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By Martha Thompson and Jessica Brodie. South Carolina children in need will receive funding for new books for their school libraries thanks to a gift from the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church and its Million Book Effort. The South Carolina Conference of the UMC donated $22,000 to three Title I schools in the state: West Lee Elementary School, Rembert; Main Street Elementary School, Lake City; and Greeleyville Elementary School, Greeleyville.

By the Rev. Bruce Adams. Our nation’s churches are increasingly being led to proclaim the Gospel to our schoolchildren. God’s people have wisely discerned that public schools are excellent examples of modern-day gates of the city. Can this be done legally? It most certainly can! How? The answer is Release Time Bible Education programs.

By Jessica Brodie. Less than a year after its parsonage burned to the ground, Bogansville United Methodist Church has a newly built home for its pastor, who himself has a new perspective about what really matters in life.

By Jessica Brodie. For the past 21 years, Good Samaritans for All People has been helping people in need with Christmas gifts, school supplies, furniture, clothing, food and other donated items. And as the God-led ministry begins its 22nd year of service, founder the Rev. Eddie Thomas thanks Jesus and a committed core of volunteers for keeping it strong.

Two South Carolina United Methodist leaders have received quadrennial leadership awards from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits for their exemplary service in caring for the pension and benefits needs of those who serve The United Methodist Church: the Rev. David L. Anderson and Dr. Joseph Heyward.

Underscoring Alston Wilkes Society’s mission of rebuilding lives for a safer community, Tory Thalley brought a message of hope to the hundreds gathered Nov. 19 for the nonprofit organization’s annual anniversary luncheon.

By Jessica Brodie. From skits to wolf analogies to inspirational teaching from Bishop Jonathan Holston—not to mention great barbecue—clergy and lay leaders continued their district-wide gatherings last month.

By Allison Trussell. With a bright smile and a cheerful greeting, Mary Jane Lever is usually the first person people coming into the Methodist Conference Center meet.