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An upcoming 5K race will benefit a local church’s mission trip to Africa this summer. Read More
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Local Sunday schools are invited to participate in the 134th annual Sunday School Convention on May 5 at the Effingham County Methodist Campground. Read More
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Churches in Effingham County conducted a creative weekend of evangelistic events on April 11-14 that drew thousands of participants and impacted the lives of over 500 people who made spiritual decisions. Read More
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The public is invited to the annual Rincon Community Holy Week Services, March 25-29, at First Baptist Church of Rincon. Services begin at 12:05 p.m. at conclude at 12:30 p.m. each day in the sanctuary, followed by a light lunch in the church’s Memorial Chapel. Read More
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Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church held a special installation service on Feb. 10. The Rev. Dr. Bob LeFavi led the service installing the Rev. Dr. James L. Cavanah II at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springfield. Read More
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Members of Faith Presbyterian Church in Rincon collected three overflowing baskets of food and more than $200 at the Rincon Kroger. Read More
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The Watoto Children’s Choir, traveling from Africa, is continuing its five-month Eastern U.S tour Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s Westside Christian Church. All performances of “Beautiful Africa: A New Generation” are free and open to the public. Read More
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Active and reserve military units, veterans and civic organizations will honor servicemen and women, past and present, in a colorful presentation of flags during The Massing of the Colors, to be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church’s worship center, Henderson campus. This patriotic ceremony is filled with pageantry and moving reminders of sacrifice and service. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon will celebrate 111 years of ministry with homecoming services Sunday during its 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Read More
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Jay Lowder, an internationally-known evangelist and author, is coming to Effingham County for the celebration banquet and kickoff for the Effingham Adventure Weekend. Read More
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Minister Jarrett D. Garvin will give his initial sermon Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Deliverance Center. The church is at 200 Stokes Ave. in Rincon. Read More
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The Effingham County Methodist Campmeeting has been a historical tradition since 1790. Read More
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First Steps Preschool held its annual four-day camp for 3-and 4-year-old children. The children enjoyed crafts, games, special visitors and most important, Bible stories. Read More
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield will celebrate its 100th anniversary on June 10. All former members, pastors and friends in the community are invited to attend. Read More
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Rick Rafter of Clyo was ordained as a permanent deacon Saturday by Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Rafter was one of 18 ordained in a ceremony held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Savannah. Read More
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Centerpoint Community Church will hold an open house of its new facility June 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. The church is at 2160 Highway 21 South in Springfield. Refreshments will be served. Read More
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The Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women recently held its annual convention in Savannah. St Boniface Catholic Church hosted the opening event, an international themed dinner with entertainment provided by the Glorna Daire Dance Group and a Hispanic dance group led by Pablo Levy. Read More
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More than 250 historic graves have been located outside the cemetery walls near the Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Read More
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The local observance of the 61st annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 3 at the Effingham County Courthouse. Read More
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The Sunday School Association of Effingham County will hold its 133rd annual convention May 6 at the Effingham Methodist Campground in Springfield. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon ordained Doug Cone to the Gospel Ministry on April 15. Cone has been active in local prison ministry and nursing home ministry through HIS LOVE Ministries of the Savannah area. Read More
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Rincon United Methodist Church will host the annual Rincon Community Holy Week Services, April 2-6,. Services begin at 12:05 and conclude at 12:30 p.m. each day, followed by a light lunch in the church social hall. Read More
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The music ministry of First Baptist Church of Rincon will present the Easter Celebration Worship Musical, "God of the Ages," on Palm Sunday, April 1 at 6 p.m. Read More
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Jeff and Sheri Easter will bring their ministry to Maranatha Assembly of God at 454 Wiesenbaker Rd. on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in a special concert. A love offering will be received. Read More
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To the tune of “This Land Is Your Land,” the members of Bible Lutheran Church celebrated the dedication and groundbreaking Sunday for their future sanctuary along Blue Jay Road. Read More
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Two Effingham County area residents are recipients of 2011 Bishop Gartland Awards for outstanding service to the Catholic Church in South Georgia. Read More
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Dr. Raouf Ghattas, retired Southern Baptist missionary to North Africa and the Middle East, and author of “A Christian Guide to the Qur’an,” will be the guest speaker at First Baptist Church of Rincon on Sunday. Read More
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The annual Rincon Community Thanksgiving Service will be hosted by First Baptist Church of Rincon on Sunday at 6 p.m. Read More
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Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Springfield is pleased to announce the call of our interim pastor, Dr. James Cavanah. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon hosted a memorial service to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Sunday evening. The service included patriotic music, a moment of silence and a message from Pastor Bob Rogers, followed by a candlelight vigil outside the church. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon will host a special 9/11 memorial service to remember the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The service will be on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Read More
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Team Impact performed and talked with an overflow crowd Saturday night at First Baptist Church of Rincon. Read More
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Team Impact, some of the strongest men on the planet, will be at First Baptist Church of Rincon tonight through Sunday at 7 each night. They will do such feats of strength as shattering concrete, ripping a huge phone book in half and snapping baseball bats in half with their bare hands. These world-class athletes also will share a message of hope and inspiration at each program. Read More
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Participants in this summer’s Ebenezer Vacation Bible School at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center raised money to help three families in Effingham County. Each of the families will receive $650 to help them deal with expenses associated with the care of an Effingham County student facing a medical crisis. Read More
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 155 Goshen Rd., presents "An Evening with Harry O’Donoghue" on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be accepted, with a reception to follow. The event benefits the St. Luke’s youth ministry. Read More
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For years, the Rev. Chance Ward often passed by Goshen United Methodist Church as he drove along Highway 21 on his way to and from Savannah. Never did he think one day he would be the pastor of that same church that serves as a landmark for motorists passing through Effingham County. Read More
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On July 15, the 221st Annual Effingham County United Methodist Camp Meeting begins with an evening service at 7:30 p.m. The services will run daily at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through July 20. Read More
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Rincon Church of God is hosting a patriotic concert with world-renowned guitarist Doyle Dykes on July 3 at 10:45 a.m. Read More
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More than 80 children and adults took part in the Zion Lutheran Church VBS program. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon will show family-friendly, Christian movies each Sunday night at 6 p.m. from May 29 through June 26 (except Father’s Day) in the church’s Memorial Chapel. Each film is free of charge, and free refreshments will be provided. Seating is provided in the chapel, but families are also welcome to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs if they prefer. This year’s films are: Read More
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The Effingham County observance of the National Day of Prayer Service, sponsored by Connecting Businessmen to Christ, was held Thursday at noon in front of the Effingham County Judicial Complex. Read More
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First Baptist Church of Rincon will have a special worship service on Sunday at 6 p.m. to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. Read More
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Children from Kidz Church at First Baptist Church of Rincon celebrated Jesus’ rising from the dead, by going outside and releasing balloons and watching them rise. Read More
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The 132nd annual Convention of the Sunday School Association of Effingham County will be held May 1 at 10 a.m. with participating Sunday Schools ready to march under the tabernacle at 9:45 a.m. at the Effingham County Methodist Campground on south Laurel Street in Springfield. Read More
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The, and the body affirmed on March 6, that Grace Community Church has called Charles Hodges as senior pastor of Grace Community Church on Goshen Road in Rincon. He has been serving as interim senior pastor at Grace since the fall of 2010. Read More
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