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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN DILLON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS BICENTENNIAL, AND TO WISH ITS FAITHFUL CONGREGATION AND PASTOR MANY MORE YEARS OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THEIR CHURCH.
Whereas, founded in 1810, the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Dillon County will celebrate its two hundredth anniversary in a Bicentennial Service on April 11, 2010; and
Whereas, originally named Saw Mill Church because of its close proximity to a saw mill, the Lake View church was first housed in a log structure on land owned by Mr. J. R. McKenzie near Gaddy's Mill Pond; and
Whereas, reconstituted as Piney Grove Baptist Church in 1848, the church grew and prospered while doing the Lord's work in its community. The church now occupies an historic sanctuary built around 1895 and substantially renovated in the 1950s, when the church also added a new education building; and
Whereas, the Piney Grove Baptist Church has served as a vital part of its community in numerous ways, including embracing and ministering to all of God's children, providing wholesome activities and services to community members, supporting overseas mission work, offering weekly Bible study, and sponsoring the promotion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all areas of life; and
Whereas, the Piney Grove Baptist Church's rich history precedes a richer future as the church continues to do God's will as it serves its community and enhances the quality of life in Dillon County; and
Whereas, looking to the future, Piney Grove Baptist Church will pause to reflect on its first two hundred years on April 11, 2010 in a service featuring guest speaker Dr. Jim Austin, Executive Treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and which will surely be attended by many congregation members past and present. The service and a comprehensive published history of the church result from tireless efforts by Bicentennial Committee members Betty Meekins Evans, Lynn Humphrey, Helen Prevatte, Archie Prevatte, Sarah Jean Rogers, Carolyn Lupo, Ashley McDuffie, and Sandra Ross. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Piney Grove Baptist Church, in Dillon County, on the occasion of its two hundredth anniversary, and wish its faithful congregation and pastor many more years of service to God and their church.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Reverend Greg A. Robertson, on behalf of the congregation of Piney Grove Baptist Church.
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