South Carolina H 4027: Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin 50 years of ministry

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2025-2026 Bill 4027 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 18, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4027

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin 
of Georgetown County and to congratulate him for fifty years of meaningful 
ministry and service to his congregation and community.

Whereas, the South Carolina 
House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin, 
will celebrate fifty years of ministry this month; and

Whereas, Bishop Knowlin 
was born to the late John and Lizzie Duncan Knowlin, and one of seventeen children. 
He was later blessed with an adoptive mother, Momma Queen E. Harris; and

Whereas, at the tender 
age of thirteen, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and in 
1976, he was ordained into the ministry; and

Whereas, Bishop Knowlin 
is a graduate of Andrews High School and holds advanced theological degrees 
from Nicholas Theological Seminary School, Cathedral Bible College, and Berean 
Bible Institute. In 2010, he was consecrated as a Bishop of the Lord's Church, 
leading with unwavering faith; and

Whereas, after serving 
seven years in the AME denomination, Bishop Knowlin established the Lighthouse 
of Jesus Christ Independent Non-Denominational Church, fulfilling a God-given 
vision. In 2007, this vision came to life with the completion of a twenty-six 
thousand square foot sanctuary which sits on seven acres of land located in 
Georgetown, a space that serves as a beacon of hope and faith; and

Whereas, known for his 
humility and servant's heart, Bishop Knowlin has received numerous accolades, including 
the Citizens Award, recognition from the Georgetown Alumni Chapter of Omega Psi 
Phi Fraternity, and he was the first minister in Georgetown to be inducted into 
the Live Five Hall of Fame. He has shared the stage with gospel icons, such as 
Pastor Shirley Ceasar, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, and Bishop Marvin Sapp, leaving 
an indelible mark in ministry and music; and 

Whereas, in 1980, 
Bishop Knowlin married the love of his life, Mildred Grayson, and this union 
was blessed with two wonderful children, Antonio and Alexia. They also have a 
daughter-in-law, Shiquanna, two granddaughters, Lyondon Grace, and Bella 
Mil'Lea, and one grandson, Messiah Tytron. Together with his magnificent wife, 
they serve as spiritual parents to many other children within the congregation 
as well as the surrounding communities; and

Whereas, Bishop Knowlin 
is a pillar of strength, a mentor to many, and a shining example of living in 
service to God and others; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives greatly appreciate the ministry of 
Bishop Knowlin and his service to Lighthouse of Jesus Christ Independent 
Non-Denominational Church and the community, and wish him continued happiness 
in his ongoing steadfast ministry. 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 Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin of Georgetown County and 
congratulate him for fifty years of meaningful ministry and service to his 
congregation and community. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Bishop Dr. Floyd A. Knowlin. 

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