Worship this week

Wesley United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch: Open daily for pumpkin purchases. School groups can sign up now for tours. Info: (843) 332-1196

Morton Presbyterian Church Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. today on Morton Circle off the Ousleydale Road. Large cup of chili and beans, cornbread and dessert for $6. Eat in or take out. Delivery is available for five or more orders. Info: (843) 332-3691

Word of Life Church Revival: 7 p.m. today at 710 B South Fifth St. Speaker: Apostle P. Smith of Healing Temple Outreach Ministries in St. Petersburg, Fla. Info: (843) 453-1939.
Gospel Singing: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Music Hall, 1945 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington. Cost: $5 donation. Featured are Randy Ward, Strait Gate Quartet and the Bibletones.

The Carraway Singers Anniversary: 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 2349 Calvary Road, Hartsville. Info: Helen B. Bacote (843) 383-2397
Gospel Singing: 7 p.m. Saturday at Patrick Baptist Church. Featuring Journey 4 Jesus from Piney Plain Church in McColl. Free. Refreshments served. Info: Debbie Tucker (843) 662-6243 or Sue Watford (843) 498-6296.

Fall Harvest Festival and Gospel Singing: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hartsville Church of God of Prophecy, 1143 N. Fifth St. Featuring children’s balloon inflated playground, horse and buggy rides, barbecue plates, $7 per plate, and an outdoor gospel singing at 5 p.m. Featured singers will be the Pine Ridge Singers, Clyde Church of God Eternal Rescue Youth, Hearts of Praise Choir and Southern Harmony, all of Hartsville. Proceeds from the barbecue plates will go towards the demolition of the old church. Info: (843) 639-9756 after 7 p.m.

Reach Another for Christ Everyday: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Darlington Raceway. The Hartsville District of the United Methodist Church is hosting Reach Another for Christ Everyday (R.A.C.E.) at the Darlington Raceway. The afternoon events will be a lunch from 1 to 2 p.m., inspiration through WOW (Worship of the Word) from 2 to 4 p.m. and music, entertainment and praise moments from 4 to 6 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Timmerman of the First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach will share the word. Special music will include gospel, bluegrass, contemporary and traditional. There will be inflatables for the children, a fire smokehouse for safety training, blood pressure screenings and more. A trackside meal is available for $5. Other activities and admission is free. Info: (843) 332-7833.

Elim United Methodist Church Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, 3900 Oates Highway, Lamar. The Rev. Edward Herlong, guest speaker, Sasha Davis, Danielle Miller and Judy Hanna, special singers, lunch catered by The Mims House, nursery provided. Info: Judy Hayes (843) 332-3300 or Janice Byrd (843) 332-6959.

Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration: 5 p.m. Sunday at Hartsville Deliverance Center, 3146 W. Old Camden Road, Hartsville. The 11th anniversary of Pastor David and Laverne Chavis. Guest speaker will be Remus Davis of Miracle Temple Plubline Ministry, Rockingham, N.C.

Wayside Baptist Church Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sunday at the church on Lee State Park Road. Robin Hewitt, guest speaker.

Hartsville Church of God Homecoming: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church. The Rev. Bobby Duncan of Clemson will be the guest speaker. The Singing Couriers of Bennettsville will be the guest singers.

120th Anniversary Celebration Revival: 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 830 S. Sixth St. Speakers are the Rev. Ellis White Jr, Camden First UMC, Moonday; the Rev. Bobby Shaw, Oswego Charge UMC, Tuesday and the Rev. Anna G. Mill, St. James UMC, Wednesday. The Rev. James E. Moore is pastor.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Revival: 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 1421 E. Lydia Highway, Hartsville. Speakers are the Rev. Lawrence Cantey Jr., Mt. Zion UMC, Bishopville; the Rev. Barry McFadden, Salem UMC, Florence; and the Rev. Stephen Love, Trinity UMC, Bennettsville.

Agape Fellowship AME Church Revival: 7 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 28 at 198 W. Maple Ave., McBee, Rev. Dwayne Bruce, pastor.

120th Church Anniversary: 11 a.m. Oct. 25, Centenary United Methodist Church, Dr. Clarence V. Boyd Jr, Dean of Spiritual Formation at Oral Robert University, Tulsa, Okla. speaker. He will conduct a Youth Rally and a session for parents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24. The. Rev. James E. Moore is church pastor. The church is located at 830 S. Sixth St.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 40th Homecoming: 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at 1421 E. Lydia Highway, Hartsville. Theme: “Becoming a New Creation in Christ.”

Whispering Pines Baptist Church 57th Homecoming: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2182 N. Fifth St. Speaker: the Rev. David Ellenburg of Pickens. There will be a song service at 10 a.m. On Oct. 26, Stacy Pearcy of Sevierville, Tenn., will continue with revival through Oct. 30 with services at 7 p.m. Nursery provided. Info: (843) 332-4525.
Jerusalem Baptist Church 140th Anniversary Celebration: Oct. 25.

Union United Methodist Church Homecoming: 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at 4374 Union Church Road, McBee. Guest speaker will be the Rev. David Myers.

Patrick Baptist Church Revival: 7 p.m. Oct. 25-28 at the church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. R. B. Ashley of Lancaster.

Wayside Baptist Church Revival: 6 p.m. Oct. 25 and 7 p.m. Oct. 26-28 at the church on Lee State Park Road. Donnie Tilman of Springdale Baptist Church in Lancaster, guest speaker. Special singing nightly.

Rummage Sale: 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the parish hall.
New Hopewell Baptist Church’s 25th Anniversary Celebration: 7 p.m. Nov. 8-15 at 3500 New Hopewell Road, Darlington. Sons of the church, who are pastors, will preach; Nov. 14, pastor banquet, Florence Civic Center, the Rev. Guy Campbell Jr., speaker, $50 per ticket. 4 p.m. Nov. 15, the Rev. Collins Days Sr. of Second Baptist Church, Atlantic City, N.J. will preach.

Soul Seekers Conference: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10-12, Kay Branch Missionary Baptist Church, on Nov. 10, William Young of Refreshing Springs; Nov. 11, Youth Night, Garcia Hyman of Judea Apostolic Ministries; and Nov. 12, Chris Brown of Sword of Truth Ministries. Church located at 1801 N. Fifth St., Hartsville. The Rev. Reginald McLeod, pastor. Info: (843) 639-9181 or (843) 260-1010.

Dispelling Myths and Finding Hope in the Bible’s Most Difficult Book: 11 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 15. 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 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.