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First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, will have a Food Pantry Giveaway on Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 …
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11/11/26 06:00 AM
This is the official week when we honor and remember our veterans from all wars, though we honor their service and sacrifices every day of the year. The current number of living veterans is approximately 17 million, according to various federal data …
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BY THE REV. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
11/11/26 06:00 AM
I have a place on my farm that I go and sit to pray and read my Bible.
It's an old woods pond that I have worked on over the years to expand and deepen.
It's not much and ridiculously dry right now, but it's my go-to for solace and peace.
I …
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BY LEE REAVES JR. |
11/7/26 06:00 AM
Our lives are filled with hectic schedules, but we've only been given a certain number of days to accomplish what God wants us to do. Since the beginning, our Creator has provided a probationary period to each person to determine whom they will …
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BY THE REV. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
11/4/26 06:00 AM
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Church Women United World Community Day in 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 10 a.m. at Mechanicsville …
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11/4/26 06:00 AM
Life has its ups and downs, and no one is exempt from struggling every now and then. We've heard that how we react to situations is based on how much spiritual peace we can maintain, and I certainly believe this is true. In order to hear God's …
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BY THE REV. BILLY HOLLAND |
10/28/26 06:00 AM
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Tiverton Baptist Church, 2420 Old Hwy. 261, Wedgefield, announces:
- The church will be celebrating the 16th Pastoral …
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10/28/26 06:00 AM
Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships.
These scholarships have rapidly expanded in states around the country. They …
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By TIFFANY STANLEY
Associated Press | 10/21/26 10:41 AM
Associated Press | 10/21/26 10:41 AM
It seems the two topics that cause the most anger and division are politics and religion. I remember years ago speaking with an elderly man who was fondly known around town as friendly, successful and wise, and he told me these were the two areas …
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BY THE REV. DR. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
10/21/26 06:00 AM
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Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:
- Through Wednesday, Oct. 21, we will kick off our Revival …
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10/21/26 06:00 AM
What someone builds to outlast them says something about where their heart lived while they were still here.
For Mark Champagne, his heart lives in Sumter United Ministries. He knows he won't be in the executive director's role forever, and …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com | 10/21/26 06:00 AM
alaysha@theitem.com | 10/21/26 06:00 AM
In our worship last Sunday, we read a passage of scripture that focuses on how we should live in community, one with another.
The guidance we are given tells us that if we feel that someone has done something to us that we are uncomfortable with, …
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BY THE REV. DR. STEWART RAWSON |
10/16/26 06:00 AM
Here are some encouraging truths filled with spiritual hope and peace. May you enjoy the Lord's presence today. God knows: The Almighty is omniscient and fully aware of when we are going through difficult times, our worries, fears and even what we …
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BY THE REV. DR. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
10/14/26 06:00 AM
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St. Anne/St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 1855 Beckwood Road, Sumter, announces the International Food Fest on Saturday, …
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10/14/26 06:00 AM
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
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By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY
Associated Press | 10/12/26 08:23 AM
Associated Press | 10/12/26 08:23 AM
Ben Fuller, a Christian artist, performed a sold-out concert at Alice Drive Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. The stop was part of his ongoing The Black Sheep Tour, featuring special guest Band …
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10/12/26 07:58 AM
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First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, announces:
- Food Pantry Giveaway on Friday, Oct. 9, …
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10/7/26 06:00 AM
Have you noticed that when we are bombarded with negativity and told that the world is falling apart at the seams, it drains our joy and hope? Of course, we are concerned about our nation, the world and the future of our family, but may we look …
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BY THE REV. DR. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
10/7/26 06:00 AM
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Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces:
- Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 17-21, we will kick off …
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9/30/26 06:00 AM
We have learned since childhood about the blessings of being protected. Remember when we were in the arms of our moms and dads? It seemed as if the world's dangers could not reach us. Now that we are grown up, we believe we can take care of …
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THE REV. DR. WILLIAM HOLLAND |
9/30/26 06:00 AM
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