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Fairview kids support ‘missionary kid’

The Mission Friends of Fairview Baptist Church, Spartanburg, gather around their Mission Piggy Bank to pray for money they have collected to send to “missionary kid” Jonas Dorsett. They also had the opportunity to Skype with Jonas, who is... Continue Reading »

South Lexington honors senior adults

Senior adults were honored May 5 at South Lexington Baptist Church. The youth decorated the dining area and helped prepare and serve lunch. Senior adult of the year was James Bradley, who is the church pianist.

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Baptism

10 baptized at Gillisonville Church

Ten new Christians were baptized May 5 at Gillisonville Baptist Church, Ridgeland, including, from left, a family of four (father, mother and two sons); a mother; a newlywed wife; a grandfather, father and son; and a 6-year-old boy. Tim... Continue Reading »

Children show Bible mastery at state drill

Bibles in hand, children gathered at locations across the state April 27 for the State Children’s Bible Drills. The 164 participants qualified by achieving successful scores in drills held first in their churches and then in their associations. State... Continue Reading »

Born Anew Church launches in Spartanburg

Published: May 9, 2013 Born Anew Church in Spartanburg held its first official worship service on Easter Sunday. The church plant had 80 in attendance at an elementary school gymnasium. “The atmosphere was welcoming and filled with a spirit... Continue Reading »

Fairview WMU assists local ministry

The WMU of Fairview Baptist Church in Spartanburg collected items for Easter baskets, then met and put them together for Shepherd’s Door Ministries in Spartanburg. The women collected enough items to make more than 135 baskets for boys, girls... Continue Reading »

Dale Roach

Dale Roach new pastor at Manning First Church

Dale Roach has been called as pastor of Manning First Baptist Church. The Rutherfordton, N.C., native has served as director of missions for Moriah Baptist Association in Lancaster since 2006. He previously served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

Hurtt ordained to ministry

Randy A. Hurtt of Columbia was ordained to the ministry April 14 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Hopkins. Hurtt graduated with a master of divinity degree from Columbia International University in 1988 and was licensed to the ministry by... Continue Reading »

Eddie Leopard

Eddie Leopard called to Fairview Church, Greer

Eddie Leopard has been called as lead pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, Greer. He began his ministry April 1. He came to Fairview from Millbrook Baptist Church, Aiken, where he served for 17 years. He previously pastored Lee Road... Continue Reading »

From Willow Swamp to the Andes

A group from Willow Swamp Baptist Church, Orangeburg-Calhoun Association, recently traveled to the Andes Mountains of Peru on a mission trip. The team was led by Randy Vincent, assistant director at Camp McCall. While there, they provided medical care... Continue Reading »

Two congregations covenant to form new church

Covenant Grace Baptist Church pastor Ben Skaug preached to a near-capacity crowd on Easter Sunday.   Two Greenville County congregations located less than three miles apart (as the crow flies) have combined to form Covenant Grace Baptist Church. More... Continue Reading »

earl lewers

A ministry grounded in ‘trusting God’ spans racial divide

It was October 1966, and Earl Lewers was behind the wheel of his pride and joy: a recently purchased 1967 Buick Wildcat, an emerald-green beauty with 360 restless horses under the hood. It was the first day of a... Continue Reading »