Our Fall Sunday School quarter begins September 7. Join us for a Kickoff Breakfast in the Hansen Building this Sunday, August 31!
Lecture: Auditorium
Ladies: Accordion Room
College & Career: Glass Classroom
Adult Bible Fellowship: 301-303
Young Professionals: 304
Youth: 305
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Saxby Padgett on July 11th, 2025 passing at the age of 59, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose warmth, strength, and love touched everyone she met. Born in Mississauga, Canada, Lynn later moved to South Carolina, where she graduated from Fort Mill High School. She had a deep love for travel, especially when it meant spending time with her family. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the loyal companionship of dogs. Lynn is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Gilbert Padgett; her loving children, Tiffany (Garrett) and Hunter; and her cherished grandchildren, Callum and Norah. She also leaves behind her dear brothers, Glenn Saxby (Brian Frimeth) and Craig Saxby, and was an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her faithful canine companions-Apollo, Toby, and Sophie-also remain, carrying on her legacy of love and loyalty. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Shuttleworth, and her stepfather, Anthony Shuttleworth, whose memory she held close to her heart. Lynn will be remembered for her generous spirit, her unwavering love for her family, and the many lives she brightened with her presence. Her legacy lives on in those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Earle was born April 11, 1931, in Torrance, CA to the late Harry Hillier and Elsie Hazlett Hillier. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Hillier and Walter Hillier, wife Peggy Hillier, and son David Hillier. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen Hillier; daughters Brenda Johnston and Julia (Donald) Driggs (with Peggy); son Micah (Christina) Hillier (with Helen); 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Earle lived most of his life in California. He was raised in a family who loved the Lord and served in the church (his father was a deacon in the American Baptist Church in Torrance). After graduating high school, Earle’s first job was as a tomato picker. Earle joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. After his military service, he made a career working for the prestigious Los Angeles Times. After the tragedy of losing his first wife, Peggy, God blessed Earle with Helen, whom he married in 1976.
Earle loved the Lord, his family, music, language, and telling stories of his travels around the world to everyone who would listen. Though Earle experienced great hardship and loss throughout his life, he would often praise God for His many blessings. Earle was known for his love of the Lord Jesus Christ. He often sang and quoted gospel songs about heaven, some of his favorites being “Face to Face,” “If We Never Meet Again This Side of Heaven,” and “At the Cross” (the version he learned from an Alaskan Christian in 1950). Earle was known for his quiet nature, firm commitments, love of the truth, and his desire to see everyone he met know about Jesus. He was known to bid farewell with the phrases, “Vaya con Dios” and “God be with you.”
There will be a funeral service for Earle Hillier on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Harvest Baptist Church, 153 Miller Pond Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29732 with Rev. Marshall A. Fant IV officiating. A visitation will be held in the Welcome Center at the church starting at 10:00 AM. A private interment will follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at greenefuneralhome.net.
In Loving Memory of Scott David Curtis
Scott Curtis, a devoted follower of Christ, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of sixty-five.
He was a man of unwavering faith, whose life was a testament to the love and grace of Jesus Christ. He dedicated his life to full-time ministry at the Bible Broadcasting Network. For forty-four years, he was the beloved husband of Paula Curtis, with whom he shared a lifetime of joy, partnership, and devotion. Together, they built a family rooted in love and guided by faith.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Paula; his son, David (Emily) Curtis; his daughter, Kristen (Luke) Weimann; and eight beloved grandchildren, each of whom brought him immense pride and joy. His legacy lives on through them and the countless lives he touched with his gentle strength, humility, and unwavering kindness.
His family takes comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the presence of his Savior, and they will forever carry his love in their hearts.
A memorial service will be held on June 7, 2025, at Harvest Baptist Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend the viewing at 10:00 a.m. and his celebration of life at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Bible Broadcasting Network or Carson Simpson Farm Christian Camp, two ministries close to his heart.
Teens 7-12th grade! Join us Friday, May 23 for our annual Alcatraz youth event!
Join us this Easter season!
Dr. Stuart Scott: “Understanding How We Are to Grow in Christlikeness” (PDF)
Sermon Outline (PDF)
Dr. Stuart Scott: “How to Work on a Spirit Controlled Marriage” (PDF)
Dr. Bruce Meyer: “Dealing With Haunting Hurts” (PDF)
Dr. Stuart Scott: “How to Work on a Spirit Controlled Family” (PDF)
Dr. Bruce Meyer: “Taking out the Trash Talkin’: Loving Communication for Couples” (PDF)
Howdy, partners! Welcome to Wonder Junction! There’s no greater joy than to praise the name of the Lord all day long. But how can yer kids do that if they don’t know who Jesus is or what he’s done for them?
Here at Wonder Junction, we marvel at Jesus and live for his glory.
Wonder Junction is open for children entering the 1st grade to those entering 6th grade.
Join us as we welcome guest speakers from Bob Jones University and Seminary on Sunday, March 16 for a special day of equipping with an emphasis on counseling.
Schedule:
Combined Sunday School 9:45am (Dr. Stuart Scott): “Counseling for All Christians: Understanding How We Grow in Christlikeness”
Worship Service—11:00am (Dr. Josh Crockett)
Dinner on the Grounds—12:15pm
Workshop #1—2:00pm
Marriage Counseling: How to Work on a Spirit-Controlled Marriage (Scott)
Uprooting Bitterness: Dealing with Haunting Hurts (Meyer)
Workshop #2—4:00pm
Family Counseling: How to Work on a Spirit-Controlled Family (Scott)
Taking Out the Trash-Talkin’: Loving Communication for Couples (Meyer)
Evening Service with panel discussion—6:00pm
Join us for a new sermon series through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, starting January 5, 2025.
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Make plans to join us Christmas Eve for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service starting at 5:00pm.
We will enjoy singing, Scripture reading, and a short Christmas challenge.
Make plans to join us for our annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 15 starting at 6pm.
“Now (Christ Jesus) reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you have heard…” Colossians 1:22, 23a
Larry Joseph Doig, 84, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on November 23, 2024, at 12:05am. He was born on February 25, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Joe and Josephine Doig. On December 12, 2024, a visitation receiving line will begin at 12:30pm, followed by a memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life at 2:00pm at Harvest Baptist Church, 153 Miller Pond Rd., Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Larry, known for his kind, caring, and humorous personality, was a faithful and loving husband to Brenda (Meisner) Doig, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was a devoted father to his children, Daniel Doig (Angela), Sharon Doig, Michael Doig (Wendy), and Andrea Vermillion (Jon). He was preceded in death by his son Daniel, his daughter Sharon, and his sister Karen Walker. Larry was the proud grandfather to Kaylee Doig, Christalyn Doig, Carmen Doig, Cody Doig (wife Lauren), and Harper Vermillion, who brought him great joy and pride throughout his life.
Larry graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Texas in Austin. He enjoyed a long and successful career, retiring after 37 years as a computer programmer and systems analyst at Union Carbide/Dow Chemical Co. His passion for education continued after retirement, as he served as an adjunct professor of Math and Computer Science at the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.
Larry was a man of deep faith and devotion. He was an avid reader and loved studying the Bible. For much of his adult life, he faithfully sang in the church choir and taught adult Sunday School classes, sharing his knowledge and love of the Word with others.
Larry’s passing leaves an unfillable void in our lives, yet we find tremendous comfort in His legacy of faith in Christ and the promise of a glorious and eternal future with him in heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Harvest Baptist Church Mission or Building Fund, 153 Miller Pond Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732, or by calling (803) 325-1120. Online donations can be made at www.harvestrockhill.org.
Join us October 9–13 for our annual Missions Conference at Harvest Baptist Church. Our theme for this year will be "Prayer: The Essential Work for Missions."
Our visiting missionaries will be:
T and C T, serving in North Africa
Jeffrey and Lisa Mayfield, Serving in Ecuador
Joshua and Joanna Bogunjoko, serving in Niger
Adam and Bethany Gibbs, serving with NOW ministries.
| Wednesday, October 9 | 7:00pm | Evening Service, Missionary Presentation, Message |
| Thursday, October 10 | 7:00pm | Evening Service, Missionary Presentation, Message |
| Friday, October 11 | 12:00pm | Ladies' Lunch |
| 7:00pm | Evening Service, Missionary Presentation, Message | |
| Saturday, October 12 | 4:00–7:00 | Fall Fellowship |
| Sunday, October 13 | 9:45am | Combined Adult Sunday School, Missionary Presentation |
| 11:00am | Worship Service | |
| 6:00pm | Evening Service, Missionary Presentation, Message |
All services will be live-streamed.
On Wednesday, July 24 we enjoyed a special testimony from missionary Nard Pugyao.
See below note from Trail Life Troopmaster Josh Manning:
It has been a pleasure to serve as Troopmaster the past several years and is an honor to announce to you the next Troopmaster. After a lot of prayer Peter Bowker has stepped up to take on the role. Peter has been a part of Trail Life for almost 6 years now and has a lot of experience with the program with his last role as Woodlands Ranger. He will be an excellent person for the role to lead the Troop and I will be working closely with him this year.
You will be seeing more emails from him rather than me as we make these leadership changes.
On behalf of Peter and myself thank you for your patience as we make leadership changes. Stay in prayer for the upcoming Trail Life season starting on August 12th and for more information as we get closer to the start date.
Walk Worthy,
Josh Manning
Mrs. Lois Gaudette Gardner, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill.
Lois was the daughter of Francis Gaudette and Glana Rodgerson, and the widow of Robert William Gardner.
She was retired as a travel coordinator with SIM, USA and a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Rock Hill.
Lois is survived by her daughter, Beth Kophazi (Dan), and the "daughter of her heart" Melody Clark (Bruce) and by her grandchildren: Joel Kophazi, Sam Kophazi, Katerina Kophazi, and Bill Clark (Danielle). And on her maternal side by five half-sisters; Becky, Joanne, Ruth, Liz, and Rachel; and two half-brothers; Pete and Tim. Additionally, during her high school years, she lived with the Rhoda family, and is fondly remembered by this family as well.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in death by their son, William Gardner.
Memorials may be made to Harvest Baptist Church, 153 Miller Pond Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732; SIM USA, 14830 Choate Cr. Charlotte, NC 28273; or to Deerfoot Lodge, PO Box 228, Speculator, NY 12164 and designated for Bill Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 20th, at Harvest Baptist Church 153 Miller Pond Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Visitation at 12:00 PM. Service at 1:00 PM.
