Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, May 7
AME ZION
Chester District: Lay Council, 9 a.m. Saturday Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Chester.
Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: FAKC Closet opoen noon-2 p.m. May 18 for those in need of nonperishable items. For information, call 803-329-4343.
Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: “Grown Folks Ball and Senior Prom,” 6-9 p.m. Saturday, ages 41 and older. Donation: $10 and $5 for age 70 and older. Voices of Praise anniversary, 2 p.m. May 15.
Mount Moriah AME Zion Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Chinese Auction, 1 p.m. June 11. Drop tickets at noon. Tickets cost $5 a pack. Door prizes. Fish and hot dog plates available.
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.
New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Steward Day, 3 p.m. May 15. Spring revial, 7 p.m. May 16-18 with the Rev. Eldren D. Morrison.
Pleasant View AME Zion Church, Old Columbia Road, Chester: Male Choir anniversary, 5 p.m. May 21. Family and Friends Day, 2 p.m. May 22.
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.
BAPTIST
Sandy River Baptist Association (Lower Division): Annual Ushers Unity March, 6 p.m. May 21 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 2624 Saluda Road, Chester. Ushers are asked to be in uniform.
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Brotherhood Ministry quarterly prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. Saturday. Dedicated to the Mother's and grandmother of Boyd Hill. Free and open to the public.
Calvary Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Mother's will be honored with a gift Sunday. No afternoon or evening service. Graduates will be honored May 15. Next Generation Sunday, 10:30 a.m. May 22. Awana end-of-year awards, 6 p.m. May 22.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill: Woman’s Day/Mother's Day program, 10 a.m. Sunday.
First Baptist Church, Chester Highway, McConnells: Concert, 6 p.m. May 14 with the Heritage Quartet, Joy River Trio, Unity Quartet. Open to the community.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Chester: Women’s Day, morning worship Sunday.
Gloryland Free Will Baptist Church, York Highway, Rock Hill: Southland in concert, 6 p.m Saturday.
Haven of Rest Baptist Church, Connolly Road, York: Gospel singing with the Shetley Family, 7 p.m. May 14.
Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Baby dedication, 11 a.m. Sunday. Mother’s will be honored at both services. No evening service or activities. Vacation Bible School registration is open. Baptism service, May 15. Awana end-of-year party, May 22.
Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Mother’s Day observance with Bible study 10 a.m. and worship, 11 a.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 with food, crafts, inflatables, raffle. Proceeds to mission.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, North Main Street, Richburg: Women’s Conference, 9:45 a.m. May 21. Registration at 8:45 a.m.; continental breakfast, 9 a.m. Lunch after the conference. Free. Casual attire.
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Hampton Street, Rock Hill: Ushers anniversary program, 2 p.m. May 15.
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 Ridge Baptist Church, Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill: Together As One Hymn Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Choir anniversary, 6 p.m. May 15.
Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: Daughters of the King Afternoon Tea, 2-4 p.m. May 14 with tea, lemonade and cake. Free.
Tega Cay Baptist Church, Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Annual yard sale, 5-7 p.m. May 13 and 7 a.m.-noon May 14. Proceeds to Honduras mission trips.
Temple of God Missionary Baptist Church, Saluda Road, Rock Hill. The Ministries of Janice Jones hosts a Bible study, 6 p.m. Mondays. Open to the community.
Union Baptist Church, S.C. 274 at Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Mother's Day recognition, 11 a.m. Sunday.
Westerly Hills Baptist Church, Sutton Road, Fort Mill: Revival 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 15 and 7 p.m. May 16-18 with the Rev. Johnny King. Special music nightly
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: Mother's Day observance, 10:55 a.m. Sunday. Women’s Bible study and mission groups 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CATHOLIC
St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Family food festival, 1-10 p.m. Saturday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Boy Scout Troop 277 fundraiser, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hickory Tavern. First Communion for 83 children May 14. Mass at 10 am. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Contact Jamie at jraad@comporium.net to serve on the International Festival committee.
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: Mother's Day observance, Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 a.m.; Rite II, 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Bishop Andrew Waldo. Forum with the Bishop at 9:30 a.m.
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. Godly Play and Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Hunger Outreach meal preparation and distribution, 9 a.m.-1 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. Widow/widowers lunch, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Showmar’s. LAFF pig pickin’, 4-7 p.m. May 14.
METHODIST
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Celanese Road, Rock Hill: Annual Mother’s Day offering for Epworth Children’s Home will be received Sunday. Additional mission projects for May are Carolina Cross Connection and Salkehatchie. Re-Ignite praise service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the social hall. United Methodist Men will serve breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 15.
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. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday at Denny’s, S.C. 901. Prayer and Healing service with Holy Communion, 7 p.m. Thursday.
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. Lakeside summer service begins Sunday in the covered shelter at Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road with India Hook Pastor Tony Adams. Bring lawn chairs. Free parking.
Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to scholarships to Asbury Hills summer camp.
Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Ogden Road, Rock Hill: Church anniversary, 134 years of ‘Praise and Thanksgiving,’ 10 a.m. May 15 with Minister Sha-kur Francis.
New Hope United Methodist Church, Aspendale Road, Rock Hill: Second Harvest for New Hope and Mount Olive Tuesday at Mount Olive has been canceled.
Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: Hot dog and brats supper with all the fixings, 5-7:30 p.m. in the fellowship. Desserts available.
Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Reading Circle discussion on “Defending Jacob,” May 23. Abigail Circle collecting baby supplies for Safe Passage.
NAZARENE
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Fire Tower Road at Taylor’s Creek Road, Rock Hill: Mother’s Day observance, 10 a.m. Sunday. Penny War Challenge/Pie in the Face fundraiser for children attending summer camp through May 15. Children’s Caravan hiking trip, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22 at Crowder’s Mountain State Park. Ladies quilting, Monday. Ladies Ministry, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mayflower.
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.
Concert: Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Chancel Choir and the Rock Hill Ecumenical Choir with Zinorl Bronola and The Plair Ensemble, 5 p.m. May 15 at Pleasant Hill, 15000 York Road, Charlotte. M. Myron Walker II and Jeffery Sligh, directors.
Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: The church will have services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at May 15 at Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 1222 Ogden Road.
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. May 21 at Confederate Park with live music, testimony, praise dancers, free clothes and food. Transportation available by calling 803-328-2263 by 2 p.m.
Temple of Praise, Hudson Street, Chester: Car wash, 10 a.m. Saturday. Chinese auction, noon May 14 with hash and fish sale. Drop time 10-11:59 a.m. Pastoral anniversary, 1:30 p.m. May 15.
PRESBYTERIAN
Carmel Presbyterian Church, Walnut Street, Chester: Angel Underwood, wife of Sheriff Alex Underwood will speak at 9 a.m. Sunday for Mother’s Day.
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. Fellowship dinner, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. RSVP to 803-328-2467 by 10 a.m. Monday.
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Mother’s Day offering, Sunday. Daytrippers, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Riverbank Botanical Gardens. For active adults age 55 and older. Contact Bob Moss at bobmoss@comporium.net or call 803-817-3996.
Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Mother’s Day breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday programs 6 p.m. Purity Playschool is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school years for children age 2 and 3 by Sept. 1. For information, call 803-377-8175.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2016 at 2:04 PM with the headline "Church events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, May 7."