Robert E. Whitehead, youth minister at West Gantt First Baptist Church, Greenville, was ordained to the ministry Nov. 25. Pictured, from left, front row: Amanda Whitehead, Robert Whitehead, and West Gantt interim pastor Tony Beam. Back row: Bryan Holder, pastor of Marathon Church, Piedmont, and Shane Donald, pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church, Greenville.
Residents at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens recently gave $2,849 for missions during a gathering for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Barry Mitchell, who served with his wife, Laura, as a missionary in Brazil, is shown presenting his offering.
Plant the Seed Ministry of Shell Point Baptist Church in Beaufort was able to feed many in need on Christmas day. The ministry is an outreach of the church to the homeless in Beaufort.
Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley, provided food and Christmas gifts to more than 350 area families on Dec. 15.