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It all began with some comments about turkey. Our church's annual turkey dinner had grown stale. As one young couple stated, 'there's a limit to how many turkey dinners one can eat in a week!? It was time to... Continue Reading »

October contributions of $17,795,253 through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program were 20.40 percent above CP gifts received in October 2007, according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee president and chief executive officer Morris Chapman.... Continue Reading »

Joseph H. Stover, 79, of Union, a retired pastor, died Oct. 8, 2008, at his home.... Continue Reading »

The summer of 2008 will long be remembered in Cedar Rapids both for the 500-year flood that swamped the Iowa city and for the flood of compassion and cooperation provided by Southern Baptist churches across the country.... Continue Reading »

CHRISTOPHER RYAN SMITH was ordained to the ministry Oct. 19 by Homeland Park Baptist Church, Anderson, where he is minister of youth and children. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith of Anderson and is majoring... Continue Reading »

Dear President-elect Obama: First, congratulations on your successful campaign to become the 44th president of our beloved United States of America. This was a historic election in terms of the massive increase in voter participation as a percentage of... Continue Reading »

Sadie Bright was honored by Little Mountain Baptist Church, Wellford, for 45 years service as Sunday school secretary. With her are pastor Joshua Phillips, left, and Eugene McKelvey, Sunday school director.   Eureka Baptist Church, Anderson, recently had a... Continue Reading »

November usually stimulates images of turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and family gatherings. As Christians, it reminds us of the many blessings bestowed upon us by God.... Continue Reading »

Hulon Baptist Church, Batesburg, celebrated its 60th homecoming Oct. 12 with an attendance of 265 people. Pastor Larry Patterson presented Jeanette Kyzer a certificate, recognizing her for 60 years of service to Hulon as the only surviving charter member.... Continue Reading »

The congregation of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dalzell, is excited about moving into its new building after the old one burned down Feb. 17. The first service in the new building will be Nov. 16.... Continue Reading »

Recently, Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg spent a Saturday being the hands and feet of Jesus. From children through senior adults, 173 members of the church organized ministry teams through Sunday schools and went out to model the love... Continue Reading »

I enjoy reading Edwin Leap's writings in the Greenville News. Thanks for including him in The Baptist Courier. His columns are so refreshing. Also, I enjoy reading about his family.... Continue Reading »