Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, March 5

South Carolina Conference Lay Day Service, 5 p.m. Sunday at New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill.

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

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Hostess Club Minister first anniversary, 2 p.m. March 12. Dinner after. Soup Kitchen will begin serving meals Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 16. For information, call Sheila Baxter at 704-222-5172.

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.

Neely’s Creek ARP Church, Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Benjamin Mushuhukye will talk about his ministry in Rwanda, Africa at 6 p.m. Sunday. Open to the community.

Live narrated outdoor Easter scene: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-March 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.

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

Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Barbecue fundraiser, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in the gym. Dine-in or take out. Plates or pounds, $8. Plates include barbecue, slaw, baked beans, bread and dessert. Tea available for dine-in. Place orders online at cbcrh.com. Proceeds to Haiti mission trip.

Gloryland Free Will Baptist Church, York Highway, Rock Hill: Mercy Rain in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday. Love offering.

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: Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer, Sunday-March 13. Mission March, March 20. 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: 18th annual pastoral anniversary for the Rev. W.E. Garrison, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Youth Ministry program 5 p.m March 12 with food and fellowship. Open to area youth groups.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Men’s Bible study, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chandler Place. Ministry Center clothing on Charlotte Avenue, will be closed Wednesday and Saturday for spring changeover; benevolence, 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Union Baptist Church, Ligon Street, Chester: First pastoral anniversary at Union for the Rev. Lemar and Sharon Foster and celebrating 20 years in the ministry, 2 p.m. March 13 with the Rev. John T. McCoy and 7 p.m. March 14-16 with Bishop Herbert Crump, Bishop Wendell Sumter and the Rev. William Abell, respectively.

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.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Eighth pastoral anniversary for the Rev. Donnie and Izetta Dye, March 12-13. Anniversary concert, 5 p.m. March 12 featuring Christopher Ervin & Abraham Descendants, Kearra Gillespie, Richard Boone, The Voices of Rock Hill, The Clyburn Family and special guest Zebulon Ellis, Sunday Best All-Star Finalist of Atlanta, Ga. Anniversary worship, 10 a.m. March 13.

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.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Second Sunday in Lent. Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Labyrinth will be out for prayer and meditation, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Parish retreat, 8:30 a.m.-noon March 12 at the church.

Temple Kol Ami, meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Shabbat, 7 p.m. first and third Fridays. A weekend of prayer, study and cultural enrichment with Rabbi Bruce Aft from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life will be March 18-20. Activities planned include Shabbat Shira, Torah study and a Taste of the Diaspora Havdalah complete with food tastings from all over the world and a talk by Rabbi Aft on “Little Known Communities of the Diaspora.” Free and open to the community. For 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 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. Lent Out Loud, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with dinner and activities for children and family and midweek Lenten service with Holy Communion, 6-6:45 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship 8:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. traditional Sunday with Holy Communion at both services. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Lenten soup supper, 6:15 p.m., and service, 7 p.m. 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.

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 Praise Band. For information, go to aumcrockhill.com or call 803-366-9896. United Methodist Women call to Prayer and Self Denial, Sunday.

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. Tuesday. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer and healing service, 7 p.m. Thursday. Lenten Play, 6 p.m. March 19 with refreshments after and 11 a.m. March 20 with a lunch and egg hunt after.

India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Spaghetti dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

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: stew beef and rice, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, green beans, slaw, homemade rolls and pound cake. Plates are $10, adults, $4 age 10 and younger. Eat-in or take out. All take-out plates, $10. Proceeds to the building fund and missions. For tickets, call Beth Ramsey at 803-925-2636.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: All-you-can-eat Soup Supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 12 with a large selection of soups and desserts. Donations accepted. Proceeds to mission projects.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York:

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Sunday. March Madness basketball game between youth and parents. Hot dogs for sale. Proceeds to Nothing But Nets to provide mosquito nets.

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. Sunday 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. Saturday for adults and children impacted by physical, emotional or spiritual loss. For information, call Ronnie Duncan, director of support services, at 803-329-4544

Christ the King Church, South Tryon Street, Charlotte: Free community clothing closet, 9 a.m.-noon March 19 with clothes and shoes for infants to adults.

Illumine Church, Riverchase Road, Rock Hill: Seminar on human trafficking, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Open to the public.

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.

St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church, Long Meadow Road, Rock Hill: Men’s breakfast, 8 a.m. Saturday at Cracker Barrel. Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday with coffee hour after. Vespers, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. For information, go to rockhilloca.org.

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, March 13-16. “Word Series,” with Wayne and Judy Rogers, pastor from 1971-76. Judy Rogers will give a free 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. Retired Men’s lunch, Tuesday at Jackson’s Cafeteria.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Butterfly larvae pick up Sunday for butterflies to be released in Memorial Garden Easter Sunday. Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m. Monday. Make appointments online at redcrossblood.org. Daytrippers to visit the Charlotte Museum of History, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lunch is dutch treat. For information, call Bob Moss at 803-817-3996. Music at Oakland presents “Singer of Renaissance,” 7 p.m. March 12 at the church. The Charlotte-based choral ensemble will present a program will include Josef Rheinberger’s Requiem in D minor and the works of J.S. Bach, Bainton, Whitacre, Richard Rogers and Harold Arlen. An offering will be taken. For information, call 803-327-2006 Ext. 227.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday. 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 March 4, 2016 at 9:44 AM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, March 5."