Saturday, Feb. 23

10 a.m.: Bethesda Baptist Church, 1553 Tinker Creek Road, Santuc, will host a “Community Walk” which will begin at the church followed by “Community Day” at the Renaissance Park on Santuc Drive in Santuc. The walk will begin at the church and the Community Day at the park will feature food, games and other activities for the whole family.

Sunday, Feb. 24

11:15 a.m.: Bethesda Baptist Church, 1553 Tinker Creek Road, Santuc, will hold a Black History Month service featuring guest speaker Minister Labarius Edwards, a message.

2:30 p.m.: The Mitchell Chapel Christian Church’s Men’s Ministry will sponsor “A Fellowship Program.” The Rev. Dr. James Mason of New Emanuel Chapel of the Kelton Community will be our guest speaker. The public is invited. Rev. Tony and Rev. LaQuita Griffin are our pastors.

6 p.m.: New Hope Baptist Church on the Linersville Road in Buffalo, will host a concert by The Crusaders from Prosperity. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Johnny Burgess, Pastor.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold Lenten Service. Special Music will be provided by Ronnie Lybrand. The speaker will be the Rev. Merritt Wentz, Duncan Acres/Bethel UMC. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, March 1

5:30 p.m.: The World Day of Prayer will be hosted by St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 101 South St., Union, S.C. All are welcome. The theme for this year is: “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.”

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will have a Date Night Challenge in the Fellowship Hall. Call 864-427-1266 to register, suggested cost $10 per couple. Take the challenge! Bring date night back and “discover how doing dating differently” can strengthen your marriage like never before. Casual dress, hors d’ourves, fruit, coffee and dessert.

Saturday, March 2

7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Philippi Baptist Church, 327 Philippi Church Road, Union, will hold its annual yard sale. There will be furniture, baby items, electronics, household items, exercise equipment, and other items for sale. All proceeds will go toward this year’s Nicaragua mission trip.

10 a.m.: The Pacolet River Baptist Sunday School Convention will observe its Annual Vacation Bible School Workshop at the Baptist Center on Lovers Lane, Union. Moderator Dr. James L. Mason, President Lena J. Thompson, and Vacation Bible School Director Jared Smith.

6 p.m.: Lockhart United Methodist Church will host a gospel singing with the southern gospel group The Pathfinders. Also appearing will be Union’s own Heath Walker. A love offering will be taken. Come for a relaxed evening.

Sunday, March 3

10:30 a.m.: Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 557 Kelly Road, Union, will worship in song with “The Telestials.” The public is invited.

Wednesday, March 6

Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold Lenten Service. Special Music will be provided by Jack Kelly. The speaker will be Fr. Louis Miller, Nativity Episcopal Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.: The Laura Farr Sunday School Class of Wesley United Methodist Church, 373 Wesley Chapel Road, Union, will have their Poor Man’s Supper. The menu will be hot dogs with chili, slaw, chips, and tea. Miss Melody Farr will be guest singer at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to help Ms. Sue Lemons. Desserts extra. For takeouts call 427-5319. Everyone is invited.

Friday, March 8

7 p.m.: The Annual Red & White Banquet will be held at the Pacolet River Association Building, 168 Lovers Lane Road, Union, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Andrew Graham, The Most Excellent Deputy Grand High Priest of the State of South Carolina for the Royal Arch Masons, will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served. The cost of the tickets is $15 each. You may contact the following persons for tickets or information: Rev. James A. Williams at 864-674-6304, Comp. Tony Stewart at 864-674-5417, or Comp. Ronald Young at 864-674-5619.

Wednesday, March 13

Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold Lenten Service. Special Music will be provided by Ron Holden. The speaker will be Fr. Michael McCafferty, St. Augustine Catholic Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 17

8 a.m.: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold a Methodist Men meeting. There will be a Chancel Choir Cantata during the Morning Worship hour.

2 p.m.: The Pacolet River Baptist Sunday School Convention will observe its Annual Youth Program at the Baptist Center on Lovers Lane, Union. Host Church Mt. Olive, Host Pastor Rev. Ronald Feaster, and Host Superintendent James Thompson.

2:45 p.m.: Paradise AME Church, 115 Paradise Church Road, Union, will hold its Men’s Day Program. Rev. Joseph Brown Jr., Pastor.

Wednesday, March 20

Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold Lenten Service. Special Music will be provided by Daniel Prince. The speaker will be Rev. Rick Pendleton, First Baptist Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Palm Sunday, March 24

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will have an Easter Egg Hunt for children..

Wednesday, March 27

Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will hold Lenten Service. Special Music will be provided by Sybil Crow. The Rev. A. L. Bracket, St. Paul Baptist Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 28

7 p.m.: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union will have a Special Maundy Thursday Service in the Fellowship Hall. The service will be the “The Passover With Jesus” with Ze’ev Nevo, son of a holocaust survivor.

Easter Sunday, March 31

Bring flowers from your yard for the living cross at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union.

Sunday, April 7

Noon: Bethel United Methodist Church, 1705 Lockhart Highway, Union, will have a Relay for Life meal. The menu will include fried chicken, steak and gravy, rice and gravy, cream potatoes and gravy, green beans, lima beans, macaroni pie, slaw, rolls, tea, and dessert. Eat in or takeout. Price is $8 a plate. Call 427-1047.

Saturday, June 1

6 p.m.: The Pacolet River Baptist Sunday School Convention will observe its Annual Youth Banquet at the Baptist Center, Lovers Lane, Union. Host Church Foster Chapel, Host Pastor Rev. William E. Smith, and Host Superintendent Minnie Lipscomb.

Revivals/Other events

Foster’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 392 Pea Ridge Hwy. in Jonesville, hosts a Consignment Sale from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 8 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 9. Anyone can enter items in the sale. Vendor booths will be set up for products and the women of the church will sell hot dogs and snacks. All proceeds are to help buy new playground equipment. Contact Heather Sealy at 864-251-3631 or by email at fosterschapelumc@yahoo.com for more information.

The Kingdom Hearts Ministry of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesville, S.C. will be having our Annual 3-Day Conference beginning Friday, February 22 at 6 p.m. with Minister Kim Glenn (Cedar Grove) as keynote speaker. On Saturday, February 23, at 10 a.m. with Sister Sonja Harris (Cedar Grove) and Sister Jackie P. Thompson (Shiloh) as keynote speakers for the workshop on various topics. Lunch will follow after the workshop. On Sunday, February 24, at 3 p.m. the keynote speaker will be Sister Catherine Moore from White Plains Baptist Church (Laurens) along with Sister Carla Jones and the White Plains Mass Choir rendering song and praises. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Edward Pressley, Pastor.

McBeth Baptist Church will hold a Deacons Training Workshop each Tuesday beginning February 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The four-week workshop will be on February 12, 19, and 26 and March 5. The public is in invited to learn and gain acknowledge about being a deacon. Rev. Freddie L. Wicker Jr, Pastor.

The Pacolet River Baptist Sunday School Convention will observe its Annual Baptist Education, Mission and Training Clinic, Monday-Friday, April 22-26. Rev. Wendell Cain, Pastor of Crossroads Baptist, Sharon, S.C., will be the guest lecturer Tuesday at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday repasts are served at 6:30 p.m., devotion at 7 p.m. Friday, repast is served at 6 p.m., devotion at 6:30 p.m.

The Mitchell Chapel Christian Church of 381 Kelly Road, Union, is now holding service at our new location/church building on 143 Camelot Drive, Union, at the same time. Rev. Tony and Rev. LaQuita Griffin are pastors of MCCC.

Ongoing Events

A Moms in Prayer group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the Family Ministry Center of Bethel United Methodist Church, 1705 Lockhart Highway. All interested persons are invited to participate.

The Missionary Auxiliary of the Pacolet River Baptist Association has an Emergency Food Pantry in the rear (annex) of the town hall in Jonesville. The pantry is open Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and other times by calling the numbers posted on the sign at the entrance of the annex. Bring identification and proof residence.

Covenant Baptist Church will have a Sunday meal once a month for Relay For Life. The meals will be held at 12:30 p.m. on February 17, March 17, and April 21. Call Ponnee at 427-3102.

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