Earle James Hillier (April 11, 1931–July 6, 2025)

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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. 

Vacation Bible School June 9-13, 2025

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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.

Register here for a free T-shirt!

Equipping the Saints: Counseling | Sunday, March 16, 2025

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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

Missions Conference October 9–13, 2024

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Join us!

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.

Conference Schedule
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.

New Troopmaster for Trail Life

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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

Lois Dianne Gardner (December 18, 1940- April 16, 2024)

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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.

Vacation Bible School: June 10-14, 2024

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Join us for Vacation Bible School June 10–14 from 8:45-12:00 every day!

It’s a jungle out there! At The Great Jungle Journey, kids will sail along on a fun jungle cruise, stopping at seven ports of call–the 7 C’s of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. Kids will discover how these biblical events shape our world, and they will learn to reconnect the Bible to their everyday lives. They will know their Creator became their Savior!

Prepare to swing into fun as we head out on The Great Jungle Journey!

The Great Jungle Journey is open for children entering the 1st grade to those entering 6th grade.

Register for VBS Here and get a free T-shirt!

Evangelistic Meetings with Ron DeGarde March 17–20

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Make plans to join us as we welcome the DeGarde Evangelistic Team for a special week of services March 17-20, 2024.

Sunday Schedule (March 17)

Combined Adult Sunday School 9:45 AM

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Dinner on the Grounds 12:15 PM

Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM

Weeknight Schedule (March 18-20)

Monday-Wednesday

Evangelistic Meeting 7:00 PM

Nursery and Children’s Programs available during all services.