Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Oct. 10

Chester District:

Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Chinese auction, noon Saturday. 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. Saturday. Fish fry and hot dog sale at 10 a.m. Fish plates, $6; hot dog plates, $5.

Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Homecoming, Sunday with the Rev. James Thompson.

Metropolitan AME Zion Church, York Street, Chester: Pastor appreciation for the Rev. Angela W. Boyd for eight years of service, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tawana Howze Davis will be honored for eight years of service by the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society and the Chester District AME Zion churches, noon Oct. 17. For information, call Maggie J. James at 803-581-4330 or Carmen J. McClinton at 803-209-0075.

Rehoboth AME Zion Church, S.C. 9, Chester: Pastor appreciation for the Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Massey, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Pastor appreciation, 2:30 p.m. Sunday 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. First ARP Preschool is enrolling (limited spaces).

Sandy River Baptist Association (Upper Division): Usher meeting, 10 a.m. Saturday 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.

Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Barbecue fundraiser 11 a.m. Saturday for Ray Martin, youth pastor, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Plates are $8 and include pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, slaw, roll and dessert. To place orders, call 803-322-3843. Proceeds will help with medical expenses. Homecoming, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 with the Rev. Henry Cooper and the Golden Valley Crusaders. No Sunday school. Food and fellowship in the family life center after worship.

Eastview Baptist Church, Gordon Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Larry Nunn and the Cowboy Band. For more go to eastviewonline.org.

First Calvary Baptist Church, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir Union, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Youth Day, morning worship Sunday. Senior Missionary program, 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Fundamental Baptist Church, Poag Street, Rock Hill: Church anniversary service, 7 p.m. Friday with the Rev. William Bryson and 11 a.m. Oct. 18 with the Rev. Terri Dye.

Great Joy Baptist Church, U.S. 321, McConnells: Breakfast fundraiser, 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday.

Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Homecoming, 10 a.m. Oct. 18 with The Harvells. Dinner after worship.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Lord’s Supper, both services, Oct. 25. 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. Craft bazaar, Nov. 7. Vendors welcome. Contact Lisa Passmore at 803-327-5489.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Sunday is World Hunger Relief Sunday with worship, 11 a.m., lunch after. Liberty Kids, 5 p.m. Sunday. No evening service. Family Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pantry items needed: grits.

Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Lesslie: Men’s Choir 24th anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Rodman: Anniversary service for the Rev. Timothy Cousar, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, Blackstock: 16th pastoral anniversary for the Rev. Anthony “AJ” Johnson will be 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Frank Roach American Legion Post #4, 524 Heckle Blvd. For information, call Lillian Gilmore at 803-327-3023.

Nazareth Baptist Church, Robertson Road, Rock Hill: Gospel Choir 65th anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: WMU brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 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.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: The Rev. Gary Walton will preach for the Sterling Lodge No. 344 and Living Beauty Temple No. 709 memorial service, 8 a.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge, 1644 Ogden Road, Rock Hill. Chinese auction, 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the fellowship hall. Drop tickets at noon. Woman’s Day program, Oct. 18. Wear white. Ushers Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Savannah, Ga. Oct. 23. For information, call William Douglas at 803-371-5854.

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Senior Adult Day, 11 a.m. Sunday.

Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Hymn Choir workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 in the annex.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Earth Angel Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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. Hearts of Gold Senior Players present, “Miss Nelson is Missing,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Knights of Columbus monthly pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday in the parish center. Proceeds to the Boy and Girl Scout Troops at St. Anne.

St. Mary Catholic Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Revival, 7 p.m. Oct. 18-22 with Father Anderson of Chicago.

Garden Sanctuary Church of God, Cedar Street, Rock Hill: Church anniversary celebrating 100 years of service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a cake reception after. Started in 1915 as Rock Hill Church of God with a tent revival, the 13 members met in a house at Laurel and White streets. In 1929, the church was constructed on Cedar Street and renamed Cedar Street Church of God. Since 1961 the church has grown to include a bus ministry, Kiddie Kollege, new family life center and was renamed in the 1980s to Garden Sanctuary.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Pastor’s appreciation day for the Rev. and Mrs. Lenard Price, 5 p.m. Oct. 18.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m. Sunday. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. No Christian formation classes.

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.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hollis Lakes Road, Rock Hill: Reformation service, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Nursery provided. Hunger Outreach meal delivery, noon Sunday.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8:30 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday.

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.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Aldersgate and Covenant Presbyterian Church will have a Trunk or Treat, 5 p.m. Oct. 31 with games, hayrides and candy. Open to the public.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Children will lead worship Sunday for Children’s Sunday. Men’s shelter meeting, 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday to study scripture. Knit Wits, 6:30 p.m. Thursday to make hats, scarves and blankets from fleece donated to the church. Items made will be donated to shelters and the homeless.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Men’s breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the church. Honorary brunch for Martha Oates, 9:45 a.m. United Methodist Women, 7 p.m. Monday. 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. Saturday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Wednesday suppers 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: cube pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits, fruit and drinks. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10 and free, age 6 and younger. Take-out available.

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

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.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Soup Supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 with a variety of soups and desserts. Donations accepted. Proceeds to missions.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: The Pumpkin Patch is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30-8 p.m. Sunday. Kids’ Club will visit a corn maze after worship Sunday. Joy Club, 11:45 a.m. Thursday for lunch at the Garden Cafe. Call Mary Alice at 803-517-4941 for reservations.

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Craft bazaar, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 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: Forever Changed will be in concert, 10 a.m. Oct. 18.

York Church of the Nazarene, North Congress Street, York: Homecoming, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Vance and Jean Sharpe. Dinner after.

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. Saturday 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.

Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Archbishop Billy R. Wilson’s 30th pastoral anniversary, 3 p.m. Oct. 18. Gethsemane’s 17th anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. Dec. 20.

Regeneration Church Family Worship, North Congress Street, York: Keyboard player and singers are needed. For information, call Charlene at 704-813-0535. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Revival, 7 p.m. Nov. 6.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: GAP, noon Lancaster Manor. Taking it to the Street community outreach, Baytree Apartments in York. Ladies fall craft event, 10 a.m. Oct. 17. Fall Fest, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Rose’s Kitchen will serve lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, $6.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday with annual Parish Picnic at Ebenezer Park after.

Carmel Presbyterian Church, Walnut Street, Chester: Joint worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday with Uriel Presbyterian Church. Brunch after.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: 50th anniversary celebration, Oct. 18 with a social hour at 9:30 a.m. and special worship at 10:30 a.m. Lunch after in the fellowship hall. ELS classes, 7 p.m. Tuesday. New members welcome to Cub Scout Pack 1830. Yard sale and barbecue, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. Spaces are $25 for anyone who wants to bring a table and set up. Contact Pam East at peast@rhmail.org or call the church at 803-366-8223. Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for anyone who is hungry.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Retired Men’s Group, noon Tuesday at Jackson’s Cafeteria. Fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Hermon Presbyterian Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Zeta Amicae of Rock Hill, an auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta, held its annual Mr. & Miss Zeta Amicae Pageant Sept. 27 at Hermon. Zyir Ni-Ja Gordon, son of Shawn Denton and Jabara Gordon was crowned Mr. Zeta Amicae of 2015. Zyir was sponsored by Evelyn Marshall. Janiyah T. Richmond, daughter of Tamesha Minton and Justin Richmond was crowned Miss Zeta Amicae 2015. Janiyah was sponsored by Isabella Moore. Other contestants were: Caidyn Campbell, LiMyah Douglas, Adria McCoy, Adrianna McCoy, Breonna Mills and JaCari Heath.

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. Youth Group, 6 p.m. Sunday. Faith and Film, “The Way,” 6 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Student Center. Bring a drink and $5 for pizza and popcorn. Trunk or Treat, 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 18 in the parking lot. Children in non-scary costumes must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the community.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday night programs begin at 6.

Ramah Presbyterian Church, Ramah Church Road, York: 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. 17 in Westminster Hall. Friday’s show is sold out. 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. Board and teacher appreciation, Sunday. 110th anniversary service, Oct. 18 with the Wesleyan historian Bob Black from Southern Wesleyan University. Black’s grandfather was pastor of the Rock Hill church in 1913. Picnic in the oak grove after worship. Former members and friends invited. Pastor appreciation for the Rev. Mike and Jennifer Poore, Oct. 25.

This story was originally published October 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Oct. 10."