Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 15

Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church, Hall Spencer Road, Rock Hill: Catawba Day, noon-until Saturday with games and food for the community. Revival, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Darren Michell. “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, Sunday with the Rev. Otha Smith; 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Featherstone and 7 p.m. Monday-Thursdsay with the Revs. Angela Boyd, George Mackey, William Bryson and John Heath, respectively.

Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: Chinese auction, 12:40 p.m. Saturday. 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. Saturday. 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. Saturday at the church. Tables are $10. Call, 803-329-4343. Revival, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday with 12 Tribe Rally and Hymn-a-rama and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Raphael Gadson.

Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Revival, 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Thelma Gordon and 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eldren Morrison. Lunch after morning worship. Revival continues at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 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 Vernon AME Zion Church, Fort Lawn: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Titus Thorn and 6:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday with the Rev. D’Andre James-Daniels.

New Home AME Zion Church, Charlotte Highway, York: Mobile Food Pantry, 8 a.m. Thursday until all boxes are distributed. Bring valid ID. One box per household.

O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 with the Rev. Kelcy G.L. Steele and 7 p.m. Aug. 24-27 with the Rev. Melvin Tate.

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. First ARP Preschool is enrolling for fall classes.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Revival, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 23 with the Revs. Kennedy F. Threatt Sr. and Bennie Stinson, respectively and 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday with the Revs. Derrick Belton, Wendell Wylie, James F. Williams Jr. and Thelma Gordon, respectively.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. John T. McCoy. Revival, 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Patrick Sedrick L. Hamner.

First Baptist Church, South Congress Street, York: Youth fish fry and bake sale, 4:30-8 p.m. Aug. 22. Plates, $9 and include fish or chicken strips or combo, fries, slaw, hushpuppies and drink. Catered by Catfish Cove. Proceeds to youth mission fund.

Great Joy Baptist Church, U.S. 321, McConnells: Youth explosion, 2 p.m. Sunday.

James Chapel Baptist Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Revival, 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Ira Roddey. Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Mack McCrae. Revival continues, 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday with the Rev. Kimmie Nichols. Youth explosion and back-to-school rally, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22 with hot dogs, activities and bookbags filled with school supplies.

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 Sunday. Back-to-school cookout, 6 p.m. Wednesday. 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: WMU fall meeting, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Parkway. Adult and youth programs, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Homecoming, Sept. 13.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Youth and Back-to-school rally, 2-5 p.m. Saturday with fun and fellowship. Family and Friends Day and mortgage burning ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23.

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.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Revival, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Michael McClain and 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday with the Rev. Anthony A. McCallum. Educational and youth directors will be accepting school supplies and donations Sunday that will be given to school age children at the church.

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.

Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Charles Woods. Revival 7 p.m. Monday -Friday with the Rev. George Shears.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: 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. Discussion for nominating committee’s recommendation, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdsay.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Revival, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday with the Revs. Donnie Dye and Kennedy Threatt Sr., respectively and 7 p.m. Monday-Friday with the Rev. Johnny Brown.

Varadhara Buddhist Center, Atherton Lofts, South Boulevard, Charlotte: Introduction to Buddhism workshop, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 22 at Balance Yoga and Massage, 2435 West S.C. 160, Tega Cay. Workshop presented by Kelsang Sangshe, a ordained nun in the New Kadampa Tradition. Donation, $20; seniors and students, $15. For information go to meditationcharlotte.org/tegacaysc

Lando Church of God, Lando: Revival continues 7 p.m. Saturday with the Harris Family; 10:45 a.m. Sunday with Andrew and Anthony Flipps and 6 p.m. with Ricky McManus.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Food giveaway, Sept. 4. Registration at 10:30 a.m.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m. Sunday. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Blessing of the backpacks.

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, meets 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.

High Holy Days services (and the break-the-fast) will be in the St. Philip Neri Church Community Room. The schedule is as follows:

10 a.m. Sept. 13, High Holidays family service at Blooming Einsteins, 2752 Pleasant Road, Suite 103, Fort Mill.

7 p.m. Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashana.

10 a.m. Sept. 14, Rosh Hashana. Tash Lich after.

7 p.m. Sept. 18, Shabbat Shuva.

7 p.m. Sept. 22, Kol Nidre

10 a.m. Sept. 23, Yom Kippur; 4 p.m. Yiskor. Closing services after Yiskor. Break-the-fast after closing services.

Free for all members of the congregation and is $50 for non-members. Students and active military personnel are invited to participate at no charge. Non members who are interested in attending any of the services should call Wendy and Roy Weinberger at 803-548-5415.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Blessing of the backpacks at both services. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:15 a.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. Blessing of the backpacks at both services. Coffee fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Confirmation orientation for children and parents, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Detroit National youth gathering report, 10 a.m. Sunday. Senior fitness, 9 a.m. Monday and Friday. Centering prayer, 8 a.m. Thursday.

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, Sunday with the Rev. Allen Wolfe. Lunch after in the family life center. For information, call 803-328-1618.

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 Elementary School.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth group kicks off Freedom Ride, 6 p.m. Sunday with a hot dog and hamburger supper. Freedom Ride is a 12 lessons of faith for today’s teens. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Monday to study the scriptures. 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.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Yard sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday featuring furniture, tools, toys, clothes, kitchen supplies, home products and a chance to win two tickets to a Panthers game ($5 per chance). Proceeds go to help needy families in the community.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Bluegrass and barbecue fundraiser, 5 p.m. Aug. 22 with the Hinson Girls of Lancaster. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased in advance by calling the church, 803-547-7538. Proceeds to Epworth Children’s Home.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Yard sale for Missions, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in the gym with household items, small appliances, furniture, electronics and more. Blessing of the Bookbags, all three services, Sunday. 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.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul Church Road, Clover: Ice cream social, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 29 with hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Donations accepted.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Back-to-school bash, 5-9 p.m. Saturday 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: Members are collecting school supplies for Richmond Drive School. Bring your donations Aug. 23 for blessing. Disciple Bible Study and other adult classes are forming. Topics include Paul, John Wesley, King David and the call of God in your life. For information, call 803-328-1842.

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Fish fry, 11 a.m.-until Saturday at 400D 72 Bypass, Albright Road. Plates, $9, include croaker or flounder, baked beads, slaw, roll, cake, soda or water. Proceeds to youth.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Back to School Saturday to provide school supplies to Lesslie Elementary School and the local area, Saturday. Love offering, 10 a.m. Sunday for the Rev. Cory Williams, the new youth pastor.

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

Regeneration Church Family Worship, North Congress Street, York: This new nondenominational church will have services at 11 a.m. Sundays. Children’s Church available. Women’s Ministry will have its first event, 6 p.m. Aug. 22 with door prizes and snacks.

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: “Bringing it to the Neighborhood,” 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at Lige Street Park with live music, praise and worship, testimonies and refreshments. Transportation available by calling 803-280-6676 at least an hour prior. 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. Saturday. For information, call 803-802-2641.

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. Cub Scouts will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 Aug. 22. Those who donated get a car wash. Men of the church barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 22. Plates, $8, include barbecue, beans, slaw and bread. Sandwiches, $4.50; pounds, $10.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Sixth annual Gospel and Spirituals with Grace concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 23 featuring the Grace Notes Choir, Grace Notes Quartet and Joyful Noise. Bring a dessert to share after. Love offering for the Thornwell Home for Children. 16th annual yard sale, barbecue and bake sale, Aug. 20. Yard and bake sale, 7 a.m.-noon. Barbecue, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with barbecue, slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, tea or lemonade. Plates, $9, adult; $5, children. Pounds, $12.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 10 a.m. Sunday. Purity Playschool applications are being taken for the 2015-16 school year. For information, call 803-377-8175. Food Pantry board, 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Clover Wesleyan Church, Parkview Lane, Clover: Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

First Wesleyan Church, York Highway, York: Mission yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Aug. 22 in the family life center.

This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 2:21 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 15."