Church News – November 30, 2016
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Gospel in the Park Series, Holiday Edition
Come join the Gospel in the Park Series, Holiday Edition, Theme: Bringing Unity into the Holiday Saturday Dec. 3 4 p.m. at True Saints Church of God and Christ 428 Poole Street, Hartsvile, SC. We are asking everyone to wear red or green. The Gospel in the Park Spiritual Ministry will render devotional service. Emcee by Trey Nickelson of Glory 98.5fm/540am We will be singing Gospel songs and Holiday Favorites. Guest performers: back by popular demand The Amazing Minister Jerry Dyson of Atlanta GA; Bobby Wilson and Chosen Ones of Bishopville, S.C.; Brotherly Sound of Timmonsville, S.C.; Chon Jackson of Hartsville, The Most Talented Rebecca Moses; Vessels of Honor Praise Ministry of Columbia, S.C.
For more information call Barbara Carraway at: 843-409-5241
HCC Presents Christmas Music with Brass and Organ
Join the Hartsville Civic Chorale for their annual Christmas Concert: Christmas Music with Brass and Organ on December 6, 2016 – 7pm at West Hartsville Baptist Church
1003 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville
This year the annual Christmas concert will feature music for brass and organ including Rutter’s famous “Gloria” as well as audience carol sing-alongs! We will also feature our Children’s Chorale.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Plan to join members of St. Matthew’s along with others from the Darlington community on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. as we present our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. The Festival is a worship service of hymns, carols, choral works, and organ selections that celebrates the birth of Jesus. The members of our Chancel Choir will lead us through this special and moving service. Our Festival is based on an original service which occurred on Christmas Eve 1880 in a wooden shed used by the Bishop of Truro (later the Archbishop of Canterbury) as his cathedral. In 1918 that first service was adapted for use in the chapel of King’s College, Cambridge by its Dean, Eric Milner-White. Wherever the service is heard and however it is adapted, whether the music is provided by choir or congregation, the pattern and strength of the service, as Dean Milner-White pointed out, derive mainly from the lessons. “The main theme is the development of the loving purposes of God as seen through the windows and words of the Bible.” This year’s service will be followed by a light reception in the parish hall. Don’t miss this wonderful, yearly celebration!
Saint Matthew’s Church is located at 210 S Main Street Darlington. www.saintmatthews.us
South Carolina Historical Marker for Round O Community and Former Senator Kay Patterson to be Dedicated
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission and Round O Baptist Church will dedicate a South Carolina Historical Marker on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 10:00 am. Funded in part by Darlington County Accommodation Tax funds, the marker will honor the birthplace of Senator Kay Patterson and the Round O Community. Following the morning service, the marker will be unveiled and dedicated followed by a banquet. The event will be held at Round O Missionary Baptist Church located at 1900 Society Hill Road Darlington, S.C.
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission was created by the South Carolina General Assembly for the identification and preservation of Africa American history and cultural in South Carolina.
For more info. call Jannie Harriot at 843-332-3589.
Christmas Concert at Trinity UMC to feature two musical soloists
Trinity United Methodist Church in Darlington is inviting the public to attend their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11 during morning worship, with prelude music beginning at 10:40 a.m. featuring two special soloists: Florence native Chris Woods, violinist from L.A., and Rodney Ward on organ
Both Chris Woods and Rodney Ward will be featured soloists during the prelude, which will begin at 10:40 a.m. on the morning of Sunday December 11. Members of the community are invited to attend the service that will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Darlington, located at the corner of Pearl and Dargan Streets. A nursery will be provided.
Christmas Celebration
Kingdom Living Temple Church 2056 2nd Loop Road, Florence S.C. will be hosting A Christmas Celebration. Come join us our Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 4pm. There will be different Choirs Singing, Holy Ghost Dancing, Giving Gifts, Speaking the Word by our own pastor Reverend Leo Woodberry. Refreshments will be serviced. For additional information please call (843) 410-3272.
The Lord Cares
Please continue to assist The Lord Cares in caring for those in need in the Darlington area. T.L.C.’s food bank is located at 201 Grove Street in Darlington. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Donations of non-perishable food items (especially canned meats) are needed, as are toiletries, bathroom tissue, and paper towels. Mail monetary donations to: The Lord Cares PO Box, 1457, Darlington, SC 29540
Bible Study
Bible study at Mt.Zion Tabernacle Believers Church 426 W. Broad St. Darlington, on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Bible study led by Rev.Larry Scipio. Contact Deacon Z.Frierson at 843-992-3158 or church 843-992-8125. Come join us.
Black Creek Baptist Church
Black Creek Baptist Church, located 139 Mont Clare Road, Dovesville, announces their hours: Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11a.m. Worship Services and 6 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 Adult Bible Study; Youth Bible Study, Children (Children In Action) 7:30 Adult Choir Practice
Mt. Zion Tabernacle Ministries
Mt. Zion Tabernacle Ministries 426 W. Broad St. in Darlington announces their hours 1st/3rd Sunday Pastoral Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Church Services 11:00 Elder M. Frierson 2nd/4th Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30 by Deacon Z. Frierson Service at 11:00 a.m. Min.Gerald Green. The community is invited to attend. For more info. contact: 843-229-3158