Charleston Southern University students can now visit Jerusalem – or at least a scale model of the city. Barry Behling of Columbia donated the model to CSU’s L. Mendel Rivers Library. The model represents Jerusalem during three periods: at the time of capture by King David, after development by David and Solomon, and following the building program of Herod during the life of Jesus. “Its accuracy is remarkable. I believe it will be a valuable addition to our resource support, especially for the religion curriculum,” said David Mash, library director. “I concentrated on the evolution of the city,” said Behling, above, whose impetus in building the model was his visit to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Fla.
Five students from Charleston Southern University have received the Exchange Club Scholarship. Recipients must be from the tri-county area, possess at least a 3.0 grade-point average, have completed their freshman year of college, demonstrate financial need, and, most importantly, have a history of involvement in community service. Receiving awards were junior Lauren Day of Charleston; sophomore Karvelis Flowers of Charleston; senior Codie Poll of Charleston; junior Jeanette Seabrook of Ladson; and senior Jillian Weatherford of Ladson. CSU president Jairy Hunter Jr. thanked the club for its partnership, for providing funds for scholarships, and for supporting projects at the Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing at CSU. Shown accepting awards are Poll, above, and Flowers, below.
A portable baptistry has been donated to Trinity Way Baptist Church, Greenville, by Jim and Mary Taylor. Trinity Way recently broke ground for its new facility on Old Buncombe Road.
Charleston and Screven Baptist associations recently held their annual Pastor’s Conference at Charleston Southern University. More than 60 attended the event. Speakers included Carlisle Driggers and Jim Colman, vice president of academic affairs at CSU. Miss CSU Chicora Heyward and Sean Gajda, two CSU students, also spoke. With Driggers, left, are Heyward and Skip Owens, director of denominational relations at Charleston Southern.
M.B. “Bobby” Morrow Jr. was named pastor emeritus Dec. 17 by First Baptist Church, Gaffney, where he served as pastor from 1974-1985. He retired in 1992 while pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church, Anderson. Since retirement, he has served as interim pastor of 15 churches, and began his 16th interim this month at First Baptist Church, Blacksburg. Shown with Morrow is his wife Beverly.
A 10-member team from Woodhaven Baptist Church, York Association, went on a mission trip to Osaka, Japan, Dec. 12-19. The trip was coordinated by Woodhaven member Andrea Patterson. While there, the group worked with IMB missionary Barbara Dunbar. They sang Christmas carols in Japanese, prayerwalked, spoke to university students, passed out CDs, attended a Japanese church and a house church, had a panel discussion with Japanese Christians, and did various other evangelistic projects. The team included (front row, l to r) Angela Bradley, Ginger Farrell and Angela Cranford; (middle row) IMB missionary Barbara Dunbar, Daisy Patterson, Debbie Schrader, Andrea Patterson and Brenda Walker; (back row) Sue Maggart, Lamar Schrader and Kenny Vinson.
Kathryn Gill Walker was presented a silver tray Aug. 27 by deacon chairman Jimmy Blocker in recognition of 25 years service as director of Sunday school at Black Creek Baptist Church, Walterboro.
Ina Mattison was honored Dec. 10 at Broadmouth Baptist Church, Honea Path, where she has taught Sunday school for more than 60 years. Pastor T.W. McGuffin presented a Bible to her on behalf of the church in appreciation for her many years of service.
Northwood Baptist Church, Charleston, set up a graveyard during the month of January for the unborn. One cross represented 10 of the 2,800 babies aborted in Charleston County during 2006.