Church News: March 4, 2026

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Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area will hold its World Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun St.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1715 S. Guignard Pkwy., announces:

- Seventh pastoral anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 8, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Lester Ragin serving as guest speaker.

Tiverton Baptist Church, Wedgefield, announces:

- The 182nd church anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Sammie D. Simmons, pastor of St. Mark Four Bridges Baptist Church, Sumter.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces:

- A Food Pantry Giveaway will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 13, while supplies last.

Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces:

- The 30th pastoral anniversary of Pastor James L. and Mrs. Alethia Clark will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Bishop Jeffery Johnson will speak.

Hearts United Meeting at Dominion Church, Sumter, 73 W. Wesmark Blvd., announces:

- "For His Glory - Testimonies of Victory" will be held March 14. Come and experience real-life testimonies of victory as Melanie Graves, Lisa Doan and Amy Comacho-McArthur boldly share how God brought them through seasons of brokenness, loss and devastation. These are not stories of self-strength but living proof of what happens when women encounter the Living God and stand on the authority He gives through His Word. As you listen, faith and hope will be restored. You'll hear how Jesus empowers His people to overcome the enemy, not by might, not by human wisdom, but by His Spirit. Parking is available across the front of Dominion Church and Carolina Therapy, also, the side and back of Carolina Therapy.