The Baptist Courier

Lee Dawson Hoover was named deacon emeritus recently at Ridgeville Baptist Church. The award was presented by pastor Clyde McCants on July 11 in a ceremony honoring Hoover for more than 45 years of service as deacon. Hoover and... Continue Reading »

LifePoint Church in Dillon sponsored a second annual back-to-school bash on July 31. The church partnered with local organizations and service providers to offer free health screenings and school supplies. This year the church met its goal of giving... Continue Reading »

The Case for God’s Love Job 40:1-9; Romans 8:18-21, 28-30   It is one of the foundational truths of the Bible that brings comfort to all who ponder its depths: “God is love” (1 John 4.8). Love is the... Continue Reading »

The Case for God’s Involvement Deuteronomy 8:2-5; Psalm 139:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11   “Is God dead?” This question found a rather public expression in the April 8, 1966 issue of Time. According to this line of thinking, one could explain... Continue Reading »

God’s Power Changes People Ephesians 2:1-10   Know-what the Word says Main idea of the passage: Faith is the only means by which we can be made right with God. We are dead in our sins and transgressions, and... Continue Reading »

God’s Power Changes Relationships Ephesians 2:11-22   Know-what the Word says Main idea of the passage: The Gentiles have been unified with the Jews to become members of the household of God. Explanation: Paul uses the argument he built... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists are invited to meet with Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, to discuss statewide Baptist work at regional listening sessions.... Continue Reading »

Ansel Kay Gambrell, 86, a retired Baptist pastor, formerly of Honea Path, died Aug. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio.... Continue Reading »

Edwin Gray Jones Jr., 96, founding pastor of Centerville Baptist Church in Anderson, died Aug. 8, 2010, at the Rainey Hospice House.... Continue Reading »

O.R. ?Bert? Wilson Jr., 88, of Florence, died Aug. 10, 2010.... Continue Reading »

Ted Hodges began duties as the new director of missions for Chester Baptist Association on Sept. 1.... Continue Reading »