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H. 3974

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young
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Introduced in the House on April 26, 2005
Adopted by the House on April 26, 2005

Summary: Temple Zion Baptist Church

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/26/2005  House   Introduced and adopted HJ-4

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4/26/2005

TO RECOGNIZE THE TEMPLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, AND COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the Temple Zion Baptist Church of Columbia celebrates its One Hundredth Anniversary this year. The church was founded in 1905, just forty years after the end of slavery; and

Whereas, church worship services were held in a small frame schoolhouse until the first sanctuary, located off Highway 215, was completed in 1916. This land was generously donated by Brother William Hatten; and

Whereas, Reverend T. Bailey was the first pastor of the church; and

Whereas, Reverend Nathan Taylor, who followed Reverend T. Bailey, served as pastor for five years and his dynamic leadership excited and inspired many in the community to join the church in worship and fellowship; and

Whereas, Reverend Alfred L. Peterson later assumed the pastorate and brought with him a vision to build a new church to accommodate the growing membership. This dream came to fruition culminating in the present day church location; and

Whereas, Reverend B. Bailey eased the transition into this new location and also acquainted the church members with Vacation Bible School; and

Whereas, in 1971, the Lord led Reverend James T. Montgomery to the church. Reverend Montgomery was instrumental in elevating the church to "Station Church" status for the first time in its history; and

Whereas, in 1996, Reverend Montgomery formed a "Land Search Committee" and, with the blessing of God, was successful in obtaining 73.3 acres of land adjacent to the church for future development; and

Whereas, during Reverend Montgomery's tenure numerous programs were initiated, including The Youth Educational Services, J. T. Montgomery Singers, Men's Club, Men's Day Celebration, Miss Temple Zion Contest, Community Birthday Calendar Drive, Friendship Church, a newsletter, Family & Friends Day, a Deaconess Board, Pastor's Aid Club, Providence Home Project, Station Church, Women's Day, and the Male Chorus; and

Whereas, other accomplishments include renovation of the sanctuary, construction of the educational building, publication of a church yearbook, establishment of a daycare center, the fellowship hall, installation of a new steeple, a canopy from the church building to the fellowship hall, and an on-site park; and

Whereas, Dr. James T. Montgomery, Pastor Emeritus, and Interim Pastor Allene Griffin, are commended for their leadership, guidance, and commitment to the Lord; and

Whereas, on May 16, 2003, after much prayer and a thorough search, the Lord answered their prayers and sent Reverend Reginald G. Flynn to lead the flock into the new millennium; and

Whereas, under Pastor Flynn's leadership, the Temple Zion Baptist Church is building upon its rich foundation and embraces the vision, "the dream of service"; and

Whereas, the church has been a beacon of light for many people in the Columbia community and in the world beyond for the past hundred years and will no doubt continue to grow in God's grace for many years to come. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives recognize the Temple Zion Baptist Church of Columbia on the occasion of its historic one hundredth anniversary and commend the church for one hundred years of service to the community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Pastor Flynn, on behalf of the congregation of the Temple Zion Baptist Church of Columbia.

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