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Children, youth, and adults from churches within Waccamaw Baptist Association began the 2013 Season of Prayer for State Missions by “Going All Out” at Myrtle Beach State Park on Sept. 7. Ken Owens, South Carolina Baptist Convention collegiate ministry... Continue Reading »
Donald E. Turner was honored as deacon emeritus Oct. 13 at First Baptist Church, Surfside Beach. Turner was ordained as deacon in 1955. He and his wife, Donna, served as missionaries to Brazil for 18 years. Turner served as... Continue Reading »
A Spanish Missions recognition service was held recently at Boiling Springs First Baptist Church. Pictured, from left, are Jim Goodroe, director of missions for Spartanburg County Network; student missionaries Matt Mitchell, Anna Gurrero, Naomi Gurrero and Jesse Hammett; Evelyn... Continue Reading »
Travelers Rest First Baptist Church celebrated its centennial Nov. 3. Former pastor Ryan Ecklund was guest speaker. Steve Peterson is the pastor today. The church held its first worship service on Nov. 3, 1913.
Brian Rowland Henderson observed his first anniversary on Oct. 21 as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Fairfax, in Allendale-Hampton Association. He is a graduate of USC-Aiken and Luther Rice University and Seminary. He is working toward his master of... Continue Reading »
Ralph Carter, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, got right down to business at Charleston Southern University’s chapel service Oct. 30 by asking students, “How does a man get... Continue Reading »
Do you have an inspiring Christmas story? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for true stories that speak of God’s involvement in our lives and circumstances and are related to the Christmas season.
On March 19, 2011, 6-year-old Benji Easler of Gaffney died when an amusement train ride derailed and overturned at a Spartanburg public park. Benji’s parents, Dwight and Tabitha Easler, along with his two older brothers, were injured, as were... Continue Reading »
Edwin Leap’s piece (“What To Do with Mental Illness?”, October issue) is a great help in starting a needed conversation in the church, especially for pastors such as myself who sometimes counsel families with this problem. The conversation needs... Continue Reading »
Hurricane Baptist Church, Clinton, hosted Scott Humston and “The Wonder-Full Weekend” Oct. 4-6. Humston travels throughout the country to churches and schools, and has performed at the White House on several occasions. The church reported that 40 people made... Continue Reading »
The youth group and leaders from Bethcar Baptist Church in Wagener recently held their annual fall festival, with more than 300 people in attendance. The event featured food, a car show, Trunk or Treat, and special activities for the... Continue Reading »
The congregation of Hurricane Baptist Church, Clinton, held “Music Appreciation Sunday” on Sept. 29. The church honored its music director, choir and musicians. Two musicians, Catherine Young and LeJune Cantrell, each have 50 years of music experience. Special music... Continue Reading »
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