Garden club holds Card Day fundraiser
Darlington’s Kalmia Garden Study Club convened their yearly Card Day fundraiser Aug. 4 in the meeting hall of First Presbyterian Church. Members engaged in spirited card games, enjoyed a buffet lunch, and crossed their fingers that their purchased raffle tickets would prove lucky. Donated prizes included original artwork and garden décor, gift certificates for local eateries and spas, and even some delectable fresh fruit.
Kalmia Garden Study Club hosts Card Day fundraiser
Darlington’s Kalmia Garden Study Club held a Card Day and Raffle fundraiser Aug. 4 at First Presbyterian Church.
Church News – Aug. 5, 2015
Please send your church news to: editor@newsandpress.net C.L. Bowen’s Singers 34th Anniversary The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church announces the C.L. Bowen’s Singers 34th Anniversary will be held August 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The C.L. Bowen’s Singers will be in concert. Pastor is Rev. Dr. Cecil Bromell; President is Sister Bernetha Ervin. New Spring Hill AME Pastor’s Anniversary The members of the New Spring Hill AME church...
Keeping the Faith – Scorn of the Consequences
“If there was one last crust of bread in this town, it would be mine.” That’s a quote from a rather pretentious member of the clergy, stating how God would take care of him should the world come unhinged tomorrow. “Everyone else may starve,” he continued, “but God has promised me that I will always have enough.” This preacher quickly defended his statement by quoting Psalm 37:25 – “I have never seen the godly abandoned or their...
Church of the Week: Salem Black River Presbyterian, Part 2
Bill Segars has a strong love and appreciation for history, having grown up on a farm in Kelleytown on land that has been in the family since 1821 . He uses his 39-year building career to combine with his love of history to develop a passion for historical restoration. Segars was able to find, photograph and research more than 700 religious edifices throughout the state.
“Urgent need” for foster parents
Right now, there are nearly 3,600 children in South Carolina placed in foster care. That’s 3,600 kids feeling anxious and frightened, confused and angry, and – more than anything – lost. Making matters worse, there aren’t nearly enough qualified foster homes to care for these children, particularly those kids with special needs. Volunteers are needed, and the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is hoping that you can help.