Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Dec. 12

Chestnut Grove AME Zion Church, Stringfellow Road, Chester: Men of Thunder Christmas concert, 3 p.m. Sunday. Area men’s choirs are invited.

Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: A soup and toy giveaway will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday with fellowship, games and a visitor from the North Pole.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Zodiac Bash celebrating all birthdays, 5-9 p.m. Saturday with fellowship and food. No jeans or tennis shoes.

O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte: Mortgage-burning ceremony, 3 p.m. Sunday with Bishop Kenneth Monroe, presiding prelate of the South Carolina Conference.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: Annual Usher Board program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Lessons and Carols, 9 and 11 p.m. Sunday. Just Joy Christmas worship, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Christmas Eve Candlelight service, 5 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24.

Sandy River Baptist Association (Upper Division): Ushers prayer breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturday at Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill.

Bible Baptist Church, U.S. 21 Bypass South, Fort Mill: “Christmas Light!” musical program, 6 p.m. Dec. 20. Refreshments after.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Christmas program, after 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Sanctuary Choir Christmas concert, 5 p.m. Dec. 20. Community outreach, sponsored by Boyd Hill and Liberty Hill AME Zion, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 22 in the Boyd Hill fellowship hall with a free holiday dinner, toy, clothing and food giveaway.

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Musical “The Gift of Christmas,” 6 p.m. Sunday. Christmas at Calvary, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 with the Lord’s Supper at 6 p.m. No activities Dec. 23 or 30. “Managing Our Finances God’s Way” and GriefShare will begin Jan. 20. Deadline to sign up is Dec. 27 at cbcrh.com.

Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace, Rock Hill: Senior citizens will be honored during worship Sunday. Dinner after.

Glenrock Baptist Church, Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill: Glenrock will host the inaugural Fort Mill Community Christmas caroling event, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Gazebo on Main Street, with hot chocolate, coffee, cider, cookies and goodie bags for children. Bring lawn chairs.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Senior adult party, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Baby dedication, 11 a.m. Sunday. Baptism, 11 a.m. Dec. 20. Candlelight service and church Christmas party, evening service Dec. 20.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Children’s program, “Angels We Have Heard,” 6 p.m. Dec. 20. Pantry items needed: canned navy beans.

Mount Zion Baptist Church, McConnells: Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. Sunday. The family of Minnie Gilmore will be honored as Family of the Year. Dinner after worship.

NewKirk Baptist Church, Museum Road, Rock Hill: Pictures with Santa, 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Cost, $3. Proceeds to the Lottie Moon Christmas Mission offering. Doughnuts served. Christmas cantata, 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Oakdale Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Rock Hill: Live nativity scene, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday in front of Academy Sports off Dave Lyle Boulevard. Scene repeats every 40 minutes.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center clothing on Charlotte Avenue, closed Dec. 23-24 and Jan. 1; benevolence, closed Dec. 24 and 31.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Annual Christmas Benefit program, 6 p.m. Sunday featuring the church’s combined choirs, Stars of Zion, June Barnette and the Gospel Highlighters, Pete Ross, Robert Harris Jr. & Level 33 and the Gospel Persuaders. Proceeds go to help families.

Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Rock Hill Prayer Band, 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church annex. Hymn Choir workshop, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 19 in the church annex.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Prelude of Christmas: Christ Exalted, 5 p.m. Dec. 19 with various choirs, groups and soloists. Bring a nonperishable items to donate to a family in need.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: New member classes, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Christmas cantata, “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!,” 6 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship after. Mission groups, men’s and women’s Bible studies, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Divine Saviour Catholic Church, Herndon Avenue, York: Christmas Eve Masses, 4 and 6 p.m., English; 8 p.m., Spanish. Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m. bilingual. New Year’s Day Mass, 10 a.m. bilingual.

Lando Church of God, Lando: Children’s Christmas play, “Where’s the Line to See Jesus?” 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Adult program, “Wings of Christmas,” 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lesslie Church of God, South Anderson Road, Catawba: Free Gospel Bible Institute of Export, Pa., presents “Another Babe of Bethlehem,” 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 803-412-2070.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Christmas program, “Celebrating Jesus,” 5 p.m. Dec. 20.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Third Sunday of Advent. Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Bake sale after both services. Christmas Eve services, 4 p.m. Holy Eucharist and 11 p.m. Festive Choral Eucharist with musical prelude 30 minutes before each service.

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 Kol Ami is hosting a Chanukah Extravaganza 4-6 p.m. Saturday at 303 Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill. Free and open to the public. The event include kids crafts stations, face painting, photo booth, artists bazaar, games, latkes and more. From 6-7 p.m., there will be a brisket dinner and menorah lighting, which is free to Temple members and $10, nonmembers. RSVP to yorksynagogue@gmail.com to join us for the festivities. For more information, go to templekolamisc.org.

Temple Solel, reform congregation, 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. Sunday. Nursery provided. Hunger Outreach meal preparation and delivery, noon Sunday. Cookie exchange, 3 p.m. Sunday. Senior high youth, 5 p.m. Sunday.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Christmas Music Festival, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday with Holy Communion. Advent prayer around the cross, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Appreciation lunch for teachers and staff at Ebenezer Elementary School Wednesday.

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: Children’s Christmas program, 5 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship after with a surprise visitor. Chancel Choir cantata, “There’s a Song in the Air,” 11 a.m. Dec. 30. Community Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Pancake supper with Santa, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Open to the community. Christmas cantata, 4 p.m. Dec. 20.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Christmas cantata, 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Birthday party for Jesus after worship with refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Christmas cantata, 11 a.m. Sunday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Discovery Bible class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Kids for Jesus will present a Christmas program, 4 p.m. Sunday.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Worship, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, dessert, tea, lemonade. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to youth and children’s activities.

New Zion United Methodist Church, Black Highway, Smyrna: The Blacks in concert, 5 p.m. Sunday. Finger foods after in the fellowship hall. Breakfast with Santa on the Polar Express, 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 19. Children can wear pajamas. Plates, $5 include pancakes, eggs, bacon, grits, juice and milk. Free for age 5 and younger.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Taize worship and Communion service, noon Wednesdays in Decembers. Soup and sandwich lunch after. St. John’s is collecting toys, personal care items and gifts for teens to be distributed at the Hunger Outreach Christmas meal Dec. 24 at Flint Hill Baptist Church. The Wesley Class hopes to feed 100 families a turkey dinner. Cost is $15 per dinner. Donation deadline is Dec. 20. Christmas Eve candlelight and Communion service, 5 and 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Special offering taken for Imagine No Malaria.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. until sold out, Saturday. Children’s Christmas play during worship Sunday. Bring unwrapped gifts for the Salvation Army. There is a need for gifts for older children. Reading Circle, Dec. 28 to discuss “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.”

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: Pancake breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday with crafts, cookie decorating, Santa and the pastor telling the Christmas story. Open to the community. For information, call 803-548-4633. Children and youth Christmas play and musical, 6 p.m. Dec. 20. Refreshments after.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Christmas cantata, “Celebrate the Gift,” 6 p.m. Sunday. Children’s Christmas program, 6 p.m. Dec. 20. Robbie Hudgins will lead worship, 10 a.m. Sunday and Dec. 20.

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.

Faith Christian Ministries, Saluda Street, Rock Hill: Food drive, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Nonperishable food items available to anyone who needs food.

Freedom Temple Ministries, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Christmas production, “Fighting for Our TransforMEtion,” 8 and 1 a.m. Sunday. New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: Grief counseling seminar and worship for those who have lost loved ones, 10 a.m. Saturday. For information, call 803-325-1888.

Higher Ground Church, Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land: “Magnify and Rejoice Christmas Tour” with Alvin Summers and Gerald Simmons in concert, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Free and open to the public.

House of Agape, Ashton Street, Rock Hill: Free dinner for those in need, 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Transportation available from ROC. For information, call 803-329-2504. Christmas celebration, Thursday.

Regeneration Church Family Worship, North Congress Street, York: New nondenominational church with worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Free gift wrapping, 1-3 p.m. Saturday with Santa. Gifts must be in boxes. To volunteer, call 704-813-0535.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Special Children will be part of worship Sunday.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Christmas Day outreach, 3 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Hagin/Fewell Police Substation with live music, praise and worship, praise dancers. Volunteers and donations welcome. For information, call 803-328-2263 or 803-554-9233.

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

Filbert Presbyterian Church, Filbert Highway, York: Carols of Christmas with the Filbert Strings, 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Supper after.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Christmas cantata and liturgical dance, 11 a.m. Sunday. Children’s live Nativity, 5 p.m. Sunday. Annual Christmas dinner, 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Grace Presbyterian Church, S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill: Christmas cantata, “Festival of Carols,” 7 p.m. Sunday. Longest Night service, 5 p.m. Dec. 20.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Joy Gift luncheon, after 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Agape Choir will have a bake sale during the luncheon. Proceeds to choir mission and outreach.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Community Carol Sing, 4 p.m. Sunday to support the food pantry. Wednesday programs, 6 p.m.

This story was originally published December 11, 2015 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Dec. 12."