CHURCH NEWS

• Programs at Orangeburg Lutheran Church, 610 Ellis Ave.: Join Pastor Mason between 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Chestnut Grill for a time of conversation and questions at Theology on Tap. Meets on the patio (weather permitting) or in the bar area. Everyone is welcome. A support outreach to those suffering from dementia/Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, a free monthly Memory Café, opens at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, in the fellowship hall. Offers a light lunch, entertainment, fellowship and materials pertaining to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Reservations encouraged; call the church at 803-534-1192 or email olc610@bellsouth.net. Special services during Holy Week 2024: Maundy Thursday, March 28 — Moravian Love Feast will be held in church fellowship hall on Fair Street,7 p.m. Authentic Moravian Love Feast Buns, along with coffee, tea, etc. Informal gathering with song, scripture and prayer. Good Friday Tenebrae Service, March 29 — This Service of Darkness follows, in Scripture and song, the final day of Jesus’ life-from his arrest to his death on the cross. Worship begins at 7 p.m. in church sanctuary, 610 Ellis Ave. Easter Sonrise Service, March 31 — Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord beginning at 7 a.m. with singing, special music, and celebration of Holy Communion (open to all). Everyone invited to share breakfast in church fellowship hall.
• St. Paul Baptist Church’s Vessels of Honor Women’s Ministry presents Women’s History Month, Virtuous Woman Walk, at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Prince of Ornge Mall. Bring a friend. Speakers: Dr. Twanna Hemby, Vondella Smith Richardson, Patricia Salley. www.spbcob.com.
• Resurrection Lutheran Church, 8160 Old State Road, Cameron, to present a live dramatization of The Last Supper, “Is It I, Lord?,” at 7 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 24. In the dramatization, the 12 apostles speak their minds to themselves, each other and the Lord in the light of the words which they have just heard Jesus speak, “One of you will betray me.”
• Canaan United Methodist Church, 5659 Slab Landing Road, Cope, to mark the Male Chorus’ anniversary Sunday, March 24, during the 10 a.m. worship service. Seven Last Words program, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Public invited.
• Greater Faith Baptist Church, 203 Dorchester St., Orangeburg, welcomes Rev. Dartanyan Jamerson, pastor-elect. Everyone invited to worship on Easter Sunday, March 31, starting with 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service. Morning worship services begin at 10 a.m. Information: 803-536-5258 (church).
• Bullswamp Baptist Church is sponsoring a trip to Noah’s Ark, Creation Museum and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on April 3-6, 2024. If interested, contact Annette Morrison at 803 378 5547.
• Mount Nebo United Methodist Church, 1919 Kennerly Road, Orangeburg, will hold a musicians’ appreciation program at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14. Theme: “Music for the mind, body and soul.” Rev. Lawrence Cantey Jr., pastor.
• St. Stephen UMC: Tuesday morning prayer, 8 a.m., 605-472-5534, PIN:483030; Wednesday Word Lovers Bible Study, 7 p.m. via Zoom, ID 9359130083, Passcode: Church1234, telephone, 9292056099, ID 9359130083, Passcode: 2819574615; Sunday worship services, 10 a.m. In-person FB. 4500 North Road, Orangeburg.
• Orangeburg Circuit United Methodist Churches (Bethlehem, Mount Nebo, St. John) holding Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Rev. Lawrence Cantey Jr., pastor. Via Zoom online: https://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/92963952449?PWD=Y1MOVNVJT1VNMBCWEFQWDJVQLRMDZ09, Meeting ID: 829 6395, passcode: 630054. dial by location: +1 646 876 9923 (new York), +1 301 715 8592 (Washington, DC).
• Cooperative Ministry of North Thrift Store is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with an hour for lunch (1-2 p.m.). Please visit for clean used clothing. Corner of Driftwood and Highway 321.
• St. Matthews Christian Center serving food every Sunday; also offering help in finding jobs.
• St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 324 Mingo St., to hold services at 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
• Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 625 Cook Road, services: 8 a.m., Sunday school; 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship service (8 a.m., fifth Sunday only); 10:45 a.m. service.
• Macedonia Baptist Church, 1065 Sprinkle Ave., will resume in-person services at 9 a.m. Rainbow tea immediately after services.
• New Vision Fellowship Church services at 11 a.m. Sunday; Sunday school classes for children and youth; adult Bible studies, men and women’s groups, praise and dance teams, retreats, holiday events, mission trips, etc. Information: church office, 803-878-3022; e-mail, Newvisionfellowshipchurch2@yahoo.com; Facebook page, NewVision FellowshipChurch; or visit 1852 Joe S. Jeffords Highway Orangeburg, SC 29115.
• Unified Church of SC, 338 Pine Log Road, Beech Island, holding in-person services 8 a.m. Sundays. Temperature checks will be performed, face masks required, social distancing practiced.
• Deliverance Transformational Church, 1111 Russell St., seeking volunteers in efforts to assist the community. For more information or to volunteer, call 803-766-0335.
• Rain Outreach Ministries to hold Bible study noon-1 p.m. each Wednesday. 477 Whaley St., Orangeburg.
• Back To Church Sunday gives members of Live Oak AME Church an opportunity to continue the movement and call of action to bring people back to church. Public invited.
• True Vine Temple Sunday service at 11 a.m. on Facebook Live. Reach us at www.truevinetemple.net.
• St. Peter AME Church, 954 Bull Swamp Road, North, to have Bible study noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Everyone welcome.
• Mount Carmel UMC Church, 12457 Heritage Highway, Bamberg, weekly services: 8 a.m., Sunday; 9 a.m., morning worship Sunday; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, midday prayer; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bible study/all ages; 9 a.m. on fifth Sunday, “Spirit Sunday” (feel free to wear jeans or easy-wear clothing).
• Celebrate Recovery program, 6 p.m. Mondays at Cornerstone and 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Northside Baptist Church.
• Greater New Hope St. Paul Way of the Cross Church International, 1653 Goff Ave., services: 7:30 p.m. weeknights; noon Saturday, Pack the Pews; 4 p.m. Sunday. 803-531-4260.
• New Covenant Fellowship Hall of Faith, 1311 Windsor St., Orangeburg, grief counseling support group meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. 803-779-9591.
• New Hope Baptist Church, 4000 Riverbank Drive, holding Bible study 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Public invited.
• Global Outreach Ministries, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd., Suite 239, Columbia, offering a clothes and food bank, traveling prayer team, Tuesday night Bible study. 803-743-6618; Facebook: GlobalOutreachMinistriesSC.
• Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 1036 Decatur St., services: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., Sunday morning worship; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bible study.
• Cedar Grove AME Church, 1731 Belleville Road, hour of power (contemporary worship service): 8 a.m. each second and fourth Sundays. 9 a.m., church school; 10:15 a.m., morning worship service; 6 p.m. Wednesday, mid-week Bible study and prayer.
• It’s All About Jesus World Ministries Inc., 489 Broughton St., holds regular services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday teaching, 11 a.m. Sunday worship; 6:30 p.m. Monday prayer; 7 p.m. Tuesday teaching.
• Edisto Drive Church of God holding free 26-lesson Bible-study course for every Christian, with certification program. 7 p.m. Thursdays, 1400 Baxter St., or by phone via conference call number (712-775-7031, code 195-390). Free course materials, www.EdistoCOG.org (click “Bible Study” link and download Training for Service MDSG, along with other resources). “Alive at Five!” at 5 p.m. Sundays. 803-997-0723.
• Word of Life Outreach Ministries, 1072 Boulevard, holds nightly services: 7 p.m. second and fourth Fridays of each month. Prayer line (803-937-5901): 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m. Sunday. 803-378-7324.
• Fellowship of Praise Church in Santee: Refuge Addiction Support Group meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Women’s Prayer Ministry of St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 4500 North Road, services: prayer service at 6:15 p.m., Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Sunday school, 8 a.m., and regular services, 9 a.m. Sundays.
• Bethany Full Gospel Church, 692 Glenzell Road, Orangeburg, to have morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Bible study at 7 p.m. Thursday (call for access code and number at 803-662-2354). www.bethanyfgc1.com.
• Honey Ford Baptist Church, 982 Honey Ford Road, Denmark, services: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship services, 10:30 a.m.; prayer and Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Church office: 803-414-4284; 803-671-5612.
• Bowman Temple Church of God in Christ to hold Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
• Edisto Drive Church of God services: Sunday worship, 11:30 a.m.; Sunday praise, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m., prayer and Bible learning.
• Shiloh Baptist Church services: second and fourth Sundays: Bible study, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; morning service, 10 a.m.
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 Amelia St.: Singers invited to join Chancel Choir for Sunday mornings. Rehearsals: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. No auditions required. 803-534-1701. Daycare information, 803-534-6518.
• Full Gospel Word Church, 473 Broughton St. 10 a.m. Sunday morning service.
• God’s Kingdom, 1520 Five Chop Road, holds Sunday services at 3 p.m., D’Vine on Russell Street, 1531 Russell St. Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Building Bridges, 7 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Fridays of each month. F.A.T. Fridays (Faith Anointed Teaching) are held 7 p.m., second Friday of each month. Be Real Women’s Night, 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month. 1520 Five Chop Road, 803-268-9818.
• Turkey Branch Missionary Baptist Church will hold noon-day prayer each Friday in Livingston, White Building Center next to playground. 803-446-3091.
• Bless Life Youth Empowerment program at noon Saturdays, 1550 Wingate St., Orangeburg.
• Kingdom Life Ministries’ new service time is 10:45 a.m. Sundays. 1172 Orangeburg Mall Circle. 803-534-1980.
• Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 282 Progressive Way, Denmark: Evangelism services at 3 p.m., second, third and fourth Sundays.
• Garden City Church of Christ, 1630 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, 21 Bypass: 10 a.m. Sundays, Bible study; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, worship services; 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Bible study.
• Emanuel AME Church, 1897 Hudson Road, Cope: 8:30-9 a.m., Good News Hour, WSSB 90.3 FM; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, church school.
• New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 684 Sugar Hill Road, Holly Hill, will hold Sunday school 9:30-10:30 a.m.; devotion, 10:30-11 a.m.; worship services, 11 a.m.
• Gamay Faith Ministries, 1410 Eutaw Road, Holly Hill, holds Sunday worship at 11 a.m.; Tuesday’s prayer, 7 p.m.; Bible study, 7:30 p.m. 803-759-1093, gamayministries@gmail.com.
• United Outreach Ministry, 1117 Georgia St., Springfield, to hold regular service on first Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. Each Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., devotional service. 803-571-5708.
• Hickory Hill UMC in Smoaks worship service, 1 p.m. third Sundays. Worship is at 10 a.m. second and fourth Sundays; church school is at 9 a.m. second and fourth Sundays and noon third Sunday.
• Right Choice, Fresh Start Farmers Market, a health center-based market, offers free nutrition education and training classes to churches throughout Orangeburg County. 803-707-5751, 803-531-6900.

Soup kitchens, food banks

• St. Andrews United Methodist Church: Blessing box, 1980 Columbia Road, upper parking lot behind church building. Food available 24/7.
• New Mount Zion Baptist Church: Soup kitchen, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays each month. Food pantry, 10 a.m.-noon second and fourth Fridays each month. 1739 Amelia St.
• Elem Missionary Baptist Church, Harleyville: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, church dining hall. 843-462-7242.
• Trinity UMC: noon-1 p.m. third and fourth Wednesdays, 185 Boulevard St. NE.
• First Baptist Church: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays, 1240 Russell St.
• Williams Chapel AME Church: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, 1198 Glover St.
• Greater Faith Baptist Church’s soup kitchen will serve to-go meals to the community 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday at 203 Dorchester St., Orangeburg.
• Good Hope AME Church: 1849 Carver School Road, Cope. Also voter registration. 803-531-9528.
• Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ: 9-11 a.m. third Saturday. 282 Progressive Way, Denmark. Delivery services for home-bound clients, must have a S.C. ID and Denmark address; 803-703-0308. Sandra Isaac, 803-703-0308.