RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
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AURORA MINISTRIES
Audio Bibles for the Blind
PO Box 621
Bradenton, FL  34206
(941)748-3031 ; FAX: (941)748-2625
EMAIL: Bibles@auroraministries.org
INTERNET: www.AudioBiblesfortheBlind.org
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Written certification of visual impairment needed to provide the free Audio Bibles. Print handicapped also eligible.
DUES/FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Request with verification of impairment
Free Audio Bibles in 70 languages. Also available to those with physical impairments that result in difficulty in managing or holding books.
AREA SERVED: Worldwide
Date of Last Update: 20110620

BAPTIST NETWORK, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Mission Work
Dr. James Goodroe, Director
PO Box 4884
Spartanburg, SC  29305
STREET ADDRESS: 660 Cummings Street
(864)582-8330
EMAIL: sptbgba@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.spartanburgcountybaptistnetwork.org
Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm; Friday, 9 am-1 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Letter from church leadership requesting membership.
DUES/FEES: Contributions from churches and individuals.
The Spartanburg County Baptist Network ministers to the local community through 90 participating Southern Baptist Churches.  The Network provides a director of Hispanic Ministries who works with permanent Hispanics in Spartanburg. Also ministers to Laotian and other Asian refugees. Ministry to Ukrainians and Cambodians. Promotes ministry projects and multi-housing ministries in Spartanburg County. Provides ESL classes, etc. Provides director that works with students on all college campuses. Provides training for church leadership.
FUNDING: Local Southern Baptist Churches
PARENT AGENCY: South Carolina Baptist Convention
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110909

BAPTIST NETWORK, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Woman's Missionary Union (WMU)
Mrs. Carol Scherer, WMU Director
PO Box 4884
Spartanburg, SC  29305
STREET ADDRESS: 660 Cummings Street
(864)582-8330
EMAIL: sptbgba@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.spartanburgcountybaptistnetwork.org
Fall: Training for WMU church directors and leaders (held in different churches); Spring: Inspirational meeting
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be a girl (6-18), a young woman, or a woman
DUES/FEES: None
Women's Missionary Union (WMU) is in many churches in the Spartanburg County Baptist Network. WMU provides Mission Education for girls (6-18 years), young women, and women, as well as Mission Friends for boys and girls. WMU sponsors most of the Mission projects in a church. WMU is a force for prayer for Missions around the world. WMU is the driving force for missions throughout the Southern Baptist Convention. WMU sponsors State Missions, Home Missions, Foreign Missions, Literacy Missions, Laotian Missions, and Migrant Missions.
PARENT AGENCY: Baptist Network, Spartanburg
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110909

BIBLE SOCIETY, AMERICAN
1865 Broadway
New York, NY  10023-9980
1-800-32-BIBLE; (212)408-1200 ; FAX: (212)408-1264
INTERNET: www.americanbible.org
Scriptures in print, Braille, records, CDs, DVDs and cassettes are available.
AREA SERVED: International / National
Date of Last Update: 20100823

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Phyllis McMakin, Reservations Coordinator
210 Sugar Hill Court
Boiling Springs, SC  29316
(864)814-0969
EMAIL: pmcmakin3@charter.net
Meets 3rd Wednesday, 9-11 am at the downtown Marriott
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: None; Breakfast-$12.00
A non-denominational group of ladies meet for a buffet breakfast and upbeat, no-pressure programming -- special features, music, inspirational speakers.
OFFICERS: Sandra West, Chair and Prayer Coordinator
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110808

GSP CATHOLIC SINGLES
Joe Kirsimagi, Director 40s/50s
201 Maxine Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
(864)266-8774
EMAIL: joe.kirsimagi@iwghpc.com
INTERNET: www.deepbluewaters.com/gspcatholicsingles/gspsingles_index.htm
Meets at various times during the month.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Adults ages 20+ and interested in the Catholic Faith
DUES/FEES: None
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or write
Reaches out to single adults in the community through social, spiritual and service activities.
PARENT AGENCY: Saint Paul's Catholic Church/Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church
OFFICERS: Anne Platt, (20s/30) (864)593-0959, dancer1976@live.com; Rosemary Bergeron (60s+) (864)574-2761, sandpiper864@charter.net
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20111031

HADASSAH
Marilyn Litoff
Congregation B'Nai Israel
146 Heywood Avenue
Spartanburg, SC  29302
(864)529-0204 (H)
EMAIL: mlitoff@aol.com
Meetings vary
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None. Open to all
DUES/FEES: $36.00/year or $360.00/life membership
A Jewish Women's Organization that works to benefit the country of Israel, Israel's medical research and Hadassah Hospital.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Date of Last Update: 20110624

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