Religion briefs for Oct. 31 10/30/2008 7:57 PM Special services
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hitchcock Parkway (turn at Wando Ridge Road into Hitchcock Crossing), invites you and your family to worship Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10:45 a.m. The message by Pastor Darrell Engle is "The Living Stone" from 1 Peter 2:4-10. Nursery is provided, and there will be Children's Church 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.
Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church will feature Janeth Welch on Sunday, Nov. 2. She will present "United Nations Sunday/Guest at Your Table." In addition to the presentation, the church will be conducting a membership ceremony to welcome our new members. Please join us for an insightful service. All are welcome. Aiken UU Church is located at 115 Gregg Ave. Service time is 10:30 a.m. Way Cool Sunday School is also at 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. For more information, visit www.AikenUUChurch.org.
Edgefield County Churches Helping Others will hold the ECCHO Unity Fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton, at 6 p.m. The Rev. Willie Patten and the Rev. George L. Brightharp will be the guest speakers. This program will benefit the building and renovation efforts of ECCHO.
The Historic Silver Bluff Baptist Church will hold its annual Women's Day Program on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Minister Giselle Brown of Franklin Covenant Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.
New Life Outreach Ministries will hold an Appreciation Day Service for Pastor Prophet John H. Price on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. The Rev. James Jackson will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call Elder W.E. Gasque at 278-5043 or Deacon Johnny Burnett at 502-0021.
The State Administrative Bishop M. Thomas Propes will deliver the message at the Earle Church of God on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. There will be a fellowship meal following the morning service. For more information, call the Rev. Tim Burroughs at 649-2849.
The Impact Team from North Greenville University will lead the worship service at Eureka First Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service. For more information, call 648-7569 or 645-7700. John Arthur is the pastor.
Revivals
New Covenant Presbyterian Church will hold a Reformation Day Celebration on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The church will have a free dinner, activities and prizes that will focus on reformer John Knox. For more information or to RSVP for the dinner, call the church office at 649-5007.
Anniversaries/homecomings
Valley Fair Baptist Church will celebrate the 114th church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Billy Smith of Clover Mars Tabernacle will be the guest speaker.
Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the anniversary of the Senior Choir on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Bruce Wright is the pastor.
Solid Rock Tabernacle of Praise will celebrate its first church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Clarence Hill will be in charge of the services. All are welcome. For more information, call (803) 221-9280.
The Dean Swamp Baptist Church will celebrate its 205th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 2. The homecoming celebration will begin at 10 a.m., with Bible study followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. Lunch and fellowship will follow. For more information, call (803) 798-9756.
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.
Crown Christian Church International will host Spirit & Truth Divine Expression for a dance concert on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 278-1312.
Greater Faith Ministries, Barnwell, will show the movie "The Burning Hell" on Oct. 29-31 at 7 p.m. nightly. Hallelujah night will be held Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. No costumes are necessary. All children are welcome. Jennifer Williams is the pastor.
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter David LaMotte will perform Sunday, Nov. 2 a 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. For more information, please call 648-2662.
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.
Fellowship of Truth Baptist Church, Graniteville, will hold a yard sale/can drive on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mt. Anna Baptist Church will hold a spiritual revitalization devoted to womanhood on Friday, Oct. 31 with Spa Night from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 1 with a prayer brunch. Minister Yvette Pressley of Zion Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. For more information, call (912) 399-5656 or 649-4566 or visit www.mtanna.org.
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.
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.
Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church Women of Hope will present God's Rainbow Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 212 on Hampton Avenue. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children under 12. For more information, please call 226-0056.
Calidonia 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.
The annual observance of the Aiken World Community Day will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at Union Baptist Church. For more information, call Bertha Williams at 648-1370.
Calvary Baptist Church will hold Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m.
The Family Life Worship Center will host a Ladies in Pink conference on Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include the speaker, lunch, a fashion show and door prizes. For more information, call 641-0218.
Unity Holiness Church will hold a Yard Sale and Hot Dog Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Gospel Sing at 7 p.m.
The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church will hold a 7-up Tea on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Mt. Sinai Usher's Board. Sammie Williams is the pastor.
The Aiken First Assembly of God will hold a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please call 649-1284.
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.
The North Aiken Church of God will hold a Trunk-o-Treat on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The address is 2610 Columbia Highway, Aiken.
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