Religion news: Lake Wylie area churches post Christmas services
Bethel Baptist candlelight service Dec. 23
Bethel Baptist Church, 6031 Hands Mill Highway, will hold its Christmas candlelight service at 6 p.m. Dec. 23.
The community is invited to attend. Call 803-631-0072 for more information.
Imagine Church posts Christmas Eve service
Imagine Church, which worships at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary at 14542 Choate Circle, will hold Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m.
Visit ImagineChurchNow.org for information.
River Hills church presents Christmas services
River Hills Community Church, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, 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.
Allison Creek holding 2 eve services
Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, 5780 Allison Creek Road, announces Christmas Eve services.
Family service is at 5 p.m. The youth and children will offer an original interpretation of the birth of Christ based on the movie “Inside Out.”
A meditative service with special music and the Sacrament of Holy Communion is at 11 p.m.
Both services will conclude with the Passing of the Light.
For more information, visit allisoncreekchurch.com.
Ministry sets up fundraiser 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.
Journey holds community prayer
The Journey at Lake Wylie, 5415 Highway 557, holds community prayer 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays.
Everyone is welcome. Visit thejourneyatlakewylie.com/.
This story was originally published December 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM with the headline "Religion news: Lake Wylie area churches post Christmas services."