South Carolina H 4379: Bishop David W. Gleason and Lady Celina Gleason

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2025-2026 Bill 4379 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4379

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR BISHOP DAVID W. GLEASON AND FIRST LADY CELINA GLEASON, FOUNDERS OF THE 
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER IN MANNING, FOR THEIR SELFLESS AND COMPASSIONATE 
SERVICE TO THE MANNING COMMUNITY AND BEYOND AND FOR FOLLOWING THEIR DIVINE 
CALLING WHICH HAS MINISTERED TO SO MANY.

Whereas, in 1990 in 
Anderson, David Gleason was a sheriff's deputy in Anderson County when he met 
Celina who worked in an attorney's office. She invited him to church, and God 
began to work on both of their hearts, marking the start of a transformative 
journey led by faith and purpose; and

Whereas, in 1994, 
Bishop David W. Gleason and First Lady Celina Gleason answered a divine calling 
that led them from Anderson to the heart of Manning. Compelled by a burden for 
souls and a vision to see lives transformed by the power of God, they stepped 
out in faith and planted what would become the Apostolic Revival Center (the 
ARC) of Manning; and

Whereas, they began 
their ministry in a modest trailer, and through years of tireless labor and 
unwavering commitment, it has grown into a thriving ministry and a pillar in 
the community for the last thirty years, the ARC of Manning. Their congregation 
now enjoys a beautiful place of worship, thanks to the Gleasons' journey of 
perseverance, faith, and a deep love for people; and

Whereas, for over thirty-five 
years, Bishop and First Lady Gleason have devoted their lives, not only to 
pastoring, but also to active service to the greater Clarendon County community 
in a ministry that has always extended beyond the pulpit. Their outreach has 
been both consistent and compassionate, from providing aid during natural 
disasters like hurricanes to distributing food and essential supplies during 
the COVID-19 pandemic and building wheelchair ramps for elderly and disabled 
residents; and

Whereas, Bishop Gleason 
served with distinction on the South Carolina District Board of the United 
Pentecostal Church International, where he held positions in the district for 
over sixteen years before retiring in 2019 as secretary for the State of South 
Carolina. He served as chaplain for the Clarendon County Sheriff's Department from 
2013 to 2015. His leadership on both local and statewide levels has been marked 
by integrity, vision, and a heart for kingdom work; and

Whereas, First Lady 
Celina Gleason has served the community in multiple professional roles over the 
years, including as a victims' advocate for the Clarendon County Sheriff's 
Department, a certified mediator, and a licensed realtor for the State of South 
Carolina. She continues to impact lives as a lead senior advocate with Cigna 
Healthcare, where she assists and advocates for thousands of individuals in 
need of quality healthcare support. Her compassion, professionalism, and 
faith-based approach have earned her the respect and admiration of both clients 
and colleagues; and

Whereas, wed in 1990, 
the Gleasons reared three fine children: David W. Gleason Jr., Hali Megan 
Gleason Lighthill, and Andrew Seth Gleason. Their children have blessed them 
with the affection of three loving grandchildren: Wyatt Gleason, Asher 
Lighthill, and Nathan Gleason, and another on the way; and

Whereas, the Gleasons have 
become known, not only as spiritual leaders, but also as pillars of strength, 
compassion, and unity within the region. Their lives have been a living 
testimony of what it means to serve with humility and lead with purpose; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to commend David and Celina 
Gleason for their thirty-five years of faithful and obedient service to their 
Lord. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Bishop David W. Gleason and First Lady Celina Gleason, founders of 
the Apostolic Revival Center in Manning, for their selfless and compassionate 
service to the Manning community and beyond and for following their divine 
calling which has ministered to so many. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Bishop David W. Gleason and First Lady Celina Gleason.

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