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2025-2026 Bill 5721: Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church 180th Anniversary - South Carolina Legislature Online
South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5721
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. T. Moore
Document Path: LC-0471HDB-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on June 25, 2026
Adopted by the House on June 25, 2026
Summary: Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church 180th Anniversary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
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6/25/2026
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06/25/2026
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RESOLUTION
to celebrate the joyous occasion of
the one hundred eightieth anniversary of the Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church
and to congratulate its pastor, the Reverend Richard M. Thomas, and the
church's congregation for years of dedicated service to walnut grove.
W
hereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to
learn that Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church of Walnut Grove will celebrate one
hundred eighty years of ministry on Sunday, August 23, 2026; and
W
hereas, Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church was organized on August
23, 1846, by the Reverend C.B. Stewart in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Nesbit
near Rogers Bridge on the Tyger River in lower Spartanburg County, with six
charter members. Some of their descendants still reside in the area and remain
members of Mount Calvary; and
W
hereas, on October 2, 1846, Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church was
enrolled in the Presbytery of South Carolina; and
W
hereas, for its first four years, the congregation faithfully
gathered for worship in the open air and in the Nesbit home before constructing
its first church building through the dedication and sacrifice of its members,
which served as their house of worship for thirty-five years; and
W
hereas, the congregation continued to grow in faith and service,
constructing and dedicating successive houses of worship in 1882 and 1905,
while being served by faithful ministers who proclaimed the gospel and
shepherded the congregation; and
W
hereas, despite challenges and trials, including the destruction of
its church building by lightning on August 7, 1963, the congregation remained
steadfast and completed construction of a new sanctuary, which was dedicated on
August 26, 1966; and
W
hereas, in 1973, Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church united with the
Presbyterian Church in America, affirming its commitment to the authority of scripture
and the historic reformed faith; and
W
hereas, the congregation continued to expand its ministry through
the construction of the Family Life Center, the enlargement of its sanctuary,
the enhancement of facilities for youth and families, and the planting of Grace
Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg; and
W
hereas, Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church has faithfully extended
the gospel through outreach ministries, including the establishment of Iglesia
Presbiteriana Monte Calvario, serving the Spanish-speaking community; and
W
hereas, the church has been blessed by the faithful leadership and
service of its pastors, elders, deacons, staff, and members throughout its
history, including the ministries of Reverend Richard M. Thomas, Reverend
Justin J. Kendrick, Reverend James F. Stephenson, and Reverend Andrew D. Hane;
and
W
hereas, for one hundred eighty years, Mount Calvary Presbyterian
Church has sought to glorify God through the worship of Jesus Christ, the
proclamation of His word, the administration of the sacraments, Christian
discipleship, and service to its community and beyond; and
W
hereas, the House of Representatives commends Mount Calvary
Presbyterian Church in Walnut Grove for eighteen decades of ministry and
service to the community and extends warmest congratulations on the occasion of
the church's historic anniversary. Now, therefore,
B
e it resolved by the
House of
Representatives
:
T
hat the members of the South Carolina
House
of Representatives
, by this resolution, celebrate the joyous occasion of
the one hundred eightieth anniversary of Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church and
congratulate its pastor, the Reverend Richard M. Thomas, and the church's
congregation for years of dedicated service to Walnut Grove.
B
e it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Reverend Richard M. Thomas.
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