Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 8
AME ZION
Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church, Hall Spencer Road, Rock Hill: “All White Extravaganza,” 7-11 p.m. Aug. 29 at Bowater Park, 1673 Bowater Road, featuring Green Ice Band and The Fury. Light hors d’oeuvres served. Tickets are $15. For information, call 803-342-2549.
Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Revival, morning worship, Aug. 16 with the Rev. Otha Smith; 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Featherstone and 7 p.m. Aug. 17-20 with the Revs. Angela Boyd, George Mackey, William Bryson and John Heath, respectively.
China Grove AME Zion Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Revival, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. J.T. Barber and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Revs. R. Gadson, Harold Jones and Persell Ross, respectively.
Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: Chinese auction, 12:40 p.m. Aug. 15. Drop time, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets, $5 for 25. Fish and chicken plate sale. Plates, $6 and sandwiches, $3. For information, call 803-222-7781.
Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: YACM will host a fishing tournament, 6 a.m. Aug. 15. Registration is $20. Weighing, 1-2 p.m. at the church. Trophies awarded. For information, call 803-329-4343. YACM yard sale, 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the church. Tables are $10. Call, 803-329-4343. Revival, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 16 with 12 Tribe Rally and Hymn-a-rama and 7 p.m. Aug. 17-19 with the Rev. Raphael Gadson.
Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Revival begins Sunday.
Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Revival, 10 a.m. Aug. 15 with the Rev. Thelma Gordon and 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eldren Morrison. Lunch after morning worship. Revival continues at 7 p.m. Aug. 17-18 with the Rev. Morrison.
Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 with the Rev. Beverly Mickles. No evening service. Revival, 7 p.m. Aug. 24-26 with the Rev. Eric Franks.
Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Back-to-school Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday with fun activities.
Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Vernon Ross and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. A.L. Hensley. No Sunday evening service.
New Home AME Zion Church, Charlotte Highway, York: Revival, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Carlton Brown, 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Alvin McLamb and 6:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Jonty Leak.
ARP
First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Acoustic worship 9 a.m., traditional worship 11 a.m. and Sunday school 10 a.m. Sunday. First ARP Preschool is enrolling for fall classes.
BAPTIST
Fishing Creek Baptist Church, Springlake Road, York: Back-to-school giveaway, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13.
Great Joy Baptist Church, U.S. 321, McConnells: Youth explosion, 2 p.m. Aug. 16.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Book Bag Sunday, Aug. 23. Donate $20 for a book bag filed with school supplies. Deadline is Aug. 16. Back-to-school cookout, 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Youth Lock in, Aug. 21 for middle school youth. Cost, $10. Baptism, 11 a.m. Aug. 23. AWANA kick off, Sept. 13.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Haiti mission report, 6 p.m. Sunday. Adult and youth programs, 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chester: Revival, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Persell Ross; 7 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Charles Lee Ashley and 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday with the Rev. Wendell Sumter.
New Beginnings Baptist Church, Old North Main Street, Clover: Back-to-school bash, 11 a.m. Sunday with tips for success, school supplies and refreshments after service.
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Youth and Back-to-school rally, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 15 with fun and fellowship.
Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue, 9 a.m. benevolence Thursday (first 20 people in line); clothing distribution, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday. The Ministry Center will provide middle school uniforms at no cost to students in need. Distribution will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Bring proof of residence and proof of the student’s identity.
Sisk Memorial Baptist Church, Massey Street, Fort Mill: Financial Peace University classes begin Sept. 9. Cost is $45. Register at siskmbc.org. For information, call 803-547-2437.
Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Homecoming and revival, Sunday with the Rev. Billy Houze and Monday-Wednesday with the Revs. Darial Jackson, Antwonn Lynch and William Thompson, respectively. Sixth anniversary banquet for the Rev. Robert L. McCaskill, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Dallas Senior Citizens building. Tickets: $20 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Wear black, white and yellow. Anniversary service, 10 a.m. Aug. 23.
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. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and egg breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon Sunday. The Hispanic Brotherhood will host a lunch after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Both are in the parish life center. Proceeds to the Disabled American Veterans Association and Wounder Warrior Foundation. The Knights of Columbus will have it monthly Pro Life Rosary, 7 p.m. Tuesday.
CHURCH OF GOD
Lando Church of God, Lando: Revival, 7 p.m. Aug. 14 with Ben Winn featuring youth dramas and back pack and school supply giveaway. Revival continues 7 p.m. Aug. 15 with the Harris Family; 10:45 a.m. Aug. 16 with Andrew and Anthony Flipps and 6 p.m. with Ricky McManus.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Food giveaway, Sept. 4. Registration at 10:30 a.m.
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Church of God of Prophecy, South Spruce Street, Rock Hill: Yard sale, 6 a.m.-noon Saturday.
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, the reform congregation in Fort Mill has announced its affiliation with theUnion of Reform Judaism. In doing so, they become one of a small number of congregations who are members of both URJ and ISJL (Institute of Southern Jewish Life). James Fox, Solel president, said, “The endless resources of both of these organizations will enhance our services, enrich our Religious School, and help guide a variety of congregation activities. We’re in a great spot as we head toward our High Holiday services.” A detailed schedule for all High Holiday services can be found at templesolelsc.org. There is no charge for members, students, or members of the Armed Forces. Services are open to nonmembers for $50 (covering all HH services). For information, call Roy and Wendy Weinberger at 803-619-9707. Temple Solel meets at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill: Shabbat services are 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays.
LUTHERAN
Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Beer and Hymns, 6 p.m. Sunday.
Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Coffee fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 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.
METHODIST
Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, Aug. 16 with the Rev. Allen Wolfe. Lunch after in the family life center. For information, call 803-328-1618.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Community Parents Night Out/Back to School Bash, 5-9 p.m. Saturday for children PreK-sixth grade with dinner, crafts, music, stories, movie on the lawn and blessing of the backpacks.
Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: United Methodist Women are collecting tissues, hand sanitizer, liquid soap, wipes and baggies for teachers at Northside School.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth group resumes, 6 p.m. Sunday. Inspirational Opportunity, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; meal at 6 p.m. Cost, $4.
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. Katherine Carlson Moody will give a piano concert of religious music, 7 p.m. Saturday. She is a 2007 graduate of Winthrop University. Free admission.
Mount Harmony United Methodist Church, Ridge Road, Clover: Homecoming, 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Sharon Spann Gamble and 3 p.m. with the Rev. Mary Burnell. Revival, 7 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Charlie Thomas and 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday with the Rev. Paul N. Milton
St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Tuesday Night Take Out, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in front of the education building. Meals are fully prepared. Cost $17.50 for two and $33.50 for four. Orders due by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Email orders to J.ScottsCatering@gmail.com or call 803-374-6638 or 803-238-1446. Proceeds to United Methodist Men’s missions. Young adult fellowship, 6 p.m. Monday with basketball and pizza. Yard sale for Missions, 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 15 in the gym with household items, small appliances, furniture, electronics and more. Blessing of the Bookbags, all three services, Sept. 16. St. John’s 101 class, Aug. 23 and 30 and Sept. 6 and 13 for those interested in learning more about St. John’s. For information, email cbucy@stjohnsrh.org.
Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Back-to-School Bash, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 15 in Sharon Park featuring hot dog supper, music, bounce house, snow cones, face painting and door prizes for kids. Free and open to the public.
Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Summerfest breakfast, 7-9 a.m. Aug. 22 with sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits, coffee, juice and fruit. Proceed help buy needy families groceries at Christmas.
Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Older adults meet 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Bob Evans. Light the Night fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Nishie G’s on Dilworth Lane. Bring school supplies for Safe Passage.
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, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.
Pro Family Rally, 11 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Capitol Building in Columbia in support of Biblical marriage. For information, call 843-287-2600 or 843-517-3401 or go to profamilyrally.org
Heritage International Ministries, Star Light Drive, Fort Mill: Special presentation, “The Invaluable Reward of Ending Racial Tension,” 7 p.m. at the Grand Café. Speakers: Kim and Charles Moore.
The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: 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. Car and truck show, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Wild Woman Praise 2015, 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 22 and 3 p.m. Aug. 23. For information, call 803-328-2263.
Ultimate Life Church, Carowinds Boulevard, Fort Mill: “Called Out Conference,” 6-10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15. For information, call 803-802-2641.
PRESBYTERIAN
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship will be 10 a.m. Sundays through August. Nursery available. Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry. For information, call 803-366-8223.
First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Retired Men’s Group, noon Tuesday at Jackson’s Cafeteria.
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Installation service for the Rev. Jeffrey E. Bryan, 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Bill Wood, former interim senior pastor. Reception after.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship with Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Sunday. Applications are being taken for the 2015-16 school year. For information, call 803-377-8175.
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This story was originally published August 8, 2015 at 8:41 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 8."