by Susan | Nov 13, 2013 | News, News In Brief
A service of installation for Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas was held Sept. 8, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. The special service was conducted by Catawba Presbytery. Guest minister, Rev. G. Mark Johnston, preached on “The Template of a Faithful Ministry.”...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2013 | ARP News Update, News
Executive Board Meeting Highlights Synod’s Executive Board met at Greenville ARP Church on October 24, 2013. Highlights of the meeting included: A report from Synod Archivist, Edith Brawley, who announced that the Synod Archives at Erskine are now open and receiving...
by Susan | Aug 30, 2013 | ARP News Update, News
Please pray for Moderator Jeff Kingswood’s son. As some of you already know our 15 year old son, Philip, was burned in a house fire yesterday. He received 3rd degree burns when a fry pan of oil ignited and set the kitchen on fire. Philip was injured trying to put...
by Susan | Aug 25, 2013 | News, News In Brief
Dear Editor, I was awarded the Eagle Scout badge Nov. 1, 1962. In those days, we did not have a lot of equipment but enjoyed the many benefits that Scouting had to offer. It continues to be a guiding influence for me to this day. I am saddened deeply that the Boy...
by Susan | Aug 15, 2013 | Catawba, Presbyteries
Granted honorable retirement to Sinclair B. Ferguson effective July 31, 2013, and presented him a Certificate of Appreciation. Granted honorable retirement to J. Allen Derrick effective October 31, 2013, and pre- sented him a Certificate of Appreciation. Received Mark...
by Susan | Aug 15, 2013 | Presbyteries, Second
Heard the report of a special committee to investigate the challenges and opportuni- ties in receiving ethnic congregations. • Approved the recommendation that New Days Korean Church (Atlanta) follow the procedure outlined in the special committee report in seeking...
