Church news: Oct. 30, 2024

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The Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area will celebrate World Community Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Mount Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road. The theme is "Walk Humbly with God." We are requesting that everyone bring hygiene care kits with a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, lotion, socks and wash cloth placed in a resealable plastic bag to assist the homeless in the community.

St. John Methodist Church, 4021Springhill Road, Rembert, announces:

- Sunday-Monday, Nov. 3-4, a two-day revival will be held. The Sunday service will begin at 6 p.m. and feature the music of the Dewey Bass Band. The Rev. Debra Joe, pastor of St. John, will offer scripture and remarks on this year's theme: "Coming Together in Unity to Praise and Worship God." Monday's service, beginning at 7 p.m., will include special music provided by members of the community. Pastor Joe will deliver a Unity sermon based on Psalm 133, "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity," This year's revival is designed to reach out to former members of the St. John family, to other churches in the community, and residents of Lee, Kershaw and Sumter counties.

Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, announces:

- There will be a "Family Forum" for parents and guardians on Monday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by The One Sumter Community Group with the theme "Family Dynamics from Conception to the Grave."

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

- Friday, Nov. 8, a Food Pantry Giveway will be held at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 S.C. 15 South, Sumter, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17.


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