The collegiate ministry team from Crowfield Baptist Church, Goose Creek, visited the campus of Charleston Southern University recently to provide students with water, candy, and study packets for their upcoming final exams. “The outreach of Crowfield Baptist is an effort to connect with CSU students,” said Jimmy Bryant, minister of education and missions at Crowfield. The outreach was warmly received, said Bob Ratliff, CSU dean of students. “We encourage all our students to become involved in a local congregation, and we are very appreciative of Crowfield Baptist collegiate ministries for coming over and ministering to our students,” he said. Ratliff was minister of education and administration at Crowfield before coming to CSU eight years ago. Bryant organized the event, along with fellow member Elizabeth Bell. More than 250 study packets and water bottles were given to CSU students.
Bill Barker, director of Appalachian Regional Ministry, stands by a trailer purchased for the ministry by Millbrook Baptist Church, Aiken, as part of its partnership with ARM. The trailer was filled with supplies for infants such as car seats, strollers and other needed materials. Millbrook Baptist also donated blankets for the ministry.
Sam Chasteen retired April 13 as pastor of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Anderson, where he had served since 1998. A new building was constructed under his leadership, and many new people joined the church. Pictured at left are Rev. and Mrs. Chasteen with their great grandson, Avery Chasteen, on a new golf cart, which was a surprise gift from the congregation.
Mechanicsville Baptist Church baptized four new members April 27. This is the church’s fourth baptism in 2008, and MBC is celebrating over the 32 new members of God’s kingdom.
The WMU of Maple Cane Baptist Church, Cottageville, hosted a tea party April 11 for senior ladies of the church and community. WMU member JoAllen Winter, dressed as “Miss Crissy,” provided entertainment visiting among the guests. At right, she chats with Carolinae “Goldie’ Colson, 91, the church’s oldest member.