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Fast Facts for March 20, 2008

CP: 1.25 percent ahead of 2007 pace Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program are 1.25 percent ahead of the same time frame in February 2007. The year-to-date total of $88,174,995 for CP missions is $1,089,443 ahead... Continue Reading »

Earle Street boosts North American missions through life of ‘Hephzibah’

Terri Parker Lewis and Noah Garrett receive roses from the Woman's Missionary Union at Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville following their dramatic presentation on the life of South Carolina missions pioneer Hephzibah Jenkins Townsend on March 5.... Continue Reading »

Darlington race rally slated May 9

Bring-A-Kid Race Night at Darlington, sponsored by Darlington Raceway Ministries, will be held May 9. The Jack Eason Band will begin playing at 5 p.m., and the pre-race rally will start at 5:45 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for March 20, 2008

Travis Dix TRAVIS DIX has been called as minister of youth and children by Apalache Baptist Church, Greer. He and his wife Jody have two children, Hudson and Hawke.               MARK RYAN CANNON... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for March 20, 2008

Pastor Dennis Lynn and his wife Helen were honored Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church, McCormick, for “a decade of dedication and faithful service.” They were given a “book of memories” compiled by church members and friends, along with... Continue Reading »

Online Exclusive: Anderson University plans mission trips for spring break

Students, faculty and staff at Anderson University will travel to New Orleans, New York and Myrtle Beach during spring break, March 17-21, to assist existing ministries with meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people in those areas.... Continue Reading »

Page examines ‘Shrinking Church’ in new book

Frank Page, pastor of First Baptist Church, Taylors, and president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is author of a new book entitled 'the Incredible Shrinking Church,? published by Broadman and Holman in Nashville.... Continue Reading »

Joyful Sound celebrates 30 years of ministry

In 1978, Mayson Easterling (?72), then director of admissions at North Greenville College, hired Mike Baker (?71) as an admissions counselor. Together they started Joyful Sound, a vocal ensemble that has led worship in more than 3,500 concerts in... Continue Reading »

South Carolinians reaching South Asia for God’s glory

To learn about the SCBC's 2008 service opportunities in South Asia, visit www.scbaptist.org.... Continue Reading »

Despite state’s native beauty, Aikens worry about lostness of majority of Vermont

When Dewey and Kathie Aiken survey the landscape of Vermont, they see much more than the beautiful red and yellow leaves of autumn, the traditional maple syrup-making in March, and 150-year-old churches with white steeples piercing the blue skies... Continue Reading »

500 new churches is Liberty University goal

Leaders at Liberty University have a vision to help plant some 500 new churches during the next five years, evidencing its commitment with a three-day church-planting conference.... Continue Reading »

Sewell named VP of admissions, financial planning

Keli Sewell of Travelers Rest has recently been promoted to vice president of admissions and financial planning at North Greenville University.... Continue Reading »