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Revival ServicesThe Rev. Randy Sharp offers a Sunday night service from 6 to 7:30 p.m. each Sunday at the American Legion in Camden featuring solos and groups from area churches. Daytime revival services will begin Sunday, May 1, also at the Legion building, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Sunday. For more information, call Sharp at (803) 669-1747.
Bethesda PresbyterianBethesda Presbyterian Church, on DeKalb Street in Camden, invites the public to RISE each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Enjoy Christian fellowship, singing with the church’s Praise Band, and inspirational messages that will prepare everyone for the coming week. All ages are welcome, and a nursery is available.
Blaney BaptistBlaney Baptist Church, 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, offers Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10 am. with a “Children’s Church.” Wednesday evening Bible studies are currently held at 6 p.m. for all groups, including activities for children. A nursery is also available on Sundays.
Door of HopeDoor of Hope Ministries, 984 Wateree Blvd., Camden, with Pastor Gerald Brown, invites the public to its Sunday services, starting at 10 a.m. Services can also be viewed online via YouTube (search for “Door of Hope, Camden, SC”) and Facebook (“Door of Hope Ministries”).
Edwards Chapel AMEEdwards Chapel AME Zion Church, 815 Laurens St. in Camden, will host “Creating Generational Wealth” with financial planner Gardine Wilson at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 20. Wilson will share the “pillars of financial planning” — insurance, estate planning, investments, and taxes. For more information, call (803) 425-0079.
First Baptist (Camden)First Baptist Church of Camden, 1201 Broad St., invites the community to join the congregation for worship during regular Sunday morning services that begin at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Further information on services and other upcoming church activities can be found on the church’s website at www.firstbaptistcamden.org under the “What’s New” tab.
Fort Clark BaptistFort Clark Baptist Church, 421 Veterans Row in the Elgin area, has a food bank that is now open on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church’s community life center. The food bank is available for those in need of food as well as clothing in the community. For more information, call (803) 438-8222.
Grace EpiscopalGrace Episcopal Church, 1315 Lyttleton St. in Camden, has introduced its new children’s formation program. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is designed to help children grow closer to God. Children have a unique relationship with their creator and the program seeks to nourish this relationship. Children ages 3 to 8 will explore their special call and learn to listen for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in all things. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd now meets during the first half of the church’s 10:30 a.m. service each Sunday.
Hermitage BaptistHermitage Baptist Church, 814 U.S. 1 North in Camden, now offers the free GriefShare support group each Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the family life center. Call the church office at (803) 432-4165 for more information.
St. Andrew COGSt. Andrew Church of God, 4238 Red Hill Road, Camden (in Lee County), will host a free live concert featuring Chosen Road and Jackson Heights. The concert will take place under the stars at the church’s amphitheater, so attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. The concert will also serve to raise awareness of human trafficking, with both bands having worked with Destiny Rescue, a worldwide organization dedicated to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and trafficking, and helping them stay free.
St. Luke BaptistSt. Luke Baptist Church of Camden, 512 Church St., Camden, holds in-person services at 11 a.m. on Sundays and prayer services on the first and third Sundays of each month at 9:30 a.m. Social distancing is being practiced at all times, sterile masks will be issued, and church staff is sanitizing areas throughout the church. The services are also being livestreamed on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/slbcamden. The Rev. Robert Boyd, pastor, and the Rev. Duron Alexander, associate minister, invite the public to attend or “tune in.” Online giving can be given via the Cash App: $stlukecamden. For more information, call (803) 432-0203.
St. Paul UMCThe United Methodist Men of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 511 Knights Hill Road in Camden, will host their annual fish fry fundraiser this Saturday, April 20 starting at 10 a.m. in the church’s picnic shelter. Also, this Sunday, April 21, the church will celebrate 156 years of spreading the Gospel in the Knight Hill and surrounding communities, during the 10 a.m. service, which will include a morning message, reflection of the church’s history, and some special recognitions of members who recently turned 70. A meal will be served after the service.
Sutton Branch BaptistSutton Branch Baptist Church, 420 Sutton Branch Road in Lugoff, will celebrate its pastor, G. Bernard Ponds and Sister Rhonda J. Ponds, this Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. with a special service to say “thank you” for serving the congregation and others. The Rev. David Stratford, pastor, High Hill Baptist Church of Lugoff, will be the guest speaker. A fellowship dinner will be served immediately following the service in the church’s fellowship hall.
Wateree BaptistWateree Baptist Church’s exercise group, Silver Sneakers, meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., in the church gym, 2024 Haile St., in Camden. The groups focus on cardio health, and anyone is welcome to come and exercise.
White Oak Missionary BaptistWhite Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Camden is in search of a new pastor who is passionate about serving the community, the church and spreading the Word of God. Responsibilities include preaching and teaching the Word of God, and leading the congregation. Must be an ordained Baptist minister with at least one to two years of experience as a pastor, have strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. To apply, submit a cover letter and résumé to: White Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Attn: Grover Harris, Chairman of Deacon Board, P.O. Box 860, Camden, SC 29020.
