Church News: Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces:

* Sunday, Sept. 29 - WMS worship at 10 a.m. Brother Joseph Cabbagestalk will speak.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces:

* Sunday - The pastor's aide ministry and church family will celebrate the 12th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Sam and Meraldine Livingston during 10 a.m. worship. Pastor Winfred Verreen, of Elim Baptist Ministries of Orlando, will speak.

Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, announces:

* Saturday - The United Methodist Women's annual tea at 4 p.m. The Rev. Anna Miller, of North Orangeburg United Methodist Church, will speak. Theme: "Stir up the gift of God."

Bethel AME Church, 1605 S. Kings Highway, Wedgefield, announces:

* Sunday, Sept. 29 - Youth appreciation day will be held at 4 p.m.

Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces:

* Saturday - Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring the Blackwood Brothers Quartet. A love offering will be received.

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

* Tuesday, Sept. 24 - "Conversation with Men" at 7 p.m. at Patriot Hall. Topics: How to handle anger / rejection and how to show and receive love.

* Saturday, Sept. 28 - Wateree Baptist Association Sunday School Congress for the NJ Brockman Oratorical Contest (grades 7-11). Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and services will begin at 10 a.m.

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

* Saturday, Sept. 28 - Pastoral celebration for the Rev. Dr. Aurelia G. Hill will be held at 2 p.m. Pastor Barbara P. Lash, of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, will speak.

Manning New Start Community Church of the Nazarene, 4686 JW Rhames Road, Manning, announces:

* Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29 - The 20th homecoming will be celebrated as follows: 6 p.m. Saturday, concert featuring Vance and Jeannie Sharpe; and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, the Rev. Sam Flores, district superintendent, and the founding pastor, the Rev. Dale Turner, will speak.

Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, announces:

* Sunday - Baby / toddler contest at 11 a.m. Fall revival services will begin at 6 p.m.

* Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 23-24 - Fall revival at 7 nightly.

Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, 1379 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, announces:

* Sunday - The seventh annual 100 Men in Black program will be held at 3 p.m. Dr. Daniel T. Hembree, pastor of St. Mark UM Church, will speak. Theme: "Men on the Move for Christ"

Mount Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, announces:

* Sunday - 100 Men and Women in Black program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Eric Ramsey, pastor of Pine Hill AMEC of Latta, will speak.

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

* Sunday - The 126th anniversary of the church and homecoming will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m.

New Israel Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces:

* Sunday, Oct. 6 - The 15th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 1 p.m. The Rev. Benny McCants, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Alcolu, will speak. Dinner will be served after the service.

Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces:

* Sunday - Men's day celebration at 11 a.m.

* Sunday, Sept. 29 - The 11th club fellowship worship service will be held at 11 a.m. Motorcycle, horse, bike, men's, women's, fraternities, sororities, etc. are all invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. There will be an outdoor concert at 3 p.m.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:

* Saturday - Youth trip for Christian Music Day at Carowinds. Depart at 7:45 a.m. Also, Men's football game / tailgating party for CSU vs. The Citadel. Depart church at 1:30 p.m. for Charleston.

* Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Senior adult luncheon at noon in the fellowship hall.

* Sunday, Sept. 29 - Singspiration at 6:30 p.m. (fifth Sunday open mic).

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Pinewood, announces:

* Sunday, Sept. 29 - The 142nd anniversary of the church will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. worship.