Church News – August 16, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Homecoming and Revival Services Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 2870 Sandy Grove Church Rd. Lamar, will celebrate their 2017 homecoming and revival services Aug. 13-16. This year they are celebrating 151 years of praising and serving the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. *Sunday Worship Homecoming Service: August 13, 11 a.m. *Mon. – Wed. Revival Service:...
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Riders stop in Darlington on fundraising ride across the country
A lot of people dream of traveling across the country. Not many envision that journey on the seat of a bicycle but that is exactly what one group is doing, raising money along the way. The Fuller Center for Housing offers Bike Adventures several times a year to help raise money for their projects. This year, the organization is celebrating its 10th year and raising the fundraising bar to a record of $400,000. If that mark is reached,...
Trinity UMC welcomes renowned Christian comedian, Aug. 10
If laughter is truly the best medicine, then Dennis Swanberg, America’s “Minister of Encouragement” is just what the doctor ordered – and Trinity United Methodist Church of Darlington will host Swanberg and his unique brand of comedy at a free concert on August 10. With his down-home charm and heaping helping of hospitality, this Austin, Texas born pastor-turned-comedian has won the hearts of audiences across the country. Raised in...
Camp Meeting Month at Trinity UMC
Do you enjoy singing good old Gospel hymns? Hymns like Victory in Jesus, Since Jesus Came Into My Heart and When We All Get to Heaven, just to name a few. There are so many beloved hymns and Trinity is planning to include as many as possible during each service. In addition, plans are to include guitars, banjo, fiddle, tambourine and more. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to help lead the hymns by joining the choir or playing...
Miss Pee Dee and Miss Pee Dee Teen Scholarship pageants to be held at SIMT
The Miss Pee Dee and Miss Pee Dee Teen Scholarship pageants, under the directorship of Nikki Player will be held on Oct. 14th at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the SIMT building on the campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College. The pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss South Carolina, Miss South Carolina Teen, Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageants. Miss Pee Dee will compete in the 2018 Miss South...