Leonard Traynham, right, was ordained as a deacon at Columbia Baptist Church, Honea Path, on Aug. 23. Pictured with him is pastor Phil Dyar.
Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, sponsored a blood drive on Oct. 14, in honor of church and family members who have been affected by cancer. Pictured are Michael Barnes and Thomas Boggs in front of the AnMed Health Bloodmobile.
The grandmothers and grandfathers of Spring Branch Baptist Church, Bamberg, made their semi-annual trip to the Brookland Campus of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in Orangeburg on Sept. 24. The group has prepared a home-cooked meal for the children and staff there for more than 25 years.
Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, Gaffney, awarded perfect attendance pins on Oct. 4. Pastor Clyde Thomas, second from right, presented pins to Joe Martin, far left, for one year of perfect attendance; Frances Higgins, 53 years; and Lynch Yelton, far right, 56 years. Not pictured: Frances Clary and Evelyn Webber, who both received one-year pins.
Jackson Creek Baptist Church, Columbia, celebrated the 100th birthday of Maggie Lee Nates on Oct. 11 during morning worship. The special program included “Ms. Maggie’s” favorite hymns and scriptures, and one of her granddaughters and three of her great-grandsons also participated in the service. A member of Jackson Creek Baptist since 1926, “Ms. Maggie” was presented with balloons, roses and a picture album from the congregation.
A group of nine members from Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville, recently went on a mission trip to Springfield, Vt., where they assisted a local Southern Baptist church with construction of a new multi-purpose building. Pictured are (front row, l to r) Lougenia Saleeby, Teresa Gainey and Kelleytown pastor Daniel Henderson; (back row) Hamp Blackwell, Gerald Saleeby, Mark Burns, Larry Gainey, June Melton and Buddy Melton.
Jacksonboro Baptist Church, Colleton Baptist Association, recently expanded its social hall and held a dedication at its Aug. 5 Sunday lunch. Among those who attended were contractors and bankers who worked with the church on its renovation. Pictured are (l to r) building committee members Hope Warren, Johnny Litchfield, Jane Cole, chairman Bob Pearce, Med Phillips and pastor Bob Craig.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Pauline, hosted its 4th annual South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry banquet this summer. Guest speaker for the event was Chris Wells, chaplain for the BASS Elite Tour. South Carolina Hunters for the Hungry is a non-profit organization that provides meat to more than 30 homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food banks across eight counties in the state. Since August 2004, more than 644,000 meals have been provided to those in need.
The GALS chapter of the WMU at Jacksonboro Baptist Church, Colleton Baptist Association, recently completed 55 pillows to be given to breast cancer patients at the Charleston Breast Center. The group also made two blankets to be sent to soldiers in Iraq or Afghanistan. Pictured from left are Teri Woods, Holly Weekley, Sue Wooten, Linda Poole, Hope Warren and Barbara Pearce. Not pictured: Linda Rutherford.
Salem Baptist Church, Aynor, celebrated Grandparent’s Day Sept. 13 with a special breakfast and service that featured singing and scripture reading by children from 3 years to 8th grade. In addition, the church had baptism and a guest speaker – Robbie Scholes, a student at Southeastern Baptist Seminary, whose grandmother is a member at Salem. Pictured at left is pastor Wayne Revisky and baptismal candidate Sydney Allen.
Ridge Baptist Association held its 123rd annual session on Sept. 20, which included a special recognition of several churches from the association who celebrated significant anniversaries this year. Pictured are (l to r) Jim Roberts, accepting a certificate for Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in recognition of its 200th anniversary; Steve Justice, Good Hope Baptist Church, 205th anniversary; Gary Romines, Red Bank Baptist Church, 225th anniversary; and Steve Jones, Richland Springs Baptist Church, 150th anniversary. The meeting was hosted by Philippi Baptist Church.
Bethune Baptist Church, Kershaw Baptist Association, hosted a “Boomerang Express” Vacation Bible School this summer. Thirteen professions of faith were made, and more than $750 was raised for “Sacks of Love: Kershaw County.”
Reginald Nolan recently presented an American flag that flew over Iraq and Kuwait to Latta Baptist Church. Interim pastor Duke Dupre accepted the flag and plaque. The flag was aboard an Air Force C-130H aircraft, call sign “Bandage 30,” a transport craft for injured personnel. The flag was flown in honor of the members of Latta Baptist Church and presented in appreciation of the support shown to the Nolan family.
Orrs Baptist Church, Chester, recently honored Dorothy Adkins (second from left) for 32 years as church treasurer, and Richard Feighner (second from right) for 28 years as Sunday school director. Pictured with them are chairman of deacons Alfred Revels (far left) and pastor Randall Runion (far right).
The children who participated in Vacation Bible School this summer at Oneal Baptist Church, Greer, collected $200 for Word Walker Ministry, which provides assistance to single mothers in the Greer community and offers an inner-city Bible club to their children. Pictured from left are (front row) Nate Johnson, Rylee Powell and Anna Justice; (middle row) Travis Cox, Dalton Ford, Brittany Howard, Colby Howard, Kayla Barrett and Ruth Luke; (back row) pastor Wayne Davis, Kathryn Davis, Robert Johnson, Dartanion Luke, Bob Brackett and Barbara Brackett.
Representatives from more than 20 mission organizations set up displays and met with Anderson University students Oct. 21 to discuss summer opportunities ranging from working at Ridgecrest to the Journeyman program of the International Mission Board. Each year, more than 140 students from Anderson spread out across the globe in various mission endeavors. The campus worship service focused on hearing God’s call to missions before students attended the ministry fair.
A group of 15 members from Bold Spring Baptist Church, Callison, went on a World Changers mission trip to Anniston, Ala., this summer. They worked with approximately 250 other youth to help paint, roof and repair homes in the community. Other activities included block parties, prayerwalking and door-to-door witnessing.
Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church held a joint worship service at Padgett’s Creek on Oct. 4. With Padgett’s Creek pastor Carrol Caldwell (second from left) are J.L. Peake, pastor of Mt. Calvary; Malachi Rodgers, moderator of Pacolet River Baptist Association and pastor of Galilee Baptist Church; and Ralph Burris, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. “God was present here tonight,” said Carrol Caldwell, pastor of Padgett’s Creek, following the service, which also featured a performance by Mt. Calvary’s choir.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Conway, held its second baptismal service this year on Oct. 25. Pictured are pastor Lonnie Johnson and baptismal candidate Ryan Eckersley.
Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, recently held a dinner in appreciation of its pastor, Wesley Taylor. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology at Anderson University.