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Church News
New pastor: The Rev. Jonathan Williams is the new pastor of First ARP Church, 701 N. Main St., Lancaster. He comes to the church from his previous position as associate pastor at Clover ARP Church in Clover. Williams began his duties April 1. An installation service will be held later in the month.
Faith mobile pantry: Faith Presbyterian Church, 7520 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, will host a Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry on April 12 in the church parking lot at the intersection of U.S. 521 and Van Wyck Road. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. and distribution about 9 a.m. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, until it is gone. Recipients must meet USDA income-eligibility guidelines and present an acceptable form of ID at registration. For details, call 803-548-8810.
Pork barbecue and bake sale: 11 a.m.-supplies run out April 13 at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 3734 Heyward Hough Road, Lancaster. Cost is $10 per plate or 1-pound container. Plates include hickory-smoked pulled pork barbecue, baked beans, slaw and bread. Order online at http://bit.ly/HopewellBBQ and pick it up at the church.
Moriah Baptist Association VBS training: 6 p.m. April 15 at Pleasant Dale Baptist Church, 133 S. Potter Road, Lancaster. The event will help VBS directors and workers dive in and discover great how-to’s and helpful tips to get the most out of this year’s Lifeway VBS theme, “Breaker Rock Beach — God’s Rock Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sands.” Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event. For details, call 803-288-0689.
Fish fry: 11 a.m.-supplies run out April 20 at New Hope AME Zion Church, 3383 Pink Plyler Road, Lancaster. Includes fish and wing plates at $10, fish sandwiches at $6, and drinks at $1. All dinner plates include french fries and coleslaw or grits. Guests can eat in or take out.
101st Homecoming: 10:30 a.m. April 21 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 4357 Kershaw-Camden Highway, Lancaster. Lunch will follow the service. For details, call 803-273-9389 or email bairj1946@gmail.com.
Senior Adult Spring Revival: 10 a.m. April 22 at Crestview Baptist Church, 2228 Douglas Road, Lancaster. Sponsored by the Moriah Baptist Association. Evangelist and comedian Jamey Ragle will be the featured guest. The event is free. A meal catered by 521 Filling Station can be reserved for $11 by mailing a check payable to the Moriah Baptist Association to P.O. Box 1042, Lancaster. For details, visit www.moriahbaptist.net or call 803-283-8409.
Chinese Auction: 4:30 p.m. April 27 at Zion United Methodist Church, 1665 Zion Road, Lancaster. Auction begins at 6 p.m. A ticket special set includes 125 auction tickets plus five door prize tickets for $20. Individual tickets are $5. Free food will also be served.
Youth Serve Summer Camp: June 24-28 in Kershaw. Student registration and home repair applications are being taken now. For details and to sign up, visit www.kershawyouthserve.org.
Hopewell UMC coed draft softball tournament: 9 a.m. May 4 at Camp Clyburn, 3662 Taxahaw Road, Lancaster. Entry fee is $25 per person. Male and female participants must be at least 15 years of age. Deadline to sign up is April 28. The draft will be held live on Facebook at May 1 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament will go the church youth summer retreat to Garden City Chapel.
Spring yard sale: 7 a.m.-noon May 4 at Church Of the Good Shepherd UMC, 1005 University Drive, Lancaster. Vendor tables still available at $12 each. Space is limited. All proceeds will go to the United Methodist Men. For details, call 803-804-3716.
Hope for Grieving Parents: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the social hall at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1152 Great Falls Highway, Lancaster. For details, call 803-804-9120.
Ballroom dancing: 8 p.m. Fridays at First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Main St., Lancaster. Everyone is invited. For details, call 919-896-5850.
Focus on the Family: Every third Wednesday of the month at Kingdom of God Church International, 1276 Old Landsford Road, Lancaster. Everyone is welcome to come out with their family to discuss various topics to strengthen the family structure and have dinner. For details, call 803-285-9192.
Summer Program Registration: Kingdom of God Church International is registering children for its summer program ages 5-13. For details, call 803-285-9192.
CD available: The Rev. John Davis, music minister at White Springs Baptist Church, has recorded some older gospel songs and hymns that senior adults might enjoy. Call White Springs Baptist Church at 803-283-3616 to request copies of the CD for your church.
Bible college enrollment: Kingdom of God Church International, 1276 Old Landsford Road, Lancaster, is now enrolling students for its Kingdom Builder’s Bible Institute. For details, call 803-285-9192.
Free Little Food Pantry: Faith Presbyterian Church has a Little Food Pantry in its parking lot at 7520 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land. The free pantry offers non-perishable basics, including pasta, canned meat and vegetables, cereal, powdered milk, baked beans, etc. Please take only what you need, so there is food for others.
After-school program: Kingdom of God Church International, 1276 Old Landsford Road, Lancaster, is enrolling for after-school care for grades K-8. For details, call 803-285-9192.
Life Recovery Group: Faith Presbyterian Church offers two support groups for those going through a challenging phase of life such as illness, transition, relationship struggles, grief and addiction recovery. Groups meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m and 7 p.m at Faith Presbyterian Church, 7520 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land. For details, visit faithpresusa.org. All are welcome.
