The public is invited to all events announced here.

The Frost Branch Baptist Church of Elko will hold its annual Men and Women’s Day services at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012, at the church. The Rev. Alan Keitt, pastor of Capernaum Baptist Church, and his congregation will be the special guest.
The Pulpit Aide Ministry of Frost Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Elko, will present their 12th annual “One Hundred Women In Red” and “One Hundred Men In Black” program at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012, at the church. All women are asked to wear red, and all men are asked to wear black or come as you are. The Rev. Jerry Montgomery, pastor of Faith Ministry church, with his congregation, along with you, will be our special guest. For more information, contact Hattie S. Stroman at (803) 258-3760.

The men of Second Baptist Church will hold their annual program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 at the church. The theme is “Men Let Us Live Together In Peace.” Rev. Phillip Thomas is the pastor.

Sunshine Baptist Church will hold its Initial Sermon for Deaconess Rose A. Baxter at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

The Anointed Voices of Union United Methodist Church will be celebrating their eighth Choir Anniversary at 3 p.m. Feb. 12, 2012 at the New Hope United Methodist Church. Due to renovations, the seating capacity is limited.

In need of healing or prayer for the sick, let them call on the elders of the church, James 5:14. Word of Life Full Gospel Ministries, 6254 U.S. 278, Barnwell, will have Healing Services on the first Monday of each month, starting Feb. 6, 2012, at 7 p.m. For information or a ride, call 259-2173.

Second Baptist Church Health Ministry will have their annual Health Awareness Day Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The speaker for the occasion is Rev. Monnique Singleton M.D. He is the administrator of the Health Center Village, Orangeburg, S.C.

Faith Ministry Church, Denmark, will be having a “Baby Drive Program” at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, during the morning service. Rev. Jerry Montgomery is the pastor.

Williston First Baptist Church will host a four night service “Revealed” for sixth graders and up. Worship will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Speakers will include Trent Still, youth pastor of Williston FBC, John Yorio, associate pastor of Springfield FBC, Will Clark, youth pastor of River Hills Church, Athens, Ga., and Josh Glymph, student pastor of Grace Community Church, Statesboro, Ga.

Barnwell First Baptist Church will hold a Valentine’s Family Movie Night on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Merge Student Center behind the church. Bring the whole family for a night of fun, fellowship, food and the COURAGEOUS movie. Tickets are free, but concession proceeds will go toward the Creation Station CDC student scholarships.

Sweetwater Baptist Church will have their Black History program starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 5, 2012.

The Missionary Ministry of the Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church would like to invite you to their 6th Missionary Anniversary Program. The program will be Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Beverly Ashley of Culbert Branch Baptist Church in Williston.
Our colors are purple and white. Refreshments will be served.

Bethel Church in Olar, located at 15285 Low Country Highway, on the corner of Highway 64 and Bloom Ave., Olar will have its “Sing for Jesus Month” at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday in January.

Angel Wings Food Bank will be having a food giveaway Saturday Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone in the community and surrounding area that is in need of food is welcome to come.

Simpson United Methodist Church, 800 Flat St., Allendale, will celebrate its Gospel Choir’s
36th choir anniversary at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 29.

New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Barnwell has new service time: Church services will be open to the public at the downtown 9303 Marlboro Avenue location from 8 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. the first Sunday of each month. Corporate prayer will be at the 9303 Marlboro Avenue location the first Friday of each month beginning at 6:15 p.m. Services at the 2505 Hwy. 37 location is as follows: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by church services, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday services will begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. followed by church services. Bible study will be held at the 2505 Hw. 37 location every Wednesday at 7 p.m. unless otherwise announced. Applications for the Food Pantry will be taken on Mondays at the downtown location from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Also, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church’s food pantry will be open from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Applications and appointments can be obtained by contacting Ormica Thomas-Mixon or the Rev. Earnestine B. Meyer at (803) 541-6007.

Living Waters Fellowship, 2269 Ashleigh Road and Reynolds Road, Barnwell, has Celebrations on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Union Branch Baptist Church, Canaan Fair C.M.E. ask that all family members, friends and volunteers to help with cutting down small trees, raking leaves and bringing tools. The church cemetery is located off of Harley Road in Williston. For more information, call 259-5202. If you have any family members buried at this cemetery, please call, because we are trying to get a list of families; their lots of the head stones are gone.

Local church is seeking for a musician. If interested, please call 284-0812 or 284-3296 or leave a message. Serious inquires only.
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Barnwell County Youth Crusade Choir’s mission is to reach this generation with the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song and dance. Practice is weekly from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday evenings. If anyone is interested in becoming a part of the BCYC Choir or for more information, call (803) 259-6149.

Barnwell Presbyterian Church located at 120 Franklin Street, worship services Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Bible study is on Tuesday 10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Harden House. For information call 259-3378.

Barnwell United Methodist Church, 236 Main St., Barnwell has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

Bethany Baptist Church, Hwy. 70, Barnwell, Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information, call 671-3231.

Bethel Church in Olar, 15285 Low Country Highway, on the corner of Highway 64 and Bloom Ave. has Southern Gospel singing and preaching at 10:30 a.m., on Sundays.

Bethlehem Baptist Church, at the corner of Gilmore and Wall streets in Barnwell, Sunday school 9:45 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. and Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Beulah United Church, 11499 Main Street, Williston, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m. On Wednesdays the pastor is available for prayer and counseling throughout the day; prayer at 7 p.m. and Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

Blackville Church of God Sunday school 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesday services at 7 p.m. For details, call (803) 284-2709.

Blackville First Baptist services are as follows: Sunday school at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Children/Youth Activities at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. and Children/Youth Activities at 7 p.m.

Born Again Church, 14391 Church Street (Hwy. 78), Williston has Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning service at 11:30 a.m.

Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday school 10 a.m., regular services at 11:15 a.m. and prayer services and Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church, 8744 Marlboro Avenue, Barnwell, Sunday school 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. For information, call (803) 259-5420.

Choice Assembly Church of the Living God, 15731 Hwy. 78, Williston, has church services every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and every other Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for Bible study.

Choice Assembly Church of the Living God, 19236 Solomon Blatt Ave., Blackville has service every Sunday at 11 a.m.; Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Church of the Holy Apostles has Sunday school (Adult and Children) – 9:30 a.m.; Holy Eucharist (Morning Worship) – 10:30 a.m. and Morning Prayer (Wednesdays) – 8 a.m.

Double Pond Baptist Church, 357 Double Pond Road, Blackville, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Bible study and prayer services Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. For details, call (803) 793-3498.

Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3760 Legion Road, Hwy. 61, Blackville, will have intercessory prayer from noon until 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Elko Baptist Church, Elko, Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m.

Faith Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Blackville, Sunday school 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., night worship 6 p.m. and Wednesday nights 7 p.m.

Fair Branch Baptist Church, 1275 Week Road, Williston, Sunday school 10:30 a.m. For information, call (803) 300-2655.

First Baptist Church of Barnwell, 161 Allen Street, Barnwell, Sunday services: contemporary at 8:30 a.m. Traditional at 11 a.m.; Sunday school is 9:45 a.m. Call (803) 259-1128 or www.fbcbarnwell.org.

First Baptist Church of Blackville, 19449 Solomon Blatt Ave., Blackville, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays: prayer meeting, youth study, GAs and RAs at 7 p.m.

Free Will Christian Ministries, S.C. Hwy. 39, Williston, Sunday school 10 a.m. and worship services 11 a.m. Weekly services 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Georges Creek Baptist Church, Govan-Ehrhardt Rd., Olar, Sunday school 10 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. For details, call (803) 259-3487.

Grace Baptist Church, two miles west of Williston on left on Hwy. 78, has services at 11 a.m. on Sundays.

Greater Faith Ministries, 179 Calhoun Street, Barnwell, Sunday prayer 9 a.m.; 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11:15 a.m. Morning worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. For transportation, call (888) 655-8713.

Green Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church, 220 Green Branch Road, Barnwell, Sunday school 10 a.m., morning worship 11 a.m.; evening services 6 p.m. and Wednesday services 7 p.m.

Hagood Baptist Church, 1144 Hagood Avenue, Barnwell has Bible study on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m.; evening worship at 6 p.m.; “parenting class ‘Have a new kid by Friday’ from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call 259-3261 or website at www.HagoodChurch.com. Also celebrate Recovery at Hagood Avenue Baptist Church. Child care is provided from 7-9 p.m.

Healing Springs Baptist Church has Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday.

Hope Community Church of God, 785 Main Street, Barnwell, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m. on Sundays. Also, Hope Community has Spanish lessons from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons. Call (803) 709-1109 or e-mail ramobe@minister.com.

Hutto Chapel Baptist Church, 155 Hutto Chapel Road, Hilda, Sunday school 9 a.m.; worship services 10 a.m.; Wednesday night 6:30 p.m. and third Sunday BTU 5 p.m.

Jordan Baptist Church, Red Oak Community, Worship services on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunday school is held every Sunday at 10 a.m. The church also has a clothes closet. All sizes. Call (803) 259-1581, 259-1183 or (803) 259-5893.

Jordan Missionary Baptist Church, Williston, will have their regular church service every second, third, fourth and fifth Sunday. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Prayer services take place starting at 6 p.m. every Thursday. The Rev. Darrell Blocker is the pastor. For transportation call (706) 836-2335.

Lighthouse Full Gospel Mission, Galilee Road, Barnwell, Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and prayer meeting 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Lively Stone Apostolic Faith Temple Church, 13021 Main Street, Williston, has Bible study on Thursday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. Taught by Elder Donald Danner.

Living Waters Fellowship International 10 a.m. Sunday. Call (803) 541-0744 for information.

Long Branch Baptist Church, 3223 S.C. 37 Barnwell Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Night 6:45 p.m. for adults and children, evening worship at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday 7p.m.; Sunday Night Live (SNL) is a study of the Bible with classes for all ages and a light meal served at 6 p.m. followed by evening worship. The last Sunday night of each month, the youth will sponsor the service. For information, contact Rev. Bert Baynham, Pastor at 803-541-7544.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Blackville, worship service 8 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday, Sunday school 9:45 a.m.

Isha’a and Tarawee’a prayers will be held at Mission Peace Center in Barnwell at 9:30 p.m. during the month of Ramadan. Friday prayers continue to be held at 1:30 p.m. Please call 450-0786 for directions.

Counselors offering prayer or counseling for any situation are available from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday at Mount Everest Worship Center. Call the prayer line at (803) 259-0777 or come by the sanctuary 5670 U.S. Hwy. 278, Barnwell.

Mount Everest Worship Center, Pastor’s Willie J and Lady Jeanette Hunter, 5670 Hwy 278 (Allendale Hwy), Barnwell, invite you to come worship and study God’s word Sunday school every Sunday at 9:30am, morning worship every Sunday at 11am, Bible study every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Beginning Sunday, Jan 15 in Sunday School we’ll be studying the book of Ephesians and beginning Tuesday, Jan 17 in Bible class we’ll be studying the book of Isaiah. Come out and let us enjoy the word of God together.

Morris Chapel Baptist Church, Hwy. 64 Barnwell has church services every Sunday at 11 a.m.; Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. every Sunday.

Mount Lebanon Christian Church Sunday school 10 a.m., worship services 11 a.m., evening services 6 p.m., Sunday youth 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m.

Mt. Calvary Brothers Union announces the Brothers Union choir. If interested in becoming a choir member, call Sister Virginia B. Priester at 259-9655.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 1950 Hwy. 300 in Barnwell, has its All Believers Class. Study begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday nights. Questions and open discussions are encouraged.

Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Barnwell, Sunday School 9:30, worship service 11 a.m. Wednesday services start at 7 p.m.

New Harvest Outreach Ministries Sunday 10:30 a.m. and youth education and adult Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. New Harvest is located at 96 Lemon Road, corner of Lemon Rd., and U.S. Hwy. 278 W.

New Hope Community Barnwell Church of God, 785 Main St., Barnwell Sunday school 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m.

New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at 2550 S.C. Hwy. 37 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:45 a.m. Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesday. A prayer service 6 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Early service 9:30 a.m., with praise and worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Regular service 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays. Those in need of transportation, please call (803) 259-2183.

New Life Church, 1119 Oswald Drive, Allendale, Sunday 11 a.m.; second and fourth Sunday services 6 p.m. Bible study and Knowledge is Power 7 p.m.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3609 Concord Church Road, Seigling (Allendale County), Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship services 10:15 a.m., pulpit services 11 a.m. and youth ministry 11:30 a.m.

Open Arms Ministry, 816 Butler Street, Denmark, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 7 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1077 S.C. Hwy 39, Sunday school 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Youth services Sunday 5:30 p.m. and children ministry 6 p.m.

Powerhouse Church Ministries, 407 South Boundary Street, Blackville Sunday worship 1 p.m., prayer sessions; Wednesday prayer at 2 p.m. and Bible enlightenment Tuesday at 7 p.m. The church also runs a food pantry on Soloman Blatt Ave. every other Thursday in the afternoon. For information, call (803) 284-4367.

Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc., 282 Progressive Way, Denmark, Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Noon Day prayer Monday through Friday, Saturday prayer 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; First Sunday: choir 2 p.m., family prayer hour 3 p.m. and meetings 4 p.m.; Second Sunday: Diabetic support group 1:30 and Hour of power 3 p.m.; Third Sunday: teens 1:30 p.m. and Communion 3 p.m.; Fourth Sunday: choir 2 p.m. and Auxiliary service 3 p.m. and Fifth Sunday: Hezekiah prayer 2 p.m.

Reach Out Ministry Church, Galilee Road, Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; evening worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. and youth ministry the first and third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Refuge Outreach Ministries (ROM) Worship Center, 12751 Main St. (Hwy.78 beside Hardees) Williston has worship services on Sunday mornings at ROM - Casual dress with casual atmosphere- contemporary praise band Contemporary Worship Service – Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Service begins at 9 a.m. Refuge Outreach Ministries is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refuge-Outreach-Ministries/121982924553776.

Rosemary Baptist Church, 151 Emerald Lane, Barnwell, has Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m.; prayer and Bible study on Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m.; midday Bible study Wednesday 12:15 p.m. and early morning services at 8 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays. For information, (803) 259-9274.

Rosemary Baptist Church, corner of Deering and Fellowship Road, Williston, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. and children’s church, 11:15 a.m.; discipleship training 6:30 p.m. and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday nights 7 p.m.

Second Baptist Church, 181 Church Street, Barnwell, Sunday school 9 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m.; noonday prayer Wednesday noon and bible study Wednesday 6p.m.

Shrub Branch Baptist Church, 860 Still Family Farm Road, Blackville, has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m.; Bible study and evening Wednesday services at 7 p.m. For more information, call (803) 284-4739 or contact Pastor McKinley Neal.

Siloam United Methodist Church, S.C. Hwy. 3, Barnwell, Sundays 9 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church, Flat Street, Allendale, Worship services 1st and 3rd Sunday 10 a.m. and 2nd and 4th Sundays 11:15 a.m. Sunday school begins one hour before services begin.

Spring Branch Baptist Church has services on first Sundays at 10 a.m. and third Sundays at 9 a.m. Bible study is on Mondays at 6 p.m.

Springfield Baptist Church, U.S. Hwy. 278, fourth Sundays 10 a.m. and second Sundays 3 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. every Monday. The teacher is the Rev. Sara C. Perkins.

St. Andrew Catholic Church, 168 Madison St., Barnwell, Mass schedule: Daily Mass 9 a.m.- Monday, Thursday, Friday and 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Vigil Mass – Saturday 4 p.m., Sacred Heart Blackville; Sunday Masses 9 a.m. St. Theresa Springfield 11 a.m. St. Andrew Barnwell Spanish Mass – 1:30 p.m. St. Andrew Holy Days- Call for times.

St. James Anglican Church, 150 Pascallas Street, Blackville, has Holy Communion Sundays at 11 a.m. and evening prayer on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For information, stjamesoac@gmail.com or (803) 671-0676.

St. John Baptist Church, 1660 St. John Road, Barnwell, Sunday school 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. second and fourth Sundays. Bible study 6 p.m. each Thursday.

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Snelling, church services 10 a.m. second and fourth Sundays.

St. Theresa of Lisieux, 155 Railroad Ave., Springfield Sunday mass 9 a.m.; confessions Sundays before mass and religious education Sundays following mass.

St. Thomas Grove, Blackville, has services every third Sunday.

Sweetwater Baptist Church, Barnwell will have an Old Time-Holy Ghost filled prayer service at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday night.

Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3076 Dexter Street, Blackville, Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and services 11 a.m. Early morning services on first Sunday 8 a.m. and 5th Sunday 8 a.m.

Terry’s Temple Apostolic Free church, Bethany Street, Blackville, Sunday services 11 a.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m. and Friday night 7:30 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church, 4921 Galilee Road, Barnwell, Sunday school 10 a.m.; morning worship 11 a.m.; evening service 7 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m.

True Faith Ministries, 8446 Riversbridge Road, Olar, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship services 10:30 a.m. and Bible study 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. For information, call 259-9399.

Unity Baptist Church, Blackville, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday with activities for the children. For information, call (803) 284-1220.

Victory Baptist Church, 3361 S.C. 70, Barnwell, Sunday school 10 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m., evening worship 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m.

Victory Tabernacle Deliverance Temple of the Apostle Faith, Inc. P. A. W., 681 Broughton Street, Orangeburg has Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday night deliverance at 5 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Visit us on the we at www.victorytabernacleorangeburg.org.

Williston First Baptist Church, 13030 Main Street, has worship services as follows: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday evening worship at 6:30 p.m.

Williston United Methodist Church, 6030 Springfield Road, Williston, Sunday school 9 a.m. and service 10 a.m. (803) 266-3115.

The Williston Men’s Bible study meets Tuesday 7 a.m. at Rivers Pharmacy in Williston.

Word of Life Full Gospel Ministries, 6254 U. S. Hwy. 278, Barnwell, Sunday school 10:30 a.m.; morning worship 11:30 a.m., Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m., prayer and evangelistic service , Friday 7:30 p.m.

Young Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church, Williston, 4th Sunday worship service 4 p.m. and the 1st, 3rd and 5th worship service 9a.m.

Editor’s Note: Church items that announce regular weekly services may be cut in order to run items for one-time only events. When regular church announcements are run, they will be rotated on a weekly basis.