Ray and Margie Pratt, members of Sardis Baptist Church, Saluda, were recognized Oct. 8 for a total of 55 years perfect Sunday school attendance. He has had perfect attendance for 39 years, and she for 16 years.
Scott Barbour, second from left, was ordained to the ministry Oct. 22 by Ravenwood Baptist Church, Columbia. With him and his wife Anni are Bill Dieckmann, left, director of missions for Columbia Metro Association; Ted Keller of Transport for Christ ministry; Scott Peterson, pastor of Ravenwood; and the Barbours’ son Kaleb.
First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach, celebrated homecoming Oct. 15 and broke ground for Phase I of its master building plan, which includes site preparation, storm drainage, all curbs and gutters, parking areas for all phases and the building of the family life center. Pulling the plow are John Gambrell, pastor; Dwain Hayes, family minister; and Thurmon McLamb, chairman of the master planning committee.
Ben Davis, CEO of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, left, visits with Francis Thompson of First Baptist Church, Mauldin. Thompson, along with 675 other senior adults, attended “A Day on the Farm” at Connie Maxwell in Greenwood. The event was co-sponsored with the adult ministry group of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and was made possible in part by the Cooperative Program. The next major event for South Carolina Baptists at Connie Maxwell will be “A Connie Maxwell Christmas” Dec. 7, 8 and 9.
“This Man Called Jesus,” a two-hour presentation based on the birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus will be presented at Lake Murray Baptist Church, Lexington, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17. Friday performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday performances at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Nearly 316,000 people have attended the event since its beginning in 1988, with more than 10,000 making professions of faith or rededicating their lives to Christ. Visit www.lakemurraybaptist.org or call (803) 356-3334.
Bruce Arrowood, chairman of the historical team and assistant deacon chairman, closes the time capsule during the cornerstone installation ceremony for the new worship and education facilities of Fairview Baptist Church, Greer. Contents of the capsule, shown below, were displayed in the church atrium prior to the Oct. 5 morning service.
Johnson Chapel Baptist Church, Georgetown, honored its deacons Oct. 29. From left are deacons and wives Latasha and Bubba Davis, Sandra and John Nelson Mobley, Lisa and Mike Johnson, and Johnnie Johnson, 92, who was honored as deacon emeritus. He has served as a deacon for 56 years. With them is pastor Stephen Candal, far right. (Not pictured: Patricia and Jeff Johnson.)
Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary during 2006, broke ground Oct. 14 for new facilities. The expansion will include classrooms, an amphitheater plaza and 190-seat youth building. Participating were (l to r) David Eisenreich, project manager; Susan Caughman; Ralph Walden, architect; Jay Floyd; Ann Wilkes; Homer Rose; Mason Brooks; Terry Wells; and pastor Brad Bessent.
GAs at Pineview Baptist Church, Kershaw, had their first commencement service Aug. 14. The group has an average attendance of about 14 girls. Mission projects include visiting area nursing homes each month, providing a food and supply pantry to help families during a crisis, and organizing an Operation Christmas Child ministry in the church. The group has also adopted a Marine from the area who is serving in Iraq. Pictured are (front row, l to r) Rae Ashlie Broughton, Mary Kelsie Broughton, Savannah DeBruhl, Katie Coates; (back row) Lynda Watson, Mallory Watson, Hannah Boone, Hanna Robinson, Abbie Williams, Caitlin Williams, and Amy Williams.