The South Carolina Baptist Convention is advising churches and individuals that the following will count as 2017 contributions:

— Hand-delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 21.

— Electronic contributions with a transaction date on or before Dec. 31.

— Mailed contributions postmarked on or before Dec. 31 and received by Jan. 7.

Online giving is available at www.scbaptist.org/online-giving.

For more information, contact the SCBC accounting group at 803-227-6122 or by email at tracieblackwell@scbaptist.org.