Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Jan. 2

Mount Zion AME Zion Church No. 1, Canal Road, Catawba: New worship times beginning Jan. 10 with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.

First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: Acoustic worship, 9 a.m., and traditional worship, 10 a.m. Sunday. Observance of the Lord’s Supper, Jan. 10. First ARP preschool is enrolling.

Sandy River Baptist Association: Joint Convention one-day session, Jan. 9 with the Rev. Willie Page at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Lesslie.

Fundamental Baptist Church, Poag Street, Rock Hill: The Rev. Edward Brown will celebrate his 20th pastoral anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10.

Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Awanas resume Sunday. Bring a roll of toilet paper and dress like a snowman. WMU, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 16.

Liberty Baptist Church, Liberty Road, Chester: 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.

Oakland Baptist Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Ministry Center clothing on Charlotte Avenue, closed Friday.

Weeping Mary Baptist Church, U.S. 321 N., Bowling Green: First Year fellowship service, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10.

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. Men’s Ministry Rally, 7 p.m. Monday. Bible study and mission groups, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hearts of Gold po’ man’s supper, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9.

Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Pinckney Road, Chester: Missionary program, 2 p.m. Jan. 10.

Lando Church of God, Lando: Singing with the Harris Family and Knox Station, 6 p.m. Jan. 9. Love offering to benefit the Lando History Center.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Youth Extravaganza, 6 p.m. Jan. 16. Area youth groups invited.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Caldwell Street, Rock Hill: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. and Epiphany pageant, 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Temple Kol Ami, meeting at Unity Presbyterian Church, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill: Shabbat, 7 p.m. first and third Fridays. Info: 803-701-0149. For more 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. 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.

Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Contemporary worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday with Holy Communion. Nursery provided. Coffee fellowship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Mid-week Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Bethel United Methodist Church, Curtis Street, Rock Hill: Prayer group, 10 a.m. Monday. BLT, Wednesday at Nishie G’s. Bethel Soup Kitchen opens, 11 a.m. Thursday.

Friendship United Methodist Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill: Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday. Knit Wits, 6 p.m. Thursday. No special skills necessary.

Mount Holly United Methodist Church, Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill: Community supper, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Menu: cubed steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, biscuits, dessert, tea, lemonade. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6-10; free, age 6 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds to youth and children’s 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: roasted pork loin, chicken strips, brown rice, macaroni and cheese, green beans, slaw, homemade rolls and pound cake. Plates are $10, adults, $4 age 10 and younger. All take-out plates, $10. Eat-in or take out. Proceeds to the building fund and missions.

Sharon United Methodist Church, Shannon Street, Sharon: All-you-can-eat soup supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 with a variety of soups and desserts. Donations accepted. Proceeds to mission projects.

Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, Rock Hill: Stretch and Walk, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

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 Rev. Lavenia Pride at 803-417-6195 or 803-324-0051.

The Storyteller Gospel Show, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays on WRHI-FM (94.3) with Margaret W. Caldwell.

Freedom Temple Ministries, East Main Street, Rock Hill: New Beginning revival service, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-15 with the Rev. T. Renea Glenn and Bishops Spenser L. Smith and Darin W. Moore, respectively.

Gethsemane Church, Squire Road, Rock Hill: “MLK After the Dream” Celebration brunch, 10 a.m. and service, 11 a.m. Jan. 18 with Bishop George B. Jackson. Music by the Rock Hill Concert Choir. For information, call Jo Dogan or Renee Stallworth at 803-325-1888 or email gethsemanechurch98@yahoo.com

House of Agape, Ashton Street, Rock Hill: Sunday service, 10 a.m. Free dinner for those in need, 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays. For information, call 803-329-2504.

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 will kick off its 100th anniversary celebration Jan. 16-17 with Al and Elaine LaCour, who was pastor from 1978-1980. Other events include the “World Series,” March 13-16, with Wayne and Judy Rogers, pastor from 1971 to 1976; Homecoming, July 2-3; and Reformation Celebration, Oct. 29-30.

First Presbyterian Church, East Main Street, Rock Hill: Worship with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Sunday. Yarns of Love, 3 p.m. Thursday.

Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie Street, Chester: Sunday worship, 11 a.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be held in January. FPU is a biblically based accountability class that teaches families and singles how to manage their resources. Cost is $100 and includes workbook, audio lessons, Financial Peace book, envelope system, budgeting forms and software. Scholarships are available. Classes start at 5:30 p.m. Jan.10 and 6 p.m. Jan. 13 in room 114 Westminster Hall. For information, call the church office at 803-366-3107 or Dennis Hamric at 803-448-4330 or email srunner@comporium.net.

This story was originally published January 1, 2016 at 10:14 PM with the headline "Church News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Saturday, Jan. 2."