The Baptist Courier

Filter by:

230 compete at state Bible drill

A total of 230 children representing 58 churches competed at the South Carolina Baptist Children's Bible Drill April 25 at four churches across the state: St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia; Southside Baptist, Florence; First Baptist, Simpsonville; and First Baptist, Anderson.... Continue Reading »

‘Salt and Light’ encourages men to boldly share ‘answer’

?Men, we are living in the most exciting time in history,? declared Chris Wells, keynote speaker for the Salt and Light Men's Ministries Conference held April 17-18. 'there are men desperately seeking purpose and meaning in their lives,? he... Continue Reading »

Creative ministries festival offers ‘fun and reachable opportunities’

?Kingdom Hearts for Kingdom Arts? was the theme for the 18th annual South Carolina Baptist Convention Creative Ministries Festival held April 17-18 at North Trenholm Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 14, 2009

The Dorcas Fellowship Club of George’s Creek Baptist Church, Olar, held a Valentine banquet Feb. 11. One of the highlights of the day was the crowning of Freddie and Bobbie Gunnells as Valentine King and Queen. The couple continues... Continue Reading »

James W. Haskell Sr.

Retired pastor James W. ?J.W.? Haskell Sr., 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Curtain rises on Forestville’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ children’s theater

Forestville Baptist Church in Greenville is declaring in a dramatic way its commitment to both teach and model biblical truth to its children.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University students impact lives of children at nearby apartment complex

A group of Baptist Collegiate Ministry Anderson University students have made it their mission to minister to the children at nearby Fairview Gardens Apartments on a regular basis for the past two years.... Continue Reading »

‘Rally for Israel’ slated for May 17

Two South Carolina Baptists from Lexington are playing leading roles in plans to stage a ?Rally for Israel? on May 17 on the grounds of the State House in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Talk about missing the point. A new Web site, www.informationageprayer.com, provides subscribers the opportunity to have digitized prayers offered on their behalf.... Continue Reading »

Naylor retires after 35-year missions career in India

Some call her the Mother Teresa of Bangalore, but at one time some called her a criminal over labor disputes at Bangalore Baptist Hospital.... Continue Reading »

Naylor reflects on her years on the mission field, discusses retirement and plans to ‘simply adjust’

Q: “Simply adjust” became one of your mottos in India. What meaning does that have for you now? Anthony Jacob, a pastor in India, and Sagaya Mary, a cook at the Indian Baptist Society, listen as Rebekah Naylor speaks... Continue Reading »

Faith, family come first for Reds’ Owings

Here are a few fun facts about Micah Owings: He spent his first 15 years in a small log cabin on a mountain in north Georgia. He was homeschooled for five years and raised cows, horses and pigs. He... Continue Reading »