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Crusade sets spiritual tone for school year at North Greenville University

In 1993, North Greenville University and North Greenville Baptist Association entered a partnership to share the gospel through a cooperative event ? a community-wide crusade. Even though the name of the crusade and the venues have changed over the... Continue Reading »

Ninety Six church sends 25 percent of members on Appalachia mission trip

What does a church do when 25 percent of the members decide to participate in a mission trip? Beg God to make the trip effective and meaningful.... Continue Reading »

Praise for Baptists

Southern Baptist churches around the state are among the largest and most dedicated supporters of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I would like to personally say thank you to those who are involved with Relay For Life... Continue Reading »

Donations needed

The Potter's House requests that readers of The Baptist Courier assist us in obtaining donations of pews and pulpit furniture.... Continue Reading »

Gilmore honored at memorial

Faculty and friends of the late Margaret Gilmore, one of the original employees at Charleston Southern University, paid tribute to her in a memorial Sept. 10 at Lightsey Chapel. Gilmore died Aug. 22 at the age of 88. A... Continue Reading »

Simpsonville church wins 2008 VBS photo contest

The second annual Facts & Trends Online VBS photo contest concluded Sept. 8, with more than 2,800 votes cast during the final week of voting. In the end, Westside Baptist Church, Simpsonville, emerged the contest winner with its bird's-eye-view... Continue Reading »

New medical disaster relief unit formed in state

A new medical disaster relief team in South Carolina will have unprecedented access across the world, even in seemingly impenetrable countries.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Fixer-upper or move-in ready?

Is it financially wiser to buy a home that is a fixer-upper or one that is move-in ready? Well, that depends, because obviously the answer won't be the same for all situations.... Continue Reading »

CWJC children discover the joy of missions

Perhaps there are cries of desperation, internal and inaudible. Maybe there is shame. Maybe there are just miscellaneous hard times. Whatever the reasons, there are those who feel forgotten, unloved, and may even feel unfit for God's use. These... Continue Reading »

Calvin Garry Bryant

Calvin Garry Bryant, 61, of Greenville, a long-serving pastor and sheriff's chaplain, died Aug. 10, 2008.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University set to exceed enrollment record – again

Freshmen and transfers, coupled with a higher number of returning students, will push Anderson University enrollment to its highest level ever, according to university officials.... Continue Reading »

Charles E. Hood Jr.

Charles E. Hood Jr., 89, of Laurens, a retired pastor and author, died Aug. 16, 2008.... Continue Reading »