Courtesy Ministry

We read the church announcements and community news during the designated timeframe in the Sunday morning worship service. We greet all of our returning members and first time visitors.

Sister Rosa Wesley, Primary Contact

(803) 743-7172 

Children of Zion Dance Ministry

The purpose of the Youth Praise Dance Ministry is to glorify and honor God through the ministry of dance and expressions of praise for youth between the ages of 4 to 11 years of age. 

Sister Latrina Hazelwood, Primary Contact (803) 318-4985
 

The meeting date is the Saturday before the 3rd Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Church Aide Ministry

The purpose of the Church Aide Ministry is to support the Pastor by providing supplies or other items he may need for his office or pulpit, either before or during worship service.   

Sister Lottie M. Weston, President

(803) 206-6813 

Financial Committee

Deaconess Mary Kirkland, Acting Chairperson

(803) 360-7314

Sister Arnett Edmond, Financial Secretary 

(803) 331-9248 

Sister Cierra Robinson,

Asst. Financial Secretary 

(803) 730-9422

Trustee Deborah McKenzie - Financial Treasurer 

(803) 727-5533 

Ministerial Staff

SENIOR PASTOR

Reverend Sammy L. Wade

(803) 776-7830 (Church)

(803) 447-1291 (Cell)

Sister Mary Wade, First Lady

ASSOCIATE MINISTERS

Minister Ervin Barnes

Rev. Eugene Burden

Minister Elizabeth Edwards

Elder John Hayes

Minister Sharon Jones 

Minister Dr. Kendrick Roach

Minister Cameron Wesley

Minister Anita Wright 

New Believers Ministry

This ministry is designed to assist our new members in becoming familiar with the different auxiliaries of the church, encouraging them to participate in the New Members and New Believers classes, and getting them acquainted with their assigned Deacons. This ministry’s ultimate goal would be to help our new members feel welcome, assimilate new members into the life of the church, encourage a sense of belonging to the Church Family, and ignite the start of a loving, Christian relationship. We encourage all interested persons to come and be a part of this ministry.

Deacon Odell Middleton

Primary Contact (803) 783-3003

Sister Elaine Davis

 Secondary Contact (803) 783-4098

Meetings are based on New Members’ availability. 

New Members Orientation

The purpose of this ministry is to assist our new members in becoming familiar with the different auxiliaries of the church, encouraging them to participate in the New Members and New Believers classes, and getting them acquainted with their assigned Deacons. This ministry’s ultimate goal would be to help our new members feel welcome, assimilate new members into the life of the church, encourage a sense of belonging to the Church Family, and ignite the start of a loving, Christian relationship. We encourage all interested persons to come and be a part of this ministry.

Deaconess Beverly Wesley

Primary Contact (803) 546-6753

Sister Carrie Scott

Secondary Contact (803) 783-3944

Meetings are based on New Members’ availability. 

Praise and Worship Ministry

Psalm 150:6 says, “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.” We have a passion for ministering through praise and songs. We open up the Sunday worship service with devotions and songs of praise to bring the church into the presence of God and help elevate the level of praise and worship that the congregation is already experiencing. We welcome anyone interested in joining this ministry.

Sister Mary Barber

President

(803) 920-8368 

The meeting date is every 1st and 4th Saturday at 10:00AM.

Royal Ladies Praise Dancers

The purpose of the Royal Ladies Praise Dance Ministry is to glorify and honor God through the ministry of liturgical dance, to be women of faith, expressions of praise and vessels of honor unto His Glory so that others will see Him in us and glorify our Father, who is in heaven. We interpret the Word of God by utilizing dance, drama, mime, sign language, instruments of praise and Christian music. 

Sister Mary Barber, President

 (803) 920-8368

Deaconess Linda McRant, Vice President

(803) 403-7801 

The meeting date is every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday at 6:15 – 8:15PM.

Trustee Ministry

The Trustee Ministry is responsible for the physical plant of the church. This ministry oversees and maintains all of the church's property, which includes but not limited to the following: all facilities and building projects, landscaping, cemetery beautification, furniture and fixtures, all church vehicles, property insurance, etc. The Trustee Ministry also prepares the annual budget for our Church Conference and is appointed as custodians of all church related finances, expenditures, and recordation of all monetary transactions of the church.

Trustee Thomas Gunter, Chairman

(803) 319-8323

Trustee Eugene Clarkson, Vice Chairman

(803) 509-1059

Meeting Date: 2^nd Monday of Every month at 7:00 pm

Trustee Spouses

The Trustee Spouses assist the Pastor and Trustees with fundraisers for the church. This ministry also assists with the graveyard beautification and with the following ministries: Trustee Tea and the “Angel Tree.”

TBD, President 

TBD, Vice President

Meeting Date: Every 2nd Monday of Every Month at 7:00 pm 

Usher Board Ministry

As doorkeepers in the house of the Lord, we are dedicated to serving the members and visitors and assisting our pastor in any way possible. We provide seating for each worshipper as they enter the sanctuary, distribute church bulletins and programs, collect the church offering, and provide other assistance to ensure the comfort of the entire congregation. We also provide ushers for services other than Sunday morning worship services when properly notified. All we do is to the glory of God.

Trustee Brian Edmond, President

 (803) 467-5357

Sister Bernice Gunter, Vice President

 (803) 873-1453 

The meeting date is every 4th Saturday at 10:00AM during the months of January to May and September to November.

Visitors & Hospitality Ministry

1 Peter 4:9 – 10 says, “Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” The purpose of this ministry is to greet and strive to make all members, visitors, and friends feel welcome when they enter the church doors and grounds and as they are exiting the sanctuary at the end of the worship service. We are responsible for obtaining visitor information to help ensure that our visitors receive future correspondence from the church and that our visitors receive a “Welcome” packet from the church and the Pastor. We also provide hospitality service at other events at the church and send greeting cards to our sick, shut-in, grieving Church Family members, and also to our sons and daughters in the armed services. 

Deaconess Ann Stocker

 Primary Contact (803) 622-1744

The meeting dates are called meetings on an as needed basis.

Youth Outreach Ministry

The purpose of the Youth Outreach Ministry is to enhance the profound knowledge and guidance of our youth through summer camps, mentorship, music, sports, special programs, college preparatory and career development. 

Minister Dr. Kendrick Roach, Contact 

(803) 319-2405 

Events are held as planned.