Barbara Hairfield and the Ann Leake Sunday School Class of Cavins Baptist Church, Woodruff, have started Cavins Baptist Military Ministries. They have adopted 52 U.S. soldiers in Iraq, sending boxes with non-perishable items, hygiene products, socks, phone cards, and video games. The group is also including children’s items for an orphanage in Afghanistan.
Charleston Southern students ventured to Erwin, Tenn., during fall break where they volunteered their time at Fishery Community Church, helping with facilities upkeep, landscaping, delivery of meals to people in need, and leading children’s worship.
When Pickens-Twelve Mile Baptist Association conducted its Extreme Home Makeover in April, several of the projects were too big to handle in one weekend, even for the 230 volunteers who took part. For example, Lou Ellen Jones, shown here with director of missions Kirby Winstead, was getting water from a stream running through her yard. After 25 other projects were completed, Pickens-Twelve Mile Association was able to secure a new well and indoor plumbing for Jones, with special assistance from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, which she attends.
Twenty-one members from three churches in Waccamaw Baptist Association went on a mission trip in July to Belize, Central America. Sixteen team members were from Buck Creek Baptist Church, Longs, with pastor Larry Allen heading the team. Jamestown Baptist in Conway sent two people, and High Point Baptist in Conway sent three people. The group distributed food, clothing and medical supplies, and helped build two houses while in Belize for one week. They are planning another mission trip next year.
In preparation for its fall revival and homecoming, members of Nebo Baptist Church, Brittons Neck, met to “spruce things up.” They removed weeds from flower beds and applied fresh pine straw, trimmed hedges, raked leaves, and cleaned windows. Below, Ray Calcutt takes a break in the Elaine Altman Richardson Memorial Garden.
“The Many Colors of Bulgaria” was the theme for this year’s children’s missions day camp sponsored by Waccamaw Baptist Association WMU. The camp was held at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach. Bulgarian music, games, language, crafts and foods introduced the children to the country of Bulgaria, while missionary guests Roger and Janice Capps told of the colorful ways missionaries are sharing Christ there.
Northwood Baptist Church, North Charleston, ordained Paul Zerbst to the ministry on Oct. 14. Zerbst began his pastorate at Calvary Baptist Church, St. George, Oct. 21. He and his wife, the former Traci Padgett, have two daughters, Amy and Ashley. Pictured are (l to r) Edgar Boles, DOM, Charleston Baptist Association; Bobby Bailey, DOM, Screven Baptist Association; Zerbst; Sonny Holmes, pastor, Northwood Baptist Church; and Jack Channell, pastor emeritus, Northwood Baptist Church.
The Acteens from West Side Baptist Church, Greenwood, delivered donations to the Hospice House as their mission project for October. This is the second year the group has donated items.
On Sept. 30, two faithful servants were honored for their continuing service to Cartersville Baptist Church, Timmonsville: minister of music J. Alston Lane (42 years), and church treasurer Murdock Lind Jr. (44 years). Also honored were Julia Weatherly, retiring as church clerk (42 years), and Jessie Mae Hill for her many years of service to the church. Each was presented with an engraved clock. Pictured are pastor David George; Weatherly; Mr. and Mrs. Murdock Lind Jr.; Jessie Mae Hill; and J. Alston Lane.
The GAs of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Powdersville, participated in a Walk-a-Thon to raise money for World Hunger Oct. 17. The girls raised $400 by walking more than a mile. They have been studying about missionaries in Haiti and the problem of malnutrition there. Back row (l to r): Lydia Merritt, Emma Shirley, Anna Hood, Kaelyn Calk and Hannah Touchet; front: Lizzie Hix and Emma Merritt.
Robert Howell of Duncan, center, was ordained as a deacon by Tucapau Baptist Church, Startex, Oct. 7. With him are chairman of deacons Paul Smith, left, and pastor William “Bill” Pate Jr.
Oak Crest Baptist Church, Greenville, celebrated its 50th anniversary with homecoming Oct. 7. Pictured below are some of the pastors and their wives who have served at Oak Crest. Back row (l to r): current pastor Kyle Turner and his wife Darlene; Thom and Jeannie Dyar; middle row: Ron and Donna Parris, who also served as minister of music; front row: Marion and Betty Mitchell. Center front is Mamie Ware, church secretary since 1952.
Margaret Clamp, top photo, was recently honored by Peniel Baptist Church, Timmonsville, for her years of service. Clamp, 90-plus-years-old, has taught Sunday school for 50-plus years, as well serving in other positions. She and her daughter, Faye Smith, have also served as pianist and organist each Sunday for more than 25 years.
Vaundilee Brown was recognized Oct. 28, by Unity Baptist Church, Simpsonville, for one year of perfect attendance in Sunday school. A member of the Mattie Talley Class, she is faithful not only in her attendance but also in her daily contacts of church members who are ill and unable to attend services.
Latta Baptist Church, Pee Dee Baptist Association, had an enrollment of 201 in its Vacation Bible School, believed to be the largest group ever of children and adults to attend VBS. Co-directors were Glenda Prescott and Mildred Cook.
Retired minister Ted Robertson of Denmark has received the 2006 Waddy Thompson Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Bamberg County Chamber of Commerce. He received a Jim Harrison print, “A Bamberg County Church,” and a book, “The History of Bamberg County,” during the annual Chamber of Commerce award banquet. The Denmark Lions Club nominated Robertson for his outstanding work in the county litter control campaign and his untiring efforts to engage the community to assist. With Robertson is his wife Margaret.
Bethel Baptist Church, Olanta, recently participated in the Faster Pastor Racing Series – an annual novelty race held at Florence Motor Speedway – to raise money for its missions fund. Pastor Todd Fleming held off the competition and brought home the checkered flag. The next event will be held in May 2008.
Swift Creek Baptist Church, Hartsville, has begun a prayer ministry. Members’ names were put on a tree made by a member of the church. Each member chose a name they felt led to pray for. Names will be changed quarterly, and members will have the opportunity to pray for others. People in the community will also be added later.
The WMU of Barkers Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, recently held a tea party for the Mission Friends, GAs and RAs. Pictured (left to right) are Kristen Cloninger, Carissa Branyon, Christin Branyon, Alex Stone, Erik Young, Chloe Lusk, Kerrie Clamp, Scotlyn Cloninger, Courtney Clinkscales, Anna Clinkscales, Brianna Wetterman, Caroline Cooley, Trent Bannister, Ethan Young, Lauren Bannister, Cody Creel, Kamorin Lusk and Barbara Lusk. Also shown with the group is Buttons the Clown, who provided entertainment.
Perfect attendance pins were awarded Sept. 2 to four faithful members of First Baptist Church, Blackville. From left are Dave Bodiford, 38 years; Lillian Muns, 8 years; Lois Hair, 1 year; and Theo Bodiford, 50 years.