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Providence Baptist Church

GAs receive badges at Providence Church

On May 28, the Girls in Action of Providence Baptist Church, Gaffney, held their badge ceremony. Afterward, a reception was hosted by the church’s WMU. Pictured are present and former GAs. Scott Peterson is pastor.

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Walter Craig

World War II veteran honored at High Point Church

World War II veteran Walter Craig was honored July 14 at High Point Baptist Church, Lancaster. Craig and his wife, Loyce, are pictured in front of the church’s “Roll of Honor” honoring those who served in the military. Craig... Continue Reading »

Bishopville children

Bishopville children take VBS songs to nursing homes

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, Bishopville, did not end in June. A new ministry was formed for children to share the songs they learned in VBS as a ministry to three nursing homes in Bishopville. The program,... Continue Reading »

Ryan Goodroe

Ryan Goodroe new pastor at Seneca’s Utica Baptist Church

Ryan Goodroe has been called as pastor of Utica Baptist Church in Seneca. A graduate of Clemson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he formerly served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Hartsville, and Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in... Continue Reading »

Slabtown pastor honored

Easley church honors pastor for 33 years of service

Slabtown Baptist Church, Easley, recently honored pastor George Tate, center, for 33 years of service. He began duties at Slabtown in July of 1980. Pictured with Tate are his wife Wanda, and Rock Childress.

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Buck Creek Baptist Church

Buck Creek Church breaks ground for fellowship hall

On July 10, Buck Creek Baptist Church in Longs broke ground on a new fellowship hall. Pictured are Casey Hughes (youngest female member present); pastor Larry Allen; pastor emeritus Harold Mitchell; Marshall Bellamy, Kenneth Beasley, Keith Lay, Billy D.... Continue Reading »

Dan and Julie Williams

Williams honored for 25 years at Lexington Baptist Church

On July 21, Dan Williams celebrated 25 years as minister of music at Lexington Baptist Church. Members of the choir and orchestra provided a reception for Williams and his wife, Julie, where more than 300 members and friends offered... Continue Reading »

Kevin Ard

Kevin Ard is new pastor at Rivelon Baptist Church

Kevin Ard has been called as pastor of Rivelon Baptist Church in Orangeburg. A native of Manning, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a master of divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.... Continue Reading »

Transportation safety crucial for churches

While police haven’t determined whether anyone is to blame for a bus accident that killed four and injured 33 Indianapolis church members en route from a summer youth camp, GuideStone Financial Resources recommends churches take specific safety steps before... Continue Reading »

Edwards Road Baptist Church

Edwards Road to celebrate milestone anniversary

Edwards Road Baptist Church in Greenville will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 25. The church began in the early 1960s in the developing region around Edwards Road in order to serve the people moving into the subdivisions that were... Continue Reading »

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VBS offerings, collections help to share God’s love

Gapway Baptist Church had a Vacation Bible School with 100 enrolled that was right in line with the national attendance average, but their VBS offering this year was far from average. The Mullins-area church contributed more than $1,000 to... Continue Reading »

Sand Hill student

Team tackles ‘God-sized’ missions projects at Hampton-Varnville schools

Teenagers spend a week improving facilities at schools in their community.... Continue Reading »