RELIGION
THE SUMTER ITEM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014
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Steepleless church, for now
Church offers help with your financial issues
The steeple of First Southern Methodist Church sits next to the church as workers with Will Fort Roofing replace shingles on the roof. It has been leaking for about a year, said the Rev. Ellison L. Evans III, and Hunter Builders are the ones removing and replacing the steeple once the work is complete. The entire project should cost between $5,000 and $10,000, he said.
BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com A local church is encouraging you to get your house in order. Trinity Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its first Stewardship Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. The free event that will feature five speakers focused on financial matters is open to the public. “My pastor, who is also an attorney, sees a lot of this on a regular basis,” said Deacon Isaac Carr about Pastor Larry C. Weston. “Members within our own congregation need to get this done. They just need a little WANT TO GO? prodding.” Weston is scheduled to speak on powers of WHAT: Trinity attorney, and Carr, who Missionary Baptist is a financial adviser Church Stewardship with Ameriprise FinanWorkshop cial, is set to address THEME: “Getting Your planning and investHouse in Order” ments. “With my clients, I WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to see a tremendous need noon Saturday to have these docuWHERE: Church’s ments prepared, (and) Fellowship Hall, 155 unfortunately, as a deaWall St. con in the church, COST: Free, but when we visit the famiregistration is ly of members who requested; call (803) have passed away, they 775-4041 and ask for often don’t have their Sammie Washington. affairs in order,” Carr NOTES: Light said. refreshments will be The other topics and served at 8:30 a.m., presenters scheduled and door prizes will be given out. are: • Home ownership and financing with Melissa Richardson from ERA Wilder Realty and Caleb McGowan from National Bank of South Carolina; and • Probate matters such as probating estates, wills, conservatorship and guardianship with Judge Dale Atkinson of the Sumter County Probate Court. While the event is free, registration is requested. The workshop will take place in Trinity Missionary Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 155 Wall St. Light refreshments will be served at 8:30 a.m., and door prizes will also be given out. For more information or to sign up, call the church at (803) 775-4041 and ask to speak to Sammie Washington. Reach Jade Reynolds at (803) 774-1250.
Workers with Will Fort Roofing, seen below left, reshingle the roof of the church Tuesday. The steeple will be replaced when the work is finished, the Rev. Evans said.
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CHURCH NEWS ALIVE Praise & Worship Center, 342 W. Liberty St., announces: * Each Saturday through Feb. 22 — Clothes giveaway 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Fill-a-Pew and Soul Food Sunday will be celebrated. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10:15 a.m. worship. Calvary Baptist Church, 459 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday, March 1 — Mid-Carolina singing at 6 p.m. featuring God’s Tool Box of Gilbert and Cedar Creek Quartet. Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday — Annual black history observance at 10 a.m. * Sunday, March 2 — Pastor’s family seventh appreciation worship at 10 a.m. Dr. Eddie Gamble of Georgetown will speak. Mt. Olive Baptist Church choir will provide music. Dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Clark United Methodist Church, 2980 U.S. 401 N., Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday — Annual black history program at 11 a.m.
* Friday — Joy Night / black history worship service at 7 p.m.
istry, 1335 Peach Orchard Road, announces:
* Sunday — Family and friends day during 10:45 a.m. service.
Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1260 Green Hill Church Road, Alcolu, announces:
* Saturday — Icebreaker 2 for young men ages 13-25 will be held at 9 a.m. featuring various speakers.
New Birth Holiness Church, 42 Larkin St., announces:
* Sunday — Family and friends day worship at 4 p.m. The Rev. Jonathan Mouzon, of Macedonia Baptist Church, Jordon community of Manning, will speak. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Black history observance day and male chorus anniversary celebration during 10:15 a.m. worship. Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Today — Black history month worship “Civil Rights in South Carolina” at 7 p.m. Dr. McKinley Washington will speak. * Friday — Third Friday Praise Jam featuring Purpose. * Sunday — NAACP black history program at 5 p.m. * Thursday, Feb. 27 — Black history worship at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ralph W. Canty Sr. and Presiding Elder Dr. Joseph Darby will speak. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday — Youth choir anniversary program at 4 p.m.
* Sunday — Pack-a-pew at 11 a.m. Dr. Alec Bradley will speak. * Sunday, March 9 — Ordination and installation service at 4 p.m. for Dr. Alec Bradley Jr., Presiding Bishop L.V. Williams and Pastor Ray Mathis Jr. * Sunday, March 16 — Evangelist Tonya Mack will speak at 11 a.m. There will be a pastor’s appreciation service at 4 p.m. for Pastor Ray and Prophetess Stephanie Mathis. Prophetess Rose ClarkSummers, of Greensboro, N.C., will speak. * Sunday, March 30 — Youth with Swag at 11 a.m. RaySean Mathis will speak.
* Sunday — Family and friends day at 4 p.m. New Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — An ethnic supper in the fellowship hall will follow the 1 p.m. worship. Orangehill AME Church, 3035 S. King Highway, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Black history celebration at 10 a.m. Brother Marvis L. Stewart will speak. Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Grove Road, Rembert, announces: * Sunday — Male chorus anniversary celebration at 2 p.m.
* Sunday — Family and friends day at 4 p.m. Dr. Tommy L. Frederick will speak.
Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces:
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces:
* Sunday — Four Gospel program at 2 p.m. featuring Evangelist E. Walters, Evangelist Wanda Nelson, the Rev. Hilton and Janice Reed-Coney.
* Sunday-Wednesday, March 16-19 — Spring Revival services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday. The Rev. Kirk Carlisle will speak. Dinner served at 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall Monday-Wednesday. Nursery provided for all services. Call (803) 452-5373 or visit www. pinewoodbaptist.org.
* Saturday — Stewardship workshop 8:30 a.m.-noon with speakers as follows: Isaac Carr of Ameriprise Financial will speak on financial planning; Melissa Richardson of ERA Wilder Realty and Caleb McGowan of NBSC will speak on home ownership/financing; Attorney Larry C. Weston will speak on power of attorneys; and Judge Dale Atkinson will speak on probate matters.
Mount Pleasant UME Church, 1654 Fullerton Road, Pinewood, announces:
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces:
Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:
* Saturday, March 1 — Gospel singing at 6 p.m. featuring Believers Quartet and Beulahland Quartet.
* Sunday, March 9 — Parade of youth program during morning worship.
* Saturday — Annual Health and Heritage church and community health fair 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Mount Zion Enrichment Center. Pamela Davis, of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, will speak on “African-Americans and HIV: Past, Present and Future.” Event will also feature free health screenings, health and local vendors, entertainment, light refreshments and door prizes. Call Delores Nickelson at (803) 9723034.
* Today — WMU soup and cornbread supper at 6:30 p.m.
* Sunday — 10th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Bishop S. Francis, pastor of both Crossroads and St. Peter churches, will speak.
* Sunday, March 30 — Youth service. Church school begins at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. Kingdom Life Worldwide Ministries, meets at Marvin Hodge Life Center, 609 Miller Road, announces:
Fellowship Outreach Ministries, 1981 Florence Highway, announces:
* Friday — Youth on Fire program at 7:30 p.m. Elder Jackie Bush will speak.
* Sunday — Elder R. Johnson will speak at 4 p.m.
* Wednesday, Feb. 26 — Forever Change revival at 7:30 p.m. Overseer Pastor Graham will speak.
Golden Gate Fellowship Ministry, 705 Oswego Road, announces:
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* Each Monday in February from 5:30 to 8 p.m., “Parenting Well,” helping good parents become great parents by Christine Donavan, will be presented. Donavan is a PCI certified parent coach from Charleston. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Cost is $125 per family. Call Sandy at (803) 4852504 to register or for more information.
Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St., announces:
* Sunday — Black history program during morning worship.
Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces:
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 9 N. Duke St., Summerton, announces:
* Thursday, Feb. 27 — Montessori open house 6-7 p.m. for interested families with children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Call Sandy at (803) 485-2504 for details.
Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces:
* Sunday, March 16 — YWA anniversary celebration during morning worship.
* Sunday — Black history program at 3 p.m. sponsored by the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver. Joseph A. DeLaine Jr. will speak. On the program: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Gospel Choir; Benevolence Choir; Frankie Smalls; St. Jude Choir; Desmond Mitchell; Mitchell Mime Ministry; and Stephen Carson.
* Sunday — Golden Age fellowship ministry anniversary / black history month worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces:
Sheppard Ministries, 8490 Two Mile Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Friday — Gospel singing at 7 p.m. at Freedom Worship PHC, 1490 Florence Highway, featuring Doug Hudson, the Singing Sheppards and more. Spring Hill AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming at 2 p.m. The Rev. Albert Thompson will speak. St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., announces:
* Sunday — Black history worship service at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. James Felder, Civil Rights activist, will speak. * Saturday, March 29 — God’s Girls Rock Cotillion will be held at 4 p.m. Call (803) 775-4041 for information. Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 Walker Ave., announces: * Sunday — Annual youth program at 11 a.m. Brother Earl Alexander Wilson will speak. Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 A/B Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, announces: * Sunday — Black history observed with pot luck dinner. Wear African attire. Church school begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship.