Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Sept. 26

Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Chinese auction, noon Oct. 10. Drop tickets, 10-11:50 a.m. Food available for sale, 50/50 cash prizes and door prize.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Foundation Acts of Kindness Closet will open noon-2 p.m. Oct. 7 for those in need of nonperishable items. For information, call 803-329-4343.

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Home Mission Queen car wash Saturday at Auto Zone in York. Hot dogs and fish available. Pastor appreciation for the Rev. George E. McKain II, 3 p.m. Oct. 4.

Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Overseas Missions Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Wear department colors.

New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Rock Hill District Lay Council, 9 a.m., South Carolina Lay Council, 10 a.m. and Rock Hill District Christian Education Day fundraiser, 1 p.m. Saturday.

Pineville AME Zion, S.C. 5, Rock Hill: Women’s Day Weekend with Outreach Missionary Department, 9 a.m. Saturday; PAME-Z pageant, 6:30 p.m. Saturday; worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Red Oak AME Zion Church, Edgemoor: Camp meeting, 3 p.m. Oct. 4 with the Rev. Tony White.

United AME Zion Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Inaugural Parking Lot Praise, 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Eric Franks. Light lunch served.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship 9 a.m., traditional worship 11 a.m., Sunday school 10 a.m. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Neely’s Creek ARP Church, Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Adult choir will present a service of classic anthems based on Psalm 84, 11 a.m. Sunday with music by Palestrina, Vaughan Williams, Beethoven, Faure and others.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Awanas Club, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Sundays. Reservations being taken for Judgment House “Overdose,” Oct. 16-18 and 23-25. Call 803-370-8191.

Catawba Baptist Church, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming celebrating 225 years, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 with special music by the Celebration Choir and Unchained. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Covered-dish lunch after worship.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Benefit singing for youth pastor Gray Martin, 7 p.m. Saturday with the Hamptons and Messengers. Love offering.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill: Family and Friends Day picnic, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Family and Friends program 10 a.m. Sunday.

Emmanuel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, West End Street, Chester: Fall revival, 10:15 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 4 with Bishop J.K. Stringfellow, the Rev. Cliff Dye and Bishop B.R. Wilson, respectively and 7 p.m. Oct. 5-6 with Bishop Wilson.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: Family and Friends weekend with a picnic, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Dinner after worship.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Liberty Kids, 5 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday programs, 7 p.m. Pantry items needed: canned green peas.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Center Street, Chester: Trustees annual program, 10 a.m. Sunday during worship. Workshop on church security, led by local law enforcement, 10 a.m. Oct. 3. Open to all area church leaders.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fairfield: 100 Men and Women in Black and White program, 5 p.m. Saturday.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, McConnells: Men’s Choir annual day, 5 p.m. Saturday. Edna Rhodes Day, Oct. 4 with a celebration after worship. At 90, she is the church’s oldest member.

New Beginnings Baptist Church, Old North Main Street, Clover: Homecoming, 3 p.m. Sunday with tthe Rev. Richard Johnson. Revival, 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. George B. Jackson.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 2:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. D. Jackson. Revival, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Oct. 2 with the Rev. Sandra Mason.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center on Charlotte Avenue, 9:30 a.m. benevolence Thursday; clothing distribution, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Couples Ministry will go to California Dreaming in Columbia Saturday. Leave the church at 3 p.m. Guest pastor Linda Simpson will lead worship Sunday.

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Awanas, 4:45 and youth ministry, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday prayer, 6 p.m.

Temple Baptist Church, Celriver Road, Rock Hill: Adult vacation Bible school, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 4-8. Dress in 80s style. For information, call Jennifer at 803-504-7258.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Earth Angel Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10 at St. John Outreach Center, 1282 Bradford Heights Road, Gastonia. Donation, $10. For tickets, call 704-678-1054. Survivor recognition, doctors panel, door prizes.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Morning worship, 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Missions luncheon after. Children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday. Mission groups and women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Senior adult fall rally, 1:30 a.m. Thursday.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: “Women on Whose Shoulders We Stand,” four-part program beginning Oct. 2-3 led by Sisters Susan Schorsten and Gay Rowzie. Cost is $200 (four sessions). Overnight accommodations, $40. Registration required. “Holiness and Sanctity through and in Failure: The Spiritual Life of Blessed John Henry Newman,” 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8. Cost: $15. “Thomas Merton at 100,” led by Carl McColman, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17. Cost: $10, Oct. 16; $40, Oct. 17 (lunch included); $45, both sessions; $80, overnight. “Pope Francis: Some Aspects of His Life and Mission,” led by Father Paul Maier, 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 24. Cost: $15. To register or for information, call 803-327-2097 or email oratorycenter@gmail.com.

Garden Sanctuary Church of God, Cedar Street, Rock Hill: Church anniversary celebration 100 years, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11. Formerly known as Cedar Street Church of God, its first worship was held in a tent in 1915. Former members, members and friends are invited.

Lesslie Church of God, South Anderson Road, Catawba: Revival, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday with the Rev. Chad Everett.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m. Sunday. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Christian formation, 9:30 a.m. Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4 with the Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 p.m. in the Smyth Memorial Garden. Pets must be on leash or in a carrier.

Temple Kol Ami, meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Shabbat, 7 p.m. first and third Fridays. Info: 803-701-0149.

Temple Solel, the reform congregation in Fort Mill, meets at 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.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. . Nursery provided. Fourth annual Oktoberfest, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 3 with German beer, wine, food, games, music, vendors and bounce house for children. Free admission..

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:30 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday. Reception for new members, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Estate planning pot luck lunch, 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Senior fitness, 9 a.m. Monday and Friday. Chrismon classes, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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: Homecoming, 11:15 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Josh McClendon. Covered-dish lunch after.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Zin & Friends Praise Band will perform at 11 a.m. worship Sunday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Vesper service, 7 p.m. Sunday; outside weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair. Knit Wits, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 to make hats, scarves and blankets for homless shelters and ROC. No sewing skills necessary.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Lakeside summer worship concludes at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Park. Early service resumes at the chuch at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Methodist Misfits Sunday school class will deliver lunch to The Haven for Men at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Gospel concert featuring Matt Collison, 6 p.m. Sunday. He was formerly with the Good News Quartet. Free and open to the public. Fall fesival, Oct. 27. Vendors Market, Nov. 21. Vendors call Dottie Davis at 803-329-7757 for reservations.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Wednesday suppers 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, tea, lemonade, coffee. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10 and free, age 6 and younger. Take out available.

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: First Sunday Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. Eat in or take out. To-go menu: roast pork loin, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, rice and gravy, green beans, slaw, homemade rolls and pound cake. Plates are $10, adults, $4 age 10 and younger. All take-out plates, $10. Eat-in or take out. Proceeds to the building fund and missions.

Osceola United Methodist Church, Charlotte Highway, Lancaster: Fall festival, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 10 with games and music by the Hinson Girls.

Philadelphia United Methodist Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Annual fall festival, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3 with a bake sale, yard sale, vendors, kids area, barbecue chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $9, adults; $5 children. For tickets call, the church at 803-548-0102 or Doug Chapman at 803-548-0199.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Annual Vendors’ Fair and Fall Festival, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. Sausage biscuits for breakfast; vegetable soup and cornbread lunch. Bake sale. More than 50 vendors. Proceeds to local and global missions.

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Craft bazaar, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 3 with more than 30 vendors, bake sale, door prizes and breakfast vendor. For information, call Jessica at 803-242-2998.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Friends Day, 9 a.m. Oct. 4 with games, Sunday school, worship, barbecue lunch and music. Children’s Caravan Ministries for grades 1-5, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday is enrolling new members.

2015 Praise in the Park: Saturday at Mitford Park in Great Falls. More than a dozen choirs.

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. Info: 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.

Academy Christian School: Fall fundraiser, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Faulk Farm, 3755 Turtle Pond Drive, Rock Hill. Rain date, Oct. 17. Tickets are $25 for barbecue dinner for two adults and kids hot dog plate and door prize entry. Single admission, $5; adult barbecue plate, $8; kid’s plate, $5; hot dog plate, $5. For information, call 803-327-5673. Proceeds go to a bus fund.

Damascus Road Church, West Baskins Road, Rock Hill: Revival, 7 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday.

Faith Covenant Church, South Stonewall Avenue, Rock Hill: Revival, 7 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday with the Revs. Ron Raley, Margaret Crosby and Lee Ayers, respectively.

Regeneration Church Family Worship, North Congress Street, York: Musicians and singers are being sought for this new church.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday. Rose’s Kitchen will serve lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, $6. Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes available. Call 803-328-3000.

Women Living Well Ministries, Camden Road, Charlotte: Spiritual Spa Retreat, Oct. 2-3 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, South Boulevard, Charlotte. Registration $49. Info: womenlivingwellministries.org.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday. Tea and Stitchery, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 4. Annual Parish Picnic at Ebenezer Park Oct. 11 after 9:30 a.m. service.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. ELS classes, 7 p.m. Tuesday. New members welcome to Cub Scout Pack 1830. Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry. Info: 803-366-8223.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday. Tomato Gleaning Mission Trip to Rowan County, Oct. 3.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17. For vendor applications, call the church at 803-548-0800 or email mbarreto@comporium.net. Vendor fee of $35 and application due Oct. 1. All items must be original and handcrafted; no resale items.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Together on Wednesdays with dinner at 5 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m. along with choirs. Faith and Film, 6 p.m. Sunday to see “Unfinished Song” at the Presbyterian Youth Center. Youth Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday with dinner.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Wednesday night programs begin at 6.

Ramah Presbyterian Church, Ramah Church Road, York: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Black Family Singers leading worship. Covered-dish meal after. The Ladies of Ramah are planning a bus trip Nov. 7 to the Barn Dinner Theater in Greensboro, N.C., to see “Salute to American,” part of Branson on the Road. Buffet lunch included. The group will leave at 8 a.m. and return about 5:30 p.m. Cost is $110, adults; $82, children. Space is limited. Reservations due Oct. 14. Call Jean Wyatt at 803-222-7314.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday . The 42 professional musicians are based in Kiev, Ukraine. The orchestra is part of Music Mission Kiev, which provides a ministry to impoverished widows and delivers food to more than 400 widows and pensioners.

First Wesleyan Church, Annafrel Street, Rock Hill: Celebration for Jon and Pat Shea’s retirement after 51 years with SIM serving as missionaries to Liberia and service in the international and U.S. offices, 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Reception at noon.

This story was originally published September 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Sept. 26."