The WMU of Barker’s Creek Church, Honea Path, have been busy making “witnessing dolls” for the church’s youth to distribute while on a mission trip to Chicago. The dolls are specifically designed with faces on both sides and necklaces of beads to provide opportunities for the youth to share the gospel during their World Changers mission trip this month. Pictured are WMU members Lettie Ann Wright and Sara Wilson demonstrating the two faces of the dolls, which represent a person’s life before and after accepting Christ.
Fairview Church, Kinards, recently held Vacation Bible School, with an average attendance of 83 for the week and five professions of faith.
North Spartanburg First Church recently held Vacation Bible School, reporting a record attendance of 1,512. More than 300 volunteers led Bible study and music, and a total of 67 children made professions of faith. Activities included a “game show,” which was held in the church’s worship center. Mike Hamlet is senior pastor at North Spartanburg First.
Children and workers at Ehrhardt Church, Barnwell-Bamberg Association, recently participated in Vacation Bible School.
Pine Level Church, Early Branch, recently honored Dot Cope on her 55th anniversary as music director. Pictured from left are former pastor Rich Wilson, current pastor Kyle Waddell, Cope, and guest soloist Daniel Crews.
A group of students and adults from First Church, Surfside Beach, traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, on a mission trip June 12-18. They worked with GraceWorks Anchorage on block parties, backyard Bible clubs, and service projects to help spread the gospel. Brian Timney is minister of students at First Church.
Members of North Conway Church traveled to Pippa Passes, Ky., on a WMU-sponsored mission trip June 22-26, where they led Bible studies for all ages. During their stay, the team was based at Caney Church, which is led by pastor Lawrence Baldridge.
Fairforest Church, Union, baptized eight new members during the month of June. Pictured with pastor Allen Gregory (back, right) are Ted Palka, John Bobo, Paul Williams, Earl Shetley, Kelly Shetley, Lori Deal, Jennifer Lankford and Matthew Smith.
Broadmouth Church, Honea Path, held Vacation Bible School June 26-30. Enrollment for the week was 103, with an average attendance of 79. Five professions of faith were reported and an offering of $311 was collected during VBS.
Bethel Church, Fairfax, recently held Vacation Bible School, with “Big Apple Adventure” as this year’s theme. A record number of children attended and a total of 12 professions of faith were reported during the week. The offering collected by the children was donated to the Zeta Brabham Fund, to help with 15-month-old Zeta Brabham’s ongoing medical expenses. Jule Young is pastor and Sharon Blakeney is VBS director at Bethel.