South Carolina H 5583: Enoree Baptist Church 175th anniversary

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2025-2026 Bill 5583 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5583

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A house RESOLUTION

TO recognize the congregation, church staff, and Reverend 
Dale McCoig of Enoree Baptist Church and to congratulate them as they celebrate 
one hundred seventy-five years of ministry and service to their community.

Whereas, Enoree Baptist 
Church in Travelers Rest was founded on August 30, 1851, by a group of 
seventeen charter members. A modest log building served the congregation from 
1851 until 1859. From its earliest days, the founding members served to ground 
the church in a strong commitment to faith and community by establishing the 
clear guiding principles of adherence to the Bible as the sole standard of 
faith, recognition of Jesus Christ as the head of the church, and a shared 
responsibility to support one another spiritually and personally; and

Whereas, as the church 
grew, it became part of a broader network of churches, forming the Enoree 
Baptist Association alongside seven other area churches. The congregation of 
Enoree Baptist expanded both its physical presence and its outreach efforts 
with one significant step that introduced a Sunday school which provided 
structured religious education for members of all ages; and

Whereas, the church 
purchased a bus to transport individuals who otherwise lacked access to attend 
services, highlighting its commitment to outreach. Beyond its own growth, 
Enoree Baptist played a role in the development of other congregations, as some 
of its members helped to establish and support new Baptist churches in 
surrounding areas; and

Whereas, the church 
focuses outwardly to support for mission work, both within the United States 
and internationally, demonstrating a commitment to spread its faith beyond its 
immediate community; and

Whereas, education 
became an increasingly important part of the church's mission in the twentieth 
century. In 1971-1972, Enoree Baptist Church (EBC) supported a kindergarten 
program through its Bible School, emphasizing basic academic skills and 
Christian values which reflected the church's belief in the importance of 
nurturing both intellectual and spiritual growth from an early age; and

Whereas, over the years, 
this kindergarten program evolved into what is now known as EBC Academy. The 
academy serves children from eight weeks old through four-year-old kindergarten 
and continues the original mission of providing foundational education 
alongside faith-based lessons; and

Whereas, Enoree Baptist 
has developed programs to serve individuals in all stages of life. The Enoree 
Student Ministry and Enoree Kid's Ministry focus on engaging young people, 
fostering their spiritual development, and encouraging them to build a 
relationship with God from a young age. For older members, the church offers 
the Young at Heart program, which supports senior adults by providing 
fellowship opportunities and strengthening their faith within church community; 
and

Whereas, the church has 
maintained a strong emphasis on compassion in the community through its 
C.A.R.E. program, an initiative which supports and encourages individuals 
within the church and the broader community, reflecting the founding principle 
of mutual support among members; and

Whereas, a century and 
three quarters after its founding, Enoree Baptist Church continues to hold 
firmly to the beliefs that first brought its members together with a clearly 
defined purpose: "Enoree Baptist Church strives to glorify God by exalting 
Christ, equipping Christians, and embracing community so that anyone and 
everyone may experience the encouragement of life in the Spirit"; and

Whereas, under the current 
pastoral leadership of Reverend Dale McCoig, the church continues to grow while 
staying grounded in its core values. A welcoming place for people from all 
backgrounds to come together in faith, Enoree Baptist Church stands as a 
testament to enduring faith. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize the congregation, church staff, and Reverend Dale 
McCoig of Enoree Baptist Church and congratulate them as they celebrate one 
hundred seventy-five years of ministry and service to their community.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Dale McCoig.

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