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South Carolina Showcase for June 29, 2006

Published on June 27, 2006

Flat Rock Baptist Church, Anderson, held Vacation Bible School May 29-June 2. Total enrollment was 79, with an average attendance of 61 and three professions of faith. Below, children sing the “Arctic Edge” theme song. Ed Hunsinger is pastor... Continue Reading »

Lowrys, Sumter team fulfills mission despite difficult journey

Published on June 27, 2006

Hope and joy countered horror and frustration on a joint mission trip taken by First Baptist Church, Lowrys, and Smithfield Evangelical Baptist Church, Sumter.... Continue Reading »

Welch calls for ‘more’ in presidential address

Published on June 27, 2006

In a sermon focused on witnessing, baptizing and Cooperative Program missions, Southern Baptist Convention president Bobby Welch concluded his two years of service June 14 at the SBC's annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: Nick Imbastaro had an unusual name, but his giving and gracious spirit was even more unique in this age. For my son and countless other children, he was a real-live ‘St. Nick’ – by Todd Deaton

Published on June 27, 2006

?Preacher Nick? ? that's what he wanted us to call him. I can think of no better description: His life was a testimony to his Lord.... Continue Reading »

Patterson, Mohler: Calvinism shouldn’t divide SBC churches

Published on June 27, 2006

Saying they hope to serve as a model for the rest of the Southern Baptist Convention, seminary presidents Al Mohler and Paige Patterson discussed their differences over the doctrine of election, stressing that believers can disagree on the topic... Continue Reading »

Midway pastor honored for 50 years of ministry

Published on June 27, 2006

M.B. Morrow Jr. had the surprise of his life recently when the congregation of Midway Baptist Church, Gaffney, hosted a celebration in honor of their interim pastor's 50 years of service in the ministry.... Continue Reading »

An Encouraging Word – by Don Wilton

Published on June 27, 2006

I have just returned from the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Greensboro, N.C., with a heart filled with thanksgiving for the work to which God has called us and for the joy that we have in serving Him... Continue Reading »

In Mississippi: Volunteers find receptive hearts among Katrina survivors

Published on June 27, 2006

Biloxi Pointe Mobile Home Park has had a national audience. Featured March 22 on ?Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ? After the Storm, Mississippi,? residents were given washers and dryers and a Sears gift card by the ABC show.... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Rock of Gibraltar: Living a rock-solid faith – by David Jeremiah

Published on June 27, 2006

Almost everybody knows how the Jeopardy game on TV works: I?ll give you an answer, and you give me the question that goes with it.... Continue Reading »

SBC resolutions include call for balance on immigration

Published on June 27, 2006

Messengers to the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention overwhelmingly approved 15 resolutions June 14, including one that sought to balance faithful enforcement of the United States? immigration laws with compassionate outreach to all immigrants.... Continue Reading »

Reject ‘caucus’

Published on June 27, 2006

An important page in Southern Baptist history was written as Frank Page was elected on the first ballot to be president of the SBC. In South Carolina, we are fortunate to have Dr. Don Wilton as the current president... Continue Reading »

Debate on alcohol use dominates report

Published on June 27, 2006

Messengers to the 2006 Southern Baptist Convention adopted resolutions on such currently controversial topics as immigration and the environment June 14, but the debate time was dominated by an issue addressed repeatedly in the convention's 161-year history ? alcohol.... Continue Reading »