The Baptist Courier

This time of year, a flurry of activity descends on St. Andrew's Baptist Church in Columbia. On first glance, it is a strange crowd of folks assembled in the fellowship hall. From prison chaplains and inmates to church volunteers,... Continue Reading »

After five long years of renovations and countless hours of volunteer work, the new University of South Carolina Baptist Collegiate Center was dedicated Nov. 6 with more than 200 friends and alumni in attendance.... Continue Reading »

A group targeting domestic violence in South Carolina held its first training session Nov. 17-18 at First Baptist Church, Hartsville. ?Domestic Violence and Community: Faith Based and Justice Response? offered judges, law enforcement, victim advocates? attorneys and faith-based leaders... Continue Reading »

Samuel Thomas, of Columbus, Ga., and president of Hopegivers International, delivered the commencement address for North Greenville University's graduation ceremonies Dec. 8. The 102 graduates were part of the first class graduating under the university name. Thomas spoke about... Continue Reading »

The Encarta online dictionary defines virtual reality as ?a technique by which a computer simulates a three-dimensional physical environment using visual and auditory stimuli with which people can interact to affect what happens in the simulation.?... Continue Reading »

I am writing to say thank you for all the assistance you gave after Hurricane Katrina. You came to the rescue of the people in the Cypress Shores community. The work was hard, the hours were long, the beds... Continue Reading »

Rob Vernon Rob Vernon has begun duties as minister of students and missions at Philippi Baptist Church, Union. A graduate of Le Tourneau University, he previously served Liberty Heights Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.            ... Continue Reading »

Miranda Lawhon, a GA at Old Fort Baptist Church, Summerville, sits in front of boxes collected for Samaritan’s Purse this year. The church set a record this Christmas, collecting 333 boxes for the ministry. The WMU of Pleasant Hill... Continue Reading »

Church historians from throughout the state, representing various denominations and faiths, will gather for an initial meeting Jan. 14 at the South Carolina Archives and History Center in Columbia.... Continue Reading »

The Dec. 29 edition of The Baptist Courier has been shortened to 12 pages to meet our printer's deadline.... Continue Reading »

This is the time of year that many of us talk once again of having a great Christmas. Maybe you have said, ?I don't want Christmas to be like last year.? So by now, you have made an early... Continue Reading »

Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Hampton, founded in 1869, unveiled a state historical marker during its homecoming celebration Nov. 6. State Representative Bill Bowers spoke during the unveiling ceremonies, and John Muller of Calvary Baptist Church, Leesville, was guest speaker... Continue Reading »