The senior adult choir of Ashley River Baptist Church, under the direction of H.S. Yarborough, toured the Upstate and the mountains of North Carolina Oct. 20-22. The group sang at Berea First Baptist Church in Greenville before visiting the mountains.
Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, recently presented a certificate to Edward Craig, second from left, in recognition of his 90th birthday. Craig is a former deacon at Padgett’s Creek. Pictured from left are David Blanton, Union County Association director of missions; Craig; Vic Bramlett, assistant chairman of deacons; and Carrol Caldwell, pastor.
A group of 22 children from Tanglewood Baptist Church, Greenville, attended children’s camp at Camp Marietta June 28-July 2. Pictured from left are (back row) Dean Richardson, Katie Quinn, Ashlyn Hawkins, MaKayla Owens, Monica Hart, Orrin Richardson, Zechariah Downer and Joey Canales; (middle row) Cason Owens, Perla Canales, Jenna Owens, Savannah Allen, Gailey Hollingsworth, Santos Canales and Grady Richardson; (front row) Jessica Nichols, Rylie Doffee and Adrian McCarty. Not pictured: Elizabeth Knecht, Taylor Key, Cody Wagner and Logan Wagner.
The congregation of Cordesville First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner, celebrated their 108th homecoming Oct. 17 with guest speaker Keith Vaughn, son of former pastor Ed Vaughn.
Tanglewood Baptist Church, Greenville, held a baptism celebration service for nine baptismal candidates on June 27. Pictured with pastor Shane Donald (left) and associate pastor Chad Lawson (right) are new members (front row) Emory Richardson, Savannah Allen, Rylie Doffee, Gailey Hollingsworth and Santos Canales; (back row) Herbert Buchanan, Jose Canales, Perla Canales and Ben Canales.
The Girls in Action of Northside Baptist Church, Orangeburg, recently collected supplies for missionary Marshal Bundren of Indiana.
Terrell Lipscomb, left, custodian at Cowpens First Baptist Church, was recently honored with a special reception for 42 years of service. Pictured with Lipscomb is pastor William Westafer, who presented a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the church.
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg, ordained Watson M. Tolson II, left, as deacon on Oct. 3. Pictured with Tolson is pastor Rusty Wilson.
Good Hope Baptist Church, Conway, celebrated being debt-free on Aug. 15 by burning the mortgage on its Christian Life Center. The facility includes a multi-purpose area for banquets, recreation and large gatherings, as well as three offices, four classrooms, restrooms, kitchen, and additional parking. Cost of the construction was $750,000. The church broke ground for the Christian Life Center on Nov. 5, 2005, and dedicated the building on Oct. 7, 2007. Pictured are steering team members Melton Dotson, Charles Hucks, Dana Groome, Odell Dorman, Robert Ford, Belinda Todd, Ann Prosser and pastor John Sullivan.
Ashley River Baptist Church, Charleston, recently began a ministry for members who are unable to participate in church activities due to health problems. “SAM” (which stands for Semi-Active Members) consists of church members with special needs who are “adopted” by other church members and are provided with transportation and other services. In addition, the deacons provide an opportunity for SAM members to take the Lord’s Supper, upon request. Pictured is an “adopted” member who is being fed by a SAM volunteer.
Olivia Looper Bryant, 96, of New Hope Baptist Church, Pelzer, was the oldest attendee at the annual Senior Fall Retreat at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, Sept. 27-Oct. 1. The event hosted approximately 650 senior adults from 44 churches, most from the Upstate. Clyde and Jayne Porter of Washington Baptist Church, Pelzer, coordinated the event, which included singing, preaching, Bible study and day outings.
S.W. Richardson and Wayne Reason, members of Nebo Baptist Church, Britton’s Neck, are pictured as they prepare the church grounds for an Oct. 10 homecoming celebration.
Youth from seven churches in the Conway area recently joined North Conway Baptist Church students for their second annual “Saw You At the Pole” rally. Special music was led by Russell and Kristi Johnson, and special guest speaker was Coach David Bennett from Coastal Carolina University. More than 120 young people attended the event.