{"id":1332,"date":"2017-05-25T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2017-05-25T14:29:24","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:29:24","slug":"south-carolina-annual-conference-2017-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/2017\/05\/25\/south-carolina-annual-conference-2017-report\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Annual Conference 2017 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Bishop D. Chris Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was my pleasure and delight to preside over the annual meeting of the South Carolina Conference.\u00a0 The meeting was held at their auditorium in Lake City, S.C.\u00a0 The Conference Bishop is Greg Amos.\u00a0 He did a superb job in planning, preparing, and executing the conference.\u00a0 Some 350 plus attended.\u00a0 This included 176 clergy, 58 pastors\u2019 spouses, and 47 church delegates.\u00a0 The remainder were guests.<\/p>\n

The conference began with a leadership processional sharply at 9:00 am.\u00a0 Several special guests were present:<\/p>\n

Former superintendents \u2013<\/p>\n

Doug and Frances Amos<\/p>\n

M. Donald Duncan<\/p>\n

Rabon Stewart (Alpha Conference)<\/p>\n

Mrs. Jewelle Stewart \u2013 Former Women\u2019s Ministry Director (General Church)<\/p>\n

Mrs. Tame Lambert \u2013 Former Women\u2019s Ministry Director (General Church)<\/p>\n

Carl & Cammilla Surkie –\u00a0 Former IPHC Missionaries<\/p>\n

Dr. Ron White \u2013 Emmanuel College President<\/p>\n

David Parker \u2013 President of IPHC Extension Loan Fund<\/p>\n

Bishop Chris Thompson \u2013 President Elect \u2013 Holmes Bible College (Oklahoma)<\/p>\n

Paul & Mary Howell \u2013 Former IPHC Discipleship Director<\/p>\n

Wayne Powell \u2013 SC Teen Challenge (General Church)<\/p>\n

Hector Sanchez \u2013 General Hispanic Board Member<\/p>\n

Those who were not members of the South Carolina Conference were given a seat and voice in the meeting.<\/p>\n

After my introduction, I gave a devotion in two parts.\u00a0 During the first part, I shared remarks around the 2017 Theme \u2013 We Prayerfully Value Christ\u2019s Kingdom.\u00a0 The second part centered around the thought \u2013 \u201cWe are Better Together \u2013 Generations Working Together.\u201d\u00a0 Both parts seem to be well received.<\/p>\n

The Decorum and Examining Reports were read and approved.\u00a0 Those licensed were:<\/p>\n

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  1. Angel Carl Alba (away on Run for the Wall)<\/li>\n
  2. Carl Hightower Black<\/li>\n
  3. Nathan Harry Cooper<\/li>\n
  4. Brian Winston Gardner II<\/li>\n
  5. Caleb Earl Henderson (grandson of Chaplain Jerry Henderson)<\/li>\n
  6. Brandon Scott Martin<\/li>\n
  7. Linda Ann Moore<\/li>\n
  8. Russell Elijah Moss<\/li>\n
  9. Nettie Catherin Stone<\/li>\n
  10. Dennis Areol Williams<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Two were ordained:<\/p>\n

    Michael Christopher Cantey<\/p>\n

    Lauren Charles Gause<\/p>\n

    Each of the Executive Council members gave a written report.\u00a0 A motion was passed to receive these with appreciation.\u00a0 They were excellent reports!\u00a0 The Council Members have served well.\u00a0 The District Elders should also be praised for their work.\u00a0South Carolina has an excellent structure.<\/p>\n

    Rev. H. Larry Jones read the Memoirs Committee Report. Some 15 warriors of the faith had completed their earthly journey.\u00a0 Rev. Jones did a fantastic job using printed materials and video.\u00a0 I was blessed to see a good number of friends and family members present.\u00a0 Special seating was prepared.\u00a0 Here is a list of those honored:<\/p>\n

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