Matters of Faith
SPECIAL SERVICES
KILBOURNE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH: Revival services led by Ron Barker with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, 6 p.m. May 2 and 7 p.m. May 3-5, 4205 Kilbourne Road. (803) 787-3371; www.kilbournepark.org
NEW BEGINNING BAPTIST CHURCH: 14th Anniversary of Deacon Joe Davis, 5 p.m. May 2, 9601 Caughman Road. Celebration will include numerous gospel groups. $10; children, $5. (803) 695-1195
TEMPLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: 105th church anniversary, 11 a.m. Sunday, 1174 Heyward Brockington Road. Includes theatrical presentation, 4 p.m. today. Free. (803) 754-0933
CONCERTS, GATHERINGS
CHAPIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Dutch Fork Choral Society in concert, 7:30 p.m. May 3, 415 Lexington Ave., Chapin. Special guest: Honors Chorus of Richland and Lexington School District Five. (803) 345-2801; www.dutchforkchoralsociety.org
EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Benedict College Choir in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, 1301 Richland St. Free. (803) 765-9430; www.ebenezerlutheran.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WEST COLUMBIA: May Day celebration, 5-7 p.m. May 1, 400 State St., West Columbia. Games, free food, givea-ways and live music. (803) 791-0700; www.wcolumbiafirstbaptist.org
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH: Garage sale, car wash and dinner sale, 7 a.m. May 1, 2604 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins. Supports church missions, annual women's conference, community activities and scholarships. (803) 783-7538
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: The Memory Singers in concert, 7 tonight, 2117 Clemson Road. Free; love offerings accepted. (803) 957-5925
McGREGOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Dutch Fork Choral Society in concert, 7:30 p.m. May 1, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Irmo. Special guest: River Springs Elementary School chorus. (803) 781-2391; www.dutchforkchoralsociety.org
MIDLAND GOSPEL SINGING CENTER: King's Call and the Standridge Family in concert, 7 p.m. May 1, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. (803) 657-5373
MOUNT ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Spring festival, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 2349 Old State Road, Swansea. Bake sale, food, crafts, yard sale, children's activities. Will Hobgood Jr. will perform at 11 a.m.; Channel 146 at 1 p.m. (803) 794-6162
NEW LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Community yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 2316 Julius Felder St., Cayce. (803) 796-7606
ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass in concert, 7:30 tonight, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Irmo. Tickets are $10. (803) 732-2273; www.sapc.netwww.kingsbrass.org
ST. MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Annual plant sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, 5220 Clemson Ave. Proceeds support Women's Ministry projects. (803) 787-0392; www.stmartinsinthefields.com
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH: Yard sale and car check, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 1, Hollow Creek Community Club, 2701 Priceville Road, Gilbert. (803) 892-2520
ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Logan Elementary School Steel Drum Band and three choruses in concert, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 900 Calhoun St. Free; love offerings accepted. (803) 765-1519; www.sainttimothyscolumbia.com
SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH: Xpress Faith Columbia, 7:30 tonight and Sunday, 911 Polo Road. Laura Story and the Spring Valley Baptist Praise & Worship Choir and Orchestra in concert. Free, but tickets are required; go to www.xpressfaithcolumbia.com or call (803) 736-0624
STEDFAST CHRISTIAN CENTER: Community feeding, noon-2 p.m. today, 5200 Fairfield Road. Welcoming anyone who desires a free meal, fun and fellowship. (803) 786-9129; www.stedfastcc.org
TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION: The Big Nosh, Jewish food and cultural festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 6719 N. Trenbholm Road. Bazaar, live music, children's activities, raffle, food court, tours, food drive for Harvest Hope, more. (803) (803) 787-2182; www.bignosh.org
TRINITY CHURCH: "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames" live drama/performance, 7 p.m. May 2, 3 and 4, 1501 Hallbrook Drive. Free admission and parking. Childcare provided. (803) 776-9309; www.trinitycolumbia.com
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL: Fourth Annual Angel's Tea to benefit St. Lawrence Place, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Satterlee Hall, 1100 Sumter St. Tickets: $25. Includes light lunch, tea, entertainment and silent auction. Purchase tickets at www.stlawrenceplace.org. (803) 771-7300; www.trinitysc.org
WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Pipe organ recital by Andrew Henderson, organist and director of music, 7 p.m. Friday, 1401 Washington St. (803) 256-2417; www.washingtonstreetumcsc.org
PROGRAMS, SEMINARS
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: Women's Weekend continues, 2700 Bush River Road. Beth Moore simulcast, "So Long, Insecurity," 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today; doors open at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast; $35 (includes breakfast and box lunch). Weekend package, $45. (803) 798-4488; www.christianlifecolumbia.com
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This story was originally published April 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Matters of Faith."