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 Aug. 14. 855-377-1357, ext. 1.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, second nature project is collecting diapers, Band-Aids, antibacterial gel and hygiene items such as toothbrushes/paste, soap, mouthwash, shampoo, etc. Donations will go to 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, Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 21 and Feast of the Holy Domitian, 5 p.m. Aug. 15. All are welcome. No liturgy Aug. 28.
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
TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 406 65th Ave. N. Myrtle Beach, indoor yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rosen Center. 843-357-9544
MONDAY
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, man-to-man and woman-to-woman ministry, 7 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
TEMPLE SHALOM, 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach. All Jewish women and their friends are invited to join Sisterhood meeting, 7:15 p.m. Refreshments served. 843-347-3114
THE OVERFLOW FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Overflow Music and Arts Camp, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Kingston Lake Education and Business Center, 3410 Church St., Loris. Sessions for youth ages 4 - 18; $15 per camper. Refreshments served. 843-694-8616 to register.
TUESDAY
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, 2080 Highway 129, Galivants Ferry, men’s bible study, 5:30 a.m. every Tuesday. All men are welcome.
HISTORIC BETHEL AME CHURCH, 401 Broad St., Georgetown, hosts the 106th Palmetto annual conference of AME Churches, Tuesday through Aug. 13. 843-546-4503
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
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, family Bible class, 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31. 843-527-4158
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
UPCOMING
LITTLE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Mineola and U.S. 17, block party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13. There will be games, live band, free food, bounce house, come meet new pastor Russell Freeman. 207-266-2933
SUN COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 4319 Little River Road, Myrtle Beach, mid-summer fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13. There will be barbecue, baked goods, arts and crafts, games for the kids, and more. Proceeds benefit the local mission outreach ministry of the church.
CHESTERFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 8591 S.C. 90, Conway, holds Reverend Dr. James R. Matthews 12th pastoral celebration, 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Leading Lady Vicki Matthews and the children and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 14, with guest speaker Bishop Antoine Bellamy, 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Ernest Flowers and 4 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Rodney McCorkle. 843-399-6421
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, health and wellness ministry, 7 p.m. Aug. 15. 843-527-4158
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.
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, praise and worship service, 7 p.m. Aug. 22. 843-527-4158
GREATER BIBLE WAY CHURCH, 1518 Hawkins St., Georgetown, youth anniversary service, 5 p.m. Aug. 28 and Bible class, 7 p.m. Aug. 29. 843-527-4158
OCEAN DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Sixth Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, community Bible study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, 9:15-11:15 a.m. begins Sept. 7. Non-denominational study for men, women, couples, and children from nursery through home school age. To register, 843-685-1921 or Cbsregmartie@gmail.com or www.northmyrtlebeach.cbsclass.org.
SEASIDE UNITED METHODIST SANCTUARY CHURCH, 1300 Seaside Road, Sunset Beach, NC. The choir presents “Red, White, and Blue Celebration” 4 p.m. Sept. 11, church sanctuary. This is a tribute to the 9-11 tragedy and to those who died and those who responded to the event, those who serve our country and WWII veterans and their spouses.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL ROSEN CENTER, 406 65th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, all day mah jongg tournament, 9 a.m. doors open; 9:30 a.m. games start, Sept. 14. $25 per person includes light breakfast, buffet lunch, refreshments, door prizes and grand prizes. Make checks payable to Temple Emanu-EL Sisterhood and mail to Mrs. Vita Friedman 1605 Hack Court, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. 843-748-0612
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of S.C. 544 and Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, fall arts and crafts fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15. $25 booth; $5 tables; $5 each water and electricity, Make checks to Martha’s Circle, UMW-Centenary United Methodist Church, 1113 Merrymount Drive, Conway, SC 29526. 781-267-5493 to reserve your space.
Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews.com
This story was originally published August 5, 2016 at 4:11 PM with the headline "Where we worship in the Myrtle Beach area."