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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 »
Once upon a time, preserving historical material was fairly easy. Everything was handwritten, printed, duplicated or copied. Originals or copies could be placed in acid-free files and boxes, catalogued and shelved. Photos, negatives, and slides could likewise be preserved... Continue Reading »
Beaver Creek Baptist Church, Neeses, held Vacation Bible School in June, with the theme “Colossal Coaster World.” Average nightly attendance was 68, and two professions of faith were reported.
Neal Sweet has been called as senior pastor of Home Branch Baptist Church in Manning. His ministry began July 14. He previously served at Hermitage Baptist Church in Camden. Sweet and his wife Jessica have three children: Tripp, Logan... Continue Reading »
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens recently held its first revival services in more than five years. Visiting ministers and choirs came to “enrich the services and involve the surrounding community,” according to Lisa Yarber, marketing director.
With the first half of 2013 in the books, Cooperative Program support from the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s 2,100-plus churches is running 6.83 percent short of budgeted needs. Through June, CP giving from churches was $13.28 million, nearly $1... Continue Reading »
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