Matters of faith

CONCERTS, GATHERINGS

WEST COLUMBIA FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 5th Sunday Gospel Singing, 6 p.m. Sunday, 350 Wattling Road, West Columbia. Featuring the Glorymen. (803) 794-5600

WATEREE BAPTIST CHURCH: Praise Men Quartet concert, 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. Nursery provided for both events. 2024 Haile St., Camden. (803) 432-7081

EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: “Like as the Lute Delights,” 3 p.m. Sunday, 1301 Richland St. Free. (803) 765-9430

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LEXINGTON: Charles Billingsly and Jonathan Falwell in concert, 7 p.m. Friday, 415 Barr Road, Lexington. Free. (803) 957-0686

TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH: “Joyful Sound” vocal ensemble from North Greenville University, 6 p.m. Sunday, 806 Universal Drive. Free. (803) 776-3913

SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Dawn Smith Jordan performs, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, 1321 Salem Church Road, Irmo. (803) 781-1626

MIDLAND GOSPEL SINGING CENTER: Gospel singing, 7:30 p.m. April 5, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. Featuring the Believer’s Quartet and the Midland Quartet. (803) 657-5373

GREENVIEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: “Old Time Religion” featuring the Benedict College Concert Choir, 3 p.m. Sunday, 101 Isaac St. Free. (803) 786-2839

WOODFIELD PARK BAPTIST CHURCH: Gospel singing, 6 p.m. Sunday, 1834 Morninglo Lane. Featuring Gabriel’s Call. (803) 736-6865; (803) 787-0678

KITTI WAKE BAPTIST CHURCH: Gospel singing, 6 p.m. Sunday, 420 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia. Featuring In His Hands. (803) 951-7334

SPECIAL SERVICES/EVENTS

WINDSOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Community Day of Prayer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd. (803) 788-1858

ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH: USC Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m. April 11; 1529 Assembly St. (803) 252-4395

GREENLAWN BAPTIST CHURCH: Children’s hand bell lessons, 5-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 6612 Garners Ferry Road. (803) 776-4074

LEXINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Spring plant sale and garden cafe, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, 309 E. Main St., Lexington. Pre-sale orders available. (803) 358-2519

WEST COLUMBIA COMMUNITY CENTER: Community Bible study, 7 p.m. Thursdays through April 10, 751 B Ave., West Columbia. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Columbia. (803) 791-8472

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH: Youth Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday, 5715 Koon Road. (803) 786-0119

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

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Indoor yard and bake sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, 410 Harbison Blvd. Proceeds to benefit local and foreign ministries. (803) 407-7445

TREE OF LIFE: Jewish food festival, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, 6719 N. Trenholm Road. Corned beef, latkes, stuffed cabbage, more. (803) 530-4307; www.tolsc.org

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH: “Christians in the Holy Land: A Needed Minority,” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Mission and Ministry in Central America,” 6:30 p.m. April 9; “Mission and Ministry in our Synod and Neighborhood,” 6:30 p.m. April 16; “Addictions,” 6:30 p.m. April 23; “Hospice: The Five Questions,” 6:30 p.m. April 30; “Our Word to the World on Sexuality,” May 7; supper served at 5:30 p.m. prior to each program. 3005 Devine St. (803) 447-1072

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: 11 a.m. worship service, Sunday, 1800 Germany St. Guest minister the Rev. Isadore Mims. (803) 256-6903

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH: Rainbow Tea program, 4 p.m. Sunday, 2422 Stark St. (803) 786-7075

MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Health fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5, 1908 Wilkinson St., Cayce. Prostate screenings, diabetes blood tests, STD testing, more. Walk for Lupus, 8:30-9 a.m. (803) 796-6776

SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: “Mayhem in Mayville” dinner theater, 6:30 p.m. Friday and April 5, Woodrow at Devine St. $12. Ticket includes dinner from Little Pigs BBQ. (803) 771-4408

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Joy Night, 7:30 p.m. April 11, 1063 Old Two Notch Road, Elgin. (803) 788-2599; www.oakgrovebaptistchurchsc.org

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: 93rd anniversary celebration, 4 p.m. April 6, 1800 Germany St. (803) 256-6903

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

ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH: Fish and chicken dinner fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5, Lower Richland Blvd. at Air Force Base Road. Dinners, $6; baskets, $3. (803) 447-1423

LEXINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH: Services of renewal and encouragement, 11:30 a.m. April 15-17, 308 E. Main St., Lexington. Lunches will be provided for $7 and can be reserved by calling (803) 996-8843.

PROGRAMS, SEMINARS

PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH: Night of Transformation, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 1430 N. Lake Drive, Lexington. Fried chicken dinner available at 5:30 p.m.; $5, ages 12 and younger, free. Programs for preschool through adult; nursery available for infants and toddlers. (803) 359-9421; www.pilgrimchurch.net

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. “Christianity Explored,” a 10-week series on the Gospel of Mark, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays; free parking available for both events. (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 COLUMBIA: Divorce Care classes for men and women, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 15. Workbook provided, registration required. Call (803) 606-2999 to register; Financial Peace University classes, 6-8 p.m. Sundays, 2700 Bush River Road. $93 per couple or individual. Call (803) 917-1300 to register.

RIVERLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH: “Women’s Lives in the Crucible,” 9 a.m. today, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo. Keynote speaker Anita Kelly-Couch. Reception to follow. $5. (803) 772-3227

MEN’S REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP SERIES: 6:45-8 a.m. Wednesdays through April 16, Columbia International University, McKey Dining Room, 7435 Monticello Road. $35. Reservations required. (803) 807-5511

ZION CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH: Lunch Break Bible Study, Thursdays through Thursday, 7820 Farrow Road. Bring a lunch or buy a light lunch from the church for $5. (803) 935-0132

CHRISTIAN MUSICIANS’ GUILD: Free percussion clinic, 10 a.m. April 12, Abundant Life Prayer, Praise and Worship Center, Camden. (803) 432-9573; (803) 920-4122

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: “Discerning the Voice of God” seven-week women’s Bible study, 7 p.m. April 7 and 9 a.m. April 8, 901 St. Andrews Road. Child care available in the morning only. (803) 772-2461

BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Black Male Conference, Friday and April 5, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. For schedule and registration information visit www.brooklandbaptist.org. (803) 796-7525

CHRIST UNITY CHURCH: Workshop introduction to the work of Byron Katie, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Sunday, 1801 Legrand Road. (803) 736-5766; www.unitycolumbia.addr.com

EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Classes beginning Sunday: “Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity” and “The Rapture Exposed: Hope in the Book of Revelation.” For more information call the church office. (803) 765-9430

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