Church news: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area announces:

- Thursday, March 7 - Virtual World Day of Prayer at 3 p.m. Use the following link, log and/or call in to promote justice and equality for women through prayer, partnerships, service and celebration. Join Zoom meeting at http://tinyurl.com/264nmwm5.

Meeting ID: 757 063 2640, Passcode: eaddy. Dial in at (929) 205-6099 and enter the Meeting ID: 757 063 2640 and Passcode: 765518 to enter the World Day of Prayer Program.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces:

- Friday, March 8 - Food pantry giveaway at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Hearts United Women's Ministry (formerly Knitting Hearts), which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces:

- Saturday, March 9 - Hearts United will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Star Merrill will share how she was radically transformed by the saving power and grace of Jesus Christ after coming out of an occultic lifestyle. Join us as Star shows "How to Faithfully Walk the Narrow Path." When life knocked her down repeatedly, she realized with God she could get through anything. She learned trials build perseverance and an unshakable faith. Admission is free. A love offering will be received. Light refreshments included. For more information, find the group on Facebook or visit https://heartsunitedwomensministry.com/.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1715 S. Guignard Drive, announces:

- Sunday, March 10 - The fifth pastoral anniversary celebration of Pastor Calvin K. Hastie Sr. The Rev. Lester Ragin, of St. Matthew Baptist Church, will speak.

Second Presbyterian Church, 1125 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, announces:

- Thursday, March 14 - The Sumter Regional Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University Alumni will sponsor the JCSU Concert Choir in a concert at the church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and will benefit the Choir Scholarship Fund. All checks should be made payable to Johnson C. Smith University and are tax deductible. Tickets may be purchased from any JCSU alumni or at the door.

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