H 5800

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5800
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF
THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF FRIENDSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND
TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND the REvEREND Dr. ERNEST W. FRIERSON AND THE
CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NESMITH COMMUNITY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
are pleased to learn that Friendship United Methodist Church of Nesmith will
celebrate its one hundred sixtieth anniversary under the theme, "Celebrating 160
Years of God's Grace," on Sunday, September 6, 2026; and
Whereas, Friendship United Methodist Church has been faithfully
serving the Nesmith community since its founding in 1866; and
Whereas, the congregation has remained dedicated to preserving this
historic church for future generations. Recently, they renovated the sanctuary
to correct past construction deficiencies. The congregation will celebrate
their reentry to the sanctuary under the theme, "Faithful and Forward," on
Sunday, August 20, 2026; and
Whereas, despite many obstacles, Friendship United Methodist Church
has continued to be a place of worship, hope, and fellowship for the people of
Nesmith; and
Whereas, Friendship United Methodist Church has been a beacon of
light and a community worship space for over a century and a half, and, God
willing, will continue to serve and minister to the people of Nesmith for many
years to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of
Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House
of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the joyous occasion of
the one hundred sixtieth anniversary of Friendship United Methodist Church and
congratulate and commend the Reverend Dr. Ernest W. Frierson and the
congregation for their years of dedicated service to the Nesmith community.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Friendship Methodist Church.
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