Religion news: Director named at Lake Wylie’s Good Samaritan UMC

Director named at Good Samaritan UMC

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5220 Crowders Cove Road, has named Sherry Kiser as the discipleship director, effective July 1.

Kiser has a master of divinity and concentration in counseling from Gardner-Webb Divinity School. She recently was a substitute teacher for elementary, middle and high school students in Clover, Rock Hill and York.

Her student ministry experience includes children’s Bible study, and activity director and youth ministry intern at two churches in Greenville.

She also served as summer missionary with the Greater Gaston Baptist Association, where she assisted the associational churches with coordinating, planning and leading vacation Bible school.

She has five years of collegiate ministry experience at Winthrop University and Gaston Community College, and served as adjunct professor of basic Christian beliefs at Southern Wesleyan University. She was multi-housing ministry director with the Lexington Baptist Association, spent five years in chaplaincy for Corporate Chaplains of America and clinical pastoral education at CMC Pineville.

She and husband Buray have four children: Kellen, 7, Mary Charlotte, 15, Tyler, 20, and Katharine, 22.

Call 803-831-0304 or email discipleship@goodsamumc.org for more information.

Called Out Conference Aug. 14-15

Called Out Conference is 6-10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 15 at Ultimate Life Church, 377 Rubin Center Drive, suite 125.

This conference is about effectively assisting those struggling with same-sex attractions, and those who are struggling with these issues.

Janet Boynes is keynote speaker. Guest speakers are Dennis Jernigan and Karen Jensen-Salisbury.

The conference is free but registration is requested. Call 803-802-2641 for details.

Bill Graham Library hosts breakfast

Billy Graham Library will hold a Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast 8-11 a.m. Aug. 14. Law enforcement officers are invited to a complimentary continental breakfast, hear special guest speaker and take guided Journey of Faith tour. Advance reservations are required. Admission is free.

For more information, visit BillyGrahamLibrary.org.

Donations accepted for youth missions yard sale

The River Hills Community Church youth group will hold a yard sale 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 15 at 103 Hamilton’s Ferry Road.

The group is accepting drop-off donations in the Life Center 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 and 6-9 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 13. Please no televisions, mattresses and computers (laptops and small electronics acceptable). Arrangements can be made to pick up larger items by calling the church office at 803-831-1615. All donations are tax deductible.

Family movie night set

Christ the King Church, 13501 S. Tryon St., will hold a free family movie night at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

The movie is “McFarland.”

Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for $1 each. Children younger than age 12 must be accompanied by adult.

For more information, call 704-587-0073 or visit CtKCharlotte.org.

Register for community Bible study

Community Bible Study – an international, interdenominational, in-depth Bible study – has changed its originally scheduled meeting date.

The group will meet at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2 at River Hills Community Church.

The study is for women and their children through high school age. The study is not affiliated with a church. All communities, churches, backgrounds, ages and levels of Bible knowledge are welcome.

The 30-week study of Daniel and Revelation costs $25 for adults and $10 for children, and includes lesson books.

Call 803-810-9590 or visit lakewyliecbsclass.org.

Vendors, sponsors wanted for walk

New Life Purpose Ministries is hosting Walk for Recovery Sept. 12 at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 15000 York Road.

Sponsors and vendors with information about mental health, substance abuse and other related topics are wanted.

Walker registration begins at 8 a.m.

For information, call 704-712-7516 or 980-322-4161, or visit newlifepurposeministries.com.

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 for details.

Adults needed for outreach

Young Life of York County is at work with teens in the community, providing leaders to help them make wise decisions.

Young Life is a Christian ministry committed to making an impact on kids’ lives and giving them hope for tomorrow. Founded in 1941, Young Life leaders build positive relationships with young people to model and communicate the truth about Jesus Christ. Young Life reaches suburban, urban and multicultural kids, as well as kids with disabilities and teenage mothers.

Call 803-547-4148 for details.

Faith-based support for LGBT community available

Affirmation of York County is a newly-formed support group for people in faith communities who seek support and understanding for themselves and others in working through the issues confronted by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and their friends.

Email affirmationofyc@gmail.com for information.

This story was originally published July 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM with the headline "Religion news: Director named at Lake Wylie’s Good Samaritan UMC."