Religion

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Indian Land invited anyone interested to be a part of the prayer shawl ministry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Members knit and crochet shawls to be given to those who need to feel the comfort of prayer.

Psalm 107:8 & 9 says,”Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” This verse is a good one for Thanksgiving month for it mentions giving thanks and God filling the hungry. But what I really want to do is encourage you today to keep pressing on.

At 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, the Fort Mill YMCA will hold a grand opening for “The Reading Shack,” located in the chapel which was donated by the Campbell Family in honor of their daughter, Kimberly Hope Campbell.

A community fall festival Saturday, Oct. 24, at Pleasant Hill UMC in Indian Land begins with a 7 a.m. yard sale. Rent a table for $10 or donate items for church to sale.

“Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:1,2.

The Zoar United Methodist Women will sponsor their annual bake sale and yard sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10. If you have items you would like to donate for the yard sale, call 548-5254 for pickup.

Crossroads welcomes interim pastor

Booth space is still available for the Philadelphia United Methodist Church annual fall festival, which will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Booth space is eight feet by 10 feet and costs $10, which goes to support local missions.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church invites everybody to its Family Fun Fest 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Free food and music, games and more.

Despite all of the advantages we enjoy today with technology, entertainment, opportunities for volunteer work, travel, etc., I hear many complain of being bored.

United AME Zion Church, 804 Steele St., Fort Mill, is holding its second annual Rainbow Tea – The Seven Emblems of the Holy Spirit 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

Crossroads Lutheran Church, 8511 Shelly Mullis Rd., Indian Land, has a new Bible Club for kindergartners to – and including – fifth graders beginning. This is open to the community and free of charge.

Hebrews 11:1 says “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”