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Williamston group feeds 175 at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was a brighter day for 175 families in the Williamston-Pelzer area, thanks to the efforts of Christian Men United in Prayer, a trans-denominational group of laymen.... Continue Reading »

Pam Carroll new South Carolina Baptist Convention financial officer

Pam Carroll, a retired banking executive, has been named chief financial officer for the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University graduate fulfilling ‘what God created me to be’

Kimberly Dawn Wooten of Taylors walked across the stage Dec. 9 at North Greenville University to accept the degree she had worked for her entire life.... Continue Reading »

Dec. 30 deadline for church gifts

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2010 financial records at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30.... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest – by Valerie Rumbough

Here are some last-minute tax planning tips you may be interested in.... Continue Reading »

Commentary: 2011 — A Year Like No Other … by Don Kirkland

South Carolina Baptists ? as individuals, as a conclave of autonomous congregations, as a denomination whose foundational purpose is missions ? will answer one way or another the most vital question asked of any of us at any time:... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Dec. 26, 2010, Bible Studies for Life

Right now you have a unique opportunity as a Southern Baptist. You have the opportunity to take the gospel to the entire world as you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. And, hopefully, you are... Continue Reading »

First Person: Associations exist to benefit churches

I have been involved in the local Baptist association for more than 10 years ? in participation and leadership ? and I have seen some good things and some bad things. The local association is facing challenges today. I... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Jan. 2, 2011, Bible Studies for Life

In verses 25-32, Paul gave several commands regarding our actions and our attitudes that reflect our oneness and community in Christ. For example, we should not procrastinate when it comes to settling a dispute with another Christian.... Continue Reading »

Bertha Smith legacy

In 1888, Lottie Moon made her initial request for funds to help spread the Good News to China. That same year, Bertha Smith was born near Cowpens, S.C., and would soon follow in the footsteps of Lottie Moon.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: Dec. 26, 2010, Explore the Bible

Compromise is viewed by many as important for life. At times, it may be necessary to find ?common ground? with others or reach a ?win-win agreement.? Yet, too often compromise becomes an excuse for not doing the right thing.... Continue Reading »

‘Bum’ speaks in chapel, shocks students

He was alone, stretched out on the bench in the gazebo at The Baptist College of Florida. Most students rushed by to make their 8 a.m. classes. Visibly out of place, the stranger had long, disheveled hair, layered camouflaged... Continue Reading »