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South Carolina Showcase for October 30, 2008

John and Esther Norris of Edisto Beach Baptist Church were honored Sept. 28 as they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The celebration included a dinner and afternoon gospel music concert.   Christian comedian Kristy Byers was the featured speaker... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for October 30, 2008

HOWARD FOSTER began duties Sept. 22 as senior pastor of Five Forks Baptist Church, Simpsonville. During his 30 years in the ministry, he has served churches in Virginia and South Carolina. A certified chaplain, he most recently served with... Continue Reading »

Senior citizens attend retreat at Springmaid

A recent retreat for senior citizens, held annually at Springmaid Beach, attracted 455 people representing 29 churches ? nine of them from the Palmetto Baptist Association.... Continue Reading »

Kid at heart: Skelton celebrates 16 summers at La Vida

Working in an environment with Girls in Action, Acteens, and college students could make a person weary after 16 years, but not for Cindy Skelton. In fact, her desire has always been to work with such a diverse age... Continue Reading »

Executive Board approves budget, renovation plans for White Oak

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved the 2009 operating budget proposal of $34,250,000 during its meeting Oct. 13-14 at White Oak Conference Center. Other agenda items included plans for new construction and renovation of White... Continue Reading »

Wingate celebrates grand opening

The new Wingate by Wyndham hotel, located at the entrance to Charleston Southern University, held its grand opening ceremonies with a ribbon cutting Oct. 10.... Continue Reading »

First Person – God shatters expectations in South Asia

This trip, for me, was about shattering expectations. So much about a trip to India is in opposition to my personality. I love India. I have a heart for India. I love the food. All those things go without... Continue Reading »

South Carolina volunteers advance the Good News in South Asia

India ? The domed mosque looming before them, four South Carolina volunteers struck up a conversation with a group of Muslim men standing outside the entryway. After more than a week, the practice had nearly become second nature. They... Continue Reading »

South Carolina women share the love of Christ through relationships

American and Indian, Christian and Muslim, they came from different cultures and spoke different languages; but when the 10 women packed into the small room of a Muslim home, they learned that they share as many similarities as they... Continue Reading »

To South Carolina Baptists: An Invitation to Experience Kingdom Life

This coming Nov. 11-12, Baptists of South Carolina will gather in Columbia for our annual convention. Included in the many important initiatives presented will be our new emphasis ? Experience Kingdom Life.... Continue Reading »

A God-centered approach to battling breast cancer: Upstate woman gladly bears scars in Jesus’ name

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) comes to a close, there's at least one upstate woman who knows it's crucial to remain passionate about the issue year-round, and that the best counseling available is God-centered.... Continue Reading »

Smith receives Medallion of Honor at Lander University

For nearly a quarter century, Scott Smith has served the Lander University community as Baptist collegiate minister. But for those Lander students, faculty and staff who?ve crossed paths with Smith during his 23 years of service, he is more... Continue Reading »