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Hallman ordained as deacon at Samaria Baptist Church, Batesburg

Michael Hallman was ordained as a deacon at Samaria Baptist Church in Batesburg Jan. 27. Pictured, from left: Danny Hallman (Michael’s father), Michael Hallman, and interim pastor Stephen Gantt.

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Congaree Baptist Church recognized for support of pregnancy center

Birthright of Columbia, a pro-life emergency pregnancy service, presented Congaree Baptist Church of West Columbia with the Dr. Herbert M. Black Memorial Award Feb. 16. Janie Pye, WMU director, accepted the award on behalf of the church. Hank Chardos,... Continue Reading »

Chris Clegg ordained to ministry

Chris Clegg was ordained to the ministry by Harris Baptist Church, Greenwood, on March 13. Pictured, from left: Frank Thomas (pastor, Harris Baptist Church), Jason Dorriety (pastor, Neals Creek Baptist Church, Anderson), Chris Clegg (student minister, Neals Creek Baptist... Continue Reading »

Holly Grove retires mortgage on family life center

Holly Grove Baptist Church in Laurens celebrated the retirement of the debt on the Gary Lewis Family Life Center March 6. After 14 years of hard work and dedication by the members of Holly Grove, the church is now... Continue Reading »

Fork Shoals to celebrate 235th anniversary

Fork Shoals Baptist Church, Pelzer, will celebrate its 235th anniversary April 17. According to information provided by the church, Fork Shoals is the oldest congregation in Greenville Baptist Association. It was originally located in a brush arbor at the... Continue Reading »

Five Forks commissions 7 to Stephen Ministry

Five Forks Baptist Church, Simpsonville, commissioned seven on Feb. 21 to its Stephen Ministry, which provides assistance to hurting people in the congregation and community. Two of the church’s Stephen Ministers also received extensive leadership training during the past... Continue Reading »

Garrett Wallace ordained at Southside Church, Anderson

W. Garrett Wallace was ordained to the ministry Feb. 7. He is a graduate of Anderson University and will be attending Westminster Theological Seminary in the fall. Wallace serves as youth pastor and worship leader at Southside Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

Spring Branch licenses Morrell to the ministry

Spring Branch Baptist Church, Hartsville, licensed Warren Morrell to the ministry on Feb. 21.

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Holly Springs Baptist honors Hilda Garrison for 20 years of service

Hilda Garrison was recognized on March 6 by Holly Springs Baptist Church, Inman, for 20 years of service as church administrative secretary. Pictured from left are deacon chairman Matt Bradley, Garrison and her husband, Greg, and pastor Tim Clark.

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High Point Baptist Church licenses Ryan Graves

Ryan Graves (left) was licensed to the ministry by High Point Baptist Church, Pageland, on Jan. 10. He is currently enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pictured with Graves is Rodney Nicholson, pastor of High Point.

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Orr earns doctorate from Andersonville Seminary

James Orr, pastor of Pyerian Baptist Church of Floydale (Pee Dee Baptist Association), recently earned a doctor of theology degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary of Camilla, Ga. Orr previously served as director of missions for Pee Dee Association, pastor... Continue Reading »

Barker’s Creek raises $51,500 for Lottie Moon offering

Barker’s Creek Baptist Church in Honea Path met its $51,500 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal Feb. 10. “The people didn’t want to close it out until we met our goal,” said pastor Wesley Taylor. “We wanted to raise enough... Continue Reading »