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Red Dam Baptist ordains two to ministry

Two men were ordained to the ministry on May 26 at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville. Savannah native Aubrey Mixon, 29, has served nearly six years as youth pastor at Red Dam. He is a graduate of Toccoa... Continue Reading »

Calvary Duck Dynasty

‘Duck Dynasty’ study offered at Williamston church

Writer: Sharon Crout Calvary Baptist Church in Williamston is visiting the “Duck Dynasty” clan this summer. Each Sunday evening, a 21-minute episode of the 2012 season of the popular A&E reality television series is shown to all ages in... Continue Reading »

Bible drill winners

Sandy Level teen takes top spot in Bible Drill

Courtney Watts of Sandy Level Baptist Church, Columbia Metro Association, won this year’s State Youth Bible Drill, held May 4 at the South Carolina Baptist Convention building in Columbia. The 8th-grader competed with 29 young people from 14 churches.... Continue Reading »

Phone ministry

Retirees launch TV/telephone ministry

Writer: Dina Hair A ministry that began after a simple prayer is becoming a God-sized ministry at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens, and it is having a positive effect on people from all across North America. I... Continue Reading »

First responders honored at Mt. Pisgah

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Nichols held its annual first responders service on June 2. “It was an opportunity to appreciate and pray for those who serve the community selflessly and sacrificially,” said pastor Denis McCorry.

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NewKirk family life center

NewKirk dedicates family life center

NewKirk Baptist Church in Rock Hill dedicated its family life center on April 21. Included in the building are a basketball court, fellowship hall, kitchen, conference room, four classrooms and a large upstairs room for the youth. Pastor Charles... Continue Reading »

Joseph Saunders

Little River celebrates Saunders’ 50 years of ministry

Little River Baptist Church in Salem celebrated Joseph C. Saunders’ 50th anniversary in the gospel ministry on June 2. Saunders began his ministry in western North Carolina on June 3, 1963, and served several churches in the area before... Continue Reading »

Apalache Church

Foster is Apalache Church’s Senior Adult of the Year

The “Golden Hearts” senior adult group of Apalache Baptist Church, Greer, has chosen Carol Foster as Senior Adult of the Year for 2013. Among her many contributions to the church, she is an active member of the senior adult... Continue Reading »

Sand Hill teens plan ‘Collision with Christ’

During a summer break week when one would expect to see middle and high school students heading out of town to the beach, Hampton and Varnville residents will notice a group of teens getting dirty and working hard to... Continue Reading »

Laurel Check Presentation

Laurel Church raises cash for Gideons International

A love offering concert featuring Greater Vision was held May 9 at Laurel Baptist Church, Greenville. As a result, a $4,744.93 check was presented to Gideons International on May 19. Pictured from left are James Brown, church treasurer, and... Continue Reading »

GAs at South Main Street Church

South Main Street youth celebrate GA centennial

Girls in Action of South Main Street Baptist Church in Greenwood held a celebration May 18 to recognize the GAs for their achievements in GA Journey and to commemorate the 100-year history of Girls in Action. GA Journey badges... Continue Reading »

15 baptized at Mechanicsville Church

Fifteen people have been baptized in recent months at Mechanicsville Baptist Church in Welsh Neck Association. Pastor Frankie Tanner is in his 17th year at the church and has set a goal of baptizing at least 17 people during... Continue Reading »