Church News: Sept. 2, 2026
First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, will have a Food Pantry Giveaway on Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. while supplies last.
Hearts United Meeting at Dominion Church, Sumter, 73 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, will hold "Faith for the Impossible" on Saturday, Sept. 12. Pastors Corey and Grace Scarlett will teach. Your heart will be strengthened and inspired as they share practical applications from the Word of God. They believe God is calling His sons and daughters to step into their rightful positions so the Kingdom of God can advance. "God saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace" (2 Tim. 1:9). It's time to step out in faith and believe that everything God has spoken over you will come to pass. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord" (Zech. 4:6). Their desire is for you to anchor your faith to the word of God and confession. You will not want to miss this dynamic, life-changing message. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and light refreshments. Meeting begins at 10 a.m. Parking is available across Dominion Church and Carolina Therapy and the left side and back of Carolina Therapy.
Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:
- Sunday, Sept. 13, "Homecoming 2026" with Pastor Mitch Towery, guest speaker, 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with Robbie Robinson, special musical guest. Followed by great food in the fellowship hall.
- Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 17-21, we will kick off our Revival at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Graham Bochman.
- Sunday, Oct. 18, our guest speaker will be Pastor Jim Palmer from Miles Road Baptist Church in Summerville. He will conduct the morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6:30 p.m.
- Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19-20, Evangelist Scott Eadie will deliver the evening message at 6:30 p.m. on both nights.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, we will close out the Revival with Pastor Hal Thompson from Pine Grove Baptist Church in Sumter beginning at 6:30 p.m. Musical guests will be Keith Wilson and pianist Zachary Clark, Curt Ackerman and Allison Barwick of Pine Grove Church. The choir from Providence Baptist, featuring Christeen Hodge and Renee Branham, will also perform.
The focus for the Revival is The Full Armor of God.
Sumter First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter, will host a 2026 Market on the Parkway Vendor Show on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be more than 40 artisans and crafters, plus food trucks, teen white elephant and bake sale, and Saving Sumter's Strays and Lucky Paws Rescue will be there, too. Also included is a new Kids Zone with make-and-take craft, face painting and jump house.
Tiverton Baptist Church, 2420 Old Charleston Road, Wedgefield, will observe its annual Homecoming Service on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Ruth E.D. Robinson, pastor of St. Luke AME Church, Eastover.
One Step Christian Ministries, 125 Nettles St., Bishopville, presents its 15th Church Anniversary Weekend Celebration: A Legacy of Faith, a Future of Purpose celebrating 15 years of God's faithfulness on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13. On Saturday at 5 p.m. will be a concert choir featuring Miracle Community Christian Choir from Kenya, and Sunday will include a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. This weekend will be filled with praise, prayers, repast and fellowship. Reach the ministry at (803) 586-9924.
Love in Action Outreach Ministries will present the "Don't Carry the Weight" seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. This life-changing, free seminar will help you discover the joy and freedom from "emotional baggage" with a pathway to a new beginning. Hearty refreshments will be served. Free Bibles and take-home sentiments will be provided. For additional information, call Bobigene Pack at (404) 513-5683.
Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, Sumter, will hold Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The Rev. Leroy Blanding, pastor of Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, will be guest speaker.