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Goucher Baptist Church VBS raises $2,000 for mission project

For the second consecutive year, Goucher Baptist Church Vacation Bible School participants raised more than $2,000 to help build two wells in impoverished countries through the Samaritan’s Purse clean water project Turn On the Tap. The VBS students enjoyed... Continue Reading »

SCBC Disaster Relief, Campers on Mission volunteers assist Lowcountry church

In May, Okatee Baptist Church in Ridgeland moved into a renovated education building, thanks to a collaborative effort of South Carolina Baptists’ Disaster Relief ministry and South Carolina Campers on Mission. The church moved into its new building in... Continue Reading »

Slabtown Baptist honors longtime pastor George Tate

Slabtown Baptist Church, Easley, honored pastor George Tate and his wife, Wanda, on July 19 for 35 years of service.

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St. Andrews Baptist honors director of basketball ministry

Lynn Holmes was recognized for 15 years of leading Christian Teams Improving Basketball Camp at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia. A former college basketball player and high school coach, Holmes took her love for sports and began a ministry... Continue Reading »

Northside Memorial burns mortgage on family life center

The members of Northside Memorial Baptist Church, Sumter, recently celebrated the burning of the mortgage on their family life center, which was completed in 2011 and paid off in three and a half years. Pictured are trustee chairman Carroll... Continue Reading »

10 professions of faith reported at Harbour Lake VBS

“Camp Kilimanjaro” Vacation Bible School at Harbour Lake Baptist Church, Goose Creek, had an average attendance of 90 children per night, with 10 professions of faith reported during the June service.

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Bold Spring Baptist Church observes May events

Bold Spring Baptist Church, Troy, celebrated the month of May with several events. On May 3, church members honored the pastor’s wife, Roxie, with a surprise breakfast and with cards and gifts of appreciation for her service to the... Continue Reading »

Gray Court First Baptist ordains Phil Cook to the ministry

First Baptist Church, Gray Court, ordained Phil Cook (center) to the ministry on April 19. He and his wife, Donna, were honored with a meal following the service. Cook is currently serving at Quillen Manor retirement center in Fountain... Continue Reading »

Beulah Baptist honors treasurer David Smith

Beulah Baptist Church, Lakelands Baptist Association, recognized David Smith (center) on June 7 for 50 years of service as church treasurer. Pictured with Smith are deacon chairman Wayne Ashley (left) and pastor David Garrick.

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Laurens pastor wins award at Ridgecrest writers conference

Rhett Wilson (center), pastor of The Spring Church in Laurens, recently received the second place award for children’s literature for his children’s picture book idea “Praying with Daddy” at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Pictured with Wilson... Continue Reading »

Pine Pleasant Baptist Church honors graduate

Pine Pleasant Baptist Church, Saluda, recently recognized Corbie Long (second from right) in honor of his graduation from W. Wyman King Academy. Pictured with Corbie are his father, Chris (second from left); mother, Lisa (right); and pastor Burton Campbell... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg musician pens ‘Song of Grace’ for worship collection

A worship song written by Jarod Espy, music ministry assistant worship leader at First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, will appear in “How Excellent,” a book of music for choir, praise teams, church orchestra and worship from Prism Music Publishing... Continue Reading »