Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 29
AME ZION
Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church, Hall Spencer Road, Rock Hill: “All White Extravaganza,” 7-11 p.m. Saturday 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.
Tabernacle AME Zion Church, Rock Hill: Men’s Choir anniversary, 5 p.m. Sept. 5.
ARP
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. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. First ARP Preschool is enrolling for fall classes.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Faith Assembly of God, Faith Boulevard, Rock Hill: Teen Challenge of South Carolina will be at 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday.
BAPTIST
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5. Revival 11 a.m. Sept. 6 with the Rev. J.T. Barber, 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. A.J. Johnson and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday with the Rev. Raymond Fisher and 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday with the Rev. L.E. Deans.
Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: 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. Sunday.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Revival, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Dennis White, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday with the Rev. Algerron D. Williams Sr. and 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday with the Rev. Robert Charles.
James Chapel Baptist Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: “Medicare and You” workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 12 with a certified Medicare counselor from Catawba Area Agency on Aging. Information will be given for older adults, persons with disabilities, family caregivers, long term care options and fraud prevention. Open to the public.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Tailgate Sunday, Sunday. Bring food. Grills and paper goods provided. Sunday school promotion, Sept. 6. Kids Tank returns Sept. 6. AWANA kick off, Sept. 13. Mid-week services, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sept. 13 with the Rev. Joey Shetley. Fifth Sunday hymn sing, evening service Sunday. Family Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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. Saturday 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.
Sweet Hope Baptist Church, Sweet Hope Church Road, Carlisle: Installation service for Jasper Featherstone, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: College workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday for area students and their parents.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Morning worship, 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Annual church picnic and baptism, 4 p.m. Sunday. Hearts of Gold to see Jeanne Robertson, 6 p.m. Thursday and to NarroWay, 5:30 p.m. Friday.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: The Knights of Columbus are selling the York County edition of the “Attractions Dining and Value Guide” to support various ministries. Coupons in the book expire at the end of 2016. The book contains more than $3,600 in coupon savings and $175 in gift cards. Books are $25. To get copies, call Tom Giles at 803-517-6339 or Joe Geraci at 703-626-5035.
CHURCH OF GOD
IN CHRIST
True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Food giveaway, Friday. Registration at 10:30 a.m.
EPISCOPAL
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.
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, 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, $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.
LUTHERAN
Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Educational Ministry Re-gathering Day, Sept. 13.
Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship with Holy Communion and special prayers for the healing of the world, 11 a.m. Sunday. Second annual Lutherans vs. Episcopalians softball game, 6 p.m. Saturday. Senior fitness, 9 a.m. Monday and Friday. Centering prayer, 8 a.m. Thursday. Hunger Outreach meal prep and delivery Thursday and Friday.
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
Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 11:15 a.m. Sept. 27 with the Rev. Josh McClendon. Non-perishable items are being collected for Hope House.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth group, 6 p.m., will attend the Ed Kilbourne concert at India Hook. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday. 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. Ed Kilbourne, singer, storyteller and humorist, will perform at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Kilbourne is known for his moving music, quirky humor and insightful monologues. He has recorded 23 albums and a 4-CD collection of concert performances. Free admission. Vendor’s Market, Nov. 21.
St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: St. John’s 101 class, Sunday 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. Saturday with hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Donations accepted.
NAZARENE
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Fifth Sunday Night Sing, 6 p.m. Sunday. September is Alabaster Month and money for World Missions will be received.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
“Seeking God Togther,” a multicultural and interdenominational gathering of Christians to pray for revival and spiritual awakening, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Rock Hill Bible Fellowship Church, 1366 Amelia Ave. Other organizing churches include First Baptist, Lake Wylie Lutheran, Mount Hebron Baptist, First Calvary Baptist, Neely’s Creek ARP, Westminster Presbyterian and St. Barnabas Anglican, along with the York Baptist Association. This is the group’s fifth countywide gathering.
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. Saturday 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. Wednesday. To register contact Michelle Locklear at cbslakewylie@gmail.com or 803-810-9590. For information, go to lakewylie.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.
Freedom Temple Ministries, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Praise Dance Ministry workshop, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 with a Praise Dance Explosion at 4 p.m. To register for the workshop go to freedomtempleministries.org. The afternoon program is open to the public. Men’s Day, 8 and 10 a.m. Sept. 13.
Grace Ministries, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 10 a.m. Sept. 6. Friends and family invited.
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.
Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Youth yard and plate sale scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. Fellowship service, 1 p.m. Sept. 6 with the Rev. Corey Sanders.
PRESBYTERIAN
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship will be 10 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 6. Contemporary service the last Sunday of the month. New members welcome to Cub Scout Pack 1830. 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. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday.
Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: 16th annual yard sale, barbecue and bake sale, Saturday. 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. PNC meeting Sunday with lunch after. Purity Playschool applications are being taken for the 2015-16 school year. For information, call 803-377-8175.
WESLEYAN
First Wesleyan Church, Annafrel Street, Rock Hill: Out Door Praise Gathering, 10 a.m. Sept. 20 in the Oak Grove. Bring lawn chairs. Pot luck lunch after. Bring a salad or dessert to share. In case of rain, the event will be at the church. Participating churches, All Nations Assembly, True Word Outreach Ministry and First Wesleyan.
First Wesleyan Church, York Highway, York: Mission yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday in the family life center.
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This story was originally published August 28, 2015 at 12:56 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Aug. 29."