Religion news: Community prayer conference Oct. 3 in Lake Wylie

Community prayer conference Oct. 3

The Journey at Lake Wylie, 5415 Highway 557, will host a free conference for the entire community on The Amazing Power of Prayer from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 3.

Conference leaders are Jesse and Elizabeth Enns of Antioch International Church in Charlotte. The Enns moved here from Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2005. Both are musicians, song writers and worship leaders having released their first worship album in 2009. In 2010, they began a nonprofit ministry called the Power Fund, which helps provide funding for the poor, orphan, widows and emergency relief during catastrophes.

The conference goal is to unite to pray for one another, churches, families, country and the cause of Christ throughout the world.

“We hope and pray our community will come together and unite in prayer,” said Pastor Kenny Ashley of The Journey. “Our goal is to awaken people to the urgent need for the body of Christ to join together and help the Lord build His kingdom in our little corner of the world.”

Bethel Baptist Fall Festival Oct. 10

Bethel Baptist Church, 6031 Charlotte Highway, will hold its Fall Festival at 11 a.m. Oct. 10.

The free event includes music, food, hay rides, games and inflatables, as well as guest entertainment by The Hinson Girls.

For information, call 803-631-0072 or visit visitbethel.org/.

Church invites yard sale donations

The Journey at Lake Wylie, 5415 Highway 557, will hold a yard and bake sale 7 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 in the life center.

A painted and re-purposed furniture section will be a feature of this year’s event. The church is accepting donations for this fundraising event. Email popka@ymail.com.

Cancer Awareness Day Oct. 11

Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road, will celebrate its third annual Cancer Awareness Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship service Oct. 11.

This year’s theme is Families Praying Together. Special music will be provided by H.I.S. (Honoring Inspiring Strings), a trio of cancer survivors. A reception will follow.

For information, call 704-588-1290 or visit steelecreekpres.org/.

Clothing closet open Oct. 17

Christ the King Church, 13501 S. Tryon St., will open its community clothing closet 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17.

There will be men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, and shoes available free of charge.

Call 704-587-0073 or visit CtKCharlotte.org.

Billy Graham Library posts events

Billy Graham Library will hold the following events:

▪ 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17: The eighth annual Bikers with Boxes charity ride for Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. For more information, email LibraryEvents@bgea.org.

▪ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20: Ladies Night Out with a preview of the annual Christmas at the Library at the Billy Graham Library. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and be among the first to see the library’s Christmas decorations and hear an encouraging message from Kendra Graham, wife of evangelist Will Graham. Tickets are $20, and must be purchased by Nov. 19. Seating is limited. Call 704-401-3256 or visit BillyGrahamLibrary.org.

▪ Billy Graham Library is partnering with the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, N.C., for a special exhibit – “North Carolina’s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith” – Nov. 6-July 10. Through interactive displays, multimedia and never-before-seen memorabilia, visitors can retrace Billy Graham’s steps through history and discover his faith and leadership at work during the Cold War, the battle against segregation, and through unprecedented partnerships with churches around the world.

Trunk or Treat day Oct. 31

MOPS and MOMS will hold their third annual Trunk or Treat Family Fun Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Christ the King Church, 13501 S. Tryon St.

There will be trunk or treating, crafts, bounce houses, face painting, games and hayrides. Lunch plates will be available for sale, along with a bake sale.

Church seeks holiday craft event vendors

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church Quilters will hold its Holiday Boutique 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7.

All items must be handmade or hand embellished; no resale items please. Cost is $25 for a 10-by-10 booth.

Email loribaker_80126@hotmail.com for information and registration.

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.

This story was originally published September 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM with the headline "Religion news: Community prayer conference Oct. 3 in Lake Wylie."