Religion news: Chanukah Extravaganza Dec. 12 in Fort Mill
Bible study begins Dec. 9
Community Bible Study of Revelation begins Dec. 9 at River Hills Community Church.
This study is an interdenominational, in-depth Bible study and not church affiliated.
Cost is $25 for adults, and $10 for children and includes the lesson book.
Call 803-810-9590 or visit lakewylie.cbsclass.org for more information or to register.
Chanukah Extravaganza Dec. 12 in Fort Mill
Temple Kol Ami is throwing a Chanukah Extravaganza 4-6 p.m., followed by a brisket dinner and menorah lighting, Dec. 12 at 303 Tom Hall St.
There will be children’s crafts stations, face painting, photo booth, artists bazaar, games and latkes. This is free and open to the public.
Following the games and crafts, dinner is served with a menorah lighting 6-7 p.m. This is free for Temple members or $10 for non-members.
Make reservations by emailing yorksynagogue@gmail.com.
For more information, visit templekolamisc.org.
River Hills church presents Christmas services
River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, musical “Emannuel, God is With Us” will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 worship service. The Chancel Choir with orchestra is under the direction of John Leon Lewis. Church pastors will be narrators sharing Scripture about the meaning of Christmas.
The children’s worship teams presents “The Christmas Path - A Legend of the Luminaries” at 5 p.m. Dec. 20 in the sanctuary.
The church offers three worship services to celebrate Christmas: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24 for young families with children; and 7:30 and 11 p.m. with singing of favorite carols, celebration of Holy Communion and traditional lighting of candles to “Silent Night.”
Call 803-831-1615 or visit rhcconline.org for more information.
Ministry sets up GoFundMe page
New Life Purpose Ministries has set up a fundraiser Web page to reach its goal to help recovery for people suffering substance abuse, or emotional and mental health disorders. The site is http://gogetfunding.com/new-life-purpose-ministries/.
“We have helped countless individuals in their quest for recovery, yet we have little to no financial support,” said the Rev. Ricou L. Williams, senior director and founder of New Life Purpose Ministries/Take 2 Enhancement Programs started in 2013.
The transitional recovery program includes spiritual enhancement, interpersonal relations and identifying with core problems, vocational training and assistance with underlying issues, assistance and programs for men and women with Alzheimer’s and dementia and family programs.
The goal is reach $10,000 to provide shelter, food, clothing, transportation and medical assistance.
The ministry is now on the list for housing through Wells Fargo Community Urban Stabilization Program, designed to assist nonprofit agencies with donated properties.
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 December 4, 2015 at 2:29 PM with the headline "Religion news: Chanukah Extravaganza Dec. 12 in Fort Mill."