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John Drayton Williams Watts, a former professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, died July 21 near his home in Penney Farms, Fla. He was 92. R. Albert Mohler Jr., the seminary’s president, said, “John D.W. Watts was both an... Continue Reading »
Gapway Baptist Church had a Vacation Bible School with 100 enrolled that was right in line with the national attendance average, but their VBS offering this year was far from average. The Mullins-area church contributed more than $1,000 to... Continue Reading »
The biannual Hispanic Pastors’ Conference was held June 28-29 at the South Carolina Baptist Convention building in Columbia. Conference speakers included Jose Delgado, Samuel Hernandez, and church-planting catalyst Samuel Rodriguez, who shared resources and encouragement with the 80 pastors,... Continue Reading »
The members of Bold Spring Baptist Church in Callison held a “Bible Club Corner” four mornings in July for young people from 3 years old to high school age. Participants took part in Bible study and then played games... Continue Reading »
On June 30, Mayo First Baptist Church celebrated its annual homecoming with a ribbon-cutting and dedication of its recently renovated fellowship and children’s church facility. The renovation project included upgrades to the fellowship area and a permanent home for... Continue Reading »
Angela Driggers, financial secretary at St. Andrews Baptist Church, Columbia, was recognized on July 21 for 15 years of service. Her certificate of appreciation thanked her for serving Christ and the church family “with a commitment to excellence and... Continue Reading »
East Side Baptist Church, Batesburg, held Vacation Bible School June 23-27. Average attendance for the week was 109, with a high attendance of 115. Mitch Bruner is pastor at East Side.
“Many wondered why we, at 69 and 71, would try to keep up with our two 9-year-old grandchildren,” FamilyFEST volunteer Irene Murphy said. “Our family has been mission-oriented since the beginning, so we felt this would be a great... Continue Reading »
Woodhaven Baptist Church, Rock Hill, recently honored Tom Patterson for 30 years of service as pastor. “Our church family is extremely blessed and thankful that Dr. Patterson and his wife Daisy have shared their many God given gifts and... Continue Reading »
Donald Sapp (center) was recently ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. Assisting pastor John Gambrell in the ordination service were Sapp’s sons — Paul Sapp (right), pastor of First Baptist Church, Andrews; and... Continue Reading »
Trinity Way Baptist Church, Greenville (whose total membership is 136), recently held a record-breaking Vacation Bible School with a total enrollment of 212 — 159 students and 63 workers. To accommodate the large group, all furniture had to be... Continue Reading »
One of the state’s most diverse multiethnic church staffs is pictured at the June 30 pastor installation service for Greater Community Fellowship at United Baptist Church in Spartanburg. From left: Esther, Priscilla and Mark Everett (he pastors Greater Community);... Continue Reading »
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