57% of South Carolina students are behind grade level in English Language Arts. Nearly 30% are two grade levels behind. Why is this important? Statistics tell us that if a child does not read at grade level by 3rd grade, they are 4 times more likely to drop out of school as compared to those
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Kentucky has undergone historic-level flooding in the eastern part of the state. Their DR Director has requested that SC Disaster Relief run a site for mud-out ministry. Therefore, we are activating an OFFICIAL CALL-OUT for SCDR units to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people of Kentucky. Units/teams needed: mud-out units, chaplains,
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Download the July 2022 newsletter for more on the following topics: Praying for school partnerships Better Together: Heart4Schools Training 2022 Ministering to International Teachers International Teachers by District Ministry Spotlight: Kingdom Church Send Relief Serve Tour: Charleston Kindergarten Readiness
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UNDERSTANDING NEEDS There are over 1000 international teachers from 34 different countries working in South Carolina schools each year. Five private companies serve as Visa sponsors and provide two weeks of orientation upon arrival. Teachers arrive with 2 suitcases and about $1500 to begin a new life, including deposits on apartments, furnishing an apartment, securing
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Each year following the distribution of prisoner packets we receive notes from thankful inmates across the state. Here are a few we have received in recent years. “A care package ministers to the spirit of a man or woman in prison. Many inmates have no one in the free world. You may be the only
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Why do the envelopes need to be stamp-embossed? Loose stamps are prohibited by the South Carolina Department of Corrections policy since they can be used to smuggle illegal drugs into the facilities. Can I include a gospel tract, Christmas card, or note in the packet? No. You may NOT add tracts, cards, or notes to
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Approved Packing List from the SC Department of Corrections ALL ITEMS MUST FIT IN THE ZIPPER BAG WITH ZIPPER CLOSED SECURELY. DO NOT INCLUDE: washcloths, toothbrush holders, floss, combs, or any item not on the above list. Extra approved items from the above list may be sent to NewSpring Church on collection day in a
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50% goes to the International Mission Board to alleviate global hunger. 25% goes to the North American Mission Board to alleviate hunger across North America. 25% remains in South Carolina to support hunger relief through the ministries of local churches and associations.
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In South Carolina in 2023: SC Hunger Relief Offerings provided meals for 80,365 individuals. 30 SCBaptist churches received grants that helped them serve hunger needs in their local communities. In the US in 2023: Last year, Southern Baptists collected $3.5 million for Global Hunger Relief. 100% of your donation goes directly to meeting hunger needs.
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