Church News: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 9 - Family and friends night, hosted by the China and Harvin families, will be held at 5 p.m. A tribute to Brother Pressly Harvin Sr. The Rev. Patrick Harvin, pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hopkins, will speak.

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

* Friday, Dec. 8 - Food pantry giveaway beginning at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

* Saturday, Dec. 9 - Winter Wonderland will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring food, fun and gifts for children. The public is invited to attend.

* Sunday, Dec. 10 - Christmas concert at 5 p.m. featuring Gregory Thompson, pianist, Marquita Daniels, violinist, and Gerald Knight, tenor.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces:

* Sunday, Dec. 10 - Hospitality ministry anniversary service at 10:45 a.m. Evangelist Savitrus F. McFadden will speak.

* Sunday, Dec. 31 - Youth worship celebration will be held at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Leroy Morgan Jr., Christian Education major at Morris College, will speak.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:

* Saturday - Women's event "Come to the Table" from 4 to 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish.

* Sunday - First Day of Advent, Hanging of the Greens at 6:30 p.m.

* Sunday, Dec. 10 - Christmas cantata will be presented at 11 a.m.

* Saturday, Dec. 16 - Children's Christmas party from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

* Sunday, Dec. 17 - Children's Christmas program at 6:30 p.m.

* Sunday, Dec. 24 - Communion; The Lord's Supper during 11 a.m. service.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 102 W. Clark St., Pinewood, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 16 - Gospel singing / The Gospel Jubilees of Sumter 30th Annual Adopt-A-Family for Christmas at 6 p.m. featuring the church choir, Cedric Bennett and Company, The Heavenly Stars, The Heavenly Angels, The Gospel Sensationals, The Sons of Faith and many more.

Sumter First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, announces:

* Sunday - "Christ, Cookies and Cocoa" free community Christmas event for family, fun and fellowship from 3 to 5 p.m. Activities will include family games, children's ornament craft and telling of the Christmas story by Pastor Greg Pressley. Enjoy an array of cookies and cocoa to complete the evening.

Knitting Hearts for Christ Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces:

* We will be taking November and December off. Knitting Hearts Cafe will return on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, with International Bible Teacher, Pastor and Author Dr. Peter Wyns and his wife, Joy. The Wynses will bring a powerful, relevant, life-changing message for the New Year. Dr. Wyns is a Messianic Jew and shares the word of the Lord with prophetic insight. Also, Tiffany and Justin Coates will share about their work overseas. Continental breakfast will be included.