Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area
SATURDAY
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. JAMES, 1071 Academy Drive, Conway, collecting back to school items for students in need in Horry County. Supplies needed are black book bags, black ink pens, colored pencils, highlighters, composition books, spiral bound notebooks, folders, loose leaf paper, index cards, crayons, scissors, and pencil box/bag. Monetary donations can be mailed to Catholic Charities, 2294 Technology Blvd., Conway, SC 29526, write “special event” in your checks memo. Deadline is Aug. 8; supplies distributed at A Day of Hope on Aug. 14. 855-377-1357, ext. 1.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, second nature project is collecting juice boxes and individually wrapped snacks. Donations help both the Community Kitchen and Helping Hand. 843-446-1060
TEMPLE SHALOM, 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Food bank is open for donations year-round. 843-957-1776 for hours.
SUNDAY
BLESSED BASIL HOPKO BYZANTINE CATHOLIC MISSION, 3059 S.C. 90, Conway, celebrates the Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m. every Sunday through July 31. All are welcome. 843-249-9502
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, men’s day celebration, 5 p.m. 843-527-4158
MURRELLS INLET CHURCH OF GOD, 608 Gibson Ave., gospel music, 6:30 p.m., refreshments following. Everyone welcome. 843-908-1225
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, “mommy and me class” Jewish education interactive approach to Judaism for 4-5 year olds and their mommies on Sunday mornings. Games, stories, arts, crafts, and snack. 843-215-4306
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH , 950-38th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, vacation Bible school, “Cave Quest - following Jesus the light of the world” 6-9 p.m. Sunday through Friday. All children invited. 843-626-5090
MONDAY
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, opening service for convention 2016, 7:30 p.m. 843-527-4158
LIVING WATER BAPTIST CHURCH, 1569 S.C. 9 E., Longs, Super Mondays, 7 p.m. through Aug. 29, with guest speakers. Free event. Nursery provided. 843-399-5833
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, parish hall center. 843-712-2044
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, mah jongg mavens, 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays. $1 donation. 336-402-1014
TUESDAY
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, 2080 Highway 129, Galivants Ferry, men’s bible study, 5:30 a.m. every Tuesday. All men are welcome.
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, services for convention 2016, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with guest speakers each night. 843-527-4158
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. 843-280-3530
WEDNESDAY
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
FRIDAY
SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2376 S.C. 90, Conway, prime rib/chicken dinner, 5:30 p.m. Dinner includes prime rib or chicken, baked potato, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Prime rib $15 or chicken $12. Dine or take out.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, welcomes all visitors, tourists and new residents to the Grand Strand area. Weekly services are 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by Oneg and 10 a.m. Saturday. 843-449-5552
UPCOMING
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 904 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, united Methodist women sponsors upscale yard sale, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. July 30. Furniture, jewelry, china, tools, tools, luggage, and more.
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, closing service for convention 2016, 5 p.m. July 31. 843-527-4158
SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2376 S.C. 90, Conway, vacation Bible school “Submerged” in the love of Christ, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1-3. Free. Children and adult classes; all ages are encouraged to attend. Evening meal provided at 6 p.m. 843-347-6752
HOLY CROSS FAITH MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 113 Baskervill Drive, Pawleys Island, vacation Bible school, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 1 to Aug. 5. Open to children 4 years old through rising sixth graders; no charge to attend. A snack provided daily. Registration forms available http://holycrossfm.org/latest-news/its-vacation-bible-school-time or 843-237-3459
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N. Myrtle Beach, indoor yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7, Rosen Center. 843-357-9544
THE OVERFLOW FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Overflow Music and Arts Camp, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 8-12, Kingston Lake Education and Business Center, 3410 Church St., Loris. Sessions for youth ages 4 - 18; $15 per camper. Refreshments will be served nightly. 843-694-8616 to register.
HISTORIC BETHEL AME CHURCH, 401 Broad St., Georgetown, hosts the 106th Palmetto annual conference of AME Churches, Aug. 9-13. 843-546-4503
LITTLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Mineola and U.S. 17, block party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13. Games, live band, free food, bounce house, come meet new pastor Russell Freeman. 207-266-2933
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. Aug. 20, Sept. 17. 843-215-4500; www.resurrectionsurfside.org.
Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews.com
This story was originally published July 22, 2016 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area."