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Anderson University opens Thrift Library to students

The newest and one of the finest university libraries in the South welcomed students Jan. 1 as the Thrift Library on the campus of Anderson University opened for campus use. While the construction of various aspects of the facility... Continue Reading »

CP giving 4.2 percent ahead of last year

As of Dec. 31, year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program are 4.24 percent ahead of the same time frame at the end of 2005.... Continue Reading »

Likes puzzles

I agree with Marguerite Hammond (a retired teacher ? I know her personally) about the puzzles in The Baptist Courier.... Continue Reading »

Bethlehem Church to host Strack youth outreach event

?Out of the Blocks,? an event co-sponsored by Charleston Southern University and evangelist Jay Strack for Spartanburg-area youth, will be hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church, Roebuck, Jan. 17 at 6:15 p.m.... Continue Reading »

In Seneca: Record-setting Lottie Moon offering at Utica Baptist Church

Utica Baptist Church, Seneca, set a new Lottie Moon offering record this year with $99,239.46 given. The previous high was just over $62,000.... Continue Reading »

Faith in Today’s World

‘Facing the Giants’ tops $10 million at box office ahead of DVD release In Hollywood, $10 million is mere change. In Albany, Ga., it’s a sign of God’s blessing. “Facing the Giants,” the inspirational movie made by the staff... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for January 11, 2007

Center Grove Baptist Church, Kershaw, set a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal of $1,500, an increase over last year’s total. “But this year, God has truly amazed us as the people’s heart and treasure went out to the unreached... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for January 11, 2007

CALVIN SNELGROVE SR. began duties as pastor of Rockton Baptist Church, Columbia Metro Association, Oct. 8. He has held pastorates in Pee Dee, Marion and Santee associations. He is a native of Blythewood, and is a graduate of Fruitland... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

?Blessed is the man ?? (Psalm 1:1). When January comes around each year, I love to read and meditate on Psalm 1. The reason for this is simply that I want to receive God's blessings. In this psalm, we... Continue Reading »

A resolution to consider

According to a poll conducted on USA Today's website, 80 percent of Americans will make at least one New Year's resolution. But research indicates that many of those setting New Year's goals will have broken them by March.... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Change: Chaotic or comfortable?

Even before Gary and I were married, we had decided that if and when we had children, I would 'stay at home? for the first few years. God did bless us with two daughters, and I did resign my... Continue Reading »

SBC president expresses hope for national convention in ’07

Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is asking Southern Baptists to repent of their 'self sufficiency? and plead with God for a spiritual revival during 2007. He also is calling upon the convention to seek reconciliation over... Continue Reading »