Religion News: Beaufort pastor welcomes bikers

Almost a year ago Beaufort Church of God Pastor Dwayne Strickland's spleen was ruptured, and he suffered a major concussion after his motorcycle collided with a car.

Turns out his injuries weren't anything three days in intensive care and a week in the hospital couldn't cure. And along with the help of God, Strickland is back on his motorcycle.

At 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Strickland is inviting fellow bikers to join his church's "Biker Sunday" service, where afterward there will be a barbecue lunch and a ride around the Lowcountry.

"We want bikers to know they are welcome at our church," Strickland said. "I love to ride and to associate with people who do.

"It doesn't matter what make or model you ride, if you ride a motorcycle, then this is a church service for you."

The church is at 641 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort.

Details: 843-441-2348.

THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEAUFORT

More than 25 young people and adults will be baptized in an old-fashioned river baptism after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at The Baptist Church of Beaufort.

Around 11:30 a.m., the baptismal candidates will march in a processional to the boat landing at the end of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

"We started back doing this because the church has been here since the 1700s and this is where they would come to do the baptisms," said Dr. Jim Wooten, pastor of the Baptist Church of Beaufort. "We are trying to get in touch with our roots. The river is such a big part of Beaufort and so close to the church."

Details: 843-524-3197

ORANGE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Orange Grove Baptist Church begins its annual women's day program with a women's prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. today. The program continues at 11 a.m. with speaker Minister Carolyn Warren of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Dale.

A Power Hour Gospel Concert is at 6 p.m. today. Featured choirs include Campbell A.M.E. Church Choir of Bluffton, St. Paul Young Adult Choir of Burton and First African Baptist R.J. Voices of Praise of Port Royal.

Orange Grove Baptist church will be in services during its annual fall revival at 7:30 nightly Monday through Friday. The Rev. Virgin Johnson of Revelation Ministry of Fairfax will speak.

The church is at 189 Orange Grove Road, St. Helena Island.

Details: 843-838-4128

ANGEL FOOD ORDERS

Pre-orders are being accepted for Angel Food through Oct. 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday Box that costs $36. Specialty boxes include a Signature Box, a Senior & Convenience Meals box and a 5 pound allergen-free Food Box. Orders may be placed from:

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Grace and Truth Gospel Chapel, 1161 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island, U.S. 21 and Dulamo Road

• 9 a.m.-noon today at St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island

Orders also are taken Monday through Saturday at Life House Church, 40 Faith Station, Beaufort. Details: 843-379-9673. Orders taken at Life House Church will be picked up there. Orders may be placed south of the Broad River at Grace Coastal Church in Okatie by calling 843-379-5520. These orders may be picked up from 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 24 at St. John's on Lady's Island.

Details: www.angelfoodministries.com

ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Peter's Catholic Church will host a Public Square Rosary Campaign at 11:30 a.m. today on the church grounds on Lady's Island. This October is the 92nd anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's apparition in Portugal. The public is invited to join church members in praying the rosary on the perimeter of St. Peter's Catholic Church, 70 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. Details: Bernie Hess, 843-525-1431; Glenda Brannen, 843-838-7552

The church is offering a program for non-practicing Catholics beginning Tuesday. Anyone who was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church but no longer attends or rarely attends is warmly invited to participate in our sessions. The group will meet for five weeks on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m.

Details: Glenda Brannen, 843-838-7552; Deacon Bill Lacombe, 843-982-6240; Theresa Pulliam, 843-524-2604

SHELL POINT BAPTIST CHURCH

Shell Point Baptist Church, 871 Parris Island Gateway, will celebrate its 21st Homecoming on Sunday.

Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. with Morning worship at 11. All current and former members are invited. A dinner will be served after the morning service in the fellowship building. A men's horseshoe tournament begins at 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the church.

Details: 843-522-8616

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Friendship Baptist Church concludes the celebration of Pastor Irvin Middleton's 28th anniversary at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Pastor Kenneth Hodges will speak. The church is at 36 Friendship Lane, Coosaw Island.

Details: 843-521-4419

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

The Ushers of Central Baptist Church will celebrate their anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday. Light refreshments will be served after the program. The church is at 1111 Prince St., Beaufort.

Details: 843-524-7978

MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual fall revival at 7:30 nightly Monday through Friday. Pastor Donald Gray of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Catawaba, N.C., will speak. The church is at 382 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island.

Details: 843-681-3678

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST

Work days for the annual Wesley United Methodist Church fall bazaar are at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Donations may be dropped off at the church during that time. The bazaar is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Wesley education building at Duke and West streets in Beaufort. Baked goods, crafts, clothes, plants, books, toys and household items will be on sale. At 11 a.m., live entertainment will begin and fish or rib dinners will be on sale. Proceeds support the church's and women's missions.

Details: Henrietta B. Mitchell, 843-524-5918

LUNCH HOUR OF POWER

The Lunch Hour of Power praise and worship experience is from noon-12:45 p.m. Wednesday in Helen Galloway's Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen St., Beaufort.

Details: 843-524-6634

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. HELENA (EPISCOPAL)

Music at St. Helena's concert series, played on the Taylor and Boody organ, continues at noon Fridays at The Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal). Francois Olivier, resident choir organist at Saint-Eustache Church in Paris will perform Oct. 16. The concerts are free.

A Choir Festival, conducted by composer Arlen Clarke, will be held in the church at 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The church is at 507 Church St., Beaufort. CDs are available by reservation for $10.

Details: Patricia M. Gould, director of music, 843-522-1712, ext. 214

LADY'S ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

Lady's Island Baptist Church will celebrate the 15th Pastor's Anniversary with services at 7:30 nightly Wednesday through Friday. Guest churches and speakers are: Wednesday, Brick Baptist Church and the Rev. Abraham Murray; Thursday, Carry Hill Baptist Church and the Rev. Dave A Mitchell III; and Friday, Faith Memorial Baptist Church and the Rev. Dr. Horace Williams Jr.

Closing services will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 with True Vine Missionary Baptist Church of Conway and the Rev. Harry Wilson. The Rev. Sam T. Spain is the pastor.

Details: 843-524-8528, 843-524-4465

ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH

The Rev. Donald Goodwine and the St. Paul Baptist Church family Fall Revival begins at 7:30 nightly Wednesday through Oct. 18.

Guest speakers and congregations are: Wednesday, Pastor Randy Roberts and the Love House Ministries; Thursday, Pastor Lawrence McCarter and the Third Macedonia Baptist Church; Friday, Pastor Arthur Cummings and the Bethel Word and Worship Deliverance Temple Church. Services will culminate at 11 a.m. Oct. 18.

Details: 843-525-1326, 843-263-6066

DISTRICT THREE OLD ASHLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

District Three of the Old Ashley Baptist Association's annual Harvest Day Service begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 17 at Second Celestial Baptist Church, where the Rev. Isreal Boatwright is the pastor. The church is at 715 Kinlock Road in Dale.

Details: The Rev. Joseph McKnight, 843-252-7855; Rev. Joe L. Simmons, 843-812-6927

JEHOVAH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

Jehovah Church of Jesus Christ will sponsor a Seafood Fest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17.

Dinners are $8 a plate and include fish, shrimp, french fries or hush puppies. Extras include shrimp and okra gumbo, Frogmore Stew Lowcountry boil, red rice, shrimp fried rice and shrimp burgers. Orders of five or more dinners may be delivered.

The church is at 18 John Fripp Circle, St. Helena Island, behind Freeman Landscaping.

Details: 843-812-7184

THE CHURCH OF NEW HOPE

The Church of New Hope will hold a welcome to the island first anniversary celebration for Pastor Mark A. Smith II at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Church of New Hope, 296 Spanish Wells Road on Hilton Head Island.

Members of churches from the surrounding areas will attend. Details: 843-681-4673, 843-298-2059