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On June 30, Mayo First Baptist Church celebrated its annual homecoming with a ribbon-cutting and dedication of its recently renovated fellowship and children’s church facility. The renovation project included upgrades to the fellowship area and a permanent home for... Continue Reading »
Angela Driggers, financial secretary at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, was recognized on July 21 for 15 years of service. Her certificate of appreciation thanked her for serving Christ and the church family “with a commitment to excellence and... Continue Reading »
East Side Baptist Church, Batesburg, held Vacation Bible School June 23-27. Average attendance for the week was 109, with a high attendance of 115. Mitch Bruner is pastor at East Side.
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Rock Hill, recently honored Tom Patterson for 30 years of service as pastor. “Our church family is extremely blessed and thankful that Dr. Patterson and his wife Daisy have shared their many God given gifts and... Continue Reading »
Donald Sapp (center) was recently ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Assisting pastor John Gambrell in the ordination service were Sapp’s sons — Paul Sapp (right), pastor of First Baptist Church, Andrews; and... Continue Reading »
Trinity Way Baptist Church, Greenville (whose total membership is 136), recently held a record-breaking Vacation Bible School with a total enrollment of 212 — 159 students and 63 workers. To accommodate the large group, all furniture had to be... Continue Reading »
Samuel Wesley Brashier was ordained to the gospel ministry July 21. A third-generation minister, he was the first to be ordained at the new Scenic Hills Baptist Church just north of Travelers Rest, where his father, Tommy Brashier, is... Continue Reading »
One of the state’s most diverse multiethnic church staffs is pictured at the June 30 pastor installation service for Greater Community Fellowship at United Baptist Church in Spartanburg. From left: Esther, Priscilla and Mark Everett (he pastors Greater Community);... Continue Reading »
Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Neeses, held Vacation Bible School in June, with the theme “Colossal Coaster World.” Average nightly attendance was 68, and two professions of faith were reported.
Neal Sweet has been called as senior pastor of Home Branch Baptist Church in Manning. His ministry began July 14. He previously served at Hermitage Baptist Church in Camden. Sweet and his wife Jessica have three children: Tripp, Logan... Continue Reading »
Roger Couch retired July 28 as pastor of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley. He served at Jones Avenue for 22 years after pastoring several other churches in the area. He and his wife Judy will continue to live... Continue Reading »
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens recently held its first revival services in more than five years. Visiting ministers and choirs came to “enrich the services and involve the surrounding community,” according to Lisa Yarber, marketing director.
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