Inside a Covid patient’s room
Stacy Sergent is a CBF-endorsed chaplain working at the MUSC in Charleston. She takes us inside the darkness of the room of a Covid patient and the light of Christ that is seen there.
Bicycles at Christmas
CBFSC bought bicycles for children in Allendale and Denmark for Christmas 2020.
Metanoia displays Old Chicora GRIT
Metanoia, our mission partner in North Charleston, has been working for several years to transform an old community school building into a holistic community center. And despite fire, Covid, and tenant issues the project is moving forward in 2021, displaying grit in pursuit of the goal.
Comforting those who mourn during Covid
Comforting those who mourn has certainly been challenging during the past months. Things grievers need when they have lost a loved one—a gentle touch, a genuine handshake or hug and the gathering of family and friends—have not been possible during Covid. How then can we bring comfort? Brenda Atkinson, a funeral home chaplain, shares some thoughts.
Restrictions at funeral homes place new burdens on the grieving
Listening to families express their frustrations about the limitations they face in burying their loved ones during these days of Covid is part of helping them get into their grief. This is the first of two articles from Brenda Atkinson, a CBF-endorsed funeral home chaplain.
Outreach to Japanese speakers continues, from South Carolina to Japan
Technology is making it possible for the the ministry to Japanese living in South Carolina to continue. Because of Covid, some Japanese who went back to Japan are not now allowed to return to the US and many of those who are still here are afraid of attending in-person worship. Using Zoom and YouTube sermons in Japanese can be seen anywhere and classes in English as a Second Language can be taught, in South Carolina and Japan.
Coffee and hope in Allendale
Hope steamed from coffee cups in Allendale County as citizens, law enforcement and National Guard representatives gathered for conversation about how they can improve their town. CBFSC and CBF Global’s Together for Hope initiative are also at work in Allendale.
Giving Tuesday: A chance to grow our impact
CBFSC is participating in Giving Tuesday this year for the first time. Your gifts will go directly to the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions and then distributed to our mission partners.
What’s ahead for churches and Covid
What should churches be thinking about now related to the Covid-19 pandemic? Steve Carroll, a member of Providence Church in Charleston and a physician who has been actively involved with the pandemic, offers insights and suggestions.
Give to CBFSC missions on Giving Tuesday
We are being bold this year and hope to raise $2,500 on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. Money given on this day will go directly to the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions. Metanoia and Palmetto Works will be among the beneficiaries.