Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, April 23
AME ZION
Browns Chapel AME Zion Church, Chester: Chinese auction noon April 30 in the fellowship hall. Drop time 10-11:59 a.m. Tickets are $5 per pack or $20 for five packs. For information, call Carolyn Stevenson at 803-385-2046.
Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Soup Kitchen 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call Sheila Baxter at 704-222-5172.
ARP
First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship 9 a.m. and traditional worship 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Foundations for the Family, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with activities and choirs after.
BAPTIST
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Missionary program, 2 p.m. Sunday. Brotherhood Ministry quarterly prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. May 7. Dedicated to the mothers and grandmother of Boyd Hill. Free and open to the public.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Gospel Choir reunion concert, 6 p.m. Saturday. Spring revival, 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. William Bryson. Benefit program of Curtis Bouler, 4 p.m. April 30.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Baby dedication, May 8. Contact the office by May 4 to register. Mother’s will be honored May 8. Vacation Bible School registration is open.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: “Wild” dinner 6 p.m. Saturday. For free tickets, call 803-385-6890. Donations taken for Haiti missions. 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. Fun in the Son, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21 at Baton Rouge Park.
Mount Hopewell Baptist Church, Lockhart Road, Sharon: Installation service for the Rev. Frank L. Dickerson 3 p.m. Sunday, led by Bishop Herbert Crump.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Meadowbrook Road, Chester: Pastor’s appreciation for the Rev. Derrick Belton, 2:30 p.m. May 1.
New Hope Baptist Church, Neelys Creek Road, Rock Hill: Gospel singing, 6 p.m April 30 with the Tally Trio. Love offering taken.
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 open 9 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday; benevolence 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ridge Road, Bowling Green: Youth Choir anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday. Workshop, “Learning to Handle Finances God’s Way,” 6 p.m. Monday. Financial advisers will discuss budgeting and eliminating debt. Free and open to the public.
Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Women’s Conference 6 p.m. Saturday with Betty Babb and music by Sherry Helms. Tickets $10 (meal included).
Second Baptist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: 45th Homecoming, 10:30 a.m. May 1 with musical guest Jackie Amerson. Covered dish lunch after (chicken provided).
Trinity Baptist Church, Crawford Road, Rock Hill: Annual Missionary program, 5 p.m. Sunday.
Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Youth revival, 2 p.m. Sunday with Allisondria Durham of Winthrop University.
Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 North, Bowling Green: South Carolina Women’s Conference 11 a.m. Saturday and 9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Worship at 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Adult Bible study, children’s and youth ministry 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study and mission groups 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Family food festival, May 7 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Confirmation with the Bishop Tuesday. St. Vincent de Paul yard sale, May 7. Drop off donations, 6-7:30 p.m. May 6. Eighty three children will celebration First Communion May 14.
The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: “The Role of the Cross in the Spirituality of St. Philip Neri” 7-9 p.m. May 12 led by Father Joe Pearce of The Oratory. Cost, $15.
EPISCOPAL
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Fifth Sunday of Easter, Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:30 a.m.; Rite II and Baptism, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery provided. Godly Play and Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen contributions receive Sunday. Quarterly Beer and Hymns 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday.
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. Seniors at Grace luncheon and program by graduating Winthrop students, 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
METHODIST
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: United Methodist Men will host a “Brown Bag Auction” Saturday with a baked potato and salad dinner at 5:30. Proceeds to local missions. Kickoff for Re-Ignite on Wednesday, noon April 30 with a hot dog lunch and outdoor revival concert featuring Unworthy and Aldersgate’s praise band. The first Re-Ignite praise service will be 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the social hall.
Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Worship 11 a.m. Sunday. Youth 4 p.m. Sunday. Women’s Bible study 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The Hinson Girls will perform 7 p.m. April 30 in the fellowship hall. Love offering. Barbecue plates available 5-6:30 p.m. for $8. Bake sale, also.
Harrison United Methodist Church, Lancaster Highway, Pineville: Rummage sale for Haiti 7 a.m.-1:20 p.m. April 30 with furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, holiday items, household and kitchen items.
India Hook United Methodist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Early service 8:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. United Methodist Women’s yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday with breakfast biscuits and other items for sale. Lunch includes hot dogs with all the trimmings. Men’s spring barbecue will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 in the family life center. Whole chickens are $10; adult plates, $9 and child’s plate, $5. Plates include baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert and tea. For tickets or to place orders, call 803-329-7787. UMW will have a bake sale.
Kings Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church, S.C. 161 at Philbeck Road, York: Eleventh annual Tractor and Engine show 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. No entry fee. Display only. Food includes sausage biscuits, hot dogs and hamburgers. Merchandise and craft vendors welcome. For information, call 803-684-2493.
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 scholarships to Asbury Hills summer camp.
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Smithford Road, Hickory Grove: Scripture Run motorcycle fundraiser Saturday to benefit the family of Olivia Proctor, 5, who was born with cerebral palsy. Registration 9 a.m. Single rider $25; double $35 (include lunch). Carolina Children’s Choo-Choo will run at the church. Hot dog lunch $5.50. For information call the Rev. Linda Dunn at 803-687-7096.
Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Community senior social, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday with lunch. Menu: ham, macaroni and cheese, broccoli casserole, carrots, bread, dessert and beverage.
Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Kid’s Club, 5:30 p.m. Sunday in room 304. Reading Circle, 6:30 p.m Monday. For details, call 803-517-1117. Stretch and Walk, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
NONDENOMINATIONAL
National Day of Prayer: 12:20-12:40 p.m. May 5 at Fort Mill Town Hall, 112 Confederate St.
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.
Grace Ministries, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Fish fry with the Fish Hook gang and Grace Team 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Menu: fish or chicken strips, fries, hush puppies, onion rings, slaw, tea. Plates $10 adults; $5 age 12 and younger. Proceeds to Dominican Republic mission trip. Women of Grace, 7 p.m. May 2 with Teresa Davis and Dena Spangler.
Sister To Sister Ministries, Rock Hill: Clothing, shoes and home appliance giveaway, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at 770 Heckle Blvd.
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.
Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: ‘Bringing it to the Neighborhood,’ 3 p.m. Saturday at East Moore Street Park with live music, testimony, praise dancers, free clothes and food. Transportation available by calling 803-328-2263 by 2 p.m.
True Beginning Church, U.S. 321 York: Yard sale, Saturday.
PRESBYTERIAN
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Worship 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. ESL 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. Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Discovery Classes for those considering membership at Oakland 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1 and May 22. Faith and Film 6 p.m. Sunday to see “Words and Pictures,” (Rated PG-13 for sexual material including references, drug content, violence and some mature thematic material). Bring your own drink and $5 for pizza and popcorn.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Worship 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday programs 6 p.m.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 3:44 PM with the headline "Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, April 23."