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

Taste of Mount Calvary: 4 p.m. Sunday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2349 Calvary Road. The Rev. E. J. Squire asks all to bring a favorite recipe prepared.

The Usher Board of Savannah Grove A.M.E. Church Harvest Festival Program: 4 p.m. Sunday near Lamar. Speaker: Dr. Rev. Larry Harris, pastor of Mill Branch A.M.E. Church of Florence.

Red Hill Baptist Church Homecoming: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Cedar Creek Quartet, 4695 Red Hill Road in Lee County. The Rev. Buddy Amerson is participating, and lunch served afterwards.

Bethel United Methodist Church Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sunday at Bethel Road. Lindsey Rivers, speaker, lunch and singing afterwards.

120th Church Anniversary: 11 a.m. Sunday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 830 S. Sixth St. 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. Saturday. The Rev. James E. Moore is church pastor.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 40th Homecoming: 11 a.m. Sunday 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. Sunday at 2182 N. Fifth St. Speaker: the Rev. David Ellenburg of Pickens. There will be a song service at 10 a.m. On Monday, 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: Sunday.

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

Revival: 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, First Baptist Church of Pine Ridge, Dr. Bill Saye, former gang leader, head of drug ring who became a Christian speaker.

Fall Revival: 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Hartsville Advent Christian Church on Sunday. Tuesday at Hartsville Advent Christian Church, 533 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville; Monday, Wednesday at Savannah Advent Christian Church, 1948 Ashland-Stokes Bridge Road, Bishopville; Doug Luca, guest speaker. Info: 332-3190
Patrick Baptist Church Revival: 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday at the church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. R. B. Ashley of Lancaster.

Wayside Baptist Church Revival: 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the church on Lee State Park Road. Donnie Tilman of Springdale Baptist Church in Lancaster, guest speaker. Special singing nightly.

Kelleytown Baptist Church Harvest Festival: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Family Life Center. Free for children up to fifth grade. Carnival games, hot dogs, train rides and more. No scary costumes. Info: http://www.kelleytownbc.com
Agape Fellowship AME Church Revival: 7 p.m. Wednesday at 198 W. Maple Ave., McBee. Rev. Dwayne Bruce, pastor.

Middendorf Baptist Church Homecoming:  10:30 a.m. Nov. 1. Speaker: the Rev. Ed Griggs. Covered dish dinner afterwards.

Choir Anniversary: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Rummage Sale: 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the parish hall.
Turkey Shoot: 1 p.m. Nov. 7, Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 1659 Ruby Road, Hartsville; proceeds will be donated to the Men’s Ministry Christmas Project, Camp Sand Hills.

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.

10th Anniversary of the Voices of Unity: 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at Mt. Tema Baptist Church, Hartsville.
Taste of Wesley: Nov. 18. Silent auction

Soul Seekers Conference: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 at Kay Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 1801 N. Fifth St., Hartsville. 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. 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
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.