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Simpsonville couple makes crosses for JOY boxes

Marvin and Marilynn English of Simpsonville have undertaken a unique missions opportunity that they hope will be a blessing to many children thousands of miles away.... Continue Reading »

Oldest IMB emeritus missionary dies at 102

The International Mission Board's oldest emeritus missionary, Howard McCamey, was honored in a memorial service in Dallas Dec. 5. He died Nov. 26 at age 102.... Continue Reading »

Columbia First’s group honored for volunteer work

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health selected the Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church, Columbia, as Volunteer of the Month in November.... Continue Reading »

Christmas prisoner packets spread the news of hope

It's the time of year when we gather with our loved ones to celebrate Christmas. But some people spend Christmas separated from their family and friends.... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest – by Valerie Rumbough

The end of the year is close at hand. You only have a few weeks to make a charitable gift to your church or other charity. If you are considering doing so, you need to be aware of a... Continue Reading »

C.B. Love Jr. still preaching at age of 92

A few Sundays ago, C.B. Love Jr. preached at the morning worship service at Bethany Baptist Church in McCormick, where he retired as pastor and where he and his wife, Virginia, attend regularly.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for December 25, 2008

JOHN HAWKINS has resigned as interim pastor of Westview Baptist Church, Greenville, where he has served for eight years. His resignation is effective Dec. 31. Previous pastorates include Highland Home, Gray Court; Limestone, Dorchester; Grace, Spartanburg; and Five Forks,... Continue Reading »

‘Missions has always been a part of who I am’

Most people don't know that Evelyn Blount was offered a spot on a professional women's basketball team when she graduated from high school in Winder, Ga., in 1960. However, many who work with her wouldn't be all that surprised.... Continue Reading »

In Sri Lanka: South Carolina volunteers find serving spiritually convicting

Convicting. As the three South Carolinians one by one described their experiences, their feelings, and the lessons they learned during their volunteer trip, the word ?convicting? seemed to be the adjective that best summed up their time in Sri... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for December 25, 2008

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community resident Rebecca Futrell, left, presents Dina Hair, executive director, with a cross-stitching of the Villa at Martha Franks. Futrell spent a year and a half cross-stitching the masterpiece, which she donated to the retirement... Continue Reading »

Who we really are

I want to thank you for the Commentary in the recent edition ('sharing the load of the Lord's work,? Dec. 11).... Continue Reading »

Future Teachers bring cheer

The Future Teachers Society and the Charleston Southern University chapter of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) partnered with two Professional Development Site schools this holiday season to provide Christmas gift boxes to 100 deserving youngsters.... Continue Reading »