20th Regional Conference of the Christian Church (DOC)

20TH SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONAL CONFERENCE of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

LORD , Make UsOne

JOHN17:21

Host: Antioch Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Varnville, South Carolina 29944

Host pastor: Rev. dr. Ricky Syndab

As members of the Christian Church, We confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim Him Lord and Savior of the world.

In Christ’s name and by His grace we accept our mission of witness and service to all people.

We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in God’s covenant of love which binds us to God and to one another.

Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God.

In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ.

At the Table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ. Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture.

In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever.

Amen.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

THE TWENTITH SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), VARNVILLE, SC

THURSDAY-SEPTEMBR 28TH 2023

1:00PM-3:00PM Disciples Women & Men Luncheon

7:00PM- 9:00PM

Worship:

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab

Pastor Antioch Christian Church, Varnville SC

9:00PM – 10:00PM (After worship) Reception

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 29TH 2022

8:00AM

Registration/Exhibits/ (On Going)

9:00AM Theme Song: “I am Thine, O Lord” Conference Banner Program Participants

Processional of Program Participants and Conference Banner Processional on Friday morning

9:30 – 9:45AM

Presiding

Call to Worship:

Pastor Joseph Brown

Canaan Christian Church

Commission on Ministry, Chair

Christian Church (DOC) in South Carolina

9:45-11:00

Installation Service:

Preacher Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens

General Minister and President

Christian Church (DOC) in United States& Canada

11:00AM -11:15 Break

11:15-12:30

Fellowship Group Sessions Locations

Ministers

Disciples Men in Room

Disciples Women in Room Ministers’ Wives & Husbands

FRIDAY Evening

6:30 PM

7:15PM- 9:00PM

Registration

Worship Service & Banquet

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew

Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation

Associate General Minister

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023 CASUAL ATTIRE

9:00AM

Registration/Exhibits/ (On Going)

Gathering Devotion &Welcome Greetings

9:30AM-11:00AM Worship Service:

Preacher Rev Irene Albritton

Pastor First Christian Church, Aiken

11:00AM 11:15PM Break

11:15PM-12:45PM

Order of the Day

Disciple of the Year

Election & Commissioning of Officers

Recommendation from PTPTT

Youth Presentation

Memorial Service

1:45PM-3:00PM

Cookout Recreation and Games on the Grounds

I AM THINE, Oh Lord

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to Thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died.

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the pow’r of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in Thine.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died.

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

O the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died.

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

There are depths of love that I yet may know Ere Thee face to face I see; There are heights of joy that I yet may reach Ere I rest in peace with Thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died.

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab, Sr.

SENIOR PASTOR OF THE ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH, VARNVILLE, SC

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I would like to welcome each of you to this 20th Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina. We pray that our physical amenities will be accommodating to you and, most importantly, that the spiritual atmosphere will invoke a true fellowship of love.

Our Theme “Lord Make Us One” from John 17:21 reminds us of a union- the union of God the Father, Jesus, the Son, and The Holy Spirit. So as these three are separate, but yet equal, we as a body of believers must strive to be equal and not separate. We can accomplish this by adhering to the Word of God, learning how to encourage one another, and the practice assembling ourselves together.

May every good and perfect gift imparted during this conference be glorified by the Father, and received as a blessing in the presence of everyone.

Your Humble Servant, Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab, Sr. Host Pastor

Bro. Jeremy Dunbar PLANNING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH, VARNVILLE, SC

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

On behalf of all of the Planning Committee, it is an honor to greet and embrace your presence as you convene for the 20th Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina. Our auxiliary leaders have worked diligently to ensure that your worship experience is one of comfort and fulfillment.

Proverbs 16:3 says Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. And to Him have we entrusted all of our doings.

Proverbs 15:22 says Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed. Therefore, we would like to salute our Regional Minister, Regional Administrative Assistant, and Regional Program Director for allowing our local team to glean from their guidance.

May the presence of God illuminate and continue to do great work in each of you throughout this session.

Submitted in Love,

Bro. Jeremy Dunbar Local Chairman

Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton, Sr.

REGIONAL MINISTER OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in the name of Jesus!

I am excited to celebrate our 20th year as a church in our great state of South Carolina. On behalf of the Executive Board, I welcome you to this auspicious occasion.

Our mission is to reimagine and transform this region into Anti-Racism and Pro Reconciling region. I know that God is with us and for us. Our scripture theme is “Lord makes us one” John 17:21.

Jeremiah 29:11 states, “For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

God has a plan for our region that we will prosper, grow, and bring glory to his name. In closing I am humble to serve you and look forward to the splendid work we will accomplish.

In love and gratitude,

Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton, Sr.

Elder Barbara Williams ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

Welcome to the 20 th Regional Conference of the Christian Church (DOC) in South Carolina. As we to thrive to become “One Church”.

Because we are the Disciples of Christ in South Carolina committed to the strengthening and development of our congregations so that we may serve our neighbors here and everywhere…   Matthew 22:36-40.

Your support helps us to share ministry with the General Church, and with our sister churches across the state of SC.

Thank you for the continued support given to the region.

My hope is that you find the information shared helpful to you, your ministry, and Church.

God’s Love,

Elder Barbara Williams

Elder Barbara Williams

Administrative Assistant

Tanya D. Williams

SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONAL BOARD SECRETARY

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Welcome to the 20th Annual South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Thanks be to God, he allowed us to celebrate this vicennial together. I pray that your conference experience will be a time of spiritual renewal and fellowship.

Enjoy the conference and do as our theme states, “Let God Have Thine Own Way”.

Yours in his service

Mrs. Tanya D. Williams

Mrs. Tanya D. Williams South Carolina Regional Board Secretary

We greet you in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! We thank God for allowing you to assemble with us as we celebrate our 20th regional conference.

We welcome you with happy hearts we pray that you feel welcome too. We’re so very glad to see your face and pray God blessings upon you in this place.

Plans were made with you in mind given by a God who is so divine. He’s welcoming you with his arms wide open to cast all your cares on him even if you feel broken.

All you have to do is open your heart and believe whatever you stand in need of God will allow you to achieve. So, begin to praise Him even if you don’t feel like it and allow God to bring you out of the pit. Jesus is the way the truth and the life thank you God for taking away the strife.

You’re welcome once you’re welcome twice you’re welcome in the name of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Claudette President Disciples Women Ministry Staff First Christian Church, Charleston

Claudette President

DISCIPLES WOMEN MINISTRY STAFF

BIOGRAPHIES

Irene Henderson Albritton

Irene Albritton has served as pastor of First Christian Church Aiken since September 2018. She retired in 2017 after serving 25 years at Palmetto Health (now Prisma) as their Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education. She is a graduate of Mercer University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and was a Board-Certified Chaplain through APC and a Certified Pastoral Educator through ACPE.

Irene was ordained by Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, Jacksonville FL in June 1987. In 2000, after much soul searching and denominational exploration, she found a welcoming new home in the SC Regional Church of the DOC, Her ordination was recognized in November 2000. In recent years, she has served on the Push to Purpose Team and the Commission on Ministry.

Irene has been married to Ed Albritton for 41 years, and they are the parents of two adult children, Eric and Jenni, and have raised their oldest grandchild, Joey, who is now 17. They also have five other grandchildren. Irene added the title of “mother-in-law” last October when she had the privilege to officiate at Eric and Liz’s wedding. While their children came into the family by adoption, the “baby” that Ed and Irene created together is their family business, Ed’s Editions, a used bookstore in West Columbia, which opened in June 2001. Irene enjoys camping, sewing, cooking, and sitting on her back porch watching the birds and the plants.

BRIDGETT CLARK

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth forever.” ~ Psalms 118:1

First Lady, Bridgett Clark is one of two children, born to the late Raiford Hall and Earlene Doe. She was raised in Graniteville, SC and later moved to Beaufort, SC. First Lady Clark began her education at Broad River Elementary and later graduated from Battery Creek High School, in the Beaufort County School District.

First Lady Clark has always had a love for children. Her love for them later caused her to pursue furthering her education. In 2011, she graduated from Trident Technical College with an associate degree in applied science with her focus in Early Care and Education.

First Lady Clark’s passion for children also sprouted in the church. She has and still is teaching Youth Sunday School and works with the children with the art of dancing and singing. She also is the Adult Choir President and Worship Leader.

Within ministry, Pastor and First Lady Clark became the proud parents of their three sons J’Quan, Calvin, and Jabin Clark. Raising their children in the church, First Lady learned the art of balancing ministry and family. She now desires to help other women in this capacity.

BIOGRAPHIES

DR. FRED CLARKE

Fred Clarke is a native of Ohio, where he was dedicated as a baby, baptized, and ordained, all at Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Canton.

Ancient Greek and Latin were his focus at Kenyon College. Yale University Divinity School was his seminary and he graduated in 1983. He completed his D. Min. at our Disciples Lexington Theological Seminary with a concentration in Disciples history.

All the churches he has served have been in the Carolinas: Luray Christian Church, SC, First Christian Church, Goldsboro, NC, and, since 2018, First Christian Church, Charleston, SC.

He has two grown children. His daughter Miriam is a psychiatrist living in Charlotte. His son Andrew is a managing editor with a publishing company based in the NC Triangle.

REV. TERESA “TERRI” HORD OWENS

Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens is the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. She is the first person of color and second woman to lead the denomination. Since her election in 2017, Rev. Hord Owens’ ministry actively reflects the Disciples’ priority of being an anti-racist church, being a movement for wholeness, welcoming all to the Lord’s table as God has welcomed us. Her exhortation to the church is “Let’s be the church we say we are. It is in being who we say we are that we actively bear witness to God’s limitless love for all.” In addition to collaborative service with the ministries that comprise Disciples Justice Ministries, she has been active in leadership in the Poor People’s Campaign, and other ecumenical and interfaith collaboratives, including the Faith Table. In keeping with the Disciples’ historic commitment to Christian unity, she serves in leadership at the National Council of Churches as the Treasurer of the Governing Board and a member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee.

A descendant of one of the oldest African-American free settlements in Indiana and a Disciple since young adulthood, Rev. Hord Owens earned her bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in Afro- American Studies from Harvard University. Hord Owens’ resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management in health care and other industries before she entered seminary.

An active lay leader throughout her youth and adult life, Terri has worked with children and youth ministries, taught Sunday School, and Bible study in Christian Education departments, and worked to create drama ministries in several congregations. Despite professional success, she felt God had another assignment, and she accepted her call to ministry under the pastorate of Dr. T. Garrott Benjamin, Jr. at Light of the World Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN. A graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity School, Rev. Hord Owens served 15 years as the Dean of Students at her alma mater. Rev. Hord Owens also served as the pastor of First Christian Church of Downers Grove, Illinois, where under her leadership, FCCDG is now an open and affirming, anti-racism, pro-reconciliation congregation. During her pastorate FCCDG nests an independent Hispanic congregation, Fe Y Esperanza, with whom they share in a variety of ministries throughout the year.

Hord Owens is widely sought after as a preacher, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of young adults.

Rev. Hord Owens is married to Walter Owens, Jr., and are the proud parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III and daughter-in-law Adri Owens and a joyful new grandmother to Zachary.

REV. DR. DELESSYN KENNEBREW

Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Audra Kennebrew, J.D., M.Div. is a Visionary Strategist, Faithful Innovator, Inspirational Essayist, and Energizing Preacher.

For 17 years, she has worked to give life to the vision and mission of local churches and is currently intrigued by conversations that consider the intersection of faith, innovation, design thinking, and social transformation.

Dr. Kennebrew has a passion for helping churches to discern, discover, and develop what’s next. She is on the board of Directors for The Daughters of the African Atlantic Fund and co-founded The Orchid Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit which exists to invest in the lives of girls in Africa by meeting a basic need to promote healthy personal hygiene and cultivate positive self-esteem.

She is the founder of The Living Room Christian Fellowship - an online ministry gathering on Facebook Live every Thursday evening and hosted Kids Korner Radio program every Sunday evening for ten years.

Dr. Kennebrew has also learned the value of rest and has embarked upon a social entrepreneurship endeavor, Morning Glory Retreat, a place for clergy to rest. She hopes to welcome and host faith leaders into this sacred space beginning in Spring 2023. She currently serves as the Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation and the Associate General Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

In this new role, she is determined to ensure that the issues, priorities, and constituency of all who make up the National Convocation are represented in order to promote reconciliation, address social justice concerns, and engage in transformational ministry.

Dr. Kennebrew is an avid writer and has written over 400 blog posts for her blog, Salvation and Stilettos hosted at www.SpiritedConcepts.net. She is also the author of two books: Step Out of the Boat: An Invitation to Walk on Water and The Power to be PERFECT:

A Collection of Reflections on Spiritual Perfection. She is a proud graduate of Loyola University New Orleans (B.A. Mass Communications), the University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D.), Emory University - Candler School of Theology (M.Div.), and Columbia Theological School (D.Ed.Min., Doctor of Educational Ministry).

Her Ministry Motto is Colossians 3:17 - And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

REV. DR. RICKY SYNDAB, SR.

Ricky V. Syndab, Sr. was Born and raised in Pawley’s Island of Georgetown County, South Carolina to Deacon Hurley V. Syndab and Ethel G. Syndab (both deceased).

Rev. Dr. Syndab attended private and public Schools of Georgetown County, and is a Morris College graduate with honors in 1991, MA The Ohio State University African American History, Doctor of Biblical Studies, Andersonville Seminary 2008.

He is blessed with two beautiful and talented children, along with Stephanie Jackson, Nya, a graduate from Spellmam College, and Ricky, Jr., a senior at Morehouse College

Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab, Sr. is currently serving as Senior Pastor of Antioch Christian Church, Varnville, South Carolina.

REV. AARON SMITH

Rev. Aaron Smith, Pension Fund Area Director, holds a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington and is a graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity School and Disciples Divinity House. He was ordained in the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in November 2015 while serving as Director of Evangelism at Light of the World Christian Church. He serves on the National Convocation Board, the Christian Church in Georgia Commission on Ministry, and as Co-President of the University of Chicago Disciples Divinity House Alumni Council. He also completed a Certificate in Public Management from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He has served with Pension Fund for 11 years and currently serves the Christian Church in Alabama/Northwest Florida along with 8 other Disciples of Christ regions. As an Area Director, he enjoys educating current and prospective members about retirement and savings benefits that will sustain them and their families. He now resides in Atlanta, Georgia where he and his wonderful wife Kiah were married at First Christian Church Decatur, GA with their son, Asher. He and his wife Kiah now belong to Ray of Hope Christian Church.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON WORSHIP PROGRAM

20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

NFL Sports Disciples Women & Men Luncheon

“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”

Presiding: Brother Morgan White

SC Disciples Men Coordinator

Push to Purpose Transformation Team, Chair

New Galilee Christian Church

Welcome Greeting Sister Ethel Haynes

Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

“Ice Breaker”

Scripture Deacon Will Perdue

First Christian Church, Charleston

Prayer Elder Julia Kennedy

St. Phillip Christian Church, Reevesville

Poem Deacon Sharon Hall

First Christian Church, Charleston

“Lunch Served”

Introduction of Preacher Brother Morgan White

SC Disciples Men Coordinator

New Galilee Christian Church

Solo Brother Jeremy Dunbar

Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

God’s Ambassador Rev. Aaron Smith

Area Director

Pension Fund of the Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN

Theme Song “I Am Thine O’Lord” Pastor Claudette President

First Christian Church, Charleston

Closing Prayer Elder Lynda Gonzales

First Christian Church, Charleston

THURSDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Presiding: Pastor Thomas Doctor Sr.

Pastor, United Love Christian Church, Fairfax

Thursday, September 28th, 2023, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Theme: “Lord Make Us One”! ST. John: 17:21

Processional

Theme Song: “I am Thine, O Lord” Program Participants

Greetings /Guest Recognitions Pastor Larry Mazyck Sr

Moderator of Convention District #1 Ashton Branch Christian Church, Ashton

Affirmation of Faith Elder Mary Reese

Ministers’ Wives & Husband Ministry Chairperson

New Beginning Outreach Ministries, Walterboro

Prayer Elder Ray Stewart First Christian Church, Charleston

Scripture Elder Sandra Browning Luray, Christian Church, Luray

Ministry in Song Regional Conference Combined Choir

Ministry of Giving/Blessing Minister Roy E. Tucker New Galilee Christian Church

Checks payable to: Christian Church in SC or “CCSC”

“State Ushers Offering March”

Ministry in Song Regional Conference Combined Choir

Introduction of the Conference Preacher Brother Jeremy Dunbar Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Ministry in Songs Regional Conference Combined Choir

Conference Preacher Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab Pastor, Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Ministry in Songs Regional Conference Combined Choir

Altar Call/ Prayer Response Pastor, Donnie White Central Christian Church, Beaufort

Closing Remarks/Benediction Pastor Thomas Doctor Sr. United Love Christian Church, Fairfax

Reception in fellowship Hall

FRIDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND INSTALLATION SERVICE

20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Presiding Rev. Joseph Brown

Commission on Ministry Chair

Pastor, Canaan Christian Church, Moncks Corner

Theme: “Lord Make Us One”! ST. John: 17:21

9:00AM Processional: Theme Song: “I am Thine, O Lord” Conference Banner & Program Participants

Conference Welcome/Greetings

Pastor Charles “Chuck” Clary

Regional Vice Moderator

First Christian Church, Columbia

Pastor Rev. Dr. Ricky Syndab

Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Exhibitor & Acknowledgements

9:30 am– 9:45am Call to Worship

Sister Evon Williams

Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Pastor Joseph Brown

Commission on Ministry, Chair

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina

Leader: God is here! As we God’s people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is that we share in Christ. Some are called to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers, but all are called for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.

People: There are different gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them.

Leader: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served.

People: Together we are the body of Christ. Though we have different gifts, together we are a ministry of reconciliation.

Leader: Whoever among you is chosen to lead must become the servant of all.

People: Recognizing and celebrating our different gifts, we gather today to pray for courage in the struggle for justice and peace, to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, and to be servants in the service of the whole human family.

Leader: Let us worship God!

9:45am – 11:00am

The Welcome and Occasion

Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II

Regional Minister

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky

Prayer of Dedication for worship

Bishop Valerie Melvin

Regional Minister

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina

Affirmation of Faith

Introduction of God’s Ambassador

Elder Frankie Walters

Luray Christian Church, Luray

Rev.Dr. Fred Clarke

Pastor, First Christian Church, Charleston

Song “Goodness of God”

Pastor Claudette President

First Christian Church, Charleston

Sermon

Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens

General Minister and President for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada

Prayer of Response

Pastor Jemal Cobb

Pastor, New Galilee Christian Church, Holly Hill

Presentation of Regional Minister Pastor, Joseph Brown Commission on Ministry Chair

Pastor, Canaan Christian Church, Moncks Corner

Song “I Give Myself Away” Regional Combined Choir

Celebration of the Call

Pastor Charles “Chuck” Clary Regional Vice Moderator First Christian Church, Columbia

Please note: Rev. Clary will introduce the Celebration of the Call and then Rev. Hord Owens will lead us through the litany.

Installation Prayer Pastor Eva P. Husser

Pastor, St. Phillip Christian Church, Reevesville

Song Regional Combined Choir

Ministry of Giving Elder Gwendolyn Walker Rock Hill, Christian Church, Sycamore

Offertory Blessing Deacon Will Perdue First Christian Church, Charleston

Installation Presentation Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II Regional Minister Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton, Sr. Regional Minister Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina

Prayer of Consecration for the Bread Rev. Cynthia Johnson Pastor, Magdalene Christian Church

Prayer of Consecration for the Cup Rev. Rosemary Simmons Brown Pastor, Three Mile Christian Church, Ehrhardt

Song: “Let Us Break Bread Together” Regional Conference Combined Choir

11:00am-11:15am Break

11:15am-12:30pm

Fellowship Group Sessions & Locations

Ministers New Fellowship Hall

Disciples Men Youth Sunday School Room

Disciples Women Main Sanctuary

Ministers’ Wives & Husbands Old Fellowship Hall

Youth New Fellowship Hall

12:30pm-1:00pm

Reflections, Thanksgiving, Announcements & Prayer

1:00pm Lunch on your own. Visit with Guests & Exhibitors. Feel free to tour the city of Hampton & Walterboro

FRIDAY EVENING WORSHIP & BANQUET SERVICE

20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Friday, September 29 th 7:00pm-9:00pm

Theme: “Lord Make Us One”! ST. John: 17:21

Presiding: Pastor Claudette President First Christian Church, Charleston

Ministry of Music “Musical Prelude” Conference Musician

Welcome/Greetings

Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton Sr. Regional Minister Christian Church (DOC) in SC

Prayer Minister Martha Lee Watson Briner, Christian Church, Holly Hill

Skit “Sister Beulah” Sister Sandra Thompson Unity Missionary Baptist, Cross

Blessing of The Meal Rev. Dr Fred Clarke

First Christian Church, Charleston

“Meal Served”

Introduction of the Banquet Preacher

God’s Ambassador

Pastor Claudette President

First Christian Church, Charleston

Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew

Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation Associate General Minister Christian Church (DOC), Indianapolis, IN

Altar Call/Prayer Response Minister Mia Collier

Associate Minister Poplar Hill Christian Church, Cross

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew

9:00AM

SATURDAY MORNING WORSHIP PROGRAM

20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Saturday September 30th, 2023, 9:00AM-1:30PM

Presiding: Minister Pauline Walker Minister of The Christian Church (DOC) in South Carolina

Theme: “Lord Make Us One”! ST. John: 17:21

Registration/Exhibits (On Going)

Theme Song: “I am Thine, O Lord” Conference Combined Choir

9:30AM -11:00AM:

Devotional Greeting

Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Clarke Pastor First Christian Church, Charleston

Welcome Miss Jordan Nelson Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Affirmation of Faith Miss Charlise Mallory Greater Cherry Grove Christian Church, Hampton

Prayer Master Jabin Clark Cypress Creek Christian Church, Walterboro

Scripture Miss Qinsaysha Moore United Love Christian Church, Fairfax

Ministry in Song Faithful Christian Church Youth Choir Burton, SC

Ministry of Giving Youth Ministry/Ushers

Youth Workshop New Fellowship Hall

Introduction of God’s Ambassador Elder Sanquinett Cave -Riley

God’s Ambassador Rev. Irene Albritton Pastor First Christian Church, Aiken

11:00-11:15AM Break

11:15-1:45AM

REGIONAL CHURCH BUSINESS AGENDA

Regional Vision Rev. Dr. Freddie Lawton Sr. Regional Minister

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina

Disciples of Year

Memorial Service

Election & Commissioning of Officers

Recommendation from PTPTT

Youth Presentation

Closing Remarks & Benediction

1:45PM-3:00PM

Cookout, Recreation and Games on the Grounds

CHURCH & PASTOR LISTING 2023

CHURCH & CITY PASTOR

Agape CC, Columbia Susie H. Cobb

Andrews CC, Andrews Mary A. Goodman & Charlie G. Goodman

Antioch CC, Varnville

Ricky Syndab

Ashton Branch CC, Ashton Larry L. Mazyck, Sr

Briner CC, Holly Hill

Canaan CC, Moncks Corner

Supply Preacher Randolph Felder

Joseph Brown

Central CC, Port Royal (Beaufort) Donnie White

Cypress Creek CC, Walterboro

Faithful CC, Burton

First CC Aiken

Jerome Clark

Freddie Lawton, Sr.

Irene Albritton

First CC Belvedere Open

First CC Charleston

Fred Clarke

First CC Columbia Charles Clary

First CC Jackson

Greater Cherry Grove CC, Brunson (Hampton)

Holly Hill CC, Alvin

Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva/New Life Christian Church

Liberty Hill CC, Ridgeville

Michael D. Riddle

Johnny O. Smalls

Jerome Gadsden

Hector Reyes

Isaac Gourdine

Luray CC, Luray Open

Macedonia #1 CC, Ehrhardt

Magdelene CC, Allendale

My Father’s House Ministry, Moncks Corner

New Beginning Outreach CC, Walterboro

New Galilee CC, Holly Hill

New Hope CC, Burton

Path of Life CC, Columbia

Poplar Hill CC, Cross

Rock Hill CC, Sycamore

St Phillip CC, Reevesville

St Stephen CC, St Stephen

Three Mile Creek CC, Ehrhardt

United Love CC, Fairfax

Zion Pilgrim CC, Ridgeville

Edward “Ed”

Rosa Orr

Cynthia Johnson

Melvin Brown

William Reese

Jemal Cobb

Cushingberry, Jr.

Lula H. Samuel

Deveta S. Brown

Alphonso Ravenell

Eva P. Husser

Steve Lynes

Rosemary Simmons-Brown

Thomas Doctor, Sr.

Melvin Brown

CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION

Christian Church (DOC) in SC

1293 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29416-2064

T: (843) 852-4537

TF: (800) 637-2718

Reg. Church Office

Email: Roccsc@aol.com

Agape CC 627 Dixie Avenue Columbia, SC 29203

Mailing: P.O. Box 25142 Columbia, SC 29224 (803) 714-0397 madad40@yahoo.com www.agapedoc.org

Andrews CC 854 Morrisville Rd Andrews, SC 29510 (843) 367-8999 Roivas7@aol.com

Antioch CC

3425 Mill Pond Road, Varnville, SC 29944

Mailing: P.O. Box 608, Varnville, SC 29944 (803) 943-4477

Ashton Branch CC 9100 Ashton Rd Lodge SC 29082

Mailing: 1703 Green Pond Hwy. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-866-2659

lmazyck93@gmail.com

Briner CC 9717 Old State Rd (Hwy 176) Holly Hill, SC 29059

Mailing: P.O. Box 1537 Holly Hill, SC 29059 (803) 496-5660

brinerchristianchurch@gmail.com

Canaan CC

1232 Queenie Road

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

(843) 688-4977

josephbrown@homesc.com

canaandoc1232@gmail.com

Central CC 1724 Ribaut Rd. Port Royal, SC, 29935

Mailing: c/o Pete Godbey (Mary) 900 Brotherhood Rd. J2 Beaufort, SC 29902 (843) 252-1047

mgandpg29902@embarqmail.com

Cypress Creek CC 7 Cypress Pond RD P.O. Box 2088 Walterboro, SC 29488

Jabin_calvin@yahoo.com (843) 538-7227

Faithful CC

49 Milledge Village Rd. Burton, SC 29906-8940

Mailing: 15 Paw Paw Lane Yemassee, SC 29945 (843) 522-9260

lorettamilledge@gmail.com,

First CC, Aiken 900 Kerr Dr. SW Aiken, SC 29803 (803) 648-4523

firstchristianaiken@atlanticbb.net www.Firstchristian-aiken.org

First CC, Belvedere 203 Verdery Dr. Belvedere, SC 29841-2543 (803) 279-2626

Firstchristian@bellsouth.net

First CC, Charleston 1293 Orange Grove Rd. Charleston, SC 29407-3947 (843) 571-5710 office@fcccharleston.org

First CC, Columbia 2062 N. Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 787-9777

fcccolumbiasc@yahoo.com

First CC, Jackson 201 3rd Street

Jackson, SC 29831

Mailing: P.O. Box 477

Jackson, SC 29831-0477

(803) 471-3831 (803) 471-3831

Jsbeard45@gmail.com

Greater Cherry Grove CC 80 Cherry Grove Rd

Brunson, SC 29911 (Hwy 601) Mailing: P.O. Box 156

Hampton, SC 29924-015 (803) 632-1911

JohnnySmalls250@yahoo.com

Holly Hill CC 1808 Santee River Rd. Alvin, SC 29479-3824 (843) 257-4676

sgadsden@homesc.com

Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva/ New Life Christian Church Mailing: P.O. Box 4829 Florence SC 29502 843- 304-8332

revhectorreyes@gmail.com

Liberty Hill CC 1420 Carter Road Ridgeville, SC 29472-5830 (803) 871-5852

Liberty1420@yahoo.com

Luray CC 71 Fitts Street Luray, SC 29932-0165 (803) 625-2766

wallyworld002@gmail.com

Macedonia #1 CC 3638 Macedonia Church Rd, Ehrhardt, SC 29081

Mailing: P.O Box 157

Bamberg SC 29003 (803) 536-1330

rosa_orr08@yahoo.com

CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION

Magdalene CC

5875 River Rd

Mailing: P.O. Box 472 Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-4996 cvjohnson65@gmail.com,

My Father’s House Ministry

1654 Old Whitesville Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461 mfhm1654@gmail.com 843-814-7881

New Beginning Outreach Ministries 600 Beach Road

Mailing: P.O. Box 1681 Walterboro, SC 29488 (843) 718-7223 mmreese.mr@gmail.com

New Galilee CC

1563 Coach Road

Mailing: P.O. Box 533 Holly Hill, SC 29059-0533 (803) 496-5021 gccdoc@centurylink.net jemal.cobb@yahoo.com

New Hope CC

67 Parris Island Gateway Burton, SC 29906-4263

Mailing: P.O. Box 1586 Beaufort, SC 29901 (843) 524-6512

newhopecc@hargray.com revcushingberry@hargray.com

Path of Life CC

1314 Leesburg Road Unit H Columbia, SC 29209

Mailing: PO Box 24082 Columbia, SC 29224 (803) 790-9142 Pathoflife@hotmail.com

Poplar Hill CC

1621 Poplar Hill Dr. Cross, SC 294363525 (843) 753-2122 poplarhillchristianchurch@yahoo.com

Rock Hill CC

6557 Burford Bridge Hwy, (Hwy 321) Sycamore, SC 29486

Mailing: P.O. Box 75 Sycamore, SC 29846 (843)-312-0293

alphonsoravenell@gmail.com

St. Phillip CC 6566 Badham Dr US Hwy. 78 West Reevesville, SC 29471

Mailing: P.O. Box 95 Reevesville, SC 29471 (843) 563-5099

stphillip@bellsouth.net

St. Stephen CC 113 Elm Street

Mailing: P.O. Box 1057

St. Stephen, SC 29479-1057

(843) 567-2032

lynes7@aol.com

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Old Antioch Christian Church SC Hwy. #3

Allendale, SC 29810

Bethany Center

2100 Coach Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059

Cherry Grove Christian Church

1895 Cherry Grove Road Brunson, SC 29911

Shalom Christian Church

227 Magnolia St Bonneau, SC 29510

Three Mile Creek CC

2510 Rivers Bridge Rd. Hwy. 31, Ehrhardt, SC 29081 (803) 267-2040

Mailing: 341 Coburn Town Rd

Ridgeville SC 29472

(843) 696-6139

Threemileccc1850@gmail.com

United Love CC

8529 Augusta Hwy. Fairfax, SC 29827

Mailing: c/o Sarah Davis

P.O. Box 1647

Varnville, SC 29944 (803) 632-2261

thomas.doctor@yahoo.com

Zion Pilgrim CC 168 Campbell Thicket Rd.

Mailing: P.O. Box 157 Ridgeville, SC 29472-0157

(843) 875-4340

audreylfelder@yahoo.com

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

Irene Albritton, Commission on Ministry Pastor, Pastor First CC, Aiken

Johnny Brown, Associate Minister, Three Mile Creek CC, Ehrhardt

Joseph Brown, Chair, Commission on Ministry, Pastor Canaan CC, Moncks Corner

Rosemary Simmons Brown, Pastor, Three Mile Creek CC, Ehrhardt

Sandra Browning, Elder, Luray CC, Luray

Bridgette Clark, Cypress Creek CC, Walterboro

Jabin Clark, Cypress Creek Christian Church, Walterboro

Frederick Clarke, Pastor, First CC, Charleston

Charles “Chuck” Clary, Pastor, First CC, Columbia

Thomas Doctor Sr, Pastor United Love CC, Fairfax

Jeremy Dunbar, Member, Antioch CC, Varnville

Rev. Dr Donald K. Gillett, II, Regional Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky

Lynda Gonzales, Elder, First CC, Charleston

Cynthia Johnson, Pastor, Magdalene CC, Allendale

Sharon Hall, Deacon, First CC, Charleston

Ethel Haynes, Member, Antioch CC, Varnville

Eva P. Husser, Pastor, St. Phillip CC, Reevesville

Terrell Jefferson, Holly Hill CC, Alvin

Ann Kwasnick, Manager at Covenant Insurance Associates, (Insurance Board) New Bern NC

Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew, Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation Associate General Minister Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) In the US and Canada Indianapolis, Indiana

Julia Kennedy, Elder, St. Phillip CC, Reevesville

Freddie Lawton, Sr, Regional Minister, Christian Church in SC, Pastor Faithfull CC, Burton

Charlise Mallory, Greater Cherry Grove Christian Church, Hampton

Larry Mazyck Sr, Pastor, Ashton Branch CC, Lodge

Bishop Valerie Melvin, Regional Minister Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina

Qinsaysha Moore, United Love Christian Church, Fairfax

Jordan Nelson, Antioch Christian Church, Varnville

Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens, General Minister and President Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) In the US and Canada Indianapolis, Indiana

Steve Pardue, South Carolina representative for the Insurance Board

Will Perdue, Deacon First CC, Charleston

Claudette President, Associate Pastor, First CC, Charleston

Alphonso Ravenell, Pastor, Rock Hill CC, Sycamore

Mary Reese, Elder, New Beginning Outreach Ministries

Sanquinett Cave- Riley, Elder, First CC, Aiken

Wanda Smalls, Canaan CC, Moncks Corner

Aaron Smith, Minister, Area Director of Pension Fund Christian Church (of Christ) Indianapolis, Indiana

Ray Stewart, Elder, First CC, Charleston

Ricky Syndab, Pastor, Antioch CC, Varnville

Sandra Thompson, Unity Missionary Baptist, Cross

Roy E. Tucker, Associate Minister, New Galilee CC, Holly Hill

Frankie Walters, Elder, Luray CC, Luray

Gwendolyn Walker, Elder, Rock Hill CC, Sycamore

Kathleen Walker, Antioch CC, Varnville

Pauline Walker, Minister, Christian Church in SC

Martha Lee Watson, Associate Minister, Briner CC, Holly Hill

Donnie White, Pastor, Central CC, Beaufort

Morgan White Jr, President, Disciples Men Ministry, New Galilee CC, Holly Hill

Barbara E. Williams, Regional Church Office Administrative Assistant, Canaan CC, Moncks Corner

Evon Williams, Member, Antioch CC, Varnville

Richard Williams, Senior Director of Services Disciples Church Extension Fund

Tanya Williams, Regional Board Secretary, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in South Carolina, Conference Registration, Zion Pilgrim CC, Ridgeville

2023 REGIONAL CONFERENCE MEMORIAL LIST

Agape CC Columbia

Andrews CC Andrews

Antioch CC Varnville

Otto Alls

Rose Marie Banks

Timothy Capers

Kaleb Cave

Hugh Kyler Davis

Lewis Grant

Christine Hamilton

Andrew Lingard Sr.

Retha Hamilton Malone

David Mickel

Corey Sutton

Ashton Branch CC Ashton

Briner CC Holly Hill

Canaan CC Moncks Corner

Virgina Perry

Louvenia Simmons

Central CC Beaufort

Cypress Creek CC Walterboro

Jacob Doctor

Faithful CC Burton

Vince Green

First CC Belvedere

Betty Jean James

Dixon Cooke

Mary Galloway

Lori Griffin

Deloris Mayson

Janell Sherve

Charles Smith

First CC Charleston

First CC Columbia

First CC Jackson

Greater Cherry Grove CC Brunson

Emmazine Mole

Holly Hill CC Alvin

Iglesia Cristiana Vida Nueva/ New Life Christian Church

Liberty Hill CC Ridgeville

Luray CC Luray

George Dobson

Joyce P. Dobson Wier

Macedonia #1 CC Ehrhardt

Brezinski Bing

Magdalene CC, Allendale

My Father’s House Ministry

Moncks Corner

New Beginning Outreach CC Walterboro

New Galilee CC Holly Hill

Shedricka Jamison Anderson

Hazel Devine

NaQuan White

New Hope CC Beaufort

Patricia Hartley

Path of Life CC Columbia

Poplar Hill CC Cross

Allen Ravenel

Thomas Wilson

Rock Hill CC Sycamore

Williams E. Ritter

St Phillip CC Reevesville

Ernest Hill, Sr.

St Stephen CC St Stephen

Three Mile Creek CC Bamberg

United Love CC Fairfax

Varnville CC Varnville

Zion Pilgrim CC Ridgeville

Murlease Dantzler

7 CYPRESS POND ROAD

P.O. BOX 2088 | WALTERBORO, SC 29488 REVEREND JEROME CLARK, PASTOR

LORD, MAKE US ONE! ~JOHN 17:21

ROCK HILL

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

6557 Burford Bridge Hwy, (Hwy 321) Sycamore, SC 29486 (843)-312-0293

PASTOR: ALPHONSO RAVENELL

MAGDALENE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 5875 River Road • Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-4996

PASTOR: CYNTHIA JOHNSON

EVON & EZEKIEL WILLIAMS

JASON ALEXANDER SIMMONS, FOUNDER • DR. ROSEMARY SIMMONS-BROWN, DIRECTOR

We specialize in childcare and after school services.

ASSOCIATE MINISTERS: Girldine Chisholm, Jestine Evans, Georgiana Edwards, Kevin Fladger, Liza Jamerson, Harriet Mazyck, Matthew Smith

ELDERS: Richard Mazyck, Patricia Simmons, Elouise Smith, Barbara Williams

DEACONS: Kenneth Ancrum, Blondell Mitchell, Abraham Smalls

HONORARY ELDER: Ernest Smith

HONORARY DEACONS: Willie Smith John Stevens

REV. JOSEPH BROWN, PASTOR

Celebrating The 20th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ)

67 Parris Island Gateway | Burton, SC 29906

Lord Make Us One!

John 17:21

From South Carolina Ministers’ Wives and Husbands Fellowship Ministry

Reverend Edward L. Cushingberry, Jr. MDIV

We are insurance people who understand your Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faith. We understand that your congregation is important to the life you want to live and the world you want to shape.

The General Assembly of the Disciples of Christ Church, upon recommendation of its General Board, recognizes Insurance board as a recognized ministry partner. Through covenantal relationship, the Insurance Board seeks to be the insurance program of choice for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

The Insurance Board is a property and liability insurance program created for churches by churches, founded on one guiding principle: keep your congregation and place of worship safer, stronger and able to continue your passionate outreach to society.

YOUR GUIDE IN A CHANGINGWorld

DCEF provides loans, investments, and ministry services to help congregations and other ministries respond when the world around them shifts. We help you leverage your assets – Your People, Your Property and Your Finances – to locate your sweet spot for ministry.

As Disciples in South Carolina strive to be ”a beacon of light and hope” through the ministries of their congregations, Disciples Church Extension Fund has come alongside them with affordable loans, socially responsible investments, and life-giving ministry services. The partnerships strengthen these congregations to achieve their calling, according to Dr. Freddie Lawton Sr., Regional Minister of the Christian Church in South Carolina.

To learn how your congregation can leverage your resources to fulfill God’s call, contact Rev. Richard Williams, DCEF Senior Advisor, at 800.274.1883; rwilliams@disciplescef.org

As you consider your next faithful steps in a changing landscape for ministry, Disciples Church Extension Fund can help.