Concord Baptist Church, Anderson, held a men’s ministry sporting clay shoot Feb. 23 in Pendleton. Approximately 150 people attended, and many men had no church affiliation.
Pastor Don Cox Sr. and son JosiahFifty door prizes (including a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun) were given away, and a barbecue dinner was catered by Mutt’s Barbecue of Easley. Ten sporting clay shooting stations (by Backwoods Quail Club of Georgetown) provided various clay throwing combinations, challenging all who wanted to shoot. A special shooting station was made available with expert instructors to help those who had never shot before, and additional shotguns with low-coil ammunition were provided by Concord members for use by those who did not have a gun.
Guest speaker Bobby Graves, known as the “Notorious Outlaw,” challenged all present to get serious about their walk with the Lord. Graves was a major drug runner in South Carolina, until the law finally caught up with him as he tried to move 43 tons of marijuana along the South Carolina coast. He called on the Lord in jail and found forgiveness and a new direction in life.
Speaker Bobby GravesGraves, now a “Fisherman for Christ,” travels around the country, sharing his testimony and challenging men to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He also has a vibrant jail ministry and is a volunteer chaplain at a local Beaufort hospital.
The event was a great success; however, the best part of the day was when one person made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, two people rededicated their lives to the Lord, and more than 25 men made their salvation sure, seeking total assurance in their walk and relationship with Jesus Christ.
“?’The Day at the Range’ was a great success,” said Randy Blank, associate pastor of education and evangelism. “We will certainly repeat this event again next year!”