The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to service of the impoverished, inspired by the work of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic priest born in the 16th century who dedicated his life to helping the indigent. In the 1800s, Frédéric Ozanam, a university student, along with some fellow students, continued to provide aid in the streets of Paris. … [Read more...]

Brandon Lake didn’t want to be famous, but God had other plans. Before sold-out arenas and his five Grammy Awards, he was simply a young worship leader at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant. Lake grew up as the son of a pastor from Myrtle Beach. As a child and teenager, he taught himself guitar using YouTube videos. He’s naturally left‑handed, but he learned on a right‑handed … [Read more...]

Imagine entering a church during the holiday season. You’d most likely expect wreaths adorning the walls, candles flickering in the windows and above all, a warm, inviting tune playing. Music is a cherished and expected part of a worship service at churches all over the Lowcountry. Some feature the traditional, beloved songs found in most congregations and others focus on … [Read more...]