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Lexington Association begins assessment phase of flood response

Disaster relief efforts in the Lexington, S.C., area have moved from crisis response to damage assessment, and Lexington Baptist Association is welcoming churches and individuals that want to assist flood victims. David Lee, disaster relief coordinator for Lexington Baptist... Continue Reading »

Columbia First Baptist Church mourns flood victim; Charleston churches assess situation

Updated at 5:38 p.m., Oct. 6, to include additional information. First Baptist Church of Columbia is busy assisting flood victims, even as church members Tuesday mourned the loss of one of their own. Church member Richard Milroy, 82, “died... Continue Reading »

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Quattlebaum honored for 60 years of music ministry at Shiloh Church in Aiken

Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken recognized James “Buddy” Quattlebaum for more than 60 years of service to the music ministry at Shiloh Baptist. For six decades, Quattlebaum has served as pianist and currently serves as organist of the church.... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist volunteers begin relief efforts in wake of ‘thousand-year’ event

A South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief official is predicting that it will take years for the state to recover from the extensive flooding of the past two days. “This is much bigger than [the recovery from] Hurricane Hugo,” said... Continue Reading »

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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