Whereas, Bethel Church strives to live out the command given in Matthew 28:19 to and teach all by “Go ye therefore, nations” planting new churches. Bethel Church is the to “Mother Church” eight churches in the area. Twentyfive of its members have entered fulltime Christian work; and Whereas, the members will celebrate the two hundred church’s fiftieth anniversary on May 31, 2014 with a ceremony commemorating twentythree patriot soldiers, and on June 1, 2014 with a to include church and “Colonial Days Celebration”, cemetery tours, colonial games, and living history demonstrations; and Whereas, the South Carolina Senate finds it appropriate to look back at Bethel Presbyterian and to join with Church’s rich heritage the church members at the celebration of this significant milestone. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the Senate, by this resolution, recognizes and congratulates Bethel Presbyterian Church in Clover, South Carolina upon the occasion of its two hundred fiftieth anniversary and commends the church for more than two centuries of service to God and the community. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Bethel Presbyterian Church. XX
Whereas, Bethel Church strives to live out the command given in Matthew 28:19 to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” by planting new churches. Bethel Church is the “Mother Church” to eight churches in the area. Twentyfive of its members have entered fulltime Christian work; and Whereas, the members will celebrate the church’s two hundred fiftieth anniversary on May 31, 2014 with a ceremony commemorating twentythree patriot soldiers, and on June 1, 2014 with a “Colonial Days Celebration”, to include church and cemetery tours, colonial games, and living history demonstrations; and Whereas, the South Carolina Senate finds it appropriate to look back at Bethel Presbyterian Church’s rich heritage and to join with the church members at the celebration of this significant milestone. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the Senate, by this resolution, recognizes and congratulates Bethel Presbyterian Church in Clover, South Carolina upon the occasion of its two hundred fiftieth anniversary and commends the church for more than two centuries of service to God and the community. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Bethel Presbyterian Church. XX
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