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Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices … more
Church news: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: - Sunday, April 21 - The 28th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. James L. and Lady Alethia Clark will be celebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. Emmanuel Davis, pastor of New Bethel AME Church in Bishopville, … more
'He Gets Us' ads hope to influence viewers to explore story of Jesus
For the second year in a row, a religious Super Bowl ad campaign promised viewers that Jesus "gets us." Two commercials shown Sunday night centered on Jesus' message to love your neighbors - even across ideological divides. In one, people of … more
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Church news, April 10, 2024
Hearts United Women's Ministry (formerly Knitting Hearts), which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: - April 13 - Hearts United will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrating 20 years of ministry, we invite you to join us for … more
Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Reasons not to believe
When people say they do not believe in God, they have a reason. They may not have thought very much about the reason, but a subconscious reason is still a reason. Sometimes, the reason is hurt. They expected God to do something, and they were … more
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Church news: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Church Women United of the Greater Sumter Area announces: - Thursday, March 7 - Virtual World Day of Prayer at 3 p.m. Use the following link, log and/or call in to promote justice and equality for women through prayer, partnerships, service and … more
'Ready or Not,' coming to Weldon Auditorium April 6, carries Biblical message
MANNING - "Are you ready?" Pastor Dr. Effie Hilton will bring her newest gospel play, "Ready or Not," to Weldon Auditorium's stage, 7 Maple St., at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The two-hour play will be preceded by musical selections from a … more
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No twerking. No drinking. No smoking. But it's still a party at this Christian nightclub
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The young crowd at a Nashville nightclub was ready to dance under the strobe lights to a throbbing mix of hip-hop, rap and Latin beats. But first they gathered to pray and praise God. The rules were announced on the dance floor … more
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Church news: March 13, 2024
Second Presbyterian Church, 1125 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, announces: - Thursday, March 14 - The Sumter Regional Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University Alumni will sponsor the JCSU Concert Choir in a concert at the church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 … more
Church news: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Southern Methodist Church of Summerton, 1107 Felton St., Summerton, announces: - April 6 - The annual spring BBQ will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vernon Way Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10 per plate, eat-in cafeteria-style or take-out. Pickup … more
Column by Manning Pastor Sam Livingston: Our posture tells the story
Most humanistic settings require a certain posture from the participants. A boxer enters the ring with his fist clenched and somewhere near his chin. A baseball player places a glove on the non-throwing hand and leaves the dominant hand free to … more
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Sumter genealogical society will feature history of Grace Baptist Church
The speakers for the Monday, April 15, membership meeting of Sumter County Genealogical Society will be Stephanie Gibbons and Faye Carraway. The presentation will be on the history of Grace Baptist Church from 1900 to 2023. As the first year … more
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Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Has the Lord really forgotten you?
Our devotion for today asks this question, "Lord, Have You Forgotten Me?" Our text is Psalm 13:1, where we read, "How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?" (KJV) Have you ever experienced … more
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Church news: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Southern Methodist Church of Summerton, 1107 Felton St., Summerton, announces: - April 6 - The annual spring BBQ will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vernon Way Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10 per plate, eat-in cafeteria-style or take-out. Pickup … more
Church News: Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
Hearts United Women's Ministry (formerly Knitting Hearts), meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, March 9 - Hearts United will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Star Merrill will share how she was radically transformed … more
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: If you want to change the world
Each week, I do a Zoom call with other pastors. One of the pastors this week invited a pastor from Ukraine to join us. For obvious reasons, I won't share his name or where he is located. We asked him to tell us about what was really happening and … more
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Animal chaplains offer spiritual care for every species
This content is written and produced by Religion News Service and distributed by The Associated Press. RNS and AP partner on some religion news content. RNS is solely responsible for this story. Sarah Bowen says she's been doing the work of an … more
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Columbia news anchor will speak at Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in May
The message of Jesus Christ and God's love will again be on display at this year's Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at Alice Drive Baptist Church. Award-winning journalist and Columbia-based television … more
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Church news: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Southern Methodist Church of Summerton, 1107 Felton St., Summerton, announces: - April 6 - The annual spring BBQ will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vernon Way Fellowship Hall. Cost is $10 per plate, eat-in cafeteria-style or take-out. Pickup … more
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Direction, not intention...
I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. I stayed downtown, but the conference was at a church about 20 minutes away. I had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to make my early flight out of Columbia. By the time I got to the hotel, I was ready for a nap, and … more
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