Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Feb. 13
AME ZION
Rock Hill District: Lay Council, 9 a.m. Saturday at New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard.
Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Men on a Mission Valentine’s Day banquet, 6:30 p.m. Saturday with dinner and dancing. Admission, $25. For information, call the church at 803-329-4343. Agape Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Second Sunday Café , noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Menu: chitterlings dinner or Salisbury steak dinner. Cost is $8. Open to the community. FAKC Closet open noon-2 p.m. Wednesday for those in need of nonperishable items.
Greater Unity AME Zion Church, S.C. 97, Sharon: Annual missionary program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Bible study, noon Wednesdays. Gospel program, 4 pm. March 6 featuring Holy Voices of York, Mighty Men of Rock Hill, Gospel Persuaders of Rock Hill, and Gospel Ray & The Faithful Sons of Lancaster.
ARP
First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship, 9 a.m., and traditional worship, 10 a.m. Sunday. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Just Joy service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
BAPTIST
Sandy River Baptist Association: Usher banquet tickets will collected 10 a.m. Saturday and Feb. 27 at Boyd Hill Baptist Church.
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Black History program presented by the Newcomers after worship Sunday. Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday. Brotherhood Ministry’s seventh annual prayer breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 20. Free and open to the public.
Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Camp Meeting, Feb. 21-24 with the Rev. Rick Coram.
Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Gospel singing with King’s Cause, 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Love offering.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Divorce Care class resumes 5-7 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday night supper resumes 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. RSVP required. Awana Club, 5-7 p.m. Sundays. Youth group, 6 p.m. Sundays. “Not-so Newlywed Game, Feb. 27. Tickets are $10 for meal and entertainment.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Bible study, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Liberty Kids, 5 p.m. Sunday. Youth and Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Food pantry available.
Oakdale Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Rock Hill: Bible drive, 10 a.m. Saturday. Accepting donations of gently used Bibles and children’s Bible story books. For information go to oakdalebaptist.org.
Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center clothing on Charlotte Avenue, 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday; benevolence, 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ridge Road, Bowling Green: Hymn Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Black History Month theme “The Untold History of Us” by Timeria Barber continues. Valentine’s Day post office will be open in the fellowship halls Sunday to receive cards and candy that will be given out after worship. Light refreshments served.
Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: SeraphSong concert, 5 p.m. Feb. 20.
Riverside Baptist Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: The Glick Family of Ohio will perform a bluegrass concert, 11 a.m. Sunday. The family’s nine children play and sing original songs and traditional hymns.
Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Family and Friends Day, 9:45 a.m. Feb. 28 (only service).
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CATHOLIC
The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Cardinal New Lectures, “The Many Faces of Mary,” 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Free; registration appreciated. “The Creed: What Do I Believe,” series on the Nicene Creed, led by Michael Petro, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 30. Free; registration appreciated. To register, call 803-327-2097.
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: First Sunday in Lent and the Great Litany. Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Rusty Rushing of ROC. Rushing also will speak to the adults during Christian Formation classes.
JEWISH
Temple Kol Ami, meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Shabbat, 7 p.m. first and third Fridays. For information, go to templekolamisc.org or call 803-701-0149.
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 in the community room of the ministry building. 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.
LUTHERAN
Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Hunger Outreach Ministry, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Beer and Hymns, 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Lent Out Loud, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with dinner and activities for children and family and midweek Lenten service.
Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30; 11 a.m. traditional Sunday with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Lenten service, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Centering prayer, 8 a.m. Thursday.
Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: 35th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. Feb. 28 with a reception after. Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.
METHODIST
Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Prayer group, 10 a.m. Monday. Bethel Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m. Thursday.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Valentine’s Day supper, 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Menu: pork chops, baked potatoes, green beans and dessert. Donations accepted. Proceeds to the youth. Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Worship, 8:30 a.m. and Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sunday. Covered-dish lunch at noon.
Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: fried chicken, rice and gravy, seasoned greens, slaw, biscuits, dessert and drinks. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to scholarships to Asbury Hills summer camp.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul Church Road, Clover: Oyster stew, 4-7 p.m. Saturday. Menu: oyster stew, vegetable soups, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. Donations accepted.
Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Soup supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday with a large selection of soups and desserts. Donations accepted. Proceeds to mission projects.
Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Prayer quilt ministry organizational meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday. To volunteer, call Martha at 803-370-1330. Abigail Circle is collecting toiletries and hygiene items for Safe Passage.
NAZARENE
Celebration Place Nazarene Church, 2869 Chester Highway, York: Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Open to the community. Proceeds to the building fund.
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Valentine’s dinner Saturday to benefit Trinity youth. RSVP to 803-328-0689. LOVE Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Wear red.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
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 Evangelist Robert Odom at 803-628-1922.
The Storyteller Gospel Show, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.
Harvest America Crusade, 5 p.m. March 6 at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, hosted by Body of One Youth Leaders. Open to the public. Bring a can of food for a food drive and get dinner.
House of Agape, Ashton Street, Rock Hill: Sunday service, 10 a.m. Free dinner for those in need, 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. For information, call 803-329-2504.
The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: Pickleball for teens to adults, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the life center.
PRESBYTERIAN
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: 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.
First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Men’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hunsucker’s home.
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Congregational meeting, noon Sunday. Together on Wednesdays with dinner at 5 p.m. and classes at 6 p.m. along with choirs.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday meal, 6 p.m. with Bible study and recreation at 6:30 p.m.
WESLEYAN
Clover Wesleyan Church, Parkview Lane, Clover: Women’s hot dog sale and youth bake sale, 10 a.m. Feb. 20.
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This story was originally published February 12, 2016 at 4:13 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Feb. 13."