Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:

- Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 17-21, we will kick off our Revival at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Graham Bochman.

- Sunday, Oct. 18, our guest speaker will be Pastor Jim Palmer from Miles Road Baptist Church inSummerville. He will conduct the morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6:30 p.m.

- Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19-20, Evangelist Scott Eadie will deliver the evening message at 6:30 p.m. on both nights.

- Wednesday, Oct. 21, we will close out the Revival with Pastor Hal Thompson from Pine Grove Baptist Church in Sumter beginning at 6:30 p.m. Musical guests will be Keith Wilson and pianist Zachary Clark, Curt Ackerman and Allison Barwick of Pine Grove Church. The choir from Providence Baptist, featuring Christeen Hodge and Renee Branham, will also perform.

The focus for the revival is The Full Armor of God.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, will have Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4 until 7 p.m. This is a free community event. Santa will be on site along with free food, games, prizes and giveaways.