In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, Tuesday night’s session of the South Carolina Baptist Convention included a salute to the armed forces featuring Baptist association members with military background, who served as color guards. A combined drum line of students from Blythewood and Ridgefield high schools, both in Columbia, performed during the presentation of flags representing the branches of service.
Convention president Mike Moody’s address spotlighted stories of ministries around the state, with testimonies from D.J. Horton of Moore, Jeffrey Allen of Florence, Tim Snyder of Travelers Rest, and Ryan Pack of Sumter.
Worship was led by Sam Dickerson, minister of music at First Baptist Church, Honea Path, and the combined choirs of Honea Path First and Calvary Baptist Church, Williamston. Moody has been pastor of the Honea Path congregation since 1999.
D.J. Horton, above, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church, Moore, tells about the importance of the Empowering Kingdom Growth initiative.
Ryan Pack, above, pastor of First Baptist Church, Sumter, speaks about the church’s involvement in missions work in various parts of the world.
Tim Snyder, pastor of Foothills Baptist Church, Travelers Rest, tells how his church is making a difference in its community as Mike Moody, convention president, looks on.
Jeffrey Allen, youth pastor of South Florence Baptist Church, rode his motorcycle into the session to highlight the Carolina Faith Riders ministry.