Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area

8591 S.C. 90, Longs, youth ministry presents “Praisefest” with guest gospel recording artist Debra Snipes and The Angels, 6 p.m. $10; day of concert $15. For ticket information, call the church office, 399-6421, or WMIR Rejoice 1200, 390-0597.

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, during the month of April will be collecting juice boxes, granola bars and cereal. Donations help the Community Kitchen and Helping Hand. Call 446-1060.

162 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway. Food bank is open for donations year-round. Call 236-7475.

4511 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, open house for the upcoming school year, 2-5 p.m., Weeks Activity Center. The free event will include a question and answer time with the principal, facility tour and time to meet and speak with the teachers and coaches. The enrollment fee will be reduced by 50 percent for any families who apply at open house; other special discounts will be available. Call 650-2829 or www.ccsmb.com.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, 40-year church anniversary celebration with guest speakers, 5 p.m. Call 527-4158.

1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, Tastes at Pawleys 2015 food festival, 4-8 p.m., parish life center. Advance tickets are $4 adults, children 12 and under with an adult are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the event for $5; food tickets will be sold in increments of $1. Proceeds benefit Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen in Pawleys Island. Call 237-3428.

meeting at the Brittain Center on the North Campus of First United Methodist Church, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, the Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Celebrating Good Shepherd Sunday. Call 583-2866.

2061 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, arts at the church, 3 p.m. Serendipity Singers and Festive Brass, May 24. Free admission. Call 650-0313.

U.S. 701 N., Loris, revival, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, with guest speaker the Rev. Paul Alford. Everyone welcome. Call 756-1299.

701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, “Run with the Vision,” 9:30 a.m., brought to you by Pastor Frank Policastro. Everyone is welcome.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, 40-year church anniversary celebration, 5 p.m., with guest speaker Jimmie Smith and congregation from North Santee community of Georgetown. Call 527-4158.

2080 Highway 129, Aynor, men’s Bible study on the book of Acts, 5:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Open Bible study, 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Call 358-0321.

500 Fourth Ave. N., worship service, 7 p.m., with special guest speaker Dr. Johnny Hunt, senior pastor First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., and special music by the Woodstock senior adult choir. Join us for an evening worship experience that is sure to be a blessing. Call 448-3155.

410 Sixth Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, stitching ministry, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Quilts, skirts, tote bags and dolls are among the items made for local and international missions. Call 280-3530.

9705 St. James Church Road, Myrtle Beach (Burgess), soup for “Thee Soul” with Tender Loving Care reaching out to the hungry, homeless, elderly and hungry souls, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. This is a free event; donations will be accepted. Call 650-6166.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, family Bible class, 7 p.m. Call 527-4158.

7311 S.C. 544, Myrtle Beach, welcomes all needleworkers to join weekly prayer shawl group, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, fellowship hall. Bring your own needles, yarn provided. 860-690-4868, 655-7208.

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Rabbi Avi Perets teaches advanced Hebrew every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-noon, adult education 2-3 p.m. and Hebrew school 4-6 p.m. Call 449-5552.

162 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, adult education will be held twice monthly with Rabbi David Weissman, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 903-6634.

701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, men’s Bible study, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meets on alternating Fridays. Call 449-7700 .

230 Screven St., Georgetown, welcomes all to the weekly Sabbath service held at 7:30 p.m. every Friday. Call 283-7145.

406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, welcomes all, including visitors and new residents every Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sabbath at 10 a.m. Saturday. Call 449-5552.

162 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, invites out-of-area visitors to the Grand Strand to visit us at 7:30 p.m. for Friday service or 10:30 a.m. for Saturday service. Call 903-6634.

U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 19th anniversary of Blessing of the Inlet, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. The festival includes arts and crafts vendors, inflatable rides, musicians and more. Blessing of the Inlet ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. Free event. Call 651-7979.

8591 S.C. 90, Longs, men’s community prayer group, 8-9 a.m. May 2. Free breakfast will be served. All men are invited to participate. Call 399-6421.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, intercessory prayer service, 8 a.m. May 2. Call 527-4158.

hosts Taste of the Coast, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 2, North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River. Advance tickets $4 for adults, $5 at the door, children 12 and under free. Food and ride tickets are $1 each. Call 272-8163 or 399-8918.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, 40th-year church anniversary celebration, 5 p.m. May 3, with guest speaker Elder James Rush, and 7 p.m. May 4, with guest speaker the Rev. Jason Coakley. Call 527-4158.

2501 Ninth Ave., Conway, The Kingsmen Quartet in concert, 6:30 p.m. May 3. Admission is free. Visitors are welcome. Call 248-4828.

hosts The Newsboys in concert, 7 p.m. May 3, Beach Church, 557 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach. Purchase tickets at church office or call 800-965-9324.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, family Bible class, 7 p.m. May 6, 13 and 27. Call 527-4158.

801 11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, semi-annual rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7-8 and 8-11 a.m. May 9. Also 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16, the Episcopal church men will host a North Myrtle Beach community tent sale where you can sell your crafts, artwork, unwanted items and new merchandise. Call 249-1169.

5095 U.S. 701 N., Conway, chicken dinner, 5:30 p.m. May 8. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, salad, baked potato, garlic bread, dessert and drink. $8 donation. Dine in or take out.

1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, man-to-man and woman-to-woman ministry, 7 p.m. May 11. Call 527-4158.

8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, Palmetto Bronze, a Lowcountry handbell choir, presents a program of “Movie Magic” 7:30 p.m. May 15. Tickets will be available at the door, $5 each; students 16 and under free. Call 215-4500.

8901 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, New Beginnings monthly food distribution, social services assistance, play area for children and free lunch served, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16, June 20 and July 18. Call 215-4500; www.resurrectionsurfside.org.

5435 Main St., Loris, a community “Blessing of the Animals” service, 3 p.m. May 17. All pets and their owners are welcome. Service will be held outside. Please leash or crate your pets. Call 756-1629; LorisFPC@gmail.com.

180 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island, chancel choir presents “An Anthem Festival of Choir, Brass and Organ,” 8:45 and 11 a.m. service, May 24. Come hear a 30-voice choir, a professional brass quartet and brilliant organ accompaniment.

Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews.com

This story was originally published April 24, 2015 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area."