For the past eight years, Lucas Avenue Baptist Church has been actively involved in providing Good News Clubs at Ford Elementary. However, it was only last year that they truly felt their partnership with the school deepened when they started serving as Reading Buddies. This new program has allowed them to make a significant difference…
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In the 2021-2022 school year, there were 1,161 international teachers from 40 countries teaching in South Carolina and the numbers are rising. These teachers arrive with only 2 suitcases and limited funds to rent and furnish an apartment and find transportation. Many spend several years sleeping on the floor or an air mattress. Some have
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Kenny Moore, the pastor of Davidson Street Baptist in Clinton, SC has been serving teachers and students through Heart4Schools for many years. His church has partnered with two schools and has been actively involved in providing necessary support to the students and teachers. They have done everything from providing backpacks to building relationships with principals.
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Brett Gandy, a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartsville, South Carolina, has been serving teachers and students through Heart4Schools, an SCBaptist ministry, since 2016. The church started Reading Buddies programs in two schools, and the initiative was an instant hit. “Just to see a smile on the kid’s face, it just melts your heart,”
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Download the October 2022 newsletter for more on the following topics: Better Together Heart4Schools Training recap Ideas for Serving Teachers Ministry Spotlight: River Springs Church, Irmo Ministry Spotlight: New Salem Baptist Church, Sumter Outside the Walls Event Food Insecurity and Backpack Buddies 2022 – 2023 School Appreciation Days
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When you talk with Kevin Massey, pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in Sumter, SC, it is obvious that he and his church are passionate about expanding the kingdom and impacting their local community. One way they have done this is through a partnership with Cherryvale Elementary School. Five years ago, they chose to partner
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River Springs Church is doing an incredible job serving four schools in their community. This congregation of about 120 in weekly attendance has 20 volunteers who give their time to help serve students and teachers. They began providing weekend food for students through their “snackpack” program twelve years ago. Prior to the pandemic, they were
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Download the resource below for ways to get started, a list of student needs, and ways to encourage teachers.
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Robert Laube Jr. has been a member of First Baptist Church North Augusta for over 50 years. During that time, he lived out his faith quietly, often behind the scenes, but always serving his church. In his 50 years at FBC North Augusta, he taught children and preschoolers the entire time. Robert’s wife, Jayne, said
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