Religion news: Get free clothing March 21 at Steele Creek church

Free clothing offered March 21

The King’s Closet, a ministry at Christ the King Church, will host a free Community Clothing Closet 9 a.m.-noon March 21 at 13501 S. Tryon St.

People may receive free clothing for the entire family. Visit CtKCharlotte.org/Events for information.

Church holding yard sale March 21

The Good Samaritan United Methodist Women will hold a yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21 at the church, 5220 Crowders Cove Road.

Sausage biscuits, hot dogs and baked goods will be available.

Session offered on how to pray

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5220 Crowders Cove Road, will offer Teaching Children to Pray 2-5 p.m. March 22.

Learn what is appropriate for different ages, simple prayer and what to say when prayers aren’t answered.

Class is open to adults, too, even those without children in their lives. Consider it baby-steps to prayer for the adult learner.

Child care is available, but reservations are required.

Call 513-652-8410 or email youcancallmedixie@yahoo.com for information.

Smyrna church plans benefit ride

Canaan United Methodist Church, Canaan Church Road, will host a benefit ride for Tina Falls, a heart transplant candidate, at 9 a.m. March 28.

The ride will begin at the church. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. for a three-and-half-hour ride.

Lunch is $5. There are three top prizes and door prizes.

Registration is $20 for one rider, $25 for two riders, which includes a T-shirt.

For information, call 803-322-8972 or email LLWM60@yahoo.com.

Program on Messiah set for April 1

The Journey at Lake Wylie presents Messiah in the Passover at 7 p.m. April 1.

Sam Nadler is a Jewish believer in Yeshua, who has been in Jewish ministry for almost 40 years. He is founder and president of Word of Messiah Ministries.

To learn more about him, visit wordofmessiah.org.

River Hills church posts Easter events

River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, posts Easter services and events.

April 5 services will be: 6:30 a.m. Sonrise Service at Camp Thunderbird; 8 a.m. sanctuary worship; 9 a.m. classes for all ages; 10 a.m. coffee fellowship in the gathering space; 10:30 a.m. sanctuary worship

For information, call 803-831-1615 or visit rhcconline.org.

Community Cafe serves lunch Tuesdays

The Community Cafe offers free weekly lunches 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly.

The Cafe at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church in Fort Mill serves lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

Donations are accepted. Call 330-289-1243.

Charlotte author publishes spiritual poem book

“Launch Out Into the Deep,” a new book by E.A. Simmons of Charlotte, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co. Inc.

While battling demons, Simmons dug deep to understand other people’s view of the universe they live in, their reality and their thoughts to express it his poems.

His candid depiction of the social ills is countered by a glimmer of hope that comes from the heart determined to embrace change through the help of God.

The 80-page paperback retails for $9. Visit dorrancepressroom.com for information.

This story was originally published March 12, 2015 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Religion news: Get free clothing March 21 at Steele Creek church."