Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, July 11
AME ZION
Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, California Street, York: Vacation Bible school, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday.
Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school, “There’s No Friend Like Jesus,” continues 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for all ages. Dinner served. For information, call 803-329-4343.
Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Family and Friends Day, morning worship July 19.
Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Weekend, July 18-19.
Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Family and Friends celebration, 11 a.m. Sunday. Food, fellowship and activities for children after service.
New Home AME Zion Church, Charlotte Highway, York: Mobile food pantry, 8 a.m. Thursday until all boxes are given away. Bring valid ID. One box per household.
O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte: Annual usher program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Dinner at 1 p.m.
Pineville AME Zion, S.C. 5, Rock Hill: Senior Choir yard sale and fish fry, 8 a.m. Saturday, church parking lot. Trustee Board Four Gospel program, 2:30 p.m. July 19.
Rock Grove AME Zion Church, Margaret Street, Rock Hill: Clothing giveaway, 6:30-11 a.m. July 18. Items available range in size from infant to adults. Open to the public.
ARP
Ebenezer ARP Church, Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill: Men’s breakfast, 7 p.m. Saturday in Bailey Activities Building. Donations accepted.
First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship 9 a.m., traditional worship, 11 a.m. and Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday. Men’s fellowship breakfast, 7 a.m. Saturday. Churchwide fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Tirzah ARP Church, Mount Gallant Road, York: Family Night Out at TC’s, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 24.
BAPTIST
Bible Baptist Church, U.S. 21 Bypass South, Fort Mill: Vacation Bible school, “To the Edge and Encounter the God of the Universe!,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for age 4 to sixth-graders. There will be games, fun crafts, snacks, and prizes. Register at biblebaptistonline.com or when you arrive. For information, call 803-547-2761.
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Brotherhood Ministry’s annual prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. July 18. Free and open to the public.
College Park Baptist Church, Eisenhower Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school for first- to fifth-graders, 9-11 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Street Park, Charlotte Avenue. Bible stories, games, snack and crafts. Free Bibles given to the children attending.
Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: New worship time, 10:45 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and evening service at 6:30.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill: Seniors will be recognized during 10 a.m. worship Sunday. Senior banquet after worship.
First Baptist Church, Chester Highway, McConnells: Unity Quartet in concert, 10:30 a.m. July 19.
Great Joy Baptist Church, U.S. 321, McConnells: Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. July 19.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Gospel concert with Brian Free and Assurance, 6 p.m. Sunday. Love offering. Vacation Bible school, “Journey Off the Map,” July 19-24. Family picnic, 3 p.m. July 26 at Bowater Park.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Adult Bible study, Children in Action and youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Rodman: Revival, 2:30 p.m. July 19 and 7 p.m. July 20-23 with the Rev. Corey Jackson. No evening service July 19.
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Church Haiti mission conference in partnership with Shekinah Hand of Deliverance Ministry, July 25-26. For information, call 803-322-6129.
Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue, 9 a.m. benevolence Thursday; clothing distribution, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Deacon ordination service for Will Smith, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Union Baptist Church, Ligon Street, Chester: Revival, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. LeMar Foster, 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Earl Stringfellow and 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday with Bishop Wendell B. Sumter.
Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Minister’s Wives/Widows, Deaconesses and Trustee’s Wives program, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Morning worship, 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday.
CATHOLIC
St. Mary Catholic Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school, 5 p.m. July 20-25. Dinner served nightly. For information, call 803-329-1008.
CHURCH OF GOD
Lando Church of God, Lando: Vacation Bible school, “Everest: Conquering Challenges Through God’s Mighty Power,” 6-8:30 p.m. July 20-24 for ages 3-12 with games, crafts, music, skits, Bible lessons and snacks.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Crazy Faith youth conference, 10 a.m. July 18 with the Rev. Joseph Edge of Jacksonville, Fla., and gospel recording artist Gabriel Powell. Free food and prizes. The person who brings the largest youth group wins $50.
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m. Sunday. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Pine Street, Fort Mill: Vacation Bible school, “SunQuest Rainforest,” 5:30-8 p.m. July 27-30 with dinner, Bible stories, crafts, music and games. To register, call 803-547-5968 or email abscher@aol.com.
JEWISH
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 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. Sunday. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:15 a.m. Bring school supplies for the Hunger Outreach Program collection. Youth leave for the national youth gathering in Detroit, 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Senior fitness class, 9 a.m. Monday and Friday. Register for vacation Bible school, “Camp Discovery: Jesus at Work in Us,” Aug. 3-7.
Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Vacation Bible school, “God’s Love in Action,” 6-8 p.m. July 26-30. A few openings remain. Register at lakewylielutheran.org or call the church at 803-548-5489, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
METHODIST
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Aldersgate and Covenant Presbyterian Church will host vacation Bible school, Camp Discover, at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday at Covenant for ages 3-12.
First United Methodist Church, Bethel Street, Clover: Vacation Bible school, “Thailand Trek,” 5:30-8 p.m. July 19-23 with a light supper. Register at cloverfumc.org or call 803-222-3496, ext. 16.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Friendship is hosting camps for ages 8-12 based on life skills and biblical principals. The first of several is “Tools and How They are Used,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Others include music and art, cooking and sewing. For information email fumc+nurture@gmail.com or call 803-324-0172. Knit Wits, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Lakeside summer services, 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the covered shelter at Ebenezer Park. Bring lawn chairs. United Methodist Men’s breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Lunch after 11 a.m. worship Sunday for the Salkehatchie summer campers. Faith Seekers Sunday school class will deliver lunch to the Haven for Men. UMM will serve breakfast to Salkehatchie summer campers, 6 a.m. Wednesday and the UMW will serve lunch at noon Friday.
St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Mother/daughter Bible study for rising second- through fifth-grade girls and their mothers, 4-5 p.m. Sunday in the Rainforest Room 236. For information, email Elizabeth Morgan at sullylizj@gmail.com. Salkehatchie covered dish supper for 75 campers, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Doors open at 6 p.m. JOY Sundae Social, 2 p.m. July 21 in St. John’s Center with entertainment by John Leon Lewis. Sign up by July 19.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul Church Road, Clover: Ice cream social and hot dogs, 4-7 p.m. July 17. Donations accepted.
NAZARENE
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Vacation Bible school, Saturday and Sunday. Children’s Skate Night, Monday.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
Rock Hill Ministers Conference: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday each month at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1003 Steele St., Fort Mill. All pastors welcome. For information, call the Rev. Lavenia Pride at 803-417-6195 or 803-324-0051.
The Storyteller Gospel Show: 9:30-11 a.m. Sundays beginning Sunday on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.
Divine Glory Ministries, Mullinax Circle, Kings Creek: Cure for Cancer benefit, 8 a.m. Saturday on South Main Street in Clover across from American Auto Sales. There will be food, bake sales, face painting, raffles, games and more. Proceeds will help pay medical bills for the late Janice Bailey, wife of pastor Eddie Bailey, who died of cancer. A memorial service with Michelle Cohen will be 6 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Higher Ground Church, Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land: Vacation Bible school, “SonTreasure Island,” 6-8:45 p.m. July 20-24 for age 3-fifth grade. To register, call 803-802-3189 or email highground@comporium.net.
The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Indoor yard sale, 7 a.m. Saturday. Pickleball, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday for teens and adults in the Thomas Patterson Life Center. Free. Rose’s Kitchen will serve lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays in the life center. Cost, $6. Special People party, noon-2 p.m. July 25 at the church. GAP cookout, 2:30-5:30 p.m. July 25 at the church.
PRESBYTERIAN
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship will be 10 a.m. Sundays through August. Nursery available. Vacation Bible school, Camp Discovery, 5:45-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday for ages 3-12. Supper served to those attending. Cub Scout Pack 1830 meets year-round at Covenant; new members welcome. Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry. For information, call 803-366-8223.
Doby’s Bridge Presbyterian Church, Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill: “One Day, Fun Day: Happy Feet,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for ages K4-eighth grade with Bible stories, crafts, music, lunch and water slide. For information, call 803-57-5240. The Believers Quartet will perform, 11 a.m. Sunday. Potluck lunch after.
First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Men’s Group, noon Tuesday, Jackson’s Cafeteria.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Purity Playschool is accepting applications for the 2015-’16 school year for ages 2-3. Children must be 2 by Sept. 1. For information, call 803-377-8175. Worship will be 10 a.m. Sunday through Sept. 6.
WESLEYAN
Clover Wesleyan Church, Parkview Lane, Clover: Youth hot dog and bake sale, 10 a.m. July 18 at the church.
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This story was originally published July 10, 2015 at 12:38 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, July 11."