Churches continue to join the anti-poker forces across the state as the Nov. 2 referendum on the industry’s fate draws nearer. Lexington Baptist Church passed a resolution this week expressing its opposition to video poker. The resolution was passed during special meeting held after each of the church’s Sunday services. Also, the Elgin Ministerial Association will hold a “Just Say No to Video Poker” rally … Continue reading More churches work on video poker opposition

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS VIDEO POKER RALLY The Elgin Ministerial Association will hold a communitywide, anti-video rally at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Blaney Elementary School, 1621 Smyrna Road in Elgin. There will be gospel and contemporary Christian music and speeches. THe Rev. Joe Mack, director of Christian life concerns of the S. C. Baptist Convention, will speak. He is coordinating the Southern Baptist effort to turn … Continue reading Close to Home

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECIAL RELIGION-RELATED ACTIVITIES BLANEY BAPTIST A summertime family style picnic and worship service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. Located at the intersection of White Pond Road and Church Street off U. S. 1. in Elgin (803) 438-3161. Continue reading Weekly Bulletin

WORSHIP, MELONS Blaney Baptist Church at 6 p.m. this Sunday invites for a picnic and worship service. The menu consist of hamburgers, hot dogs and watermelon. Special guest will be the 1999 S. C. Watermelon Queen. Janisyn Leigh Grant of Jefferson. Visitors are welcome the church is located at the intersection of White Pond Road and Church Street off U. S. 1. in Elgin. 438-3161. Continue reading Best Bets

RELIGIOUS GROUPS, EVENTS BLANEY BAPTIST CHURCH in Elgin will host a family picnic and worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday. Church is located at the intersection of White Pond Road and Church Street off U. S. 1. (803) 788-3126 Continue reading Faith In Action

Parents and students can contact individual schools if they have questions about the registration process. If your school isn’t listed, registration has already happened. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BlaneyAug.16, 6:30 p.m., kindergarten back to school nightAug. 17, 5 p.m., second-grade back to school nightAug. 17, 6:30 p.m., multi-age back to school nightAug. 18, 6 p.m., first-grade back to school night Leslie M. StoverAug. 10, 8:30 -10 a.m., … Continue reading Lugoff-Elgin schools