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H. 5262
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Parks
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Introduced in the House on May 31, 2006
Introduced in the Senate on May 31, 2006
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 31, 2006
Summary: New Hope Baptist Church
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/31/2006 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-23 5/31/2006 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-43
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO CONGRATULATE NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENWOOD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE CHURCH AS IT CONTINUES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL.
Whereas, New Hope Baptist Church's roots go back to 1879 when the founders assembled under a brush arbor to worship; and
Whereas, the church was organized on October 19, 1879, under the same brush arbor after the Reverend J. F. Marshall, a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and pastor of the Holy Spring Baptist Church, saw the gathering underneath the brush arbor and decided to stop and preach to them as he was passing by; and
Whereas, in the spring of 1880, the church was constructed on three acres of land purchased from Mr. Andrew Croger; and
Whereas, Reverend Marshall served the congregation at New Hope Baptist Church as pastor for fifty-seven years until his death in 1936; and
Whereas, the Reverend E. J. Daniels was called to serve New Hope as pastor in February, 1937; and
Whereas, in July, 1947, the church was destroyed by fire, but under the guidance of Reverend Daniels, the current New Hope was soon built; and
Whereas, in January, 1972, the Second Sunday Worship Service was organized with the Reverend R. C. Holloway serving as preacher for the second service; and
Whereas, in failing health, Reverend Daniels resigned as pastor in October, 1975, and in May, 1976, the Reverend Eddie Key was called as his successor; and
Whereas, Reverend Key was responsible for organizing a Vacation Bible School Program during his seven years of service to New Hope; and
Whereas, after the resignation of Reverend Key, the Reverend J. H. Starks was asked to serve as interim pastor and later elected as pastor in November, 1983, before resigning after five years in December, 1988. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study was started during Reverend Starks' tenure as pastor; and
Whereas, the Reverend Isaac Barnwell became pastor in September, 1991, after first serving as the interim pastor and was credited with initiating the first Spring Revival; and
Whereas, from 1994 to 2000, major renovations were completed on the church building, including adding a new ceiling and installing an indoor baptismal pool, PA system, stained glass windows, handrails, and new carpet; and
Whereas, Reverend J. C. Williams became pastor in 2001 and served three years until June of 2004. Within Reverend Williams' three years as pastor, participation among members increased, the first Spiritual Growth and Marriage Enrichment Retreats were held and Church Discipleship Classes were started; and
Whereas, Reverend Michael A. Butler has guided the faithful members of the church since June 5, 2005, and continues the long tradition of spreading the gospel. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate New Hope Baptist Church of Greenwood County on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-seventh anniversary and extend best wishes to the church as it continues to spread the gospel.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Reverend Michael A. Butler.
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