COLUMBIA – The Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled last week in a case brought against the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce to force that organization to disclose how it spent tax money and a $1 million grant from the State of South Carolina. The Supreme Court ruled that the organization was not a […]
From the Pulpit: 10 Reasons to Rejoice
May 31, 2018 By
We are commanded to rejoice in the Lord. Philippians (4:4) says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” God’s people throughout history both have rejoiced and have called for others to rejoice. Psalm (32:11) says, “Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in […]
Tech Bytes: Check your snail mail on email
May 17, 2018 By
The United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx all offer online dashboards where you can see exactly what mail and packages are scheduled to arrive at your address. They will email and send you text message notifications. These are all free services, although UPS and FedEx have a few additional paid features. For example, you […]
From the Pulpit: 10 Reasons to Rejoice
May 10, 2018 By
We are commanded to rejoice in the Lord. Philippians (4:4) says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” God’s people throughout history both have rejoiced and have called for others to rejoice. Psalm (32:11) says, “Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in […]
Letters: Thank You for Golfing
May 3, 2018 By
The Fairfield County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (FCDSNB) would like to thank everyone who made our golf tournament a success. You warmed the chilly day with your enthusiasm. Thank you. Shirley M Greene Ridgeway
Letters: Blair Day Appreciation
May 3, 2018 By
On Behalf of the Blair Coalition of Churches, I would like to thank all of the wonderful people who attended our Thirteenth Annual Blair Day on Saturday, April 28th. The weather, food and fellowship were exceptional. The Newberry Boy Scouts, McCrorey Liston Girl Scouts, Fairfield Central Band, Fairfield Central ROTC, Classic Car Clubs, Classic Truck […]
From the Pulpit: Patience needed
May 3, 2018 By
In my current work I do a lot of driving. I drive throughout twelve states, and in my travels I navigate several kinds of roads. I operate my truck on interstates, state highways, county roads, city streets, and even rural roads that many people would not consider roads at all. Often times, the congregations I […]
Letters: Still Caring and Still Open
May 3, 2018 By
NPR 2/28/18 “The National Rural Health Association says 673 rural hospitals are at risk to close, and 210 of those are at “extreme risk”— 60 rural hospitals closed between 2010 and February 2016.” These facts portend a serious health and economic crisis for rural communities like Fairfield across the nation. However, our hospital, Fairfield Memorial […]
From the Pulpit: We Can Trust the Word of God
April 26, 2018 By
In the first chapter of his first epistle, the apostle Peter wrote about the salvation we have received in Christ Jesus. In so doing, he described the means by which we learn of that salvation, that being the word of God. In his description of the word of God found in I Peter (1:22-2:3), he […]
From the Pulpit: I was Exhausted
April 19, 2018 By
This past Wednesday I had a very hard day at work. There was a lot of heavy lifting, and for a man who is approximately twenty-five years past his physical prime that is not a good thing. I just don’t recover as quickly as when I was younger. When I got home, I sat down […]
