Matters of faith

SPECIAL SERVICES

CAMDEN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Women's Day Celebration, March 20 and 21, 704 West Dekalb St., Camden. Prayer breakfast with guest speaker, Rev. Patrice M. Davis, 8:30 a.m. March 20; worship service with debut of Camden First United Methodist Church Women's Choir, 11 a.m. March 21. Also featuring Todah Dance Ministry and guest speaker: Angela Ford-Nelson. (803) 432-3101

CHOSEN 2 CONQUER INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES: Free meal to new visitors after service, 11 a.m. Sunday, 7910 Monticello Road. RSVP by calling (803) 691-0962.

CHRIST UNITY CHURCH: "Seeing the Spirituality in Things Men Enjoy" with Rod Thomas, 9:30 a.m. March 21 at 1801 LeGrand Road. (803) 736-5766; www.unitycolumbia.addr.com

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST: Eighth Annual Women's Weekend, "Women of Prayer Making a Difference," March 20 and 21; prayer breakfast and book exchange, 8 a.m. March 20; Guest speaker, Connie Scott-Blue, Spirit of Life Christian Ministries Church of God in Christ, 5 p.m. March 21; 4727 Roberts St. (803) 786-0563; (803) 786-2524

EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Healing service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Communion services, Wednesdays 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. through March 24; evening prayer services, Wednesdays 7 p.m. through March 24 and Bible study, 12 noon Tuesdays through March 30; 1301 Richland St. (803) 765-9430; www.ebenezerlutheran.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH: Lenten worship services, 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, 1717 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. (803) 794-0123

GILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH: Women's Day Celebration, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 2116 Cushman Drive. Guest speaker: Rev. Deborah White, Rhema Christian Center. (803) 754-6616; www.gillcreek.net

GREENLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH: Lenten luncheons, songs and devotions, noon Wednesdays through March 24; and Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir in concert, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, 6612 Garners Ferry Road. (803) 776-4074

JEHOVAH BAPTIST CHURCH: 92nd Church Anniversary, 4 p.m. Sunday, 1540 Frye Road. (803) 786-2112; (803) 736-8542

MOUNT NEBO BAPTIST CHURCH: Restoration Family Worship Center's 1st Anniversary, 7 and 2 p.m. Friday and March 20, 8801 Bluff Road, Eastover. (803) 353-0521

ST. DAVID LUTHERAN CHURCH: Soup and sandwich supper, 6 p.m. and Lenten Vespers 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, 132 St. David's Church Road, West Columbia. (803) 356-3035

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Lent services, potluck supper, 6 p.m., presentations, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, nursery provided for ages 4 and younger; Workshop on spiritual gifts, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20, free but space is limited. Call to reserve your space. 735 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. (803) 345-1550

ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Lenten services, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through March 31, 1715 Bull St. Featuring "A Dialogue with Doubt" by Paula Benson. Supper served at 5 p.m.; call for reservations. $5.50. (803) 779-0030; www.stpaulscolumbia.com

SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Lenten Taize Contemplative Services, 5:30 p.m. Sundays through March 28 and Lenten Worship Series exploring the parables of Jesus, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, 607 Woodrow St. (803) 771-4408; www.shandonpres.org

CONCERTS, GATHERINGS

THE GOOD AIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Fundraising banquet to support/ rebuild the church, 6 tonight, Columbia Country Club, 135 Columbia Club Drive West, Blythewood. Doors open at 5 p.m. Keynote address: Congressman James E. Clyburn, Emcee: Rep. Anton Gunn. Tickets: $35. (803) 466-6567

HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: Classical guitarists Max Hardy and Chance Glass in concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, 2117 Clemson Road. Love offerings accepted. (803) 309-7846; (803) 957-5925

J&M SINGING CENTER: The Jimmy Justice Family in concert, 6:30 tonight, 1704 Pond Branch Road, Gilbert. Love offerings accepted. Finger food available. (803) 260-3639

POND BRANCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Free medical care, 9-11:30 a.m. and community feeding, 11:30-1 p.m. March 20, 1913 Pond Branch Road, Gilbert. (803) 657-5481

ST. ANDREW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH: "Dad's Disciples" drama series, 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 24, 1416 Broad River Road. A series of original plays presented during Lent. Gatherings will also include the Holden Evening Prayer Service. (803) 772-6034

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Annual white elephant and bake sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20, St. John Neumann Catholic School, school gym, 721 Polo Road. Food available. Supports church programs. (803) 788-1367; (803) 865-9310

ST. MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Celtic music, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 5220 Clemson Ave. Celtic instruments and songs from the Christian tradition. (803) 787-0392; www.stmartinsinthefields.com

ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: The American Showcase Theatre's One-Man Show "Father Damien: The Leper Priest of Molokai" with actor Reid Sasser, 7:15 p.m. March 20 and 3 p.m. March 21, Cardinal Bernardin Center, 1529 Assembly St. Tickets: $8; two for $15. Available at church office. (803) 779-0036; www.visitstpeters.org

ST. PHILLIP A.M.E. CHURCH: Prayer and Praise dinner, 2 p.m. Sun-day, Webber School, 140 Webber School Road, Eastover. $15 donation. (803) 353-2769; (803) 353-5242

SUMTER FIRST PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH: Triumphant Quartet in concert, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 2609 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter. Free. (803) 481-2286;

TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH: Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 26, 306 North Pines Road, Blythewood. $7.50 per plate; ages 2-11, $3.50; children younger than 2, free. Family maximum, $30. (803) 735-0512

TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH: Southern gospel concert featuring Gabriel's Call and The Shine On Trio, 7 p.m. March 20, 806 Universal Drive. Free. Love offerings accepted. (803) 776-3913

UNION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Paul Saik in concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7582 Woodrow St., Irmo. Free; donations accepted for future music programs. (803) 781-3013; www.unionunitedmethodist.org

WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Lenten organ meditations, Wednesdays through March 31, 1401 Washington St. 25-minute organ meditations in the sanctuary, noon and 1 p.m.; lunch in Threatt Hall, noon and 1 p.m.; 30-minute worship service in Christ Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday's organist: Clifford Hospital. (803) 738-0865; (803) 256-2417

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Maryville College Concert Choir in concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, 1715 Broad River Road. (803) 772-1338

YELLOW ROCK HALL: The Atkins Family and The Ken Clubb Singers in concert, 7 tonight, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. Love offerings accepted.

PROGRAMS, SEMINARS

CHRIST TEMPLE OUTREACH MINISTRY: 16th Annual Conference, 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 20, Christ Mission Pentecostal Holiness Church, 439 Gardners Terrace Road, West Columbia. Saturday workshop classes, 9-9:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration $15. (803) 754-5421; (803) 238-9391

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Tuesday night Bible study, 7 p.m. Tuesday, 410 Harbison Blvd. Will begin a 13-week study of the book of Revelation. (803) 732-1899

LORETTA COLEMAN MINISTRIES: Women's History Month Celebration And Retreat - "How to Deal With Your Private Pain," 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20, Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Ave. (803) 622-1403; www.lorettacolemanministries.org

PAGAN ROUND TABLE: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Queenstown Bistro, 1420 Colonial Life Blvd. This month's topic: "Spring, Rebirth and the God Reborn." (803) 422-4565; e-mail: sekhmet@osireion.com

RED HILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Community Health Fair and Career Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20, 733 Congaree Church Road, Gadsden. Free. Children welcomed; games and lunch provided. (803) 353-2570; (803) 353-2761

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