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GREETINGS Greetings my Brothers and Sisters, Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow! On behalf of my sister-in-law, Supervisor Phyllis, and myself, we extend greetings to each of you as God’s beloved children. We count it all joy that we have been re-assigned to do the work of the Kingdom for this quadrennium. And it has not yet appeared what God will do in South Carolina as we attempt to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. To God be the Glory for the 2021 Series of Annual Conferences for the Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church! As we celebrate the ministry within the local church, presiding elder district, and annual conference year, we want to reflect on how far we have come. The past year has proven to us that we possess more within us than what we ever imagined. It is only by God’s grace that we have been able to experience the awesomeness of God as you have labored in many unforeseen ways. During this annual conference experience, we will continue to adapt to new standards and protocols because of the pandemic. Your safety and health are a top priority while also maintaining the integrity of our holy conferencing Methodist system. Each session will be rich with information and tools that will inspire you and your congregation to become more effective in your execution of the mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. We also anticipate exciting and explosive worship during our “revival” weekend. Our theme for the 2021-2022 Annual Conference Year, “The Best is Yet to Come,” serves as our catalyst for a new day in the AME Church. We are striving forward, believing that our better days are ahead of us. The Seventh Episcopal District has been a staple within the denomination, providing exemplary leadership. You have been faithful unto God, even in times of need. As we move forward, we believe that the same God who showed favor to our ancestors will do the same for us today. Our prayer for you is for next-level transformation in your ministry, service, and impact within the community during this upcoming conference year. GREETINGS Carry out the mission of the AME church by putting God first, and the results will be explosive. To God be the Glory for the Seventh Episcopal District! God First, Bishop Samuel Green, Sr. 2021SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES Palmetto South Carolina Annual Conference Greater St. Stephen AME Church, Georgetown, SC, Host Church North Charleston Convention Center, Host Site 5000 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418 The Reverend Carl Anderson, Host Pastor The Reverend Dr. Sandy W. Drayton, Host Presiding Elder August 26, 2021 .......................................................WMS August 27 - August 29, 2021 ...........Annual Conference August 28, 2021 ..................................................... Youth Columbia South Carolina Annual Conference Reid Chapel AME Church, Columbia, SC, Host Church Allen University Gymnasium, Host Site 1530 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29204 The Reverend Carey A. Grady, Host Pastor The Reverend Samuel L. McPherson, Host Presiding Elder September 9, 2021 ...................................................WMS September 10- 12, 2021 ..................Annual Conference SCHEDULESeptember 11, 2021 ............................................... Youth 2021SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES South Carolina Annual Conference Grace Chapel AME Church, Beaufort, SC, Host Church North Charleston Convention Center, Host Site 5000 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418 The Reverend Jeannine Smalls, Host Pastor The Reverend Phillip C. Anderson, Host Presiding Elder September 16, 2021 .................................................WMS September 17 - 19, 2021 ..................Annual Conference September 18, 2021 ............................................... Youth Northeast South Carolina Annual Conference Mt. Zion AME Church, Florence, SC, Host Church Florence Center, Florence, SC, Host Site 3300 W. Radio Dr., Florence, SC 29501 The Reverend Merritt B. Graves, Host Pastor The Reverend Joseph L. Postell, Host Presiding Elder September 30, 2021 .................................................WMS October 1 - 3, 2021 ...........................Annual Conference SCHEDULEOctober 2, 2021 ...................................................... Youth 2021SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES Central South Carolina Annual Conference Butler Chapel AME Church, Orangeburg, SC, Host Church Lake Marion High School, Host Site 3656 Tee Vee Rd., Santee, SC 29142 The Reverend Dr. Lavern Witherspoon, Host Pastor The Reverend Dr. Herbert L. Temoney, Host Presiding Elder October 14, 2021 ......................................................WMS October 15 - 17, 2021 .......................Annual Conference October 16, 2021 .................................................... Youth Piedmont South Carolina Annual Conference Mt. Zion-Promise Land AME Church, Bradley, SC, Host Church Spartanburg Marriott, Host Site 299 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 The Reverend James Louden, Host Pastor The Reverend Dr. Derrick L. Scott, Host Presiding Elder October 21, 2021 ......................................................WMS October 22 - 24, 2021 .......................Annual Conference SCHEDULEOctober 23, 2021 .................................................... Youth 2021SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES Fall Convocation and Planning Conference Columbia South Carolina Annual Conference, Host Conference November 4-6, 2021 Florence Center, Florence, SC, Host Site 3300 W. Radio Dr., Florence, SC 29501 SCHEDULE 2021ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA THURSDAY FRIDAY 6:00 A.M. COVID TESTING 6:00 A.M. COVID TESTING 9:00 A.M. WMS ANNUAL 7:50 A.M. Devotion and Meditation CONVENTION 8:00 A.M. MINISTERIAL AND LAY 10:00 A.M. Board of Examiners meets TRAINING with the Bishop 9:00 A.M. Business Session • Roll Call 11:00 A.M. Bishop and Cabinet meet • Presentation of Transfers 12:30 P.M. WOMEN IN MINISTRY HOUR • Organization of Conference OF POWER • Bishop’s Word • Presiding Elders’ Summary 3:00 P.M. Bishop in private consultation Reports with Pastors and 10:00 A.M. HOLY COMMUNION congregations by request via OPENING WORSHIP Zoom ONLY SERVICE • Annual Sermon 4:00 P.M. Clergy Sexual Harassment Training (Makeup) 12:00 P.M. LUNCH 1:50 P.M. Devotion and Meditation 6:00 P.M. WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY “NIGHT IN WHITE” 2:00 P.M. Business Session • Board of Examiners’ Report • Pastor Annual Report • Conference Trustee Report • Presiding Elders’ Salaries & Upkeep • Literary Reports • Ministerial Efficiency Report (Preliminary) 3:00 P.M.-5:00P.M COVID VACCINATION CLINIC 4:00 P.M. SOA WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M. DINNER 6:30 P.M. LAY WITNESS SERVICE 9:00 P.M. ORDINATION PART 1 (Board of Examiners and Candidates Only) 7TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT AGENDAAFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SATURDAY SUNDAY 6:00 A.M. COVID TESTING 12 P.M. COVID TESTING 8:50 A.M. Praise and Worship 2:00 P.M. THE CHURCH SCHOOL 9:00 A.M. ALLEN UNIVERSITY/ EXPLOSION DICKERSON-GREEN 3:30 P.M. CLOSING AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY COMMISSIONING WORSHIP RALLY SERVICE 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 PM • Resolution Committee COVID VACCINATION Report CLINIC • Pastoral Appointments 10:00 A.M. Business Session • The Doxology/Benediction • Minutes • Pastor Annual Reports • Literary Reports • Ministerial Efficiency Report 12:00 P.M. ORDINATION SERVICE 1:30 P.M. LUNCH 2:00 P.M. YPD SESSION 3:00 P.M. Business Session • Minutes • Judiciary Report • Treasurer’s Report • Finance Committee Report • Disciplinary Questions 6:30 P.M. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT WORSHIP 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PALMETTO PRESIDING ELDERS Reverend Dr. Sandy W. Drayton, Host PE, Georgetown District Reverend Dr. Juenarrl Keith, PE Mount Pleasant District Reverend Remus Harper, PE, Kingstree District SERMONS Women’s Missionary Society Women In Ministry Reverend Alice P. Wright (Kingstree) Reverend Gwendolyn McNeil (Georgetown) Annual Sermon Sons Of Allen Reverend Francis McPherson (Mt. Pleasant) Reverend Brian Swinton (Mt. Pleasant) Lay Witness YPD Witness/Young Preacher’s Reverend Dr. Arthur L. Holmes (Mt. Pleasant) Reverend Clarence Mitchell, Jr. (Georgetown) 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Brothers: Sammy Grayson, Henry Griffin Sister: Lillian Gleaton Sister: Eunice F. Brown MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY DEEDS, ABSTRACTS, ABANDONED PROPERTY Reverends: Krystal Sears, Richard C. K. Harkness, Effson Bryant, Carl Anderson, Barbara Fludd Presiding Elders: Sandy W. Drayton, Remus Harper, Jr., Juenarrl Keith JUDICIAL Reverends: Eduardo K. Curry, Sheri McClain-Brown, Presiding Elder: Juenarrl Keith Sinclair Frasier, Larry C. Stevens, Barbara Nelson, Barbara Chisolm, Alford Buckner Reverends: William Swinton, Jr., Robert Kennedy, Brothers: Jeffrey Graham, Michael Johnson, Michael Bettye Broomfield, Leondra Stoney, Jarrett Nick Washington Sisters: Jacques Blake, Doretha E. McKnight, Chayann TRIERS OF APPEALS Simpson Presiding Elder: Remus Harper, Jr. INCORPORATION OF CHURCH PROPERTY Reverends: Kelly Spann, II, Joseph Swinton, Jr., Betty Reverends: Kelly Spann, II, Christopher Mathis, Jr., D. Clark, Arthur Ford Arthur Ford, Eduardo K. Curry, John E. Washington, Curtis Fludd, Brian Swinton BOARD OF EXAMINERS Brothers: Bartell Porcher, Herbert Dennison, Sr., PALMETTO Reverends: Robert Kennedy, Krystal Sears, Jarrett Courtney Franklin, Diamond McKnight, Harris Borden, Washington, Aundry N. Evans, Peggy Pope, Sandra Jr. Ladson, Michael Burgess, Winston T. Jones, Effson Sisters: Idella Bradford, Erica Hicks, Jaylen Williams, Bryant, Samuel Johnson, Sr., Eduardo K. Curry, Brian Tiffany Adams L. Williams,