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- Oh, the places you will go! By the Rev. Angela Renee Johnson. Before I graduated from Winthrop University, I remember the Rev. Narcie Jeter reading the book, “Oh the Places You will Go,” by Dr. Seuss.
- December 2014
- Men’s ministry movement By Jessica Brodie. Leaders gear up for 1,000-man-strong retreat that reflects revitalized ministry.
- Bishop’s Road Shows ‘well received,’ leaders say Healthy churches require healthy lay leadership teams, at least when it comes to South Carolina. That’s the message S.C. Resident Bishop Jonathan Holston is bringing on his 12-district tour of the state, joined by district superintendents and other conference leaders as he visits with local church lay leaders and lay servants. By Jessica Brodie.
- S.C. Conference treasurer leaving to be Florida's treasurer S.C. Conference treasurer Tony Prestipino is stepping down.In a release from the Rev. David C. Surrett, president of the conference Council on Finance and Administration, Surrett said, “It is with great sadness that I announce Tony Prestipino will be leaving the South Carolina Annual Conference to become the treasurer and director of administrative services for the Florida Annual Conference headquartered in Lakeland, Fla.
- Financials on track, leaders say By Jessica Brodie. Apportionment payments are almost exactly where they were last year, leaving S.C. Conference financial leaders optimistic they could meet their goal or close to it when the books close Jan. 14.
- Christmas mission helps church 'love thy neighbor' By Jessica Brodie. One church is taking the Great Commandment—to love your neighbor as yourself—quite literally this Christmas. Advent United Methodist Church, Simpsonville, is challenging its congregation to cut their Christmas spending in half, then give the other half to Advent's Christmas Miracle Mission Offering, which directly benefits area neighbors in need.
- Pilgrimage to Racial Reconciliation explores racism, tragedy in Orangeburg Massacre By the Rev. Amiri Hooker. Have you ever been on a trip, to an event or had an experience that changed your life? When I was in middle school I went to Youth Annual Conference, and the interaction at YAC with youth on fire celebrating the love of Christ moved me toward a life of full-time ministry. In October this year, on the campus of South Carolina State University, I had a similar experience.
- Union Conway water ministry helps thousands in Africa By Tina Anderson. Water is essential for life. It covers about three-fourths of the Earth’s surface. It is used for irrigation, to extinguish fires, and create electricity. It’s possible for a human to survive for several weeks or more without food, but only a few days without water.
- Blessings By Jessica Brodie. Most every morning I drink my coffee from a cup that reminds me that if I count my blessings, one by one, it will surprise me what the Lord has done.