South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5720 — St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church 160th Anniversary

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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The bill celebrates the 160th anniversary of the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church.

This resolution honors the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church for its long service to the community. It specifically acknowledges Pastor William 'BJ' Jefferson and the congregation's contributions over the years.

Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. STEPHEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR PASTOR WILLIAM "BJ" JEFFERSON AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE REMBERT COMMUNITY.

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The recent amendment to Bill H 5720 added a section celebrating the upcoming 160th anniversary of the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in South Carolina. It highlights the church's history and the significant contributions of its past and present pastors, including Pastor William "BJ" Jefferson. This addition is important as it recognizes the church's longstanding role and impact in the Rembert community, fostering a sense of pride and unity among its members.

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2025-2026 Bill 5720 Text of Previous Version (Jun.
25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5720Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED sixtieth ANNIVERSARY OF THE St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR Pastor William "BJ" Jefferson AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE Rembert COMMUNITY.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its one hundred sixtieth anniversary on June 28, 2026;
and   Whereas, St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1866.
Through hard work, dedication, and determination, the church has experienced much growth over the years under the leadership of many devoted pastors.
The church was first led by Rev.
Mayrant for many years until his death, when Rev.
W.
S.
McCullough took over and served the church faithfully with his associates Rev.
A.
A.
Harris and Rev.
Steward;
and   Whereas, Rev.
A.
A.
Harris was then elected pastor, serving the church for twenty-one years and under his leadership, a new sanctuary was built in 1970.
The deacons that served under Rev.
Harris were Chairman Thomas Ferguson, Frank Singleton, Dan Adams, Sam Adams, Bossie Leonard, and Hamp Johnson.
In 1983, Rev.
Billy Bennett joined as pastor, serving for twenty-four years and making many great additions to the church.
Serving on the St.
Stephen Deacon Board under Rev.
Bennett included Chairman Hamp Johnson, Assistant Chairman Arthur Williams, Robert Goodwin Sr., and David Leonard Jr., while Chairman Robert Moore, Freddie Goodwin, Eugene Goodwin, Issac Peay Jr., and the late Henry Williams and Willis Kershaw served on the trustee board;
and   Whereas, in 1994, the education building, including the pastor's study, was added on to the church.
By this time, two trustees, Robert Moore and Freddie Goodwin had been ordained as deacons.
Deacon Williams stepped down, due to a decline in his health, and continued to serve as emeritus, while Deacon Moore was elected assistant chairman to Deacon Johnson.
The trustee board consisted of Chairman Eugene Goodwin, Issac Peay Jr., George Johnson, Charlie Hampton, and Tyrone Horton;
and   Whereas, in 2001, the St.
Stephen Deacon Board included Chairman Freddie Goodwin, Assistant Chairman Robert Goodwin Sr., David Leonard Jr., and George Johnson, while the board of trustees consisted of Chairman Eugene Goodwin, Tyrone Horton, Harry Miligan, Thomas Robinson, and Earl Bynum;
and   Whereas, while being without a pastor from 2006 to January 2008, Minister George Johnson served the church in 2007, from May to September, while the sanctuary was being renovated.
Rev.
Willie Dyers then served as interim pastor until January 13, 2008, when he was officially elected pastor.
Minister Delores Stuckey joined the church in September of 2007.
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Taylor also joined the congregation as Mother of the Church.
The deacon board at the time consisted of Chairman Robert Moore, David Leonard Jr., Freddie Goodwin, Robert Goodwin, as emeritus, and Henry Milligan;
and   Whereas, today, under the leadership of Pastor William "BJ" Jefferson, the church hosts prayer services and Bible study every Wednesday night and provides many opportunities for involvement with groups such as the New Generations youth group, The Missionary, the Pastor's Pulpit Helpers, Sunday school, the gospel choir, the adult choir, the ushers ministry, and the male choir;
and   Whereas, the mission of St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is to faithfully teach the word of God and provide good works through the congregation.
Their vision is to make the church's presence and ministries indispensable to the community;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives commend St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in Rembert for over a century and a half of ministry in and service to the community and extend warmest congratulations on the occasion of the church's historic anniversary.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the joyous occasion of the one hundred sixtieth anniversary of St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and congratulate and honor Pastor William "BJ" Jefferson and the congregation for their years of dedicated service to the Rembert community.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor William "BJ" Jefferson.
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What does H 5720 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. STEPHEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR PASTOR WILLIAM "BJ" JEFFERSON AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE REMBERT COMMUNITY.
Who sponsors H 5720?
H 5720 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Greg Ford.
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