Faith events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties

Rock Hill District: Lay Council, 10 a.m. Saturday at New Mount Olivet Church, 527 Dave Lyle Blvd.

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: Church anniversary, 2 p.m. Dec. 10. Fellowship meal after. Hymn Choir anniversary, 6 p.m. Dec. 16.

First Baptist Church, Chester Highway, McConnells: The Crestmen of the Shenandoah Valley, Va., in concert and leading worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Love offering taken.

Gethsemane Baptist Church, Darby Road, Chester: Ida Massey Federated Club fashion show, 4 p.m. Jan. 29 featuring full figure, men and youth fashions. Proceeds to the annual Book Scholarship Award. Tickets: $10. To participate, call 803-385-3912 or 803-324-5389.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: Lottie Moon week of prayer, Sunday-Dec. 10. Mission March, Dec. 10. Family Missions night, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Oakdale Baptist Church, Rock Hill: Live outdoor manger scene, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec.14-16 in front of Academy Sports off Dave Lyle Boulevard. Scene repeats every 35 minutes. See the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth with narration and carolers. Free hot chocolate.

Park Ridge Baptist Church, Trotter Ridge Court, Newport: Music Ministry of Santos Gospel Doo Wop, 10 a.m. Sunday. Love offering.

Rawlinson Road Baptist Church, Rawlinson Road, Rock Hill: AWANA for age 2-fifth grade, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Marett Boulevard, Rock Hill: International Mission study and Children and youth ministries, 6 p.m. Sunday. Mission groups and Women’s Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Children’s Christmas program rehearsal, 10 a.m. Dec. 9. Christmas cantata, “Come Let Us Adore,” 6 p.m. Dec. 9-10.

Bahá’í: Interfaith discussions, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays. Devotionals, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Details on meeting places: rhscbahai@gmail.com.

Divine Saviour Catholic Church, Herndon Avenue, York: Free Christmas play, The Birth of A King,” 6 p.m. Saturday. Free and open to the public. Refreshments after.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Masses for Our Lady of Guadeloupe, 5 and 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 12. “Feed Your Faith” with the two deacons-in-training for comments on the Infancy Narrative and a Mediterranean meal, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec.16.

The Oratory, Charlotte Avenue, Rock Hill: Celebrating the Holy in the Holiday Rush, 9:30 am.-noon Saturday with Elena Ziegler. No charge but registration is appreciated at 803-327-2097. “An Adult Christ at Advent and Christmas,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesday or 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 9 with Peter Judge. Cost: 15. Register at 803-327-2097.

JEWISH

Temple Kol Ami, meets at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 S.C.160 W., Fort Mill: Temple Kol Ami will host Shabbaton Dec 8-9 with Rabbi Matt Dreffin of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life to lead us in prayer, spiritual exploration and cultural enrichment. The Shabbaton consists of Friday night Shabbat service, Saturday morning Torah study and Saturday evening Havdalah/Cultural programming. Free and open to the public thanks to a grant by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. Details: yorksynagogue@gmail.com or templekolamisc.org.

Temple Solel, Reform Jewish congregation, meets at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Shabbat services 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays in the community room of the ministry building. Join us for high holidays, bi-weekly services, youth group, and friendly and inclusive Jewish fellowship. Details: templesolelsc.org or 803-619-9707.

LUTHERAN

Epiphany Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Holy Communion at 8 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (progressive) Sunday. Nursery provided. Advent event, 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Advent Way of Live worship and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. “I Am Jazz” book talk, 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m. (traditional) with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Hunger Outreach Program meal preparation and delivery Thursday and Friday.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Covered-dish Christmas dinner after worship Sunday. Santa Paws for the Claws (blessing of the animals), 1-5 p.m. Sunday. United Methodist Women ornament exchange, Tuesday. Knit Chicks, 3 p.m. Dec. 10.

Clover Chapel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain Street, Clover: Christmas presentation by the children, youth and Chancel choirs, “Wonder as I Wander, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 featuring Charlotte Symphony violinist Tatiana Karprova.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Hanging of the Greens, 11 a.m. Sunday with special music. Gold Diggers, 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Hanging of the Greens, 6 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments after. Wednesday night suppers, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic toast, dessert, tea and lemonade. Cost: $6, ages 10 and older: $3 for ages 6-9 and free, age 5 and younger. RSVP to 803-327-5779 by noon Monday. Proceeds to the youth. Christmas cantata, 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Refreshments after.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: The Creche Nativities will be displayed in the Men’s Bible Room Sunday. United Methodist Men annual Advent breakfast after the early service until 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Chrismon service, both services, Dec. 10. Angel Tree gifts are due by noon Dec. 10. Christmas tree sale, 3-8 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday beside the church parking lot. Members get a $5 discount.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: For the first in 75 years, the Chancel Choir will present the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah,” under the direction of Justin L. Addington, director of music and organist, 11 a.m. Dec. 10. The event also features a chamber orchestra and soloists. Addington joined the church staff in July. Open to the community.

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, Harris Street, Fort Mill: Cookies and milk with Santa, 10 a.m. Dec. 9 with crafts and the meaning of Christmas.

The Storyteller Gospel Show, 8-10 a.m. Sundays on 100.1 FM with Margaret W. Caldwell.

River Hills Community Church, Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie: Chancel Choir presents “Sing Joy to the World,” 10 a.m. Dec. 10.

The Shield, Fire Tower Road, Rock Hill: TRUTH Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Special People Party, noon-2 p.m. Saturday. GAP/Legacy Christmas party, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, Celanese at Mount Gallant roads, Rock Hill: Plentiful Harvest Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. Sundays for everyone. Details: 803-366-8223.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Women’s Fellowship Christmas lunch after worship Sunday at Michael’s in Rock Hill with shopping after. Purity Bells will lead worship Dec. 10.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Financial Peace University, a Biblical based system that teaches families how to manage their money, begins classes in January. Cost for the software is $100. Scholarships available. Sunday classes, 5:30 beginning Jan. 14; Wednesday classes, 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 17. Child care provided Wednesday. First lesson is no charge. Details: 803-366-3107, 803-487-4330 or srunner@comporium.net

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This story was originally published December 4, 2017 at 9:29 AM with the headline "Faith events in York, Chester, Lancaster counties."