Matters of faith

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: “Power Lab,” 9 a.m.-noon July 14-18, 605 Polo Road. Age 3 through fifth grade. (803) 736-0866; www.stdavidscolumbia.org

ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH: “Beach Party, Surfin’ through the Scriptures,” 6-8 p.m. July 20-24, 119 N. Church St., Lexington. Dinner at 5:15 p.m. (803) 359-6562

ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: “Rainforest Adventure,” 6-8:30 p.m. July 20-24, 900 Calhoun St. All ages through sixth grade. (803) 765-1519

INTERNATIONAL PRAISE CHURCH OF GOD: “Gilligan’s Island,” 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5071 Percival Road, Elgin. (803) 788-1942

EDWARDS MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Five day club, 10-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, 1600 Summerland Drive, Cayce. Ages 5-11. Bible lessons and missions study led by Child Evangelism Fellowship. Free lunch included. (803) 794-0145

WORD OF TRUTH MINISTRY AND WORSHIP CENTER: Vacation Bible School, 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1723 Leesburg Road. (803) 695-4227

FAIR LAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: “Beach Party: Surfin’ through the Scriptures,” 6-8:30 p.m. July 20-24, 9203 Wilson Blvd. Light supper served each night. Ages 3-12. (803) 754-2070; www.fairlawnchurch.org

ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH: “The Open Door! The All Saints’ Family Adventure,” July 13-17, 1001 12th St., Cayce. Dinner, 6 p.m.; program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages K4 through adults. (803) 796-5735

TAYLOR MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Around the Campfire with Jesus, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1004 Short St. (803) 254-4685

SPECIAL SERVICES/EVENTS

EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Holy Communion service, 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 1301 Richland St. Service lasts 30 minutes. (803) 765-9430

EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Jubilee service, 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Thompson Hall, 3200 Trenholm Road. Child care provided. (803) 256-1654

GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Homecoming service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 14081 Garners Ferry Road, Eastover. (803) 353-2992

SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Theology on Tap, 7 p.m. Thursdays at Jake’s, 212 Devine St. (803) 771-4408

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH: 15th radio anniversary of Loretta Coleman, 5 p.m. Sunday, 1037 Easterman St. (803) 397-9418; (803) 786-4532

CRESCENT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH: 75 year celebration, 10:30 a.m. July 27, 2659 Two Notch Road. (803) 254-5549

NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY: Program of the Pastor’s Support Ministry, 7:30 p.m. July 18, 602 Piney Grove Road. (803) 731-9374

CONCERTS, GATHERINGS

ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Summer concert series: Alan Weinberg, piano, July 15; Katie Taylor, harp, July 22; “The Three Baritones,” Aug. 12, 900 Calhoun St. All concerts are at noon. Box lunches are available for $7.50 and must be reserved the Monday before. Lunch reservations, (803) 414-7803; information, (803) 765-1519

BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Charles B. Jackson Singers 30th anniversary reunion concert, 4 p.m. July 13, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. (803) 960-1126

BROOKLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: “The Spirit of America,” 6 p.m. Sunday, 541 Meeting St., West Columbia. The choirs of Brookland and Platt Springs United Methodist Churches will perform. Refreshments will follow. (803) 791-1450

MIDLAND GOSPEL SINGING CENTER: Gospel singing, 7:30 tonight, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. Featuring Upward Bound and Shine On Trio. (803) 657-5373

YELLOW ROCK HALL: Vessels of Praise and the Ken Clubb Singers perform, 7 p.m. July 12, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. (803) 796-0682

CONGAREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Free piano concert by Matthew McCall, 4:30 p.m. July 13, 1221 Lafayette Ave., Cayce. (803) 794-1131

WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Dr. Paul Harmon and Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz perform as the Cap and Collar, 4 p.m. Sunday, Threatt Hall, 1401 Washington St. Free. (803) 256-2417

ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH: The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 5:30 tonight, with visiting organist Dr. Patrick Hawkins; 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday, 1529 Assembly St. (803) 779-0036

PROGRAMS, SEMINARS

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Lunch and speaker series, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion St., Columbia. Soup and salad, $5; hot meal, $6. Free parking available. (803) 799-9062, ext. 261

TRENHOLM ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Singles Remix, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 3401 Trenholm Road. (803) 254-6695

CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: “Telling Yourself the Truth,” 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 in the church modular building. Free. Love and respect class, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 31 in the fellowship hall. Free. Secrets of the Vine class, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through July 27. Free. Child care provided for all classes. 2700 Bush River Road. (803) 798-4488

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH: The Interdenominational Theological Center will begin offering Certificate in Theology classes in August at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1028 Eastman St. An orientation class will be 6:30 p.m. July 30 at the church family life center. For information call (803) 754-1890.

WORD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL: “Beyond the Pain and Into His Presence” women’s conference, 9 .m. July 19, 1406 Third St., Newberry. (803) 321-3170

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