The Season of Advent

Advent is a significant liturgical season in the Christian calendar, marking the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. It lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas Eve, symbolizing a time of waiting, reflection, and anticipation for the coming of Christ.

Friday, November 28, 2025

Steele Hill E-News, 2025

Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Dr. Jerret C. Fite

Pastor

Our Mission

To organize, train, plan and coordinate with fellow believers in the body in order to achieve Excellence in Ministry

Our Vision

Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church is Christ-centered, Bible believing, Bible teaching church; serving the Body of Christ through excellence in Ministry and by perfecting the Saints so that God may be glorified.

Where Every Sunday is Super!

Sunday @ 10:40 AM

New Sermon Series

Sermon #1 - Sunday, November 3, 2025

Exodus 3:13-14 King James Version 13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.

Sermon #2 - November 9, 2025

1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Sermon #3 - November 16, 2025

Sermon #4- November 23, 2025

Subject: I Know Who Is In Charge

15 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. 2 And Abram said, Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. 4 And, behold, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. 5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Our new Bible Study study topic and schedule will be announced soon. Monday Motivation & Mid-Week Inspiration will continue on Regular Schedule!

The Spirit of the Season

The Lancaster District

Lancaster District Planning Session

Saturday, December 6

9 AM

Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church

In The Community

There is still time to get a ticket! Please contact Verta W. Looper ASAP for information!

Good News Story of The Week!!!!

Indian Land High Football

For the first time in school history, our neighbors across the highway — the Indian Land High School Warriors football team — will compete for the South Carolina 5A Upper State Championship tonight! They’ll face Northwestern High School of Rock Hill in a highly anticipated rematch at 7:30 p.m. at District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill. A win will send the Warriors to the State Championship game, another FIRST! #WeGotNow Look for Fred & Renee bundled up in the stands!

The Next BIG THING in ZION

Questions(?): Tina Johnson: 803.320.3462

Happy Birthday To You!

Nikita Lewis Gibbs - November 28, 2025

December 1 - Lisa Clyburn

December 1 - Lisa Hood

December 2 - Lewis Lindsay, Jr.

December 2 - Robin Kirk

December 2 - Arianna Cureton

December 3 - Darcy Morrison

December 4 - First Lady Andrea L. Fite

December 4 - Monique Strong

December 5 - Queenetta Adams

December 5 - Virginia Watts

December 6 - Teresa Norman

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Steele Hill Family,

Get ready to laugh, cry, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with

“Thank You for Calling Customer Service: The Holiday Edition.”

Written and directed by Dr. Dawn Nicole McIlwain, this hilarious and heartfelt holiday stage play takes you inside a small-town call center fighting to survive just before Christmas. It’s a story of faith, family, forgiveness, and the miracles that happen when hearts come together.

Show Dates:

Monday, December 8 – Opening Night → Get Tickets

Tuesday, December 9 – Show Night 2 → Get Tickets

Wednesday, December 10 – Show Night 3 → Get Tickets

Each show begins at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM) right here at Steele Hill AME Zion Church.

Tickets are just $25 for adults and $15 for youth!

Purchase your tickets:

Online via Eventbrite (links above)

And this year, you can get in on the act!

Local businesses, families, and supporters are invited to help sponsor this production and be featured in our official playbill. Whether you become a Gold Sponsor ($1,000), Silver Sponsor ($500), or a Good Samaritan ($200), your support helps cover marketing, food, and production costs—making this a true community celebration.

Come experience an unforgettable night of laughter, love, and holiday joy.

Reserve your seats today and be part of the magic!

Steele Hill AME Zion Church

Faith. Family. Community.

Want to do more?

Local businesses and community members can sponsor this production and be featured in the playbill!

Gold Sponsor – $1,000 (8 reserved tickets)

Silver Sponsor – $500 (5 reserved tickets)

Good Samaritan – $200 (3 reserved tickets)

Your support helps us cover food, marketing, and production costs—while giving back to our community.

Get your tickets today and be part of a holiday story to remember!

Lancaster County Government

As we enter this new season, Lancaster County recognizes that this time of year can be difficult for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Lancaster County wants to highlight local resources and programs that can help provide support during this season and beyond. Here are trusted food pantries and meal programs ready to help in our area: Christian Services Food Pantry 📍 1227 Great Falls Hwy, Lancaster, SC 29720 📞 803‑285‑4444 | ✉️ csFoodPantry@comporium.net 🕑 Mon–Thurs: 12:45 PM–4 PM Provides food assistance to families experiencing hunger and food insecurity. Greater New Hope Soup Kitchen 📍 201 S Ferguson St, Lancaster, SC 29720 📞 803‑285‑2524 | ✉️ Gnhsoup@gmail.com 🕑 Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM Serves free meals to people in need and offers mobile delivery for seniors. HOPE in Lancaster, Inc 📍 2008 Pageland Hwy, Lancaster, SC 29721 📞 803‑286‑4673 🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM Provides crisis assistance — food, household essentials, utility help, and referrals. Kershaw Area Resource Exchange (K.A.R.E.) 📍 206‑210 E Marion St., Kershaw, SC 29067 📞 803‑475‑4173 🕑 Mon: 8:30‑11 AM; Tues‑Thurs: 8:30 AM‑5 PM; Fri: 11 AM‑5 PM Food assistance for low‑income clients every 30 days—bring photo ID + proof of address.

Free Health Services for Qualifying Individuals in Lancaster & York Counties

At Palmetto Community Health Care in Rock Hill, our mission is to provide compassionate, essential medical services to qualified individuals in our community who lack access to medical care. We are dedicated to promoting health equity and ensuring high-quality free health care to the medically uninsured qualified adults ages 18-64 in our community. All qualified adults in York and Lancaster Counties at or below the 250 % FPL should receive the medical attention and support they deserve.

Contact: Fred Witherspoon

Lancaster District

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A Prayer for Healing and Recovery

Gracious and Merciful God, We come before You today with hearts full of love and concern for our families and friends who are currently on the path of recovery from illness. We lift up each person by name and circumstance, asking for the gentle touch of Your healing hand upon them. For the Body: We pray that You would strengthen their physical bodies, renew their energy, and bring swift, complete, and lasting healing to every cell and system. We ask for the successful work of doctors, nurses, and all caregivers, guiding their hands and minds with wisdom. For the Mind: Calm any anxieties, fears, or frustration they may be experiencing. Replace worry with a deep sense of peace, knowing that they are held securely in Your care. For the Spirit: Fill them with a profound sense of Your presence and love. Grant them patience during the slow times, hope during the difficult days, and gratitude for every milestone met. We ask, Lord, that You also bless and sustain the caregivers—the spouses, children, friends, and medical professionals—who offer their time and love. Grant them strength, resilience, and rest. Thank you, God, for the gift of recovery and the promise of new life. May all who are recovering feel the warmth of our community's love and the assurance of Your steadfast grace. In Your holy and healing name we pray, Amen.

Amen

A Thanksgiving Prayer for our Grieving Families and Friends

Loving God, Our Comforter and Strength, As our church family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving, we hold in our hearts those of our families and friends who are walking through a season of grief this year. We acknowledge the empty chair at the table and the sorrow that mixes with the attempts at joy. We pray for grace to rest in the difficult truth of loss, and not to feel pressure to be cheerful when their hearts are hurting. May they find moments of quiet peace amidst the noise of the season. We pray for tenderness toward their memories. Thank You, God, for the lives that touched theirs, for the love that remains, and for the legacy that continues to inspire. Help them to hold on to the good memories even as they mourn. We pray for connection with our church family and community. Surround them with friends and family who know how to simply be there—to listen without judgment, to offer a helping hand, and to share a quiet moment of remembrance. We pray for hope. Remind them that even in the deepest sorrow, Your love is a constant source of strength. May they feel Your presence near, transforming their pain into resilience. During this season of thanks, we thank You for the gift of eternal life, and for the assurance that nothing—not even death—can separate us from Your boundless love. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds this Thanksgiving Day. Amen.

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