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Crosspoint Church begins services at new location in Clemson

Crosspoint Church, Clemson, completed renovation of the former Lakeview Plaza commercial property along Tiger Boulevard and opened the doors for worship services on Sept. 27.... Continue Reading »

Company donates buildings for student housing at NGU

North Greenville University dedicated two houses for use by male residents on Sept. 29. The new living spaces assist the university in accommodating approximately 1,500 residents of the 2,254 students enrolled this fall at the northern Greenville county campus.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for October 15, 2009

Brian and Teeka Holtzclaw, members of Trinity Way Baptist Church, Greenville, spent a week in Honduras visiting children sponsored by the congregation. Pictured with the Holtzclaws are some of the 24 children who receive assistance from the church. Dennis... Continue Reading »

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 »