S*1004 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S*1004 Concurrent Resolution, By Leventis
A Concurrent Resolution to congratulate the congregation of Beulah African
Methodist Episcopal Church on its accomplishments and extended best wishes
upon its existence over the past one hundred twenty-five years (Centum Viginti
Quinque).
01/11/94 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-63
01/12/94 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-5
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF BEULAH AFRICAN
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AND EXTENDED BEST WISHES UPON ITS EXISTENCE OVER THE
PAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (CENTUM VIGINTI
QUINQUE).
Whereas, a group of Christian believing brothers, namely July Britton,
Pertia Spears, Beulah Wash White, and John Mack met shortly after the
Civil War to plan and organize for a legal charter for the original Rocky
Bluff African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1868; and
Whereas, the location of the first church was approximately one mile from
its present site to the Sumter side of the church; and
Whereas, the church was born out of love, unity, peace, and understanding
that it would be a soul winning and tithing church; and
Whereas, the birth of a new church brought much hope and promise to the
Christian strugglers who were in search of a spiritual vision; and
Whereas, in 1923, the church was rebuilt at the present site, after obtaining
property from Joe Davis Chandler; and
Whereas, the church was given the name Beulah in honor of one of the
founding brothers, Beulah Wash White; and
Whereas, with the spirit of good will and the realization that whatever
materialistic possessions have been acquired, all were made possible
through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; and
Whereas, as the church grew over the years since 1923, the need to rebuild
was obvious; and
Whereas, the present church was built in 1968; and
Whereas, the church family continued to grow, and in 1977, the church
sanctuary was enlarged and an educational building was added; and
Whereas, the church was severely damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989
which required major renovations; and
Whereas, in 1992, the renovation was done and the multi-purpose drive-through was constructed; and
Whereas, many dreams and plans are in the making for the future; and
Whereas, the Beulah African Methodist Episcopal Church has made many
transformations spiritually and physically. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly congratulate Beulah African
Methodist Episcopal Church for its beacon of light as Christian strugglers,
in exemplification of the highest spiritual, moral, and ethical standards and
for the hard work, dedication, unity, and many accomplishments on its one
hundred twenty-five years (centum viginti quinque).
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Reverend Henry J. Murray, Jr., Pastor, and Dr. Elijah S. McCants, ranking
officer as Chairman Pro Tempore of the Steward Board for church record.
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