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Two prior pastors — Lamar Holley, who spoke at the church’s bicentennial observance in 1975, and Van Pigate, who served in the early 1980s — brought keynote messages for Lawtonville Baptist Church’s 250th anniversary celebration March 2. During the... Continue Reading »
Jacob Lawrence Ray was licensed to preach Dec. 15 by Pastor Carrol Caldwell at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church in Union, where his grandfather also had been licensed to preach. Ray and his wife, Emily, live in Simpsonville.
Richard McWhite, pastor of Redds Branch Baptist Church in Aiken for 11 years, was recognized on May 19 for 50 years in the ministry. Chairman of Deacons George Davis present a plaque to McWhite. A native of Greenville, McWhite... Continue Reading »
Terry Dennis, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Olanta, recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. Members of Bethel and other churches where he has served expressed their appreciation for his being a loyal servant of God at an April... Continue Reading »
Carrol Caldwell, who turned 91 in June, recently marked 20 years as pastor of Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church in Cross Keys, which will celebrate its 240th anniversary on Aug. 4. A bivocational pastor for 64 years, Caldwell was the... Continue Reading »
Reedy River Baptist Association in Newberry held a missions fair in February. Several national and international missionaries shared what God is doing through their mission opportunities. Guests included Pastor George Adhikary with Reach Bangladesh; Pastor Philip Sahawneh, York Baptist... Continue Reading »
Ruby Dampier, a member of North Hartsville Baptist Church in Hartsville, celebrated her 100th birthday in September. She is the oldest living member of the church and Welsh Neck Association. She attributes her longevity to her faith in God... Continue Reading »
Jenita Coggins retired March 26 after 60 years as organist for Zion Hill Baptist Church, Spartanburg. She was 24 years old when she began as organist there, and has played for 20-25 music ministers since then. She first started... Continue Reading »
Burnsview Baptist Church in Greer participated in a mortgage-burning ceremony March 5. The church retired a debt loan of $2.3 million in five years.
Carroll Caldwell was recently honored by Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church in Union on his acceptance of the Order of the Palmetto award, the highest civilian recognition given in South Carolina. The award was presented by Shane Martin during the... Continue Reading »
A sister Church, Bowman First Baptist, donated a bus to Rowesville Baptist Church in Orangeburg-Calhoun Association to use to pick up people for Sunday school. “Now that we’re up and running, I would like to honor them for their... Continue Reading »
First Baptist Church of Batesburg held its 150th homecoming celebration on Oct. 9, with a special worship service and dinner on the grounds. An estimated 450 people were in attendance for the commemorative event, at which State Sen. Katrina... Continue Reading »
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