Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 22

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.

Center Emmanuel AME Zion Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Revival and homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Marion Jones, 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Hanna Broome, 7 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Sanders and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Thelma Gordon.

Mount Calvary AME Zion Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Beverly Mickles. No evening service. Revival, 7 p.m. Thursday-Wednesday with the Rev. Eric Franks.

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

Rehoboth AME Zion Church, S.C. 9, Chester: Revival, 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Susan Evans, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Raymond F. Massy and 6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with the Rev. Otha L. Smith.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Cycle Day, 10 a.m. Sunday with Family and Friends at 2:30 p.m.

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. Just Joy worship for special friends with special needs and their families, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. First ARP Preschool is enrolling for fall classes.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Revival, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday 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.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: The Rev. Zach Williams will speak at 6 p.m. Sunday. Ladies Bible study, “The Best Yes,” Men’s Bible study, “The Kingdom Man,” and “Family 101” begins 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Register at cbcrh.com. Wednesday suppers begin Sept. 2 from 6-6:45. Menus and tickets available at cbcrh.com. Book of Daniel study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. AWANA clubs begin 5:30-7:15 p.m. Sept. 13.

Central Baptist Church, Ross Cannon Street, York: Promise Trio in concert, 6 p.m. Aug. 30.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill: Revival, Sunday-Friday. The Rev. Chris Woods will speak Sunday evening and the Rev. Harold Harris is weekday speaker.

First Baptist Church, South Congress Street, York: Youth fish fry and bake sale, 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday. 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: Mortgage burning service for the fellowship hall addition, 10 a.m. Sunday.

James Chapel Baptist Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Youth explosion and back-to-school rally, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with hot dogs, activities and bookbags filled with school supplies.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Pastor appreciation service for the Rev. M.N. Baxter, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Baptism, 11 a.m. Sunday. Tailgate Sunday, Aug. 30. Bring food. Grills and paper goods provided. Youth meeting with parents, 6 p.m. Sunday. AWANA kick off, Sept. 13.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: WMU fall meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday at Parkway. Adult and youth programs, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Homecoming, Sept. 13.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Youth Family and Friends Day and mortgage burning ceremony, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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: Second annual Letitia D. Simpson Memorial Walk, 7 a.m. Aug. 29 at the church. Registration is 6 a.m. Proceeds will go to support Simpson’s son Randyn and the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. For information, call Malinda Boyd at 803-327-4428.

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.

Trinity Baptist Church, West Arrowood Road, Charlotte: Promise Trio in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Sixth anniversary banquet for the Rev. Robert L. McCaskill, 5-9 p.m. Saturday 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. Sunday. College workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 29 for area students and their parents.

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. Sanctuary Choir cookout and introduction to the Christmas cantata, 6 p.m. Aug. 29. Annual church picnic and baptism, 4 p.m. Aug. 30.

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

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: Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m. Sunday. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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. Nursery provided. Congregational covered-dish lunch, 11:45 a.m. Sunday. Family Promise hosting begins Sunday.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school kick off for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Sunday with refreshment. Senior fitness, 9 a.m. Monday and Friday. Seniors at Grace with the Rev. Rebecca Lord, 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Tequila Family Mexican Restaurant.

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

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Men’s Warming Center meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Homecomingwith the Rev. Josh McClendon. 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 Freedom Ride study begins 6 p.m. Sunday.

Hopewell United Methodist Church, Clark Steele Road, York: Revival, noon Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church and 2:30 p.m. Homecoming service with Cassius Rhue. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Revival continues at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at Hopewell with the Rev. John M. Dicks.

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. Messengers of Christ will peform at 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Good News Sunday school class will deliver lunch to the Haven for Men. Ed Kilbourne, singer, storyteller and humorist, will perform at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 30.

Kings Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church, S.C. 161 at Philbeck Road, York: Tenth annual Tractor and Car show, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. No fee to enter. Breakfast and lunch served with a bake sale and various vendors. Proceeds go to local missions.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Bluegrass and barbecue fundraiser, 5 p.m. Saturday 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: St. John’s 101 class, Sunday 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.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Summerfest breakfast, 7-9 a.m. Saturday 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: Blessing of the backpacks, class promotions and donations of school supplies for Richmond Drive during worship Sunday. Abigail Circle will host a “Take and Bake” sale after worship. A variety of prepared casseroles and other dishes available for sale. Woodland will participate in Winthrop University Convocation. Bring cookies to give to the students. 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.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Sunday school promotion, 10 a.m. Sunday. Welcome for the Rev. Cory Williams, youth pastor, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fifth Sunday Night Sing, 6 p.m. Aug. 30.

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

Community Bible Study is an international, interdenominational, in-depth Bible Study available for all. The Greater Lake Wylie CBS day class is for women and their​​ children​ (ages: birth to high school) that meets at River Hills Community Church in Lake Wylie. All communities, churches, backgrounds, ages and levels of Bible knowledge are welcome to join. ​ The 30-week study of Daniel and Revelation costs $35 for adults and $10 for children and includes lesson books. The study begins 9:30 a.m. Sept. 2. To register contact Michelle Locklear at cbslakewylie@gmail.com​ or ​803-810-9590. For information, go to la​kewylie.cbsclass.org​.​

Christ the King Church, South Tryon Street, Charlotte: Beth Moore Living Proof live simulcast, 10:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Sept. 12. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $20 in advance and includes materials, snacks and lunch. To register go to ctkcharlotte.org/bethmoore.

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. Saturday with door prizes and snacks.

Souls for Christ Church, South Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Choir anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Choir director is Grammy and Dove award winner Rudy Currence.

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. Sunday.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Wild Woman Praise 2015, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 803-328-2263.

Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Youth yard sale, 7 a.m. Aug. 29 with a hot dog, hash and fish plate sale at 10 a.m.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship will be 10 a.m. Sundays through August. Nursery available. Rally Day is Sunday with an ice cream social after worship. Cub Scouts will host a blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 Saturday. Those who donated get a car wash. Men of the church barbecue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Plates, $8, include barbecue, beans, slaw and bread. Sandwiches, $4.50; pounds, $10. Training sessions for ESL will be 6-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 29. 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 with Rally Day. Hunger Outreach Program 3 p.m. Tuesday. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen, 10 a.m. Thursday.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Sixth annual Gospel and Spirituals with Grace concert, 6 p.m. Sunday 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. 29. 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.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Sunday is Bring a Friend Sunday with lemonade and cookies on the lawn after worship. Youth Group and Agape Choir kick off, 6 p.m. Sunday in the activities center. Faith and Film, 6 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Student Center featuring “The Book Thief.” Bring and drink and $5 for pizza and popcorn.

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.

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

This story was originally published August 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 22."