Local churches in the Greer area were busy this year. Whether it was missional outreach or changes in leadership, the following events defined 2017 for religion in Greer.
April
After 103 years in the same location, New Hope Baptist Church is making a move. Currently located at 561 Gilliam Road, just off of Hwy. 80, the church is outgrowing its location and will be moving to 1290 Valentine Lane behind D&D Motors on Wade Hampton Blvd.
El Bethel will hold Live Nativity 2017
El Bethel Baptist Church, located at 313 Jones Ave., Greer, will be holding a Live Nativity Presentation on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Concert coming Saturday, Dec. 2
The Gap Creek Singers are bringing in the holiday season with their annual Christmas Concert, set for Dec. 2.
The group will perform on Saturday at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, located at 100 School Street in Greer, with a combination of both sacred and secular.
Bethel UMC men honored Mr. Willie Rowe, Jr., on Sunday, Nov. 19, for over 50 years of service to the church and community in outreach. Above: James Dean, left, shakes hands with Rowe after presenting him a token of appreciation for his service to the church. Left: Rowe and his wife, Beverly.
Yard & Fish Plate Sale
At Bethel UMC on Nov. 18
Bethel United Methodist Church is hosting a Yard and Fish Plate Sale on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 106 Arlington Ave., Greer.
The yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the fish plate sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Blue Ridge Baptist
To host bazaar
Blue Ridge Baptist Church will host the annual church bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and visit for morning coffee and biscuits. Also, shop the country store for old time home canned goods and a fantastic bake sale.
Calvary Hill Baptist
To hold Revival
Calvary Hill Baptist Church is hosting a Revival until Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. nightly.
Brother Terry Pace is the speaker for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while Brother Travis Parker is the speaker for Thursday and Friday.
Fall Festival
Set for Oct 25
Fairview Baptist Church is hosting a Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Fairview Park, located across from Ingles on Highway 290.
There will be games, inflatables, trunk or treat, candy, prizes, and music.
Liberty Mill to hold
Fall Festival Oct. 21
Liberty Mill Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church gym.
Food includes biscuits for breakfast and hotdogs for lunch along with homemade cakes, pies, casseroles and more.
