The congregation of Red Bank Baptist Church, Saluda, honored pastor Gary L. Romines Sr. and his wife, Monnie, with a reception on Aug. 17 for 40 years in the ministry and 20 years service to the church. Romines is one of the longest-serving pastors in the church’s 230-year history. He also served the congregations of Bethune; Great Swamp, Ridgeland; Foreman Memorial, New Ellenton; and Bethel, Sumter.