SATURDAY

HOLY LAMB LUTHERAN CHURCH

2541 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, holds fourth annual family fun fest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 27). Kids receive a mini pumpkin, face painting, temporary tattoos, inflatable slide fun, make ’n take arts and crafts, and event photo with frame all free of charge (while quantities last) plus refreshments and a craft/bake sale are available for purchase. Call 236-1344.

7TH ANNUAL GAITHER FEST MUSIC SPECTACULAR

presents Bill and Gloria Gaither and talented friends taking the stage at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 21st Avenue North and Oak Street. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-406-4224 or visit www.gaither.com.

THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, holds New Beginnings free food distribution, social services assistance, play area for children, and free lunch served, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 215-4500 or visit www.resurrectionsurfside.org.

SUNDAY

CHESTERFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

8591 S.C. 90, Longs, invites you to choir day at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Reverend Justin Gamble accompanied by the Mt. Sinai music ministry. Other musical guests will be the Hemingway Singers, Mr. Bobby Hardee, the Voices from Heaven, Sister Augustine Clarida and other choirs from across the area. Call 399-6421.

GARDEN CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

501 Pine Ave., Garden City Beach, announces the arrival of new Senior Pastor, The Reverend Brian M. Buckner and family as of Oct. 14. Come join us for worship services, Bible study, prayer, missions and fellowship. Call 651-3663 or visit www.gardencitybaptistchurch.com.

HOLY LAMB LUTHERAN CHURCH

2514 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, holds its fourth annual pumpkin patch from noon-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. Call 236-1344.

MT. TABOR BAPTIST

U.S. 701, Yauhannah Community of Georgetown County, holds annual homecoming service at 10 a.m. followed by dinner. Special music will be provided by Grace Revealed Trio and Reverend Randy Zurcher will deliver the message. There will be no Sunday school classes. Call Marie West at 546-4035.

SPIRIT-FILLED AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES

6 Maple St., Andrews, invites you and your congregation to help us celebrate Pastor Deshawn and Evangelist Debra Rouse Pastoral Anniversary 2012 at 5 p.m. with guest speaker Pastor Johnny D. Brown III. Call 359-6682 or 264-8860.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, hosts the Fifth Session of the Elijah Study from 4-5:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-EL with Rabbi Avi Perets leading the study.

UNITY MYRTLE BEACH

1270 Surfside Industrial Park, Surfside Beach, hosts “Awakening our Ancient Divine Wisdom” with Reverend David Hiller at 11 a.m. service and 1:30 p.m. afternoon shiftshop. Suggested donation $20, no one turned away. Call 238-8516 or visit www.unitymyrtlebeach.org.

MONDAY

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

901 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace Concert at 6 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Call 448-7164 or visit www.matthewsmith.us.

TUESDAY

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

2080 Highway 129, Galivants Ferry, hosts men’s ministry Bible study and fellowship at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. Call 358-6390.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

7311 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach, hosts a community prayer service for our nation, state, county, elected leaders and candidates at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Mark Schimmel at 685-8301.

ST. BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

5101 Ocean Highway W., Shallotte, N.C., Our Lady of the Rosary Knights of Columbus Council 9039 sponsors Red Cross blood drive, from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in a mobile facility in the church parking lot. Call Larry Bates at 910-579-5754 for an appointment; walk-ins accepted.

WEDNESDAY

BELIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4182 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, hosts Jeremiah Jones performing two free concerts from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and 7:30-8:15 p.m. in the family life center. Visit www.belinumc.org.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

holds Prayer Shawl Ministry every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon and every fourth Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Atlanta Bread Co., 106 Old Sayebrook Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Call Pastor Mark Schimmel at 685-8301 or email pastor@newlifesc.com.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, holds class in advanced Hebrew from 11 a.m.-noon; an adult education class from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, and again Oct. 31, in the Rosen Center and Hebrew School from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through October 31.

THURSDAY

WACCAMAW WOMAN’S MISSIONARY UNION

sponsors a Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation event at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Jamestown Baptist Church, 2501 Ninth Ave., Conway. Guest speaker is David George with special guests Debby Akerman and Laurie Register. Space is limited; reserve your seat. Call 855-0787 by Monday.

FRIDAY

PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST CHURCH

1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, holds an arts and crafts festival from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28. Approximately 60 vendors, lunch kitchen, bake and casserole sale, and a gently used book sale. Everyone is invited. Call 979-1317.

SURFSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

800 13th Ave. N., Surfside Beach, holds annual fall arts and crafts festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Fish Fry on Friday only from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4- 7 p.m. Vendors with handmade arts and crafts, all kinds of food, kids zone with inflatables, face painting and more. Admission is free, items and food for purchase, and kid’s zone has discount pricing.

UPCOMING

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

holds annual harvest festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27, at Valor Memorial Garden, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. The event is open to the public and provides fun for all ages. The festival features live entertainment, crafters, food, games and activities, inflatables, face painting and more. Proceeds benefit St. Michael Catholic School. Visit www.chompy.my-pta.org or call 651-6795.

SURFSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

340 N. Azalea Drive, Surfside Beach, holds homecoming festival from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27 with games, puppets, free food, music and more. Admission is a canned good item for food pantry. Call 238-4779 or email surfsidechristian@frontier.com.

SURFSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

340 N. Azalea Drive, Surfside Beach, hosts 25th anniversary homecoming service at 10 a.m. Oct. 28, followed by lunch. Call 238-4779 or email surfsidechristian@frontier.com.

NORTH CONWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

1608 Sessions St., Conway, (behind The Freeze) holds fall festival from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 28, various activities such as the cake walk, a petting zoo, pony rides and trunk-or-treat, and games. Kids are also encouraged to dress in church-friendly costumes ( no witches or demons.) Call 248-4922.

SURFSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

800 13th Ave. N. Surfside Beach, holds annual kids carnival and trunk-or-treat from 4- 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Outdoor carnival from 4- 5:15 p.m. trunk-or-treat begins at 5:15 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. at Pumpkin Patch. Admission is free.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, holds Session 6 at 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 when Carolina Master Chorale and The Long Bay Symphony present Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at Myrtle Beach High School Auditorium. Call 446-1060.

POWERHOUSE CHURCH

Highway 57 S., Little River, holds Wild West fall festival from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31, free admission for the entire family. A chili cook-off $5 entry fee, costume contests (family friendly for adults and children) door prizes, cake walk, game booths, hayrides and more. Call 222-4206 or visit www.powerhousenmb.com.

CALABASH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8820 Old Georgetown Road, Sunset Beach, N.C. hosts a fall craft fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3, in the fellowship hall. The event will feature handcrafted fall and Christmas items, homemade baked goods, and lunch will be available. Call 910-287-5115.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

901 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, holds third annual Christmas bazaar, community coat drive and barbecue from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 3. Indoor and outdoor event. Free admission: Please donate new or clean, gently used coat for children and/or adults. Variety of vendors, local artists and authors, arts and crafts, UMW Bake Sale, barbecue and more.

KEMPER BAPTIST CHURCH,

731 Kemper Church Road, Lakeview, holds SeraphSong concert (Singing Women of South Carolina) at 5 p.m. Nov. 3. The concert is free. Call Jean Smith 759-2749.

ST. JAMES LADIES GUILD

1071 Academy Drive, Conway, holds annual rummage sale from 7a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the founder’s center. Donations of household items and clean clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28-Nov. 1.

CAROLINA BAYS COMMUNITY CHURCH

North Myrtle Beach Middle School auditorium, S.C. 90, holds Orphan Sunday with guest speaker Dr. Dan Grider from 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 4. CBCC will be collecting winter hats, scarves, mittens and thick socks for orphans in Eastern Europe who are living in poverty-stricken orphanages and exposed to bitter cold winters.

GLENDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

950 Highway 747, Loris, hosts homecoming at 10 a.m. Nov. 4, with Pastor-Reverend Fred Holmes and special singing by Royal Desendents with lunch following service. Call 756-1299.

GRAND STRAND BAPTIST CHURCH

350 Hospitality Lane, Myrtle Beach, hosts 21st annual “Jubilee By The Sea” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8 and 9, and 6 p.m. Nov. 10 and 10 a.m. Nov. 11, features great preaching, different choir groups, and Scott Campbell Kid’s ministry. Call 236-2233 or visit www.grandstrandbaptistchurch.com.

OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

410 Sixth Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, hosts Prime Time 55+ Senior’s Ministry at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, Nov. 8, in the Lyerly Family Life Center. Call 249-2312 to register or visit www.oceandrivechurch.org.

THE OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA

1100 Eighth Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, hosts crafters and quilters presenting “Crafting by the Sea” from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 9, and from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 and from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, at the parish center. Christmas and other handcrafted gift items, hostess and teacher gifts, wooden, floral and quilted items, children and baby items, religious articles and Dollar Items. Eat-in hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade chili. Take-out cabbage rolls, homemade chili and meatballs with tomato sauce. Call 249-2356.

SEASIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1300 Seaside Road SW, Sunset Beach, N.C., holds hunger banquet to bring awareness to the homeless and economically challenged at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 sponsored by The Brunswick County Homeless Coalition who partners with ministries, churches, nonprofit organizations and concerned citizens. Email BCHCRT@gmail.com or visit www.brunswickcountyhomelesscoalation.com.

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

704 14th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, holds fall yard sale from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10 (rain date Nov. 17) to be held in the rear parking lot of the church. Spaces are available for rent. Proceeds benefit Armed Services Assistance Program. Call 361-0254.

GLENNS BAY BAPTIST CHURCH

1835 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, holds Clothes Closet ministry from 8 a.m.-noon the second Saturday of every month, Nov. 10, for anyone who is in need of clothing. This is open to all and is free. Call 650-4481.

OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

410 6th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, hosts Prime Time 55+ Senior’s Ministry on the second Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Lyerly Family Life Center. Call 249-2312 to register or visit www.oceandrivechurch.org.

Compiled by Lisa Urban, 626-0300 or lurban@thesunnews.com