Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area
SATURDAY
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 3301 33rd Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, annual Christmas bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the hall. Delicious Greek pastries, spinach pies, cheese pies, holiday breads, and more. Cooking demonstration (koulourakia) both days from 2-3 p.m. Free. Call 843-497-5607 or 843-272-2672.
TEMPLE SHALOM, 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, Hanukkah Happening, 7 p.m. Light candles, hear the story of Hanukkah, eat homemade latkes and other traditional foods, enjoys songs and games. $15 for adults or $10 for children 12 and under. Call 843-903-6634 to purchase tickets.
THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, 8901 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Surfside Beach, live drive-through nativity, "Return to Bethlehem," 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Come see a live camel, donkey, calf, sheep, goats and llama plus cast members in period costumes that reenact the biblical story of the birth of Christ in seven scenes. Admission is free but monetary donations are welcome. Call 843-215-4500 or visit www.resurrectionsurfside.org
SUNDAY
POPLAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5095 U.S. 701 N., Conway, spaghetti lunch, 12:30-2 p.m. Lunch includes spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and drink, for a donation of $6. Dine in or take out.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 500 Fourth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Christmas Musical, Under a Starry Sky, 6:30 p.m. It is free of charge and the public is welcome. 843-448-3155.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Sunday school and Hebrew school, 9 a.m.-noon, Sundays, the Rosen Center. Call 843-449-5552.
MONDAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, prayer shawl ministry is in need of yarn and volunteers to knit and crochet shawls, baby blankets, lap robes, hats and scarves for the sick, homeless, and those in nursing homes or homebound. Meetings are held 1-3 p.m. second and fourth Monday of every month, parish hall center. Call 843-712-2044.
TUESDAY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 125 S. Third St., Wilmington, N.C., organ recital for the season of advent featuring Justin Smith, 12:10 p.m. Lunch, by reservation only, follows recital at $8 per person. Call 910-762-6688 to make lunch reservations; firstonthird.org.
OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 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 843-280-3530.
WEDNESDAY
KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 805 11th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach, Advent services, 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. At 5:30 p.m. there will be soup, sandwiches and desserts in the fellowship hall. Call 843-249-3954.
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 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 or 843-655-7208.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, advanced Hebrew 1-2 p.m., adult education 2-3 p.m. and Hebrew school 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 843-449-5552.
THURSDAY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3810 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, early Sabbath worship, 6 p.m., Wilkes Hall. Call 843-448-4496.
REAL LIFE CHURCH, 701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, special Christmas presentation, 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday food and music. No charge for this event. Call 843-449-7700 or www.pastorfrank.com.
FRIDAY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by The North Strand Housing Shelter as a thank you gift for the community that keeps the shelter open. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. A love offering will be taken. Call 843-467-6448 or 843-421-3813.
REAL LIFE CHURCH, 701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, men’s Bible study, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meets on alternating Fridays. Call 843-449-7700.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, welcomes all, including visitors and new residents every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Call 843-449-5552. Run once a month
UPCOMING
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, 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. Dec. 19, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. Call 843-215-4500; www.resurrectionsurfside.org.
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 542 Cypress Ave., Murrells Inlet, inspirational, faith-filled movies, 12:30 p.m., Dec. 20, parish activity center hall. Free admission. Call 843-651-3737 or carmelitesc@yahoo.com.
THE SOCASTEE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, 3911 Socastee Blvd., choir will be presenting "Tell Me the Story of Jesus." 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20. All are invited to attend.
BEACH FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, 1711 Highmarket St., Georgetown, fourth annual Clothes for Hope, a community wide event giving away clothes, toys, and household items,10:30 a.m. Dec. 20. Accepting donations through Dec. 18, clean out your closets and bring in any items that are new or gently used. Call 843- 527-4386 or BFWCGeorgetown@gmail.com.
TRINITY CHURCH, 3000 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, the choirs of Trinity Church and the Canterbury Bells Handbell choir presents a lessons and carol style hymn festival, 11 a.m. Dec. 20. Call 843-448-8426 or music.trinity.church@gmail.com.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 500 Fourth Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Christmas eve candlelight service, 6 p.m., Dec. 24. Call 843-448-3155.
GOOD SHEPHERD ANGLICAN CHURCH, 700 35th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Nativity of our Lord, Christmas eve, carols start at 5:45 pm, mass starts at 6 p.m. Fellowship and hospitality following service.
REAL LIFE CHURCH, 701 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, Christmas eve candlelight service, 7 p.m. Dec. 24. This family event of caroling, holiday foods and worship by candlelight. Call 843-449-7700 or www.pastorfrank.com.
AMAZING GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2240 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, Christmas eve service of lessons and carols, 5 p.m., candlelight worship, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and Christmas Day worship, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 25. Visit www.amazinggracelutheran.com.
TEMPLE SHALOM, 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, bus trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island, and Beaufort, March 7-11. $440 covers transportation, 4-nights accommodations, 4-breakfast and dinner, sightseeing, entertainment and all gratuities. $75 deposit due by Dec. 15. Call 843-796-9437.
Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews.com
This story was originally published December 11, 2015 at 7:20 AM with the headline "Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area."