Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Oct. 3

Chester District: District conference, 9 a.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon AME Zion Church, Fort Lawn.

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.

Clover AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain Highway, Clover: Yard sale, 8 a.m. Oct. 10. Fish fry and hot dog sale at 10 a.m. Fish plates, $6; hot dog plates, $5.

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

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Pastor appreciation for the Rev. George E. McKain II, 3 p.m. Sunday.

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

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Pastor appreciation, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11 celebrating seven years as pastor.

Steele Hill AME Zion Church, Charlotte Highway, Lancaster: Understanding Dementia workshop and panel discussion, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 17, presented by Agape Senior, Lancaster. Become a Certified Mental Health First Aider class, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5 presented by Carolinas Health Care Systems. For information on either class, call 404-408-4075.

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.

Sandy River Baptist Association (Upper Division): Usher meeting, 10 a.m. Oct. 10 at First Calvary Baptist Church.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: 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. Sunday with special music by the Celebration Choir and Unchained. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Covered-dish lunch after worship.

Eastview Baptist Church, Gordon Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Oct. 11 with the Rev. Larry Nunn and the Cowboy Band.

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

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Awanas, 5-7 p.m. Sundays. Divorce Care, 5 p.m. Sundays. Aw Shucks corn maze and pumpkin patch trip, Oct. 24. Fall festival, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 31.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Liberty Kids, 5 p.m. Sunday. Family Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. World Hunger Relief Sunday, Oct. 11. Pantry items needed: elbow macaroni.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Meadowbrook Road, Chester: Missionary Ministry annual program, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Olive Baptist Church, Center Street, Chester: Workshop on church security, led by local law enforcement, 10 a.m. Saturday. Open to all area church leaders.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, McConnells: Edna Rhodes Day, Sunday with a celebration after worship. At 90, she is the church’s oldest member.

NewKirk Baptist Church, Museum Road, Rock Hill: Barbecue, 10 a.m. until sold out Friday. Plates or pounds, $8. Delivery available for seven or more plates. Call, 803-325-2002.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: WMU brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10. Youth car wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the church.

New Hope Baptist Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Barbecue, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10. Plates, $8 for pork or chicken. Pounds, $9 for pork.

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.

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. Sunday-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. Children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday. Mission groups and women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Hymnal Choir 55th anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

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: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Roy Bogan. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Food and fellowship after worship. No evening service.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Family Enrichment Day, 10:30 a.m. Saturday with food, games, gospel singing, face painting, hay rides and health checks. Free and open to the public. Family and Friends Day, 11 a.m. Sunday

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Nineteenth 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, Sunday 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. Saturday 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. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service meeting, 4 p.m. Sunday. Hunger Outreach, 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.

Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill: Fall bazaar and bake sale with more than 30 vendors, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17. Breakfast and lunch served. Silent auction. Proceeds to missions.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m. Saturday. United Methodist Women, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Children’s Sunday, Oct. 11 with the children leading worship.

First United Methodist Church, Bethel Street, Clover: Yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings for lunch.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. World Communion Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday to study scripture.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Early service resumes at the church at 8:30 p.m. Sunday with traditional worship at 11 a.m.. Fall festival, Oct. 27. Vendors Market, Nov. 21. Vendors call Dottie Davis at 803-329-7757 for reservations.

Mount Harmony United Methodist Church, Ridge Road, Clover: Gospel Choir 70th anniversary Joy Night, 5 p.m. Oct. 10.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Wednesday suppers 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: cube steak, rice and gravy, vegetables, biscuit, 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. Saturday 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.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: The Pumpkin Patch is open. Hours Saturday-Oct. 11 are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-8 p.m. Sundays and weekdays. Beginning Oct. 12 hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. World Communion Day, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday. Kids Club, 5:30 p.m. rooms 304 and 306. Joy Club, 11:45 a.m. Oct. 15 for lunch at the Garden Cafe. Call Becky at 803-818-5690 for reservations.

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Craft bazaar, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday 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. Sunday 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.

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.

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.

Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Youth yard sale, hot dog sale and car wash, 7 a.m. Saturday. For information, call 803-209-2994.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Tea and Stitchery, 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 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. Yard sale, Oct. 24. Spaces are $25 for anyone who wants to bring a table and set up. 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 with Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday.

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.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. 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 America,” 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 803-222-7315.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Showtime Theater and Westminster Academy of the Arts presents “Celebrating the Greatest Generation,” a musical revue featuring music and entertainment from the 1930s and ‘40s, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 in Westminster Hall. Tickets, $11.34 available at showtimetheatercompany.com. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Proceeds to scholarships and production funds.

First Wesleyan Church, Annafrel Street, Rock Hill: October is appreciation month. Golden service awards, Sunday to senior members. Board and teacher appreciation, Oct. 11.

First Wesleyan Church, York Highway, York: Saturday Night Live, 6 p.m. Saturday featuring worship band 212.

This story was originally published October 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Oct. 3."