The Baptist Courier

Harris Baptist Church, Greenwood, held a reception Sept. 13 to honor Frank Thomas on his 30th anniversary as pastor. Thomas began his duties at the church in 1979. Personnel committee member Jerry Goldman, left, presents Thomas with an engraved... Continue Reading »

University of Florida fans would have you believe that Gainesville is the new Smallville or at least the new Metropolis. It's hard to argue against their enthusiasm.... Continue Reading »

More than 2,500 students are involved in one of 31 South Carolina Baptist College Ministry groups and Bible studies on college and university campuses.... Continue Reading »

Fresh from a two-day meeting with 26 fellow state Baptist executives and North American Mission Board staff members, South Carolina Baptist Convention executive director-treasurer Jim Austin offered optimistic but tempered comments about two Southern Baptist initiatives.... Continue Reading »

Weldon Fallaw, president of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina, has announced plans to retire effective Dec. 31. At his retirement, he will have served the foundation for more than 28 years.... Continue Reading »

I was blessed by the friendly people and atmosphere at Taylors First Baptist Church Sept. 11 when a group of about 35 people met in the fellowship hall for a ?Reconnect? prayer conference.... Continue Reading »

College Street Baptist Church, Walhalla, will celebrate 100 years of existence on Nov. 8 with a special service beginning at 10 a.m. George Tichenor, former pastor (1972-89) will be guest speaker.... Continue Reading »

Providence Baptist Church, Kershaw, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary on Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading »

Greer Baptist Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 27 in a 6 p.m. commemorative service at Fairview Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Woodside Baptist Church, Greenville, will hold a centennial homecoming celebration on Oct. 18 beginning at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading »

Homer Hinson HOMER HINSON was called as full-time pastor by Red Hill Baptist Church, Camden, on Aug. 2. He previously served as pastor of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Hartsville, for 11 years. Hinson and his wife Peggy Doris have... Continue Reading »

Cross Roads Baptist Church, Greer, will celebrate its 100th birthday Sept. 13-20.... Continue Reading »