Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Feb. 27

Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Bible study, noon Wednesdays. Gospel program, 4 p.m. 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.

Mount Vernon AME Zion Church, Fort Lawn: Children and youth gospel explosion, 5 p.m. Saturday.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: African American Heritage Day, 10 a.m. Sunday. Wear African attire. Poor Man’s dinner after worship.

O’Zion AME Zion Church, Hamilton Road, Charlotte: Christian Education Department Super Soul Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday with soul food and fellowship. Dress in ethnic attire.

Pineville AME Zion, S.C. 5, Rock Hill: Together As One Hymn Choir black history program and concert, 2 p.m. Saturday. Black History program, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Pleasant View AME Zion Church, Old Columbia Road, Chester: 15th Black History gospel celebration, 2 p.m. Sunday.

St. James AME Zion Church, Church Street, Hickory Grove: 7-Up program for Home Missions, 7 p.m. Saturday.

White Hill AME Zion Church, S.C. 161, York: New Author’s Day View, 4 p.m. Saturday with a book signing by the Rev. Charles D. Smith. Open to the community.

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

Live narrated outdoor Easter scene: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 10-12 in the Food Lion parking lot on Springdale Road, Rock Hill. The event, sponsored by Oakdale and Park Ridge Baptist churches, depicts the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The scene repeats every 30 minutes. Free and open to the public.

Sandy River Baptist Association: Usher banquet tickets will be collected 10 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Hill Baptist Church.

Black Rock Baptist Church, Old Richburg Road, Chester: Sons of Black Rock Hill will attend worship March 6. Brotherhood/Men’s Day, 2 p.m. March 6.

Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Black History program with the Rev. Kenneth Doe and Bethesda Christian Fellowship of St. Helena Island, 2 p.m. Saturday. Black History observance with a memorial service, 1 p.m. Sunday.

Flint Hill Baptist Church, Flint Hill Street, Rock Hill: Black History program, 5 p.m. Saturday. Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a pot luck dinner after.

Gold Hill Baptist Church, S.C. 49, York: Gold Hill Original Gospel Choir 70th anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Gospel singing with King’s Cause, 7 p.m. Saturday. Love offering.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Four Gospel program, 6 p.m. Sunday.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Senior ladies trip to Hamrick in Gaffney, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 8. Wednesday night supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP required. Awana Club, 5-7 p.m. Sundays. Youth group, 6 p.m. Sundays.

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. Family night, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Food pantry available. Disaster relief training, March 19 at White Oak.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Black History program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

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: Family and Friends Day, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: Family and Friends Day, 9:45 a.m. Sunday (only service).

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sunday with missions lunch after. Adult Bible study, children’s ministry and IMPACT, 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: St. Anne-Oratory Council of the Knights of Columbus 40th anniversary celebration, 2-4:30 p.m March 13 at the parish life center. Current and past members are invited. RSVP to Ray Howard at 803-325-1086. Fish fry, 5 p.m. Fridays during Lent. New adult study group, “Doors of Mercy: Exploring God’s Covenant with You,” 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Ann School Nun Run, 8 a.m. April 9. Proceeds to Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. St. Vincent de Paul youth yard sale, May 7.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Second Sunday in Lent. Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Christian Formation classes, 9:30 a.m. Fran Cate will speak to the adult class about “Education = Hope” Mission to Ecuador 2016.

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.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen contributions received Sunday. Lent Out Loud, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with dinner and activities for children and family and midweek Lenten service with Holy Communion. Trans 101, a transgender informational workshop, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with Affirmation of York County.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. traditional Sunday with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Lenten soup supper, 6:15 p.m., and service, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Softball team sign-up, Sunday. Senior@Grace, lunch and coloring books, 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: 35th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. Sunday with a reception after. The church began with 12 families led by the Rev. Peter Wuebbens and now serves 157 families led by interim pastor the Rev. W.E. Duey. Services are 8 a.m. Sunday (traditional) and 11 a.m. Sunday (contemporary). Community Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Praise Band jam session, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Open to area musicians who would like to join a Wednesday Night Contemporary Christian Parise Band. For information, call go to aumcrockhill.com or call 803-366-9896. United Methodist Women call to Prayer and Self Denial, March 6.

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: Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. March 1. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Sunday worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Youth group, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: cube steak, rice and gravy, vegetables, bread, dessert and drinks. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to church activities.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Fourth Sunday lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., Sunday sponsored by Kids for Christ. Menu: chicken pot pie, chicken strips, green beans, macaroni and cheese, corn, mixed fruit, biscuits and desserts. Cost: $10, adults; $6, age 7 and younger; free, age 3 and younger.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Abigail Circle is collecting women’s and babies’ toiletries for Safe Passage. Prayer quilt ministry is forming. To volunteer, call Martha at 803-370-1330. Kids Club, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday.

Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: February is Alabaster Month to raise money for missions around the world. Offering received 10 a.m. Sunday.

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.

Agape International Ministries, South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Mending Hearts, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 5 for adults and children impacted by physical, emotional or spiritual loss. For information, call Ronnie Duncan, director of support services, at 803-329-4544

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: Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday. GAP, noon Saturday at Farrar Place. Senior youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pickleball for teens to adults, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the life center.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Vespers and Teaching, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; OCM, 7:30 p.m. at Winthrop. Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

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.

Filbert Presbyterian Church, Filbert Highway, York: Filbert 100th anniversary celebration. Events include the “World Series,” March 13-16, with Wayne and Judy Rogers, pastor from 1971-76. Judy Rogers will be in concert, 6:30 p.m. March 12. For information, email hwtjr@comporium.net of go to filbertpca.org. Homecoming, July 2-3; and Reformation Celebration, Oct. 29-30.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. Hunger Outreach Program, 3 p.m. Tuesday. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen, 10 a.m. Thursday.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Faith and Film, 6 p.m. Sunday at Presbyterian Student Center to see “Infinitely Polar Bear” (rated R). Bring a drink and $5 for popcorn and pizza. Friendship fellowship, 11:45 a.m. Tuesday with Katie Conley.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday meal, 6 p.m. with Bible study and recreation at 6:30 p.m.

Ramah Presbyterian Church, Ramah Church Road, York: Trip to Abbeville Opera House to see “The Miracle Worker” and tour a historic church, April 23. Leave the church at 9 a.m. Cost is $99 and includes transportation, show tickets and lunch at Yoder’s Restaurant. Payment due March 15. Call Jean Wyatt at 803-222-7315 for reservations.

This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Feb. 27."