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Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, April 23

The Hinson Girls will perform April 30 at Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store, Rock Hill.
The Hinson Girls will perform April 30 at Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store, Rock Hill. Courtesy The Hinson Girls

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.

Send Church News items to churchnews@heraldonline.com or to 132 W. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730. Deadline is noon Tuesday.

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."

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