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Netgear, a US-based manufacturer of computer networking equipment, has unveiled a new line-up of 3G/4G mobile broadband routers for the home and small businesses, ZDnet has reported. The new routers support 3G and 4G LTE connections with enabled devices via 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11N Wi-Fi. The most basic is the quad-band MBR1200 with 3G HSPA+ support and rates up to 21Mbps. The 3G DC-HSPA+ ready MBR1310 and MBR2000 speed things up to 42Mbps, and the MBR1517 allows up to 100Mbps with LTE connectivity.

2. AME bishop will be guest speaker at Brotherhood Banquet

The Rev. John Richard Bryant, the senior bishop and presiding prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 26 Brotherhood Banquet at Country Comfort Inn and Suites.
The banquet, part of the local African-American Heritage Month celebration, is scheduled for 6 p.m. The theme of this year's banquet is "Walking in Integrity."
Bryant also will be speaking at 4 p.m. Feb. 27, at Madison Park Christian Church as a part of Founder's Day festivities.
"I first met Bishop Bryant years ago at a conference in Atlanta, Ga.," said the Rev. James Hailey III, pastor of Bethel AME Church in Quincy.
"He is one of the most renowned preachers in America. He is a humble man but carries a mighty word."
Bryant has always been a proponent of church growth, community development and political empowerment. He has preached and taught on more than 35 college campuses, preached on five continents, and pastored churches in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Bryant has degrees from Morgan State University, the Boston University School of Theology and Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He serves on the boards of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Turner Theological Center, Payne Theological Seminary and the National Church Advisory Council of the American Bible Society. He is vice president of the World Methodist Council Division of Evangelism, and has served in England, Brazil, Israel, India, Greece, Cuba and Kenya.
"He has touched many lives through the years," Hailey said.
Among the honors Bryant has received are Ebony magazine's Honor Roll of Outstanding African American Preachers and 100 Most Influential Black Americans.
Bryant has published a collection of sermons titled "God Can: Sermons of Encouragement from the Life of Elijah." He and his wife, Cecilia, have co-authored a book titled "Healing for the Wounded Vows." Their children, Jamal and Thema, are both ordained ministers.

3. Church happenings

AME
Adams Chapel AME Church, West Main Street, Rock Hill: Food giveaway, 9 to 11 a.m. today at the church. Marriage seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 with Donald and Sara Stevenson. Cost is $10 per couple. To register or for information, call Angella Beckford-Days, 803-385-2655.
AME Zion
Rock Hill District: Lay Council, 9 a.m. today at Pineville AME Zion Church, S.C. 5, Rock Hill.
China Grove AME Zion Church, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill: Men's and Women's ensembles will sing Sunday. Poor Man's Supper, Feb. 27. Cost is $7 per plate.
Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, California Street, York: The Rev. W. Thomas "Dub" Massey, a member of the Rock Hill Friendship Nine and the 'Jail, No Bail' movement, will speak at 11 a.m. Feb. 27.
Liberty Hill AME Zion Church, Lake Wylie: Sunday is "Go Red for Women Sunday." Wear red and white. The annual Missionary Agape luncheon is at 2:30 p.m. with a parade of hats. Wear African attire Feb. 27.
New Home AME Zion Church, S.C. 49, York: The Liturgical Praise Ministry will hold a workshop on lupus, 10:30 a.m. May 28 at the church. For information, call 803-684-9311 or 803-412-0862 or e-mail newhomechurch@bellsouth.net.
Pineville AME Zion Church, Rock Hill: Trustee observance, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Pleasant View AME Zion Church, Old Columbia Road, Chester: Black History gospel program, 2 p.m. Feb. 27.
United AME Zion Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Four Gospel program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
ARP
First ARP Church, East White Street, Rock Hill: New members will be welcomed during 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Communicants classes begins Sunday. HARPS will visit Discovery Place and have lunch Tuesday. Preschool is accepting registration for the 2011-12 school year and open registration begins Wednesday.
BAPTIST
Sandy River Baptist Association Lower Division: Youth directors and advisers , 10 a.m. today at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Chester. Congress of Christian Education prayer breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at Union Baptist Church, Ligon Street, Chester.
Boyd Hill Baptist Church, Glenn Street, Rock Hill: Black History Month youth program, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Cross Road Baptist Church, Eden Terrace Extension, Rock Hill: Minister's, Deacon's, Trustees' Wives and Deaconess anniversary, Sunday, speaker is Elaine Copeland, president of Clinton Junior College. Miss Ebony Pageant, Feb. 26 at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Eastside Baptist Church, North Jones Avenue, Rock Hill: Free neighborhood lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at family life center on Ashton Street. Revival, 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with the Rev. Rick Coram. Youth Night revival, 6 p.m. Monday with pizza and guest singers.
First Baptist Church, Lowrys: Riverside Boys in concert, 6 p.m. Feb. 27. Matthew Waton has been called as youth minister and Jeff Watts a music minister.
First Baptist Church, South Congress St., York: Preschool enrollment for current preschool students, 2-year-olds and church members' children begins March 8. Open enrollment begins March 15 for the 2011-12 school year. Classes are offered two, three or five days a week. For program information, call Beth 924-234-7113.
Great Joy Baptist Church, McConnells: Ron Harrill, black history lecturer, will speak at 9 a.m. Sunday. Black inventions exhibit, new member recognition and potluck supper, Feb. 27.
Harvest Baptist Church, Miller Pond Road, Rock Hill: The Galkin Evangelistic Team, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. A family fun night will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. An Irish concert with traditional and sacred Irish songs will be 7 p.m. Friday. Nursery provided for children 3 and younger. For information, call 803-325-1120 or visit hbcrockhill.org.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Steele Street, Fort Mill: Four Gospel program, 6 p.m. Feb. 27.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chester: Church anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 with the Rev. Bernard Morris.
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Blackstock: Hallelujah Night, 5:30 p.m. today with Peter Rice, musician Jason Missouri and more than 11 gospel choirs.

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