Greetings Ministers & SC State Council,
We trust and pray that this email will find everyone in good health and strength. Attached you will find the 2021 SC State Presbytery ballot. We're requesting for each Pastor and/or Church leader to distribute the ballot to the respective member(s) of your congregation(s). Please secure and mail all ballots to Dr. Tammy Shortt, Chairperson of the SC State Nominating Committee. All ballots received should include the following inside the envelope or email: Pastor, church name, number of ballots mailed.
Lee Street Church of God
Attn: Dr. Tammy Shortt
222 Lee Street
Darlington, SC 29532
Note: If any member of your congregation would like to email their votes, please send to Dr. Tammy Shortt: tammyshortt@gmail.com
Due to the pandemic we had to adjust our method of voting for candidates for the upcoming year. We have a few positions that remain unfilled. If anyone have any questions or concerns regarding the ballot for 2021, please contact Dr. Tammy Short, Nominating Chairperson or Rev. David Quick, SC State Chairman. Please have all ballots email or post mark no later than Monday, May 31, 2021.
Blessings,
Dr. Tammy Shortt
Chairperson, Nominating Committee
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Y our rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23
It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of Sister Donna Diana Smith Jenkins on Thursday, April 15 th.
Sister Jenkins was a member of Clement Road Church of God Under the leadership of
Rev. Dennis Smart.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 22, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Viewing will take place at Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Celebration of Life service will stream live www.leevy.com on Friday April 23rd at 1:00 PM.
Please remember the Jenkins family and Clement Road Church of God in your prayers during this difficult time.
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. -2 Corinthians 5:1
My Journey’s Just Begun…. Don't think of me as gone away, my journey's just begun. Life holds so many facets, this earth is but one. Just think of me as resting from the sorrows and the tears. Just think of me in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years. Think of how I must be wishing that you could know today how nothing but your sadness can really go away. Think of me as living in the hearts of those I touched for nothing loved is ever lost and rest assure I know how much I was loved so much.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of Brother Hoover Johnson, Sr. Bro. Hoover Johnson, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Bro Johnson was a faithful member of Wateree Church of God, previously under the leadership of the late Pastor William B. Amaker. Bro. Johnson was a dedicated member of the SC State Presbytery and the State Brotherhood currently under the leadership of Rev. Trevor Cropp, I.
Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, April 8, 2021 at JP Holley Garners Ferry Road SE Chapel. Due to COVID-19 there will only be 75 people allowed into the funeral service. Interment to follow the funeral service at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at JP Holley Garners Ferry Road SE Chapel. Please remember the Johnson family and the Wateree Chhurch of God in your prayers during this difficult time.
Funeral service will be streamline https://www.jpholley.com/obituary/Hoover-JohnsonSr or direct link https://www.facebook.com/groups/799782703983806
Respectfully,
Rev. David Quick, State Chairman
I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit,
that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13.
It is therefore with tremendous sadness that we acknowledge the transition of Reverend William B. Amaker into eternal rest. Pastor William B. Amaker was the Sr. Pastor of Wateree Church of God, Eastover South Carolina and a former member of the South Carolina State Presbytery Trustee board. Pastor William B. Amaker, 80, of Santee, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. Friends may express condolences to his wife, Cora Amaker, 6549 Five Chop Road, Santee,; his daughter, Stacy Amaker at 803-662-3209; or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory. Please adhere to COVID-19 precautions. May the grace and peace of God rest upon the Amaker family and members of Wateree Church of God. Online condolences may be sent simmonsfuneralhome.com.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Don’t think of Pastor William Amaker as gone away for his journey’s just begun,
Life holds so many facets this earth is only one.
Just think of Pastor William Amaker as resting from the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days any years.
Think how Pastor William Amaker must be wishing that we could know today
How nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost and Pastor William B. Amaker was loved very much.
Respectfully,
Rev. David Quick, SC State Chairman
Blessed Sunday afternoon Brotherhood Brothers and Sisters,
In addition to Deacon David Addison, Sixth Street Church of God, Hartsville, SC, we have another Brotherhood Death, Bro. Joe Black, Brownsville Community Church of God, Summerville, SC.
Thus, the dues for the Brotherhood Virtual Worship Service on Saturday, March 27, 2021 has been modified as reflected below.
Sisters:
General Offering: $7.00
Memorial Claims: $12.00 Six (6.00) Per Death
Total: $19.00
Brothers:
General Offering: $10.00
Memorial Claims: $12.00 Six (6.00) Per Death
Total: $22.00
If you have previously sent your Brotherhood Dues in prior to this modified Email, we thank you. Please send an additional $6.00 for Memorial Claim. If you have not sent your Brotherhood Dues in prior to this Email, please include $12.00 for the Memorial Claims. Again, we thank you. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me, Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger know via phone at (803) 404-1071 or Email:jadon1959@aol.com.
Brotherhood dues should be sent to:
Bro. Steven Martin
204 Brahman Way
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Brotherhood announcements should be sent to:
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
208 Briercliff Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
In Christian Service,
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
State Brotherhood Recording Secretary/Program Chairman
Blessings and Greetings Brotherhood Brothers and Sisters.
Brotherhood Death, Deacon David Addison, Sixth Street Church of God, Hartsville, SC.
Enumerated below are the dues for the Brotherhood Virtual Worship Service on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Sisters:
General Offering: $7.00
Memorial Claim: $6.00
Total: $13.00
Brothers:
General Offering: $10.00
Memorial Claim: $6.00
Total: $16.00
Brotherhood dues should be sent to:
Bro. Steven Martin
204 Brahman Way
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Brotherhood announcements should be sent to:
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
208 Briercliff Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
In Christian Service,
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
State Brotherhood Recording Secretary/Program Chairman
Greetings SC State Presbytery,
Our Annual State Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM. We're requesting all SC State Presbytery Members that will be signing on via their computer, tablet, or mobile device to please register via the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registering for the Annual Business meeting do not charge a fee and members are asked to provide their first and last name, church affiliation, and pastor. The purpose of registration is to ensure only members of the Presbytery will be joining the State Business Meeting and to prevent cyber attacks. The state meeting will lock at 10:15 am preventing anyone from entering at that point. Attached is a copy of the agenda and the 2021 State Calendar. We request all members to begin logging in or dialing in to the meeting at 9:45 am.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvqz8tHdPAVaYqn6LnzvcpmjNooWc-
All members of the Presbytery that will be using their landline phone or mobile device to dial into the confernce please use the following information below:
Dial in Number: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 834 7275 4777
If anyone have any questions, concerns, or unable to log into the meeting please contact
Sis. Tomeka Barr-Addison (704) 785-4600 or Pastor Robbie Shortt (864) 616-6033.
***Zoom Meeting Etiquette - Please be mindful of the following actions as you join the meeting on Saturday***
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Mute your microphone
To help keep background noise to a minimum, make sure you mute your microphone when you are not speaking. -
Be mindful of background noise
When your microphone is not muted, avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers, side conversations, eating, etc. -
Position your camera properly
If you choose to use a web camera, be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Doing so helps create a more direct sense of engagement with other participants. -
Limit distractions
To prevent distraction please refrain from eating, cleaning, etc while your camera is turned on. -
Prepare materials in advance
If you will be sharing content during the meeting, make sure you have the files and/or links ready to go before the meeting begins.
On behalf of the State Chairman, Rev. David Quick, we would like to thank each of you for carving out time to join us on Saturday, March 6th as we discuss kingdom business.
In His Service,
Sis. Tomeka Barr-Addison
SC State Secretary
Church Announcements
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Allen Street Church of God presents Soul Food. In African American culture Sunday dinner is a big deal after church. All topics are relevant and necessary at the table as we bond. This Sunday, the last in February for Black History month we move forward feeding our mind with a relevant conversation about church, mental health, and healing. Join in, we will be blessed to have you! Rev. Trevor Crop, I, Senior Pastor. Presentation will be held via Zoom starting at 11:00 am.
Zoom Number: (646) 558 – 8656
Meeting ID: 841 3600 9115
Passcode: 070102
Saturday, March 6, 2021 – Annual State Business Meeting at 10:00 am. We’re requesting all members of the SC State Presbytery to register via the link below.
You are invited to attend the SC State Presbytery Annual Business Meeting
When: Mar 6, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvqz8tHdPAVaYqn6LnzvcpmjNooWc-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Saturday, March 13, 2021- Annual Ushers’ Day Program via Zoom at 10:00 am. Sis. Marie Irick, State Ushers’ President.
Topic: SC State Presbytery Annual Ushers Day
Time: Mar 13, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 881 3676 8278
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If you have any questions or announcements you would like to share please feel free to submit to the state secretary.
Thank you,
Tomeka Addison
Announcements
Blessings and Greetings Brotherhood Brothers and Sisters.
I pray each of you will have a Happy, Healthy, Christ Oriented, Prosperous and Blessed New Year.
Enumerated below are the dues for the Brotherhood Virtual Worship Service on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
Sisters:
General Offering: $7.00
Annual Membership: $10.00
Total: $17.00
Brothers:
General Offering: $10.00
Annual Membership: $10.00
Total: $20.00
Brotherhood dues may be sent to:
Bro. Steven Martin
204 Brahman Way
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Brotherhood announcements may be sent to:
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
208 Briercliff Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
In Christian Service,
Bro. Rickie J. Bellinger
State Brotherhood Recording Secretary/Program Chairman
Greetings SC State Presbytery,
October is breast cancer awareness month. 2020 has been a powerful reminder that we are all in this together, and our choices and actions have the power to protect the most vulnerable among us in a big way. The same holds true when it comes to breast cancer.
Rev. Maggie Richardson, Pastor of First Church of God Bennettsville, will be hosting a virtual seminar on Sunday, October 25th, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Rev. Richardson will tell her story of survival and provide important information for both male and female. Please share with family and friends.
Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness
Time: Oct 25, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 820 2641 3187
In His Service,
SC State Secretary
Former Pastor, Elder Charles Makins
Good afternoon Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. - 2 Corinthians 5:1
It is with heavy hearts but joy that we announce the transition of our dear brother and former pastor, Charles Makins. Elder Makins, a leader among our clergy in the Church of God reformation movement has served in many various capacities across the state of South Carolina. His legacy of Bible knowledge, wisdom, and leadership shall not be forgotten. His desire to reach his eternal home in heaven is represented in his life and ministry. His earthly tent maybe dissolved, but we thank God for lending him to us for a season.
Please continue to pray for his family, church family, and friends during this time of bereavement.
All Brotherhood members in attendance, please wear your brotherhood pin in honor of our dear brother. Also, we the Brotherhood are requested to take part in service by singing. Please govern yourselves accordingly and be prepared to take part.
Funeral Arrangements are as followed:
Friday January 17, 2019
12:00pm
Beasley Funeral Home
715 Augusta Street
Greenville, SC 29605
Telephone: (864)-520-2997
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A WAKE, BUT A VIEWING.
Please spread this communication to your specific congregations across the state.
With Thanks!
Pastor Trevor S. Cropp I
President, South Carolina Church of God Presbytery State Brotherhood