Published: Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2012 / Updated: Monday, Sep. 10, 2012 05:15 PM
Religion news
‘Muslim mandate’ talk
The Fort Mill Aglow Community Lighthouse hosts guest speaker Scarlet Stone of Winston Salem, N.C., Aglow researcher and assistant to Diane Moder, Islamic Awareness and Education Director, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Her topic is the Aglow Islam Mandate, “Unveiling the System, Loving the People.”
The meeting will be held in room 228 (next to Western Wear) in Plaza Fiesta Carolinas, 3700 Avenue of the Carolinas, Fort Mill. For more information, call 548-3146 or email Kay Johnson at kmjewjglory@comporium.
Study the book of Esther
Join women at Harrison UMC-Pineville as they study the Bible’s Esther and learn treasures that will aid women in their hurried, harried, and pressured lives.
The small-group Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon. It’s the perfect study for women who feel inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seem overpowering. Cost: $15 for workbook. Childcare is available upon request. Cost: $5 per child per session. To register, contact Anita King at anita.king@harrisonumc.org or 704-541-3463, ext. 213.
Women’s study resumes
Crossroads Lutheran Church, 8511 Shelley Mullis Road, Indian Land, resumes a women’s discussion group/study at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, to continue the study of “The Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs. This discussion will focus on Rahab. Visitors are welcome.
Temple Kol Ami offers High Holiday services
Temple Kol Ami invites worshipers for the High Holidays. Services will be held at Unity Presbyterian in the Historic Sanctuary at 303 Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill.
Come hear the sounding of the Shofar. Services will be led by Student Rabbi Ronda Young, who will be assisted by Cantorial Soloist, Sara Sherman. Joining the temple for Kol Nidre will be celebrated cellist Christina McDonald.
For temple members, the cost is $50 per person and $100 for non-members (no cost for Yizkor) and you can remit payment in advance to Temple Kol Ami, 2879 Hwy 160 West, #4677, Fort Mill, SC 29708 or pay via PayPal at www.templekolamisc.org.
For more information, To learn more about Temple Kol Ami, its programs, and religious school, go tot he website, send an email to yorksynagogue@gmail.comor call 803-701-0149.
Rosh Hashanah Services:
• Erev – Sunday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
• First Day – Monday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. (Children’s service at 9 a.m.)
• Tashlich – Following services at the Riverwalk in Rock Hill
• Second Day – Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m
Shabbat Shuvah: Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre
• Erev Yom Kippur – Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
• Yom Kippur – Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. (children’s service at 9 a.m.)
• Yizkor at 1 p.m. (following morning services and open to all at no cost)
• Afternoon Service – 4 p.m., followed by Neila
Temple Solel offers High Holiday services
Temple Solel, a Reform Jewish congregation in Fort Mill serving the Tri-County area, is will be offering High Holiday Services. These lay led Reform services will be held at Heritage Conference Center in Fort Mill.
Temple Solel announced that it will have a Torah and new Machzors, “On the Wings of Awe,” a fully transliterated prayer book. The holiday service schedule is:
• Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah Services: Monday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m.
• Shabbat Shuva: Friday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.
• Kol Nidre: Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
• Yom Kippur services: Wednesday, Sept. 26, begins at 10 a.m. with Yizkor to follow with closing services.
Admission is included for members. Donation for non-members will be $50 per person for any or all the services; active military personnel, children and students under 22 years of age attend free of charge..
For more information, go to templesolelsc.org, find “Temple Solel SC” on Facebook or call Renee Feitelberg at 547-3043.
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.
Moms pray for students
Mom’s in Prayer (formerly Mom’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Cafe lunches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Street (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.
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.
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.
From staff reports