The Baptist Foundation held its annual “Partners in Ministry” event Aug. 30 at White Oak Conference Center.
South Carolina Baptist Foundation partners enjoyed dinner, music and testimonials at White Oak Conference Center Aug. 30.“We wanted our guests to have the opportunity to hear from individuals and ministries that have been impacted by the foundation’s services, and we also wanted to give our guests the opportunity to see the renovations and upgrades at White Oak,” said foundation president Barry Edwards.
Edwards said 155 people attended the event, which featured music by Joyful Sound of North Greenville University. Afterward, testimonials were given by several individuals, including a foundation trustee scholarship recipient, people who received charitable planning assistance and will preparation assistance, and church and associational representatives who have utilized the foundation’s services.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the foundation’s annual Legacy Award to Janie Brooke (posthumously) and Sara Craddock, who lives in Columbia.
“Janie and Sara were lifelong friends who served the Lord faithfully in the churches where they were members, through volunteer activities in the community, and through their Christian benevolence,” said Edwards. “Sharing a heart for missions and helping missionaries, both Janie and Sara desired to use their home to provide a haven for missionaries on furlough.
“With the assistance of the Baptist Foundation, their dream is now being realized through the building of the Brooke-Craddock missionary home on the Lexington Association campus. Eventually, their remaining earthly resources will be used to provide for missions and several other Baptist causes.
“Janie and Sara have dedicated their lives to serving others. They have inspired others through their love for the Lord and through their witness of service to others in Jesus’ name.”