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2024 Synod Assembly Reflections
By Deacon Katie JusticeThis year’s synod assembly focused on being good stewards. A month before we began our synod assembly, we had the opportunity to have four bible study sessions with Dr. Mark Powell about what it means to be good stewards. When we think of...
Walking Together: 200 Years of Mission and Milestones
By The Rev. Lisa Isenhower In a video celebrating two centuries of ministry in the South Carolina Synod, The Rev. Dr. James Aull (1988-96), the Rev. Dr. David Donges (1996-2008), the Rev. Dr. Herman Yoos (2008-2020) and Rev....
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. George Baylis Corley
The Rev. George Baylis Corley, formally of Orangeburg, SC, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the home of his daughter in Seneca, SC, one month shy of his 100th birthday. He was the husband of Barbara Ruth Dennis Corley for nearly 75 years. Pastor Corley was born on July...
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum
The Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum, 85, of Newberry died June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born on December 15, 1938 in Chester, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas W., Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Fennell McCollum. Throughout his life, Bob was a man of service. He...
From the Desk…
The Youth Ministry Task Force is part of the Community Engagement Table in the Synod Council Structure. Until a few years ago, it was comprised of members of the Lutheran Church Youth (LCY) board. That structure worked well for many years, but it became clear over...
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Jack D. Deal, Sr.
The Rev. Jack D. Deal, Sr., 92, of Ladson, SC, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born March 8, 1932 in Hickory, NC, Jack attended city schools there. After that, he served 7 1/2 years with the US Air Force and also obtained his college degree in 1959 from Florida...
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