Church news: Jan. 8, 2025

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

- Friday, Jan. 10, Food Pantry Giveaway will be held at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

Hearts United, which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces:

- Jan. 11, International Bible teacher, pastor and author Dr. Peter Wyns and his wife, Joy, return to bring a powerful, relevant, life-changing message for the New Year. Peter and Joy have traveled extensively around the world and have ministered teaching, healing and deliverance in more than 45 nations. Dr. Wyns is senior pastor at Antioch International Church, Fort Mill, and president and director of Ministry for Christians for Messiah Ministries Rock Hill. In 2003, he joined Derek Prince Ministries, serving as their director of ministry. He ministered across the USA and also led their Hispanic work around the world. Continental breakfast included. Doors open at 9:40 a.m. with meeting at 10 a.m.

Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area will hold its annual meeting / Human Rights Day Celebration, "Help Others at All Times," at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Wedgefield Presbyterian Church, 50 Presbyterian Church Drive, Wedgefield.