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EVENTS
New St. Matthew MBC
The New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 132nd Church Anniversary at 10 a.m. on April 10. The theme will be “Pressing on the Upward Way.” The anniversary speaker will be Rev. Leon Clark of New Spirit Baptist Church in Santa Ana, Calif. The pastor of New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Franklin Washington, which is located at 1332 Coxe Road West in Blenheim.
Sword of Truth
The Sword of Truth will have a Community Baptism at 4 p.m. on April 10 at 105 Cheraw Street in Bennettsville.
Thomas Memorial Baptist
Thomas Memorial Baptist Church will have an Easter singing at 6 p.m. on Good Friday, April 15.
Christ UMC
Christ United Methodist Church, 819 N. Marlboro Street in Bennettsville will have a Women in Ministry Event from 6-8 p.m. on April 18. The speaker will be Sarah Henderson. A meal will be provided at no charge along with games and door prizes. Join them for an inspiring message and an evening of Christian fellowship. Donations are welcomed.
SERVICES
Shiloh Baptist Church
Shiloh Baptist Church is having Sunday School and Morning Service every Saturday. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. and morning service is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. CDC guidelines will be followed. Please wear a mask and sanitized hands before entering the sanctuary. Social distancing will be observed. Rev. Dr. Coley Mearite is the pastor.
First UMC Methodist
First United Methodist Church has Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Taylor Freeman Coates. The Wednesday Night Suppers resumed on Jan. 12. Join us at 5:45 pm for an hour of good food, fun, and fellowship. If you would like to attend, call the church office at 843-479-3231.
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church has Sunday school classes for all ages at 10 a.m. Worship begins at 11 a.m. with in-person worship in the sanctuary and on Facebook Live. Nursery is provided for children, infant to five-years old.
Thomas Memorial
The Thomas Memorial Baptist Church regular Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 6 p.m.
The men’s prayer breakfast is held each Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. in the choir room.
Ebenezer MB Church in Clio
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 3248 Hwy. 9-E, Clio, is holding “backyard worship services” on the church grounds each Sunday morning. Bring your lawn chairs or worship in your cars.
They will broadcast their morning service via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ebenezer1880/), each Sunday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Cedar Fall Church
The Cedar Fall Missionary Baptist Church announces its worship schedule as follows:
Wednesday nights, 6 p.m. – BTU/Bible Study via teleconference;
Sunday 8:30 a.m. – Sunday School via teleconference;
Sunday service, 10 a.m. in the sanctuary via teleconference and Facebook live;
Teleconference: 1-774-220-4000 ID 29512#
Word of Life Ministries
All services at Word of Life Christian Center Ministries are being held in the Word of Life Church sanctuary, 1300 W. Main St., Bennettsville. Sunday School is 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. You may also join in via conference call at 480-660-5341, access code 684330#.
Their morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. which can be viewed on Facebook live. Children’s church is at 10:30 a.m. in the Ruby Windy Fellowship Hall located in the church building. Bible study is every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Harvest Hope Food Pantry opens its doors every third Wednesday of the month at noon as well. Prayer is available Mondays through Saturdays at noon by calling the aforementioned number. CDC regulations are enforced at all services. There is a new Youth Pastor Rev. Christina Pearson and Interim Pastor Rev. Gloria Brody. The church Facebook page is Word of Life Christian Center Ministries Pentecostal Church.
St. Beulah Church
The St. Beulah Baptist Church, 822 Beauty Spot Rd., is continuing to have morning services in the church yard each Sunday. The Rev. Victor Kennedy is the pastor.
Bruton’s Fork Church
The Bruton’s Fork Baptist Church regular Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday evening prayer and Bible Study at 6 p.m. With the exception of Sunday school, all services are also on Facebook Live.
St. Mark MB Church
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church has returned to modified, in-person, church services in compliance with CDC guidance including social distancing and required masks. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., followed by an abbreviated church service at 10:30 a.m.
Reedy Branch MBC
Reedy Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 4120 Hwy. 83, Clio, has Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:15 a.m. The Wednesday Bible Study is at 6 p.m. via teleconference. The pastor is Rev. Sterling J. Mosby.