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Five Forks Church commissions ‘Stephen ministers’

Five Forks Baptist Church of Simpsonville recently commissioned 12 “Stephen ministers” into the service of assisting the staff in providing consistent, quality, one-to-one care for hurting people. The new lay ministers received more than 50 hours of training since... Continue Reading »

Breazeale celebrates 100th birthday with church family

On March 22, Dot Breazeale, a member of Taylors First Baptist for 55 years, was honored during morning worship and Life Group services on her 100th birthday.

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Shirley Parris honored for 50 years service at Draytonville

Shirley Upton Parris, a member of Draytonville Baptist Church in Gaffney, has served as the church administrative assistant for 50 years. Her church honored her years of service and celebrated her retirement during the Feb. 8 worship service.

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Zion Hill Baptist honors 100-year-old member

Aileen Black, who has attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Spartanburg for every one of her 100 years, was honored Feb. 2 by her church. Her birthday was Jan. 30. She says her life has been “filled with love,... Continue Reading »

Varennes Heights pastor Furman Martin celebrates 25 years in ministry

Furman P. Martin recently was honored on his 25th anniversary at Varennes Heights Baptist Church in Anderson, where he is associate pastor for music and senior adults. He and his wife, Carole, have two children and two grandchildren.

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Laurens Second Baptist Church events

Winter has brought a flurry of activity to the congregation of Laurens Second Baptist Church: — In December, they surpassed their Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal of $7,000. — On Jan. 22, the church hosted a concert by the... Continue Reading »

NGU mission teams serve in North America, around the world

North Greenville University sent out two international mission teams and one North America team over Christmas break. The international teams traveled to South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and the North America team served in Cleveland, Ohio. Pictured are members... Continue Reading »

Ann Duncan - Park Street

Park Street Baptist honors Ann Duncan for 25 years as organist/pianist

Park Street Baptist Church, Easley, recognized Ann Sisk Duncan on Nov. 23 for 25 years of service as church organist/pianist. Duncan also served as organist while her father, Enary Sisk Jr., was pianist prior to his death. Pictured with... Continue Reading »

Columbia pastor publishes new book, ‘The Stories of My Life’

Ronald “Dee” Vaughan, pastor of St. Andrews Baptist Church in Columbia, has published a book, “The Stories of My Life.” It is a collection of personal stories from the author’s own life that taught him something important about the... Continue Reading »

Holston Creek Bethlehem Walk

‘Bethlehem Walk’ in Inman features costumed actors, elaborate sets

Holston Creek Baptist Church in Inman will hold a “Bethlehem Walk” Dec. 12-14 featuring more than 150 actors and elaborately constructed outdoor scenes. The event is free and runs from 6:00 to 9:30 each night. “Bethlehem Walk” is just... Continue Reading »

Leesville FBC homecoming - former pastor Joe Reed

Leesville First Baptist Church celebrates homecoming, revival

First Baptist Church of Leesville celebrated homecoming on Oct. 12. The church’s first pastor, who was ordained 71 years ago, along with one of his members who has preached for 66 years, addressed the congregation. John O. Reed Jr.,... Continue Reading »

Cherokee Springs Baptist Church

Cherokee Springs Baptist honors local fire department

The congregation of Cherokee Springs Baptist Church, Spartanburg, voted to name the second Sunday in November as “Cherokee Springs Fire Department Day.”

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