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Kingstree church dedicates family life center

First Baptist Church of Kingstree held a dedication service Jan. 11 for a new family life center. Pictured, from left: Scott Feagin, building committee chairman; George Avent, trustee; Lester Branham, interim pastor; Aubrey Williamson, trustee; and Harry Adkins, associate... Continue Reading »

Fairfax WMU group gives pillowcases to children’s hospital

The Ann Neil WMU group from Fairfax First Baptist Church recently donated a number of pillowcases to an area children’s hospital. These pillowcases were made by Dottie List, a member of the group who recently passed away, and contributed... Continue Reading »

Aiken church pays off mortgage

Shiloh Baptist Church in Aiken held a mortgage-burning service on April 12. The church paid off a $250,000 loan for an “Extreme Church Makeover.” The 10-year note was paid off four years early thanks to the faithful giving of... Continue Reading »

Edgefield First Baptist GAs visit Connie Maxwell residents

Edgefield First Baptist GA girls visited Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in February. They hosted a pizza party with Valentine cookies and cheered on the residents during a basketball game. They also donated towels, washcloths and clothing.

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Red Dam Baptist Church hosts ‘Snow Day’

The first ever “Snow Day” at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville had a great turnout, and the main attraction was a 12-foot-tall snow-covered slide made all the more enjoyable by warm sunny weather. The objective of the event... Continue Reading »

Waccamaw Association’s WMU sponsors children’s ministry day

The Woman’s Missionary Union of Waccamaw Baptist Association held a children’s ministry day on Feb. 14. The children and their leaders put together 200 food packets for the homeless and participated in an interactive program to learn about what... Continue Reading »

A Senior Adult in Uganda

Please explain to me why one would want to deal with three airports — waiting, running and riding for roughly 24 hours, sleeping only briefly. Or ride an old bus with a very hard seat, cramped between luggage for... Continue Reading »

Upstate pastor publishes ‘Five First Words of Jesus’

In a new book, “Five First Words of Jesus,” Schuyler Peterson examines the earliest statements on record from the Savior of the world. “In these phrases, we discover the keys to understanding his mission as well as our own... Continue Reading »

McLeod, actor in ‘Facing the Giants,’ joins S.C. church staff

Jason McLeod is the new associate pastor and minister of students at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Laurens. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and religion from Liberty University. McLeod, a former member of Sherwood Baptist Church in... Continue Reading »

Mt. Zion children donate quilts for children in disaster settings

Writer: Diane Mitchell A group from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Great Falls recently donated 14 lap quilts to the children’s response unit of South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief. The quilts will be given to children who receive care... Continue Reading »

Anderson church sews ‘Little Dresses’ for African girls

The women of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Anderson have sewn and donated 47 “pillowcase dresses” for the non-profit organization, Little Dresses for Africa. Church members hope the dresses will encourage young girls, many of whom may be considered... Continue Reading »

Union congregations come together for joint worship services

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, both of Union, held joint services on the second and fourth Sundays in March at their respective churches. The annual event is designed to foster closer bonds between the two... Continue Reading »