Nebo Baptist Church Children in Action and Mission Friends recently collected food to donate to the world hunger food drive. Christy Everett and Bailee Cribb are Mission Friends leaders, and Kim Cribb is CIA leader.
Tom Brown, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Florence, will be traveling to Nicaragua in early 2011 for a mission trip. It will be his second visit. Earlier this year, with funds provided by church members through a “donation can,” Brown helped put a new roof on a house for a family with eight children. Rehoboth members later purchased a horse for an itinerant pastor in Nicaragua. When Brown returned from Nicaragua on Easter weekend, he and fellow church members were amused at the unintended juxtaposition of two messages on the church’s sign: “The tomb is empty,” and “Welcome back, Rev. Tom.”
Edward Hillhouse, left, a member of Providence Baptist Church, Anderson, was one of 80 military veterans selected for a World War II Honor Flight to visit Washington, D.C., on Oct. 12. The veterans toured the WWII Memorial and other sites. Upon their arrival back in South Carolina, they were welcomed by Upstate law enforcement officers in full dress uniform and by a throng of well-wishers. Hillhouse, 89, served for three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He has been a Sunday school teacher, deacon and church treasurer. (Photo by Anderson County sheriff John Skipper, who accompanied Hillhouse and the other veterans.)
Members from First Baptist Church, Harleyville, stand in front of a tree dedicated to Screven Baptist Association for their many years of service in preparing lunch at the annual Special Olympics held at The Coastal Center in Summerville. Brenda Jackson (center), CCM for Screven Association, accepts a gift from the Coastal Center in appreciation for the association’s support. From left: Harleyville pastor Martin Wiles, Michelle Wiles, B.W. Parker, Bonnie Parker, Jackson, Charles Ackerman, Carol Dantzler, Ellen Breland, L.B. Taylor, Patty Taylor, Harris Taylor and Brent Dantzler.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andr? Bauer (left) awarded former Connie Maxwell Children’s Home student and current Furman University junior linebacker Kadarron Anderson the Palmetto Patriot Award. Established by Bauer, the award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their fellow citizens and the State of South Carolina. “The example he sets both on and off the field is inspiring,” said Bauer. “I look for this young man to accomplish many more great things.” Pictured at right is Miller Murphy, director of communications at Connie Maxwell of Greenwood, where Anderson lived from age 8 until entering Furman. “It has been a joy for president Ben Davis, our staff at Connie Maxwell and me to watch this young man mature into the person he is today,” said Murphy.
Wren Baptist Church, Piedmont, ordained Robert Sloan as a deacon on Oct. 10. Pictured from left are Sloan, pastor Harold Sanders, and Sloan’s wife Townie. Wren is a member of Piedmont Baptist Association.
Mitford Baptist Church, Great Falls, held a baptism service for three candidates on Sept. 5, bringing the church’s total number of baptisms since July to 10. Pictured from left are Ashley Naniot, pastor Curtis Cameron, Lisa Correll and Samantha Bell.
In celebration of its 189th anniversary, Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, hosted an “Old Timer’s Day” on Oct. 17, featuring favorite hymns from the 1800s and a sermon from pastor Wesley Taylor. In addition, the Barker’s Creek men’s quartet provided special entertainment. Pictured are quartet members Dale Satterfield, Mac Copeland, Jeff Banister and Rusty Cloninger.
Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, held a dedication service on Sept. 26 for 146 witness dolls and 107 seafarers ministry caps made by the church’s Women on Mission group. The witness dolls will be shipped to Dallas, Texas, to be used by Aid Sudan, a non-profit organization giving humanitarian assistance to the Sudanese. The seafarers’ caps will be shipped to Charleston Baptist Association International Seafarers Ministry, to be presented as gifts to sailors on the merchant ships that come to the Port of Charleston. This ministry reaches people from more than 100 countries around the world.
Nebo Baptist Church, Britton’s Neck, held a fall festival on Oct. 30, which featured a moon walk, a giant slide, and Trunk or Treat for the costumed visitors. Waiting in line for their treats are Katie Allen, Cheyenne Parmeter, Danielle Larrimore and Rachel Richardson.
On Nov. 11, the Keenagers senior adult group of Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, hosted a catered luncheon in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans who were present were honored, including, from left: Norris Brittain (WWII, Army Air Corps), Jimmy Ray Wilson (National Guard), Reg Graham (Navy), Michael Barnes (Marine Corps), Michael Everitt (Army), and Jimmy Branyon (National Guard).
Teresa Holmes, right, was baptized at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Conway, on Oct. 24. Pictured with Holmes is deacon chairman Bill Gause.
The men and youth of Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, joined forces in an “at-home” missions effort on Oct. 23. The team of men took chainsaws, handsaws and other tools to clear brush and trim trees and shrubs for two area residents.
Members of Pelzer First Baptist Church launched a food drive in October for their community. Using the theme “Trick or Treat so others may eat,” they passed out paper bags in area neighborhoods to collect food for Palmetto Baptist Association’s Operation Care food closet, and collected more food than they could place on the shelves. “It is amazing how God can use a small group to make such a huge impact in people’s lives,” said Kelly Maness, who handles public relations for Pelzer First Baptist. The next project is to collect canned goods during the month of November, using the Clemson-Carolina rivalry to see which “team” will bring in the most cans. “I cannot wait to see the outcome,” Maness said.
The Woman’s Missionary Union of Saluda Baptist Association sponsored World Craft Fair Day on Oct. 2. The event was held at First Baptist Church, Honea Path, and featured international costumes and food. Churches from Anderson, Belton, and Honea Path participated. Pictured are Carissa Branyon (Barker’s Creek Baptist) and Betty Mitchell and Abby Vinson (First Baptist, Honea Path) wearing traditional African clothing.
Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, Gaffney, recently honored two longtime members for perfect Sunday school attendance. Shown receiving their pins on Oct. 10 are Lynch Yelton, left, for 57 years; and Frances Higgins, for 54 years, who are pictured with pastor Clyde Thomas.
The music department and congregation of Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Marion, recently honored Linda Owens, left, for 50 years of service as church organist. Presenting a plaque of appreciation are choir director Shamra Richardson and pastor Darrell Floyd.
Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, recently honored member David Lawson for his military service. Staff Sgt. Lawson, who has served two tours in Iraq, is pictured at right with pastor Carrol Caldwell. (The Oct. 28 issue of The Baptist Courier incorrectly stated that Lawson had served three tours in Afghanistan.)
Several residents of Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Dillon County recently teamed up with the WMU at Kemper Baptist Church, Pee Dee Baptist Association, for a special missions project. With materials donated by Kemper’s WMU, the ladies at Sunny Acres made 37 dolls and 27 salvation bracelets to be sent to Burkina Faso and Honduras. “These ladies worked really hard and enjoyed every moment of it,” said Sara Elvington, activity director at Sunny Acres and WMU director at Kemper Baptist.
Top photo: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” is a favored Bible verse for Frankie Tanner, evangelism and prayer coordinator for Welsh Neck Baptist Association and pastor of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. “I enjoy catching fish, and I enjoy catching people for the gospel,” he said. Tanner (far right) and Charles Hancock (far left), pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, also of Welsh Neck Association, recently held a joint baptism service service for their churches. Bottom photo: Tanner and pastor Randy James of High Hill Baptist Church enjoy a day of flounder fishing at Murrells Inlet. “Pastors can enjoy faith and fun – the best of both worlds,” Tanner said.
Louise Grady and Alma Jean Hughes, members at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, have been busy collecting tabs from soft drink cans to be given to Ronald McDonald House in Greenville. Pictured with Grady (left), who began the program, and Hughes, whose husband helped her collect tabs, is pastor Carrol Caldwell.
The senior adults from Trinity Baptist Church, Great Falls, raised more than $100 for the church’s Janie Chapman state missions offering on the bus ride to Hendersonville, N.C., for their annual Lake Lure and Steep Orchard outing Sept. 16.
Leann Cudd, left, and Larry Millstead, right, were baptized at Northside Baptist Church, Laurens, on Oct. 31. Pictured with the baptismal candidates is pastor Allen Gregory.
Julian Garner, left, and Bruce Braisington were ordained as deacons by Northside Baptist Church, Laurens, on Aug. 29. Participating in the ceremony is pastor Allen Gregory, pictured in the background.
Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Neeses, held a baptism service for seven new members on Oct. 24. Beaver Creek is a member of the Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association.