Church News: Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 4319 Rowe Drive, Summerton, announces:

* Sunday - "100 Men and Women in Black and White" program at 3 p.m. Minister Jacqueline Jackson, of New Light Missionary Baptist Church, will speak.

Chapel AME Church, 1257 McLeod Road, Paxville, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 21 - "Adopt a Family for Christmas" gospel singing, sponsored by the Gospel Jubilees of Sumter, will be held at 6 p.m. On the program: The New Boys, Justified, The Heavenly Angels, S.C. Gospel Express and many more.

Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 14 - Family and friends night gospel singing, hosted by the China and Harvin families, will be held at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Harry Clark, of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, will speak. Various gospel groups will provide music.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 401 Dingle St., announces:

* Sunday, Dec. 15 - An advent service of lessons and music will be held at 2 p.m. A joyful telling of the gospel story with advent and Christmas music and participation from the congregation. Reception to follow.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike Road East, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 21 - Celebrating 100 women and men in red and black at 5 p.m. Pastor Linda Speed, of Kingdom Impact, will speak.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces:

* Saturday, Dec. 21 - Christmas fellowship dinner and Christmas program at 11 a.m.

* Tuesday, Dec. 31 - Watch Night service at 10 a.m.

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

* Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 - Knitting Hearts will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. International Bible Teacher Dr. Peter Wyns will speak. A love offering will be received. Knitting Hearts is a community wide, multicultural women's ministry. Visit knittingheartsministry.wordpress.com.

Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces:

* Sunday - Steward's annual day will be held during 10 a.m. worship.

* Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 - Gospel fest at 3 p.m. featuring the Singing Cousins and other groups.

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

* Sunday - The Hospitality Ministry will celebrate its anniversary and new member fellowship will be held at 10:45 a.m.

* Sunday, Dec. 22 - The mass choir, youth choir and praise dancers will present "Jesus (The Gift, The Word, The Truth)," a special Christmas worship celebration, at 10:45 a.m. Dr. Juane Davis Freeman will serve as narrator.

Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. Fulton St., Pinewood, announces:

* Sunday - The church will host a community-wide Christmas caroling at 6 p.m.

* Sunday, Dec. 15 - The adult choir will present "Love Made a Way" at 6 p.m. Refreshments will follow.

* Wednesday, Dec. 18 - The Children's Christmas program will be presented at 7 p.m. followed by the annual Christmas tree gift exchange and a visit from Santa.

* Sunday, Dec. 22 - The adult choir will present "Love Made a Way" at 11 a.m.

* Admission to all events is free, and all are welcome. A nursery will be provided for all events. Call (803) 452-5373 or visit www.pinewoodbaptist.org for more information.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:

* Sunday - The second Sunday of Advent (Peace) will be recognized and the adult choir will present its Christmas cantata at 10:30 a.m. There will be a report on Israel trip with Wayne McElveen at 6:30 p.m.

* Tuesday, Dec. 10 - The senior adult luncheon and Christmas party will be held at noon in the fellowship hall. Bring a covered dish.Call (803) 481-9688 for details.

St. Mark 4B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, announces:

* Saturday - "Shop and Mingle at the Mark" will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mark Banquet and Conference Center, 2320 Four Bridges Road. Enjoy a festive day of fun activities and holiday shopping. There will be vendors, food, door prizes, fellowship and activities for children.

Triumph Ministries, 3525 Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces:

* Today and Sunday - Birthday celebration for Prophetess Stephanie Mathis as follows: 7 p.m. today, Bishop Will Thornton, of Taylor, Michigan, will speak; 11 a.m. Sunday, Elder Beverly Richbow will speak; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Prophet Everett Roberson, of Ridgeland, will speak. Theme: It's her due season Now!

Union Hall, 1127 Old Pocalla Road, announces:

* Sunday - The 44th anniversary of the Majestic Gospel Singers will be celebrated at 4 p.m. (Doors open at 3 p.m.) Donations will be accepted at the door. On the program: The Singing Angels, Eddie Lemon and the Trio Singers, The Palmetto Gospel Singers and more.