Worship this week

New Market United Methodist Church Fish Fry: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Eat-in or take-out available. Info: (843) 332-0887

Women’s Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamar United Methodist Church., Main Street in Lamar. Events include a silent auction, kitchen wares booth, frozen casseroles, baked and canned cooks, holiday decorations, crafts, lunch and more. Info: 326-5406.

Gospel in the Park: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Pride Park, Sixth Street. This is the final event of the year, and it will be a special tribute to the late Paul Thompson and Loretta Richardson. The Rev. Gerald Johnson of Spiritual Growth Ministry will give the devotional. Bring Bibles and lawn chairs. Free. Info: (843) 383-8852, Barbara Carraway; (843) 230-3467, the Rev. Edward Carraway; and (843) 339-5998, the Rev. J.D. Blue.
Pastor Appreciation Day: Sunday for the Rev. Hazel Mixon at Bible Truth Holiness Church. Sunday school stars at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., lunch at about 12:45 p.m. and special singing at 1:45 p.m. wit the Lewis Family of Bladenboro, N.C. The Rev. Mixon has been a pastor for more than 30 years. Info: 332-3443 or 858-1209.

Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sunday at Wilkes Chapel Church. Featured singers will be Renewed Hearts.

Homecoming/Revival: 11 a.m. Sunday at Prospect United Methodist Church, 740 Prospect Church Road in Hartsville. Lunch will be served after the service. Revival will begin with a concert by the Praise Men at 6 p.m. and preaching by the Rev Dale McCluney of Indian Branch UMC. Revival continues 7 p.m. Oct. 5 with the Rev. Gary Compton of McBee UMC and 7 p.m. Oct. 6 with the Rev. Barbara Segars of Bethune/Sandy Grove UMC preaching. The revival theme is Reviving the Forgiving Heart. Info: (843) 332-7833, the Rev. Patricia G. Warden.

Homecoming: Sunday at Spring Branch Baptist Church, 5106 Middendorf Road. Vocal reunion will be singing during the morning service. Lunch will be served. Info: (843) 335-6651.

Homecoming: Sunday, Forest Hills Baptist Church, 317 Forest Hills Drive, behind the CVS. The Rev. Dr. Arlie Cole will speak.

Revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 5-9 at Wilkes Chapel Church, Grady Baskins, guest speaker. There will be special singing each night. Info: (843) 537-0784 or (843) 537-9882.

Classical Guitarist Rodrigo Rodriguez Concert: 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at West Hartsville Baptist Church. Rodriguez’s recent performances include the Super Bowl-Athletes in Action, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, The City of Prague Philharmonic, Saddleback Church (Purpose Driven Church) and Brooklyn Tabernacle (New York City) as well as performances in countries around the world such as Hungary, Canada, and Brazil. Free. Info: www.rodrigorodriguez.net.

Homecoming: Oct. 11 at Piney Plain Freewill Baptist Church. Lunch at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite dish. Special singing is planned.

Pastor Appreciation Luncheon: Oct. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. at Hopewell Church Fellowship Building, 15084 Highway 9, Chesterfield. This luncheon is to honor pastors and their spouses who serve area churches. Info: 623-5526, Cindy Beard, or (800) 572-9322. Register by Oct. 15.

Jerusalem Baptist Church 140th Anniversary Celebration: Oct. 25.

Dispelling Myths and Finding Hope in the Bible’s Most Difficult Book: Tuesdays through Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Phil Thrailkill of St. Luke United Methodist will teach 16 sessions. The teaching method used will be a scripture sheet laying out the structure of the passage, followed by a lecture on the history, rhetoric and theological insights of the text.
Info: (843) 383-5169 (church office) or email stlukeumc@roadrunner.com

Angel Food Ministries: Food boxes are designed to feed a family of four for about $30. There is no application to fill out. If you would like to place an order, you may stop by the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1410 Bobo Newsom Highway, or call at the appointed times. Order times are 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Saturdays. Info: Donna (843) 332-3391

John Wesley United Methodist Church Food Bank: In need of canned goods and other non-perishable items to help feed the needy in Lee and Darlington counties. John Wesley UMC is a partner with Harvest Hope Food Bank. Items can be dropped off at 304 E. Main St. in Lamar. Info: (843) 326-5334 or Dorothy Evans at (843) 332-2314

Open Prayer: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Wesley United Methodist Church sanctuary, corner of College Avenue and Fourth Street. All are welcome to come in and pray. This is a time of personal prayer; no program is planned. The community is invited to just come and sit or kneel at the altar and open their hearts to God.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church Services: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. Sunday worship, 6 p.m. Sunday evening services and 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study. All services are at 1569 Ruby Road. The public is invited to join any and all of these services.

Young Professionals Sunday School Class: 9:15 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 104 E. Home Ave., Hartsville, across from Sonic. Worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. Join them to learn about God’s word and will for our lives, for fellowship and fun.

Wesley United Methodist Services: 8:30 a.m. Sunday early morning worship services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship service and 6 p.m. UMYF for all area youth. All services are at the church at corner of College Avenue and Fourth Street. The Rev. Terry Martin is pastor. Wesley invites you to share in any and all of their worship services.

Oates Baptist Church Services: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 6 p.m. Sunday night services, 5 p.m. Sunday choir practice and 7 p.m. Wednesday night services at Oates Baptist Church on Highway 403. Info: Pastor Mickey Lloyd (843) 346-3548.