Kim and Matt had two older children on the brink of adulthood when they felt the Lord calling them to adoption. They had always talked about wanting to adopt but had never actually pursued it. Born into a tumultuous environment, Chandler entered the world amidst adversity, experiencing withdrawal after being exposed to drugs in the womb. Trusting…
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Chainsaw units are mobilizing in response to Saturday evening’s surprise tornado in Rock Hill. Five units are scheduled to gather at a church near the damaged area on Monday morning, April 23. After receiving assignments, they will disperse to assist residents having tree damage. Mike Wallace, Associational Mission Strategist (formerly known as Director of Missions)
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May 6 – 10, 2024 Ideas for 2024: Talk to the principal. He/She will know what is needed!
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Are you trying to serve your local school on your own? Everyone needs a team of people to help! Pray about 4-5 who might be a Heart4Schools Team who helps lead and carry out your ministry. Once you have this group, consider ways to enlist volunteers. Help your church members see the opportunities and experience
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At 43 years old, Charles has spent almost half of his life behind bars. His journey through incarceration began when he was in his late twenties. “You are just beginning adulthood at that stage. Still childish a little bit. So I grew up in prison,” Charles said. Charles begins his day with work in carpentry,
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EVENT DETAILSThis training will prepare volunteers to meet needs after a disaster, serving with SCBaptist Disaster Relief (DR). Classes will be offered in many of the ministry areas of Baptist DR. An “Introduction to Disaster Relief” class is required of all new volunteers. The day will include three training class times, a general session, a
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Join us in praying for the people affected by the Saturday, Dec. 9 tornadoes, for first responders, and for TN Baptist Disaster Relief staff and volunteers as they respond to the disaster. Wes Jones, DR director in Tennessee, says they do not need assistance from other states at this time. If that changes, information will
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For nearly 50 years, SCBaptists have cooperated together to provide gifts for every inmate in South Carolina’s prison system. “If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like for 150 plus Christ followers to get together and do something meaningful and impactful, you’re looking at it,” Tony Wolfe, SCBaptist Executive Director-Treasurer, said. This year, SCBaptists, partnering
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Support needed for new teachers*Between 40 and 50% of early career educators leave the profession within their first 5 years.*Before the pandemic, 25% of new SC teachers left after their first year!*The number of new college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in education has decreased to 4%. (Pew Research Center, September 22)*October and January are
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