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Richland Springs celebrates 150th anniversary

Richland Springs Baptist Church, Saluda County, celebrated 150 years of worship and service to the Lord Aug. 2.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Taking a moment to thank ‘choice servants of our Lord’

For many years, October has been recognized throughout the Southern Baptist Convention and other denominations as Clergy Appreciation Month. This recognition affords church members with the reminder that their pastor and staff are appreciated and encouraged by both individual... Continue Reading »

Singing Churchmen to present ‘Hymns Alive’ at First Baptist, Columbia

In conjunction with the rollout of a new (Southern) Baptist Hymnal, the South Carolina Baptist Singing Churchmen will present ?Hymns Alive: Our Heritage, Our Future,? Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Providence Baptist celebrates 115 years

Providence Baptist Church, Pageland, observed 115 years of service Sept. 20 with more than 350 in attendance.... Continue Reading »

Failing our young people

Should Christians get involved in politics? It was politics that removed the Bible and prayer from our public schools. It was politics that opened the door for us to murder thousands of unborn babies every week. It was politics... Continue Reading »

Myrtle Ghent Killen Byrd

Myrtle Ghent Killen Byrd, 84, of Charleston, mother-in-law of Charleston Southern University president Jairy Hunter, died Sept. 27 after a lengthy illness.... Continue Reading »

Goose Creek First observes 50th anniversary

First Baptist Church of Goose Creek is celebrating its 50th anniversary Oct. 24-25.... Continue Reading »

‘Preaching pastor’ necessary

I truly rejoice when someone who was lost surrenders to the lordship of Jesus Christ. It truly blows my mind when I ponder on the grace, mercy, forgiveness, patience and love of Jesus Christ. And I especially love it... Continue Reading »

George Jerome Mitchell

George Jerome Mitchell, 79, of Taylors, a retired pastor and public school teacher, died Oct. 1, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville.... Continue Reading »

In Myrtle Beach: Forestbrook to celebrate 25 years with November homecoming

Forestbrook Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach, will celebrate its 25th anniversary Nov. 8 with a homecoming service at 10:30 a.m.... Continue Reading »

Spring Valley ‘connecting’ with everyone

Prior to 2007, the landscape at Spring Valley Baptist Church, Columbia, was wilting. Pastor Robert Winburn, who has served 21 years at the church, watched as people were leaving, the church wasn't growing, the church was aging, and leadership... Continue Reading »

Eva Satterfield Taylor

Eva Satterfield Taylor, 78, of Wingate, N.C., wife of former South Carolina pastor Bill Taylor, died July 29, 2009.... Continue Reading »