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‘Happy Hands’ stitchers put skills to use for outreach ministry

Members of the Happy Hands ministry at Harris Baptist Church in Greenwood, pictured above, hold some of the items they make for others, including pillowcase dresses and crocheted caps. The pillowcase dresses go to needy young girls in different... Continue Reading »

Alma Weaver

Harris Baptist Church member Alma Weaver celebrates 100th birthday

Alma Weaver celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends Oct. 16 at a drop-in party at Harris Baptist Church in Greenwood. Frank Thomas is pastor.

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Catoe named pastor emeritus at Mount Arnon Church in Allendale

Mike Catoe, retired pastor of Mount Arnon Baptist Church in Allendale, has been named pastor emeritus of the church. He served as pastor for more than 31 years. Wade Ferguson, chairman of deacons, made the announcement and presented Catoe... Continue Reading »

Greenville children fill Christmas shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse

The children of White Oak Day School in Greenville filled 137 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child through the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Mora Vernon, the school’s director, encouraged the children to emulate the folks of White Oak Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

‘Charleston Christmas Store’ spreads a new kind of cheer

For the last seven years, low-income Charleston residents have had access to a special holiday store run by members of First Baptist Church of Charleston. The concept is simple: “Neighbors” can buy new, donated items at up to 90... Continue Reading »

Connie Maxwell Baptist Church calls Miller Murphy as pastor

Miller Murphy, longtime director of communications for Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, has been called as pastor of Connie Maxwell Baptist Church in Greenwood. Before joining the children’s home staff in 1991 as a development officer, Murphy was pastor of... Continue Reading »

SCBC giving deadlines approaching

Churches are reminded that the South Carolina Baptist Convention will count the following as 2016 contributions: Hand-delivered contributions received by the close of business on Dec. 22; electronic contributions with a transaction date on or before Dec. 31; mailed... Continue Reading »

Ralph Carter

Ralph Carter, former SCBC president, retiring from Brushy Creek Baptist Church pulpit after 25 years

After 25 years as senior pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, Ralph F. Carter is stepping down from the pulpit. He will retire at the end of February 2017. Carter shared the news with his 3,200-member congregation... Continue Reading »

Anderson University presents awards at 2016 Pastors Conference

Anderson University recognizes the unique high calling the pastorate. The South Carolina Baptist Pastor of the Year Award was established in 2011 to honor outstanding pastors, based on the following criteria: Having served in the South Carolina Baptist Convention... Continue Reading »

Charles Brunson honored by Graham Baptist Church

Graham Baptist Church, Sumter, recognized Charles Brunson upon his completion of 57 years teaching in Sunday school at various levels in this church. Pictured, from left: Sunday school superintendent Albert Heath, Charles and Betty Brunson, and pastor John Patrick.... Continue Reading »

Holly Springs honors members for perfect SS attendance

Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, recently recognized members who have had perfect attendance in Sunday school. Pictured, from left: James Edens, 21 years; Jean Davis, one year; Donald Davis, 49 years; Darlene Cassell, 44 years; and Barry Dilworth, pastor.

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Grandson of Eastlan Baptist Church founder pays a visit

Pastor and evangelist Eddie West (right) visited Eastlan Baptist Church in Greenville on Oct. 3. His desire was to meet the current pastor of Eastlan, Benjamin Littlejohn, and visit the church that his grandfather, G.B. Lee, organized in 1939.... Continue Reading »