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Rebekah Ann Naylor, M.D. – Missionary Surgeon in Changing Times

For an entire generation, Rebekah Naylor has personified Southern Baptist medical missions. For 35 years, she served Bangalore Baptist Hospital in India as missionary surgeon and administrator. Stateside now, she continues to work on special assignment with the International... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

It wasn't the kind of thing you could just slip in your pocket and walk home with. But in July someone swiped a 12-foot bronze statue of a galloping horse and his youthful rider, a statue that weighed more... Continue Reading »

Cribb: Doing ‘something good’ for the church

?You?re going to do something good for our church,? a fellow member of Pleasant Hill Church, Hemingway, told Neville Cribb. ?I dreamed about it last night.?... Continue Reading »

You can make a difference in the world – from South Carolina

Have you ever wondered what difference you might be making in the world? You?re busy with life, work, kids, chores, church. You want to do something to help others around the world, but you?re just not sure how to... Continue Reading »

Prayer vigil for revival to begin Sept. 24

A call for Southern Baptists and other believers to engage in 40 days of prayer beginning in late September has been issued by the SBC's North American Mission Board and Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist Ministries for Aging president resigns to accept church’s call

Richard McLawhorn, president of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging since January 2006, has announced that he will resign at the end of September to return to the pastorate.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for August 21, 2008

MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, Laurens Baptist Association, celebrated “Christmas in July” on July 20. Members contributed food items and money to benefit the crisis center. The children who attended Vacation Bible School also brought food items and money each... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for August 7, 2008

The adult Vacation Bible School class at Centenary Baptist Church, Marion Baptist Association, traveled to “Outrigger Island” with the children. In addition to the Bible studies, they enjoyed crafts, singing and performing on handmade kazoos.     Twelve members... Continue Reading »

At Poe Baptist Church: Cleveland celebrates 100 years

Myrtle Spencer Cleveland ? ?Aunt Myrtle? ? celebrated her 100th birthday July 12 during a drop-in at Poe Baptist Church, Greenville. She is the oldest member of the church.... Continue Reading »

Life experiences inspire title for Chesterfield woman’s autobiography

Ruth Adams, a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church, Chesterfield, has published her first book, ?I?ll Remember Jesus,? at the age of 91.... Continue Reading »

Terry to lead multiplication team at South Carolina Baptist Convention

Wayne Terry has been tapped to lead the new South Carolina Baptist Convention multiplication team. He began duties July 24.... Continue Reading »

Fall retreat for senior adults to be held in Myrtle Beach

Approximately 400 senior adults, representing as many as 25 churches, are gearing up for the annual fall retreat at Springmaid Beach Resort and Conference Center in Myrtle Beach.... Continue Reading »