Varennes Elementary

Good News Club

Currently over 125 school related Good News Clubs are held across Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties reaching over 9,500 children each week.  Whether meeting on campus after school or at a community facility, these clubs provide an opportunity for children in the Upstate to hear the Gospel and learn truth from God’s Word.

Little People, Big Impact

Varennes Heights Baptist Church began a partnership with Varennes Elementary in 2010. 

The first year of Good News Club at  Varennes Elementary consisted of K-5 through 5th grade. 

Since then our numbers have changed as the school changed to serve only 3rd grade through 5th grade. We have been blessed to be able to minister to  hundreds of students through the years and have seen many children receive Christ as Lord and Savior. What a huge impact for this community! 70-80% of our students yearly have no church home. 

We are so thankful for our committed workers who share the love of Christ week after week. 

This year there have been 11 salvations already. God is truly blessing this ministry.

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  • Good News clubs provide an opportunity for children in the Upstate to hear the Gospel and learn truth from God’s Word. Each club is sponsored and led by a local church. Varennes Heights Baptist Church sponsors and leads Good News Club at Varennes Elementary.


  •  Public school Good News Clubs are an asset to schools and do not add any cost or liability to the school district. Children who wish to participate stay after school one hour per week and must have a signed parental permission slip. Parents and guardians arrange for transportation home.


  • Currently over 125 school related Good News Clubs are held across Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties reaching over 9,500 children each week. 


  • How can you get involved? First, pray for our Good News Club. Pray for our teachers, our leaders and our children as we share the gospel with them each week. Secondly, contact the church office if you are interested in volunteering.