Life is a series of beginnings and endings and in-betweens; a series of surprises that keep life fresh and exciting. I shall always be grateful for this Cheraw chapter of my life. The beginning came as surprise—a phone call from the District Superintendent saying, “I know you’re retired, but…” Now the ending of the chapter …
During the March 17 worship service, scholarships were awarded to eight local students. Each of the awards was established in past years in memory of a church member with the proceeds of the endowment awarded annually to students in the area attending two or four year accredited colleges or universities. This year’s recipients, pictured above …
As I drove through McBee on my Sunday morning journey to Cheraw I was struck by the beauty of the sprawling peach orchards. The trees were in full bloom and it looked as if the earth was snuggled under a pink baby blanket, safe from the morning chill. Some fields along my way …
The First Methodist sanctuary will host a gospel sing on Sunday evening April 19 beginning at 6 pm. The featured performers are the Hinson Girls from Lancaster. These four sisters have been performing bluegrass gospel music for four years, have won numerous awards and have recently appeared on WBTV. Kristin is the eldest at 20, …
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Nineteen First Methodist youth prepared and delivered the Sunday worship service on April 12 in celebration of Youth Sunday. Employing songs, skits, readings and a sermon delivered by Benson Stubbs, they were quite impressive and were well received by the congregation.
Someone said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I really enjoyed my first step this past Sunday and I am looking forward to this journey that we will share together for the next four months. You have made my beginning warm and welcoming. Let me tell you a little …
The spring edition of the First Methodist’s Men’s Barbecue will be March 28th. Tickets are now available from the church office or many FUMC members.
The Cheraw Ministerial Alliance is planning Lenten Lunches at First Baptist Church each Wednesday at noon during the Lenten season. Local pastors scheduled to speak include: March 4—Pastor Kurt McPherson March 11—Pastor Johnnie McLendon March 18—Pastor Jerry Hardison March 25—To be Announced
FUMC DayCare Director Mimi Coffey notesd that the children are quite excited about a field trip on March 4th when the three and four year old classes are planning to attend the Theater on the Green for a Porkchops Productions play, “Little Red Riding Hood.” Mimi is looking for some volunteers to walk with the …
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Jenny Keefe would like to thank everyone who helped to make Operation Christmas Child a big success this year. She wishes to thank those who put together boxes and others who made donations resulting in a difference in the lives of 76 children this year.
