebrate breast cancer survivors. Wear pink.

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.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Spiritual Teilhard De Chardin: His Message for the 21st Century, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 led by Sister Donnal Lareau. Cost, $40. Lunch included. 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. Saturday 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. The church will distribute free food, noon May 8. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Third Sunday of Easter, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Sunday. Christian formation classes, 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.

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 information, including directions, go to templesolelsc.org, Temple Solel SC on Facebook or call 803-619-9707.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Gastonia Stake with nine congregations including Rock Hill named Kevin Holderness as its newly appointed lay minister to preside over approximately 4,800 individuals. Holderness and his wife, Pam, have lived in Gastonia for four years and have six children and 12 grandchildren. Two counselors will work with Holderness. Serving as first counselor is Michael Fear. He and his wife, Davina, have four children and have lived in Clover for seven years. Second counselor is Roger Cummings. He and his wife, Larin, have five children and have lived in Mooresville for seven years.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Community yard sale, 7-11 a.m. Saturday. Feast of Fools talent show and dinner April 26. Spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. is $8. Showtime is 6 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Holy Communion, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Seniors at Grace, 11:30 a.m. Thursday with Winthrop artist Tom Stanley.

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. Ignite youth ministry, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays in the fellowship building. Mid-week Bible study on what Lutherans believe begins Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Men’s fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. April 25. Youth will run a bingo games. Donations accepted for children’s mission. Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Monday. Discovery Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Scriptural Gold, 10 a.m. Monday.

Harrison United Methodist Church, Lancaster Highway, Pineville: Rummage sale for Haiti, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 25. Items include children’s clothing, toys, appliances, household items and holiday items.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Churchwide bonfire, hot dog supper and talent show at new exterior worship center, 6:30 p.m. April 22.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community fellowship supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Menu: Courtney’s barbecue, baked beans, slaw, bread, dessert, 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 youth activities. The 14th annual Christian Sport Shooters classic, May 2 at Rocky Creek Sporting Club. Register online at mthollyumc.org. Proceeds to the sanctuary fund.

New Hope United Methodist Church, Aspendale Road, Rock Hill: Yard sale, 6 a.m.-noon Saturday. Breakfast and other food available. Tables available for $15. For information, call Jackie Cathcart at 803-324-1929 or Azalee Thompson at 803-324-8252.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Fellowship Class yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds to missions.

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Holy City will lead worship Sunday. Benefit for Emily’s House, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 30 with gospel singing and barbecue plates. Proceeds to help build a homeless shelter in memory of Emily Elkins, who recently lost her battle with cancer.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Trinity will provide music and preaching April 26 for the City Crusade at Rock Hill Deliverance Center, Sylvia Circle Drive.

National Day of Prayer: 12:20-12:40 p.m. May 7 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. For information, call the Rev. Lavenia Pride at 803-417-6195.

Christ the King Church, South Tryon Street, Charlotte: MOPS and MOMS will host a family day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2. For information, go to CtKCharlotte.org.

Fresh Start: a new ministry, will have Bible study taught by Minister Frank L. Dickerson, 7 p.m. Thursdays at Temple of Praise, 112 Hudson St., Chester. For information, email freshstartchester@gmail.com.

Rock Hill Deliverance Center, Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill: Month long revival, “Reaching the Lost at Any Cost,” 6:30 p.m. daily. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Speakers Saturday-Friday are the Rev. Jerry Prioleau, Bernard Gills, Alvin Yates, Minnie Dunham, Rogerlene Sanders, Ron Richardson and John. T. McCoy.

Tabernacle Ministries, Great Falls Highway, Great Falls: The Shireys in concert, 7 p.m. Friday. The family trio have been Beacon award nominees for group of the year and SGM fan award nominees.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: GAP, noon at Farrow Place in Rock Hill. Roses Kitchen, April 19. Donation, $8 to support Angels House of Life. Baby Dedication, 10:15 a.m. May 10.

First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Eden Terrace at Richmond Drive, Rock Hill: Free yard sale, 8 a.m. Saturday. Sausage biscuits and hot dogs available for purchase.

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: Come-See-Me pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. Saturday. Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Capital Campaign kick off luncheon, noon Sunday. Kirkin’ of the Tartan, 11 a.m. May 3.

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

Riverview Presbyterian Church, North Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Lively Group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

This story was originally published April 16, 2015 at 11:03 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties."