Religion briefs for Nov. 7 11/7/2008 1:35 AM Special services
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hitchcock Parkway (turn at Wando Ridge Road into Hitchcock Crossing), Aiken invites you and your family to worship Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10:45 a.m. The message by Pastor Darrell Engle is “Advertise For Jesus” from 1 Peter 2:11-20. Nursery is provided and Children’s Church is for ages 3 through first grade. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. The evening worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Darrell is preaching from the book of Revelation.
St. John Baptist Church in Langley will hold a Men’s and Women’s Day Program on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. the Rev. Michael V. Norris of Mt. Anna Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. The theme will be On the Move for Christ. For more information, call 648-7602.
The Right Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson Jr., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, will be present at All Saints Episcopal Church, Beech Island, Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. for evening prayer and to dedicate the pipe organ recently acquired by the church.
Pine Grove Baptist Church will hold their Men’s and Women’s Day Program on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Ministers Teresa Jenning and Joshua Bryant will be the guest speakers. All are welcome. For more information, call 593-0803.
New Life Outreach Ministries will hold Service on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. at the Family Life Center Church. Elder W.E. Gasque will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. Elder Gehazel Williams is the pastor. For more information, call Deacon Johnny Burnett at 502-0021 or 278-5043.
The Sweetwater Baptist Church will hold their annual Family & Friends Day on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Isaiah Odom will be in charge of the services. Dinner will be served. It’s harvest time. The Rev. Benjamin Ryans is the pastor.
Ashley Grove Baptist Church will hold Men, Women & Children Day on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Reginald White, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, will bring the message.
Historic Springfield Baptist Church will hold the Annual Men’s Day Worship Service on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Bobby Hankerson will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (706) 724-1056. The Rev. Gus Frazer is the acting pastor.
Carpentersville Baptist Church will hold their Men/Women’s Day Program on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Rev. Herman Bing is the pastor.
Grace Brethren Church, 144 Talatha Drive, in Aiken, will have morning worship at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday school classes at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Don Soule, pastor of youth and families, will speak on “Soldiers of Christ” at the 11:15 service. There will also be a special time of recognition of all veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. Worship will be by the Praise Band. The public is cordially invited. Supervised nurseries will be available.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will hold their Holy Communion on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m. and prayer service will be held the Wednesday before the second Sunday at 6 p.m. Bible study is every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Come and join us.
The St. Phillip Baptist Church of Langley will host their Annual Men and Women’s Day on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited for good wholesome fellowship and spirit-filled worship. Contact the church for additional information at (803) 593-4638.
Unitarian Universalist Church will feature Naomi Frost-Hewitt who will present “Freedom, Martyrdom & Healing: Lessons from the Life and Work of Michael Servetus”. Physician, scientist and biblical scholar Michael Servetus was burned at the stake in Geneva, Switzerland on Oct. 27, 1553, at the command of his former schoolmate John Calvin. His books were burned, but his ideas and courage live on even today. All are welcome. Aiken UU Church, 115 Gregg Ave. Service and Way Cool Sunday School will be held at 10:30 a.m. Childcare will be provided. For more information, log on to www.AikenUUChurch.org.
Revival
The Summer Grove Union will hold their annual Fall Revival Nov. 10 at Union Baptist of Aiken; Nov. 11 at Thankful Grove; Nov. 12 at Welcome Travelers; Nov. 13 at Fairfield and Nov. 14 at Oakwood. The Rev. David Williams is the moderator.
Anniversaries/homecomings
Reedy Branch Baptist Church of Ward will hold its church anniversary on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Hodges Bush of Freedom Temple United COG in Trenton will be the guest speaker.
Friendship Baptist Church, in Aiken, will celebrate its 142nd church anniversary on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Reginald Jones and the Sharon Baptist Church of Augusta will be the guests for the occasion. The public is invited to attend. Rev. T.C. Edwards is the pastor. Call the church at 648-9290 for more information.
Jordan Missionary Baptist Church, Williston, will celebrate the 120th church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Albert James will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Kenneth E. Waldo is the pastor. For more information, call (803) 215-2991.
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Perry, will celebrate the 136th church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Perkins will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Kenneth E. Waldo is the pastor. For more information, call (803) 215-2991.
The Senior Choir of Chalk Hill Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ronnie Tyler is the pastor.
The Inspirational Choir of Chalk Hill Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Ronnie Tyler is the pastor.
The New Life Outreach Ministries will hold its anniversary service at the Lockett Chapel Holiness church on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. The Rev. Lester Smalls of Bell Grove Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Deacon Johnny Burnett at 502-0021.
The Male Chorus of Carpentersville Baptist Church in North Augusta will celebrate its 47th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Herman Bing is the pastor.
Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the anniversary of the United Voices of Zion Choir on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Wright is the pastor.
Friendship Baptist Church in Aiken, SC will celebrate their 142nd Church Anniversary on November 16, 2008 at 3 p.m. Rev. Reginald Jones and the Sharon Baptist Church of Augusta, Ga. will be the guest for the occasion. The public is invited to attend. Rev. T.C. Edwards is the pastor. Please call the church at (803) 648-9290 for more information.
Seivern Baptist Church will have Homecoming November 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. Rev. Milford Oswald and the congregation cordially invite you to our homecoming the church’s address is 1337 Seivern Rd. Wagener, SC. All former members and friends are invited to attend Worship Service and lunch to follow. For more information, Please call 803-960-2477
Music/drama
The Community Chorus of Aiken will hold auditions for choir and church members to sing the praises of the Lord. For more information, call Sister Jane Wise, minister of music at Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church, at 292-3789.
The J&M Singing Center in Gilbert will hold a jam session on Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Wanda Smith to help with medical expenses. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken. For more information, call 258-1630.
Monetta Baptist Church will host a benefit concert to honor the hurricane victims and promote change in the community on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. For more information, call (803) 474-0159.
The Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church will host a Gaither Homecoming style sing on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Wallace Watkins will lead the service.
Mt. Anna Baptist Church is seeking musicians, mime dancers, choreographers and songwriters to be a part of the On Fire for Christ Recording Travel Gospel Group. Auditions will be held at Smith Hazel on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (803) 514-2969 after 5 p.m.
The Greenes from Boone, N.C. will be in concert on Friday night, November 7, 2008 at the Immanuel Baptist Church located at 615 old Edgefield highway in North Augusta, Ga. at 7 p.m. For more information call 706-796-0651
The Senior Choir of Thankful Baptist Church will hold a concert featuring the Athens Voices of Truth on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. Rev. Dr. Sam A. Tanksley Jr. is the interim pastor.
Judy Rogers will be in concert at Providence Presbyterian Church, Aiken on Saturday, Nov. 15. This is a free concert but a love offering will be taken. For more information, please call 803-257-2334 or visit www.aikenopc.org.
Miscellaneous
Cedar Branch Baptist Church, Windsor, will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. and regular service at 11 a.m. with a Shoe Rally. The Rev. F.M. Tarrant of Eden Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Charles Jenkins Sr. is the intern pastor.
The Men’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Baptist Church will hold a Men’s Conference on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8-10 a.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 9, with a musicology workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a banquet at 6 p.m. and a concert from 6 to 10 p.m. All men and young men are invited. Banquet tickets are $30, conference tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 7 to 17.
Crafters, hobbyists, artists, bakers and food vendors are wanted. St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton will be hosting a Craft Fair on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at and in the Family Life Center. Spaces are available both inside and out. Call Pat Matera at 641-7553 for more information or to register for a space.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, presents the lecture “Peace and Reconciliation” on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center. Ryder Stevens will be the speaker. For more information, call 648-3271.
The Fountain of Life Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 15. The church is looking for artists, bakers and craft makers to book a space. Call Dianne for more information at (803) 514-2818 or visit www.takingaiken.org.
The Williams Chapel Church of God will hold a Fall Festival focusing on Youth in Today’s Time on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (864) 554-5598.
SWAT will hold a Holiday Food Drive and 60th birthday party on Saturday, Nov. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at 7868 Marlboro Ave., Barnwell. Admission is $20. The Tams featuring Charles Pope and Little Red will perform. For more information, call (803) 300-2746 or (803) 584-4618.
Grace Brethren Church, 144 Talatha Drive, in Aiken, will have morning worship at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday School classes at 11:15 a.m. this Sunday. Pastor Taylor begins a new series on I Thessalonians. The service at 6 p.m. will feature the youth and children in ministry. The public is cordially invited to attend. Supervised nurseries will be available.
New Beginning Baptist Church, 4000 Trolley Line Road, Aiken, will hold services on the second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
St. John Baptist Church, Huber Clay Road, Langley, will hold Sunday School at 9 a.m. and church services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Curtis Blocker Sr. is the pastor. For more information, call 648-7602.
Kingdom Life Worship Center, at 52 Aiken Blvd. in Warrenville, holds enrichment service on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and worship service on Sunday at 10 a.m. Elder Jerry and Phyllis Adams are the pastors. For more information, call the church at 663-9222.
Grace Presbyterian Church, 49 Varden Drive, Aiken, will hold Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and youth group on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.grace-of-aiken.com. Timothy J. Hammons is the pastor.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 3522 Trolley Line Road, will hold Sunday school at 8:45 a.m., worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday and Bible study every Thursday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 642-3288. The Rev. Aaron Woodward is the pastor.
Crown Christian Center, featuring Bishop Finace Bush Jr., located at 720 Edgefield Road, North Augusta, will hold services Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information or transportation, call the church office at 278-1312.
The Lighthouse Christian Learning Center is an outreach educational center designed for the academic and spiritual well-being of each student. Hourly tutoring in reading, writing and math is provided Mondays through Thursdays at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Call 642-4830 for an appointment. For more details about this program, call 644-1118.
Daystar Christian Center will hold its Teen Extreme Sunday every fourth Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Daystar Christian Center is located at 739 Augusta Road, Edgefield. For more information, call 637-9950.
Daystar Christian Center will hold marriage enrichment sessions every fifth Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Daystar Christian Center is located at 739 Augusta Road, Edgefield. For more information, call 637-9950.
Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church will hold a regular worship service every Sunday beginning at 10:40 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
SDA Church, 217 Gregg Ave., will hold Bible study on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Clothes Closet at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 117 Hard St., Graniteville, is open from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Clothes are free. For more information, call Ann Mayer at 663-7440.
First Baptist Church of North Augusta will hold T.N.T. (Tuesday Nights Together), a Bible study for single adults, every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the church’s administration building at 625 Georgia Ave. For more information, call Ty Lochridge at 279-6370.
Spotless Lamb Ministries is collecting used cell phones to send to its partner ministry for refurbishing. The phones will be sent to senior citizens, the disabled and battered women and women’s shelters at no cost to the recipients. For more information, call Timothy Davis at 234-6496 or visit www.spotlesslamb.org.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will meet in the fellowship hall at South Aiken Presbyterian Church on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All mothers of children birth through kindergarten are welcome. Childcare will be provided. If you want to attend, RSVP to the church office at 648-9574.
Historic Springfield Baptist Church, Augusta, now has early morning worship service on Sundays at 8:45. For more information, call the church office at (706) 724-1056. The Rev. Dr. E.T. Martin is the pastor.
Family Life Worship Center will have intercessory prayer every first Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 641-0218.
The Gospel of the Peace Church will hold Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., worship service on Sundays at 11:45 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 594-1114. All are welcome. Elder George Hightower is the pastor.
First Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday worship services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. and church school at 9:45 a.m. Childcare is provided. The Stephen Ministry Congregation is located at the corner of Barnwell Avenue and Laurens Street. For more information, visit www.aikenpresbyterian.org.
Young Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church of Williston will hold a fourth afternoon worship service on Sundays. The new service will begin at 5 p.m. This service will be in addition to the first, third and fifth morning worship Sunday service. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m.
Shiloh Baptist Church of Aiken, 3925 Shiloh Church Road, now offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome.
Chalk Hill Baptist Church, Wagener, holds worship services every Sunday beginning with 10 a.m. Sunday school. Bible study is conducted each Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome. The Rev. Ronnie Tyler is the pastor.
Thankful Grove New Testament Church will hold services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 685-7403 or 295-1131.
Jerusalem Branch Baptist Church, 576 Jerusalem Branch Road, Salley, will hold worship service the first and third Sunday at 9 a.m. and the second and fourth Sunday beginning with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible study will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and choir practice on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The Rev. Christopher D. Vaughn is the pastor.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is excited about its new Sonshine Disciples Sunday school. These classes will be offered for children kindergarten age through fifth grade. Join in for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. The denomination has communion every Sunday. For more information, call 648-4523.
Verse by Verse Bible Study meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the administration building at the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. For more information, call 279-6370.
Old Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., Bible study on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and women’s Bible study on Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 642-9148. The Rev. Ronald Thurmond is the pastor.
Memorial Baptist Church will hold Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6:30 p.m. There will be a prayer service Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 648-3244. Steve Gillette is the pastor.
Riverfront Christian Church will hold services at the Sleep Inn Hotel in North Augusta every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Terry Byrd is the pastor. Pastor Terry and Maryam Byrd recently appeared on CBN (700 Club). For more information, call 645-5756.
Caledonia Missionary Baptist Church will be having a Women’s Conference on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. Women Uniting Through Hope, Prayer and Praise. All are welcome. If you have any questions, call the church at (803) 657-7376. The pastor is the Rev. Everett Chandler.
Ashley Grove Baptist Church will hold an Advance Directives Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Susan Garien will be the presenter. The public is invited.
New Life Ministry of Aiken will hold a Neighborhood Clean-Up on Saturday, Nov. 15 beginning at 8 a.m. A roll off dumpster will be available for all to use free of charge. Perishable garbage will not be accepted. For more information, please call 803-641-1511 or e-mail nlpraise@bellsouth.net.
Beaver Dam Baptist Church will sponsor the 50 State Rally and Eat Out of the Trunk Day on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. Phenice Young is the pastor. For more information, please call 803-648-1749.
Gloverville Church of God Prophecy will be Rocking for Jesus on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a yard sale and bake sale. For more information, please call 803-593-0162. Rain or Shine.
The Montmorenci Baptist Church Women of Hope invite your church to join their health and fitness class. The class will be held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Montmorenci Baptist Church. For more information, please cal Sis. Faye Odom at 803-649-0988 or 640-7702.
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