North Augusta Today

Belvedere First Baptist: Amy Pack is collecting sleeping bags for the homeless. Please bring donations by the church.

The phone book led the Kirkmans to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The couple, and their three daughters, have lived in the area off and on for about 10 years, but it wasn't until last year that they found a church home.

A few days ago, I heard some words that really got me thinking: "People do not know our motives; they only know us by our actions."

Rick and Rebekah Porter-field were guided to ministry while trying to help other couples repair broken relationships.

Belvedere First Baptist: - Amy Pack is collecting sleeping bags for the homeless. Please bring donations by the church.

Chocolate-covered green beans isn't exactly gourmet fare, but it was the perfect treat to test a child's faith. Worst-case scenario, it could have been a bug instead.

Gary Johnson found his first church home at Big Stevens Creek Baptist Church about 10 years ago.

Amy Pack is collecting winter clothes (jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, shoes and blankets) for the homeless. Place donations in the large box in the hallway near the church office.

Belvedere First Baptist: Amy Pack is collecting winter clothes (jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, shoes and blankets) for the homeless. Place donations in the large box in the hallway near the church office.

Corinne Hayes' volunteering philosophy is that she's been so blessed by the church, she should give back.