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Presbyterian College (PC) Welcomes New Chaplain
and Dean of Spiritual Life
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Rev. Dr. Searcy Allen “Buz” Wilcoxon IV ‘05 will serve as PC’s first Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life.
“For this vital cabinet-level position, we sought a widely admired leader who brings tremendous charisma, interpersonal skills, and energy, as well as an ardent commitment to PC’s history, values, and strategic vision,” said PC's President, Dr. Matthew vandenBerg. “Buz emerged from an impressive pool of candidates during our national search, and I believe he is ideally suited to help fortify PC’s status as America’s Presbyterian college.”
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Trinity Presbytery's 2022 Migrant Ministry Program is winding down, but the many memories of the good food, Christian fellowship and Bible study remain, not only with the 160 migrant workers, but with all who volunteered their time or financially supported this ministry through the Father's Day Offering. |
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Celebrations and Congratulations |
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Elder Gina Brinson, Moderator of Trinity Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry, and member of our Shandon congregation, was awarded the Presbyterian Women’s Honorary Life Membership earlier this month.
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Rev. Dr. Brad Smith and his wife Nancy are celebrating the birth of their first grandchild, Theodore Joshua Woodsmith, born on July 30th.
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Rev. Lynn Grandsire retired July 31, 2022 from her call as Associate Pastor of Congregational Care for our Eastminster congregation. Lynn joined Trinity Presbytery in 2011, and has served on the Permanent Judicial Commission and is currently serving on one of Presbytery’s Administrative Commissions.
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Rev. Jong Kim was installed as the 8th pastor of Korean Community Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 24th.
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Click the image for the Youth Council Application |
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South Carolina
Presbyteries Retreat
October 24–26, 2022
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022, was quite a significant evening for two young men from the Hispanic community in Joanna—
Juan Lopez Cornelio and Christian J. Barradas were awarded the highest rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle. Juan and Christian began their long Scouting journey toward Eagle at Bethany Presbyterian Church and completed it at Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church. To meet the Eagle requirement of leading a significant service project, Christian led a group at the Lydia Presbyterian Church in repairing a handicap ramp, trimming hedges, removing weeds from cracks in the pavement in the parking lot, and replacing lightbulbs in the high sanctuary ceiling. Juan led a group at Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church in sanding and painting major church signs, trimming hedges, filling hazardous holes in the lawn, and clearing poison ivy from the cemetery.
The award ceremony at Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church included a number of other Scouts being cited for achievements and several local leaders receiving certificates of appreciation for their support of Scouting.
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Summer Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery
Saturday, August 20, 2022
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The Commissioners’ Handbook link was sent to all clergy and clerks of session on August 10th. It is the clerk’s responsibility to get the information to the elder commissioners. Livestreaming is available for guests and visitors.
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Abbeville County Men (ACM) Meetings |
Abbeville County has a Men's Fellowship Group that meets the second Tuesday evening of each month [at 6:30 p.m.]. Men from churches within the county, and some in Greenwood County, gather for an evening meal at the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church.
The Presbyterian congregations with members participating are as follows: Abbeville Presbyterian Church, Hodges Presbyterian Church, Little Mountain Presbyterian Church, and Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church. Members of the group have taken on house repair projects for those in the surrounding community unable to pay the costs involved. In addition to the delicious meals, those present receive devotionals and spiritual food from various members.
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Used Choir Robes and Stoles-
Free to Church or Group
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choir robes and stoles and would like to donate their old ones to a church or group that could use them. There are 30 robes and stoles (almost 30 years old but are still usable).
Recipient(s) are asked to pay any shipping costs involved. Anyone interested should contact Joy Ackerman 803-414-0479 (call or text) or at jpackerman@att.net.
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PCUSA Calendars Available |
Take Advantage the Bulk Order Price - $11 per calendar!
Trinity Presbytery has (as always) placed a bulk order for the calendars in order to take advantage of the bulk discount rate, which we pass on to churches and individuals in our Presbytery. Click below to reserve and pay for your calendar(s).
Calendars have arrived at the Presbyterian Distribution Center and will be shipped to the Presbytery soon. Click here to place your order.
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Save the Date for a
Mission Trip to the
Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center
Little Rock, AK
October 8th – October 15th
Time will be spent preparing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Gifts of the Heart Kits and working with mission agencies in the area
Cost is $350 per person
(plus lodging and food on travel days to be determined)
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This trip was different in that the whole team stayed in Juba-in part because it is the rainy season and rural airports are sporadically open. There are 5 of us- 2 women.
We delivered 400 talking Bibles to leaders who will invite 6-10 to listen.
We delivered in Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, Murle, Tenet, Shillook, Anyuak. We met with translators and the Bible Soviety of Juba. We met representatives of the PCOSS and a splinter group. We visited an IDP UN Canp. We preached in 5 churches and talked in 12. God has been good. We have passed all the Covid tests and He has used us to do good medically too. Rev. Orozu, our host has malaria and flew to Ethiopia for treatment. We met with local partners and Rev James, head of the South Sudan Council of Churches, along with 14 other meetings. Pray we have a safe trip tomorrow.
Dr. Ben Sloan
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SOAPporting Your Ministry -
Tues, Aug 23 at 7:00pm
Are you new to ministry?
Are you looking for new ideas to enhance your current ministries?
Are you looking for new resources for fall programming?
Join colleagues from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida for a Zoom conversation to discuss ministry plans for fall programming. We'll be talking about children's Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, Intergenerational ideas, and more.
Bring your ideas and your questions and be ready to brainstorm with others.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting will be sent out.
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The Presbytery office has reopened. However, if you are planning on visiting the office, please call beforehand to be sure the staff member you need to see will be there.
All safety precautions continue to be observed.
The Presbytery Office Hours
9:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on Friday
Wednesday- open only for appointments, staff will be working remotely.
Please call ahead if you need to make an appointment for Wednesdays.
803-794-1225
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