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Dr. Rudy Gray’s Preaching Schedule

Courier editor Rudy Gray would welcome the opportunity to preach at your church. Call 1-888-667-4693 or email rgray@baptistcourier.com to schedule Dr. Gray.

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100-plus saved at ‘little country church’

More than 100 people have experienced salvation at little Rice’s Creek Baptist Church near Liberty over the past eight months. Pastor Tim Porter says the explanation is simple: “The Gospel always works.” “I’ve basically preached salvation for eight months,”... Continue Reading »

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Imagine if pastors received the same support and accolades reserved for college football coaches. While many churches encourage their pastors well — and some do an exemplary job — many pastors feel closer to last year’s fired head coach... Continue Reading »

Book details warning signs of ‘Spiritual Strokes’

Just as there are warning signs of a physical stroke that has the potential to devastate the human body, there are also indicators that can predict a spiritual stroke, which can lead to a sudden and catastrophic breakdown of... Continue Reading »

Richard Spearman retires from St. Helena Island pastorate

Richard Spearman recently retired as pastor of St. Helena Island Baptist Church, where he served for 12 years. His previous pastorates included Double Springs Baptist Church in Greer and Cross Roads Baptist Church in Easley. He and his wife,... Continue Reading »

Branchville Baptist honors Nira Horton for 50 years of service

Branchville Baptist Church, Orangeburg-Calhoun Association, honored Nira “Pete” Horton (center) on Aug. 23 for more than 50 years of service as pianist and organist. Pictured with Horton are Pamela Connor and pastor Tim Shaw.

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Henderson Baptist honors longtime Sunday school teacher

Henderson Baptist Church, Gray Court, honored Mary Dunn (center) during homecoming services in August. She has taught Sunday school for 62 years, 60 of which have been at Henderson. The class that she currently teaches was named in her... Continue Reading »

Holly Springs honors members for perfect Sunday school attendance

Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, recently honored Darlene Cassell (center) for 43 years of perfect Sunday school attendance, and Donald Davis (right) for 48 years. Pictured with Cassell and Davis is pastor Barry Dilworth.

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Bethel women craft items for children, mothers

The women of the WMU group from Bethel Baptist Church in Lake Wylie have been working on several projects. They made more than 345 pillowcase dresses for children in Appalachia and baby kits for the Pregnancy Crisis Center of... Continue Reading »

Shiloh Baptist Church

Shiloh Church in Marietta celebrates centennial

Shiloh Baptist Church in Marietta celebrated its 100th anniversary Aug. 23 with 174 worshipers present at the morning service. Randy Bradley, director of missions for Three Rivers Baptist Association, brought the message, and Eastern Sky provided music. Dinner followed... Continue Reading »

Karla Lavender

Lavender retires as Gaffney First Baptist’s children’s minister

Karla Buhl Lavender, minister of activities and children at Gaffney First Baptist Church, retired Aug. 31 after 37 years of service to the church. She was honored at a special service Aug. 9 and was named Minister of Activities... Continue Reading »

Brown’s Chapel mission team ministers in Idaho

The Idaho mission team from Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, Pacolet, traveled to Driggs, Idaho, in July. They worked with North American Mission Board cowboy church planters David and Sue Kite at a rodeo for young people at Teton Valley... Continue Reading »