Published: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 / Updated: Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 10:06 AM

Religion News

Hear about prophecies

CBS (Community Bible Study) invites all women to join them beginning Sept. 5 at River Hills Community Church in Lake Wylie to share the excitement found in the Books of Amos and Isaiah concerning prophecies of Jesus Christ.

CBS (community bible study) is an international bible study that is non- denominational and unaffiliated with any church, open to all women, of all faiths and all knowledge levels. CBS meets 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the River Hills Community Church on Hwy 49. Share in a morning devotional before small groups discuss home study questions and hold a large group review.

Nursery and preschool class are also available. Grades one to three will have there own core group and lecture studying Amos and Isaiah.

For more information, got to lakewylie.cbsclass.org or contact Peggy Morris at 803-366-1940 or morrispeggy@comporium.net.

Enrollment begins for Higher Ground after school program

Higher Ground Church Child Development Center is now enrolling students for its 2012-2013 Christ-centered after school program.

All kindergarten students along with first through fifth-grade students are welcome. The program is a spiritual alternative to traditional childcare centers offering professional homework tutoring, daily chapel services and low student to teacher ratios in separated classrooms.

Students will be offered healthy snacks, structured group play times and spiritual lessons. the program also offers seasonal drama and music productions.

Higher Ground Church is a nondenominational church located at 8365 Possum Hollow Road in Indian Land just off Hwy. 521. For information or to register, call the church office at 802-3189

Flint Hill Baptist hosts One Harvest free food site

The One Harvest food ministry selected Flint Hill Baptist Church in Fort Mill as a host site.

The church and organization are committed to serving the community with top-quality food and help residents lower their monthly food bills.

For more information about the church and ministry, go to www.flinthillbc.org (click on “The Helping Hands) or www.oneharvest.com, email ssliles@comporium.net or call 802-3085.

For information about the mobile food pantry, call Faith Presbyterian Church at 548-8810.

Lake Wylie Lutheran will hosts free Community Cafe

The Community Café offers free weekly lunches at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church at the corner of Hwy. 160 West and Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill, near Tega Cay.

The Café serves free lunches every Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 pm. Donations are accepted.

For information, call Pastor Lybrand at 548-5489 or Donald Murfin at 330-289-1243.

Catholic Mass in Indian Land

Our Lady of Grace, a mission of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, meets at the Indian Land Parks and Recreation Center on Hwy. 521. For details, call 548-7282.

Outreach Center has music classes

World Outreach Center Community Church, 130 Heritage Blvd., offers a series of classes for Christian artists and musicians.

Holy Creativity classes will meet Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Songwriting I and Tiffy’s Art classes will meet Mondays at 8:05 p.m. The classes cost $150 each or two for $250. Also, two free classes will be offered: Power of Prayer at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Equipping I at 8:05 p.m. Tuesdays. For details, call 414-5171 or visit www.worldoutreachcommunity.org.

Forever Friends meets monthly

Forever Friends is a praise and worship program for adults with disabilities and special needs ages 18 years and older. It is sponsored by Grace Community United Methodist Church and meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Grace Community Church is located at 1190 Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill. Adults with disabilities or special needs are welcome to gather and socialize, sing songs, participate in group activities and just have fun. For information, call 548-4078.

Bible study at Faith Fitness

Faith Fitness Studio in Fort Mill will hold a free Bible study called “Fit for Christ” every Tuesday 7-7:45 p.m. For information, call 389-7600 or go to www.faithfitstudio.com.

See the light with Aglow

Aglow, a transdenominational organization of Christian women, meets 6 to 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in room 228 (near Western Wear) at Plaza Fiesta on Carowinds Boulevard, Fort Mill. Aglow groups are in approximately 165 nations around the world with more than 1,400 local groups in the U.S. The heart of the organization is local fellowship.

Small groups studies, care (support) groups, retreats and annual conferences make up the Aglow year. It is a network of caring women as well as a faith-building organization. For details, call Kay Johnson at 548-3146 or email kmjewjglory@comporium.net.

It’s ... Sunday Night Live!

Tega Cay Baptist Church has a program called Sunday Night Live.

From 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday, join the church for a variety of offerings, starting with a devotional kickoff from Pastor Brad; adult and children’s choir practice; the Traveling with God program for kids; and accountability/prayer groups for men and women.

The church is located at 1875 Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill. For more information, call 548-2600.

Moms pray for students

Moms In Touch meets on Thursdays at 9 a.m. to pray for local students. If you are interested in praying for your children in middle or high school, contact Marilyn Payton at 547-4520.

MOPS meets

Mothers of Preschoolers, an international, nondenominational Christian organization, meets at First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

MOPS serves moms to make a difference in the lives of their families. Women with children ages infant through kindergarten meet every other Friday during the school year. Child care is provided. For details, email carachatham@gmail.com or go to www.mops.org. to Cookbook for sale

The United Methodist Women at Osceola United Methodist Church have recently published a new cookbook, “A Taste of Friendship.” The cookbook is enclosed in a three-ring binder and is offered for sale for $15. To purchase, call Floy Ervin at 548-5404 or Loree Wolfe at 285-3719.

Grace has class

on faith for adults

Grace Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill has a new Sunday morning class on faith for adults. It’s held at 9 a.m. in the church conference room.

The church is located at 2955 Hwy 160 West. For more information, call 548-0800.

Church offers medical equipment

Unity Presbyterian Church maintains a medical equipment supply closet with donated items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, portable bedside commodes, toilet risers, shower chairs, walkers, crutches, canes and more. Call 547-5543.

Help with grieving

Ultimate Life Church on Carowinds Boulevard in Fort Mill offers support for people coping with losses in life such as divorce, death, jobs, loved ones, dreams, friends, etc. Learn how to overcome the emotions that go along with the loss and begin to function with joy in your life again. Groups meet at 7 p.m. the first and fourth Fridays of each month.

For details, call Sandy Brazil at 329-1396.

Master Club in swing

Bible Baptist Church, 255 S. Hwy. 21 Bypass in Fort Mill, offers a Master Club 7:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays for kids in preschool through sixth grade. Kids are invited to learn about the Bible, memorize verses, play games and more. There’s a teen program as well. For details, call 547-2761 or email church@biblebaptistonline.com.

Adults needed for outreach

Young Life of York County is at work with teens in the community, providing leaders to help them make wise decisions.

Young Life is a Christian ministry committed to making an impact on kids’ lives and giving them hope for tomorrow. Founded in 1941, Young Life leaders build positive relationships with young people in order to model and communicate the truth about Jesus Christ. Young Life reaches suburban, urban and multicultural kids as well as kids with disabilities and teenage mothers.

Call Nancy Manning at 547-4148 for details.

ESL classes held

English-as-a-Second Language classes meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Fort Mill. Students are assessed and placed in a class based on their knowledge of English, from beginner to advanced. All classes are free and are for anyone who needs to learn to speak English. Call Barbara Garrison at 548-4611.

Sisk has clothes to give away

The Clothes Closet Ministry of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church is open on the second and fourth Thursday and the third Saturday of each Month.

Clothing is available to all without cost.

Donations can be made on Tuesday and Friday and left on the front porch. Clean, gently used clothing only. No shoes or household items.

The church is located at 115 Massey Street, Fort Mill, between Spratt and White Streets.

Call in a prayer

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene, 109 Harris St., has a time of prayer on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. for the nation, church and any prayer requests. Call in your prayer requests to the church office any time at 548-4633.

Want to learn or teach ESL?

Life Builders ESL Ministry offers free English classes for anyone who needs to learn or improve their English. Classes meet every week. Teachers and other volunteers are needed to help with the classes. For details, call Barbara at 327-6144 or email lifebuilders@yorkbaptists.org.

AWANA meets

• An AWANA/breakout at Lakeshore Christian Fellowship, 130 Shoreline Parkway, Tega Cay, for children ages 3 through grade five is held from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. For details, call Kathy Baden, children’s pastor, at 548-2755, ext. 24.

• The AWANA program at GlenRock Baptist Church, 1815 Doby’s Bridge Road in Fort Mill, is for kids in kindergarten through grade five, Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. For details, call 547-6420.

• AWANA meets at Westerly Hills Baptist Church, 1730 Doves Road, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Everyone is invited. Call 547-6150 for details.

• Higher Ground Church, 8365 Possum Hollow Road in Fort Mill, holds AWANA from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays. For details, call 802-3189.

Kids program held on Sundays

GlenRock Baptist Church, 1615 Doby’s Bridge Road in Fort Mill, offers a Children’s Ministry Fellowship and Bible Time program from 6 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. The program, for ages 5 to grade five, includes games and snacks.

Temple Solel services

A Jewish Reform congregation, Temple Solel, holds services and social outreach at the Recreation Complex at the ASC (formerly Leroy Springs Recreation Complex), 971 Tom Hall St. (Hwy. 160 East), Fort Mill.

This is the first Reform Jewish temple in York County. Services are scheduled for the second Friday of every month with a social activity every fourth Friday.

For information, contact Renee Feitelberg at 547-3043, or info@templesolelsc.org. Find Temple Solel on Facebook page or go to templesolelsc.org.

Temple Kol Ami

Meets at Unity

Temple Kol Ami meets for services the first and third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Presbyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill.

For more information, find Temple Kol Ami on Facebook: York County Synagogue, at www.kolamitemple.com; email yorksynagogue@gmail.com; or call 803-701-0149.

United Churches continue

community reading program

The United Churches of Fort Mill have organized “The Paradise Reading Center, Changing the lives of Families through Reading.”

The objective is to improve literacy in the Fort Mill community with hopes of improving school performance, as well as adult literacy.

The host site is Bethlehem Baptist Church, 601 Joe Louis St., Fort Mill, 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Volunteers are welcomed.

For more information, contact Ollie Hicklin at 803-370-5169 or hicklino@fort-mill.k12.sc.us.