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Angela Driggers

St. Andrews honors Angela Driggers for 15 years of service

Angela Driggers, financial secretary at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, was recognized on July 21 for 15 years of service. Her certificate of appreciation thanked her for serving Christ and the church family “with a commitment to excellence and... Continue Reading »

East Side Baptist Church averages 109 at VBS

East Side Baptist Church, Batesburg, held Vacation Bible School June 23-27. Average attendance for the week was 109, with a high attendance of 115. Mitch Bruner is pastor at East Side.

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Pattersons

Tom Patterson celebrates 30 years as pastor of Woodhaven Baptist Church

Woodhaven Baptist Church, Rock Hill, recently honored Tom Patterson for 30 years of service as pastor. “Our church family is extremely blessed and thankful that Dr. Patterson and his wife Daisy have shared their many God given gifts and... Continue Reading »

Donald Sapp and sons - N. Myrtle Beach FBC

Sons ordain father as deacon at First Baptist Church, North Myrtle Beach

Donald Sapp (center) was recently ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Assisting pastor John Gambrell in the ordination service were Sapp’s sons — Paul Sapp (right), pastor of First Baptist Church, Andrews; and... Continue Reading »

Trinity Way VBS

Trinity Way holds record-breaking VBS

Trinity Way Baptist Church, Greenville (whose total membership is 136), recently held a record-breaking Vacation Bible School with a total enrollment of 212 — 159 students and 63 workers. To accommodate the large group, all furniture had to be... Continue Reading »

Wes Brashier

Brashier, third-generation minister, ordained at Scenic Hills

Samuel Wesley Brashier was ordained to the gospel ministry July 21. A third-generation minister, he was the first to be ordained at the new Scenic Hills Baptist Church just north of Travelers Rest, where his father, Tommy Brashier, is... Continue Reading »

United Baptist Church staff

Spartanburg church has multiethnic staff

One of the state’s most diverse multiethnic church staffs is pictured at the June 30 pastor installation service for Greater Community Fellowship at United Baptist Church in Spartanburg. From left: Esther, Priscilla and Mark Everett (he pastors Greater Community);... Continue Reading »

Binders

The Times Are ‘A-Changing’: Preserving Historical Data

Once upon a time, preserving historical material was fairly easy. Everything was handwritten, printed, duplicated or copied. Originals or copies could be placed in acid-free files and boxes, catalogued and shelved. Photos, negatives, and slides could likewise be preserved... Continue Reading »

Beaver Creek VBS

Beaver Creek VBS results in 2 professions of faith

Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Neeses, held Vacation Bible School in June, with the theme “Colossal Coaster World.” Average nightly attendance was 68, and two professions of faith were reported.

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Neal Sweet

Home Branch Church calls Neal Sweet as pastor

Neal Sweet has been called as senior pastor of Home Branch Baptist Church in Manning. His ministry began July 14. He previously served at Hermitage Baptist Church in Camden. Sweet and his wife Jessica have three children: Tripp, Logan... Continue Reading »

Roger Couch

Couch retires from Jones Avenue pastorate

Roger Couch retired July 28 as pastor of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley. He served at Jones Avenue for 22 years after pastoring several other churches in the area. He and his wife Judy will continue to live... Continue Reading »

Honea Path FBC-VBS 1

Honea Path First hosts Colossal Coaster World VBS

First Baptist Church of Honea Path held Colossal Coaster World Vacation Bible School, June 10-14, with 373 enrolled and an average attendance of 294. Total offering for the week was $651, which will be used to buy duffel bags... Continue Reading »