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Published: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 / Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 07:54 PM

Fall festival planned for Pleasant Hill

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.

At 11 a.m. barbecue plates will be for sale. Free events for all to enjoy including jump castles, train rides and more.

Also at PHUMC, a Christmas greenery sale will be held Oct. 24. call the church office at 548-4922 to order your greenery for Christmas. Anything you need from wreaths, swags and ropes to help you decorate your home for Christmas.

All proceeds go to help the church's preschool.

The Secret Sisters Unit of the Zoar United Methodist Women will host a Halloween Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Family Life Center. There will be a costume contest, games, pizza and a cake walk as well as "trunk or treat.”

Residents of all ages are invited. The church is located at 13611 Zoar Road between Hwy. 160 West and Youngblood Road. For more information, call 448-2655.

A Yard and bake sale will be held 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Real life Assembly, 1930 Pleasant Rd., Fort Mill. Refreshments for purchase include coffee, muffins, hotdogs, chili and chicken and dumplings. Eat in or take out.

Everyone is welcome.

Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, 2906 Hwy. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, offers a Career Transition Support Ministry, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the church.

The ministry is a Christian fellowship for those making job or career changes to discuss feelings, common issues and practical actions during the transition. The meetings are open to the community. For more information, contact Sharon Crout at 802-3469, or shacrout@comporium.net..

Osceola UMC will hold its annual Fall Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the church, located at 6575 Charlotte Hwy.

Lots of games for the whole family, a hay ride, horseback riding, dessert contest and food and drinks. Everything is free.

For more information, call 803-417-2258

Forever Friends is a community program for adults with disabilities. It is sponsored by Grace Community United Methodist Church and meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 Hwy. 160 West, Fort Mill. It is for adults with disabilities ages 18 and older.

The next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 17. Anyone interested in participating is invited to attend.

Moms In Touch International encourages mothers to pray for their children and the schools they attend. The Moms In Touch group for Nation Ford High School meets every Friday at 9 a.m. For more information, call Robin at 547 0374 or e-mail rswitmer4@yahoo.com.

Moms In Touch International is a group of mothers of students at Gold Hill Middle School who meet for one hour every other week to pray for their children and the school they attend. For details, call Patti Moughan at 548-5773 or e-mail moughan@comporium.net.

Aglow, a transdenominational organization or Christian women, meets 7-9 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month in Regent Park. 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 fellowships. 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 Lisa Bahrenburg at 396-0834 or e-mail pvbnlab@comporium.net.

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

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.

Higher Ground Church has launched its second annual Feed The 5,000 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The church is looking to provide a nourishing Thanksgiving meal to those who would not otherwise have one. A menu has been developed using food that is non-perishable so church members can put the boxes together weeks before Thanksgiving.

Anyone who would like to make a cash donation to support the project can call the church office at 802-3189.

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.

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.

Life Builders ESL Ministry offers free English classes for anyone who needs to learn or improve their English. Classes meet every week. For details, call Barbara at 327-6144 or e-mail lifebuilders@yorkbaptists.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 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 twice each month from September through April. One group meets the first and third Fridays and a second group meets the second and fourth Fridays, both from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided.

For details, call or e-mail Heather at 396-2042 or heathermay@comporium.net. Also visit www.mops.org.

An AWANA/break out at Lakeshore Christian Fellowship, 130 Shoreline Parkway, Tega Cay, for children aged 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.

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.

Grades six through 12 of Lakeshore Christian Fellowship in Tega Cay meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the church basement. Call the church office at 548-2755 or visit www.powministries.com.

The men of Sisk Memorial Baptist Church meet at 7 a.m. Saturdays at the church for prayer, devotions and breakfast.

The men of St. John's United Methodist Church hold a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Rosie's Restaurant in Rock Hill.

The Men's Breakfast Group of Lake Wylie Lutheran Church meets at 8:30 a.m. the second Tuesday each month at Rosie's Restaurant in Rock Hill. Men of all ages are welcome.

compiled by staff