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Fast Facts for May 14, 2009

CP down 3.37%; off ’09 budget by 3.15% Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program are 3.37 percent below the same time frame last year and 3.15 percent off budget for 2009. As of April 30, the... Continue Reading »

Faith, family come first for Reds’ Owings

Here are a few fun facts about Micah Owings: He spent his first 15 years in a small log cabin on a mountain in north Georgia. He was homeschooled for five years and raised cows, horses and pigs. He... Continue Reading »

230 compete at state Bible drill

A total of 230 children representing 58 churches competed at the South Carolina Baptist Children's Bible Drill April 25 at four churches across the state: St. Andrews Baptist, Columbia; Southside Baptist, Florence; First Baptist, Simpsonville; and First Baptist, Anderson.... Continue Reading »

‘Salt and Light’ encourages men to boldly share ‘answer’

?Men, we are living in the most exciting time in history,? declared Chris Wells, keynote speaker for the Salt and Light Men's Ministries Conference held April 17-18. 'there are men desperately seeking purpose and meaning in their lives,? he... Continue Reading »

Myrtle Beach relief offers chaplains’ aid

A weeklong battle with a wildfire in North Myrtle Beach has prompted a disaster relief response from Southern Baptists in the state, including a significant contingent of chaplains serving as crisis counselors.... Continue Reading »

Creative ministries festival offers ‘fun and reachable opportunities’

?Kingdom Hearts for Kingdom Arts? was the theme for the 18th annual South Carolina Baptist Convention Creative Ministries Festival held April 17-18 at North Trenholm Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

Churches embrace one-day community outreach activities

Landscaping, food drives, home repairs, hospital ministry, and free car washes are a few of the community outreach options for churches interested in a one-day community outreach event. At least four South Carolina churches have embraced the ministry strategy... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for May 14, 2009

The Dorcas Fellowship Club of George’s Creek Baptist Church, Olar, held a Valentine banquet Feb. 11. One of the highlights of the day was the crowning of Freddie and Bobbie Gunnells as Valentine King and Queen. The couple continues... Continue Reading »

Match words with deeds, SBC annual meeting theme urges

Actions speak louder than words, and Johnny Hunt believes it's time a lost world sees Southern Baptists match their words with love in action.... Continue Reading »

James W. Haskell Sr.

Retired pastor James W. ?J.W.? Haskell Sr., 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.... Continue Reading »

Pastors called to revival for Great Commission

The 2009 SBC Pastors? Conference will focus on a passionate revival to the Great Commission, under the theme, ?What If? One Mind. One Love. One Spirit. One Purpose.?... Continue Reading »

Curtain rises on Forestville’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ children’s theater

Forestville Baptist Church in Greenville is declaring in a dramatic way its commitment to both teach and model biblical truth to its children.... Continue Reading »