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2026 Assembly: Beer & Hymns

by Pastor Michele Fischer On the opening night of the South Carolina Synod Assembly, many attendees took part in "Beer and Hymns" on the first floor of the Marriott hotel at Main and Hampton streets. The event began at 7:00 pm, and by 7:30 more than 60 people had...

2026 Assembly: Session One

https://www.youtube.com/live/oulwM1wcLeg?si=ueLAf5FHzYJQt0nm&t=6185 by Pastor Gary Loadholdt Following opening worship, Session One began with an undercurrent of energy and excitement as people greeted one another and anticipated the election of a new bishop. As...

2026 Assembly: Opening Worship

https://www.youtube.com/live/oulwM1wcLeg?si=PNmVj_6L-HTRvWhO&t=228 by Pastor Joshua Kestner While there are many important things that happen at Synod Assembly, one of the things we do best is worship together. There is nothing better than hearing the harmonies of...

We Look Forward to Gathering With You! South Carolina Synod Assembly Details

We look forward to gathering with you! On Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 13, we will come together at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center for Synod Assembly. Pre-Assembly Information: Our daily meetings will be held at Brookland Baptist Banquet and...

We Pray for the Family of Emma Lou Bossart Easley

Emma Lou Bossart Easley passed away on May 25th, the birthday of her beloved husband, Charles. She almost lived to her 96th birthday, June 8th. For the last nine years, Emma Lou lived at Laurel Crest Retirement Community in West Columbia, SC. The final member of her...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Frank Lavaughn Keisler

The Reverend Frank Lavaughn Keisler died on May 8th, 2026. He was the first child of Frank Lever and Geneva Fraley Keisler of Lexington, South Carolina. His parents had him baptized the day of his birth, February 7, 1930. Those promises made and received remained with...

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