David Owens was ordained to preach by East Dillon Baptist Church, Dillon, on Feb. 6. He has been called as pastor by Beulah Baptist Church, Pee Dee Baptist Association. Pictured, from left, front row: James Smith, David and Jessica Owens, and Glenn Hyatt; middle row: Dale Williamson and Stanley Goodwin; back row: Kenny Daniels, Joseph Hedgepeth and Brian Govoni.
The Girls in Action of North Conway Baptist Church prepared a meal for volunteers who were working on a Habitat for Humanity home in Conway.
Two members of Calumet Baptist Church, Liberty, were recognized recently by the Christian Learning Centers of the Upstate for their participation in Released Time at Liberty Middle School. Pictured are Iris Jordan, left, who has led the school’s Released Time program the past six years; and Ruth Myers, who has assisted in the program.
Marion Baptist Church held a special service on Saturday, Jan. 5, for the dedication of a new organ, with music by world-renowned German organist Stefan Engels. The church plans to use the new organ as an outreach to the community through its music ministry.
The youth of Calumet Baptist Church, Liberty, attended the “Strength to Stand Conference,” sponsored by the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, on Jan. 15-17. More than 9,000 attended the event, held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and a total of 293 decisions were reported. Pictured are (l to r) Chelsea Goad, Samantha Cope, Chris Roberson, Taylor Violett, Robert Gwinn, Stephen Harvell, Keith Harvell, Jacob Peterman, Haley Brunson, Clay Counts, Jordan Lee, Zach Craigo, Cole Counts and Kevin Roberson. Not pictured: Alicia Harvell and Gloria Harris.
Mike Shaffer (center), pastor of Lowrys First Baptist Church, Chester, welcomes two new staff members: Matthew Watson (left), youth minister, and Jeff Watts, music minister.