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CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

60 Wentworth Street l Charleston, SC 29403
Rev. Lorenzo Moses, Pastor

Celebrating Years

1866 2016

In Christian Service

Theme: “Renew, Recommit and Reconnect”

Sunday, April 10, 2016
4:00 PM

The Church at the Heart of the City with the City at Heart

To Our

Centenary United Methodist Church Family

My family and I have been apart to this great church for almost 28 years.
This is the place where two of my daughters were baptized, and where all three of
my girls grew up. This is a special place for us.

This year we celebrate 150 years of ministry. One hundred fifty years of
lifting high the cross of Christ, 150 years of helping those in need, 150 years of
struggling to be the church, and because of our faithfulness, God has richly
"Blessed" us. He has caused "His face to shine upon us". We praise Him for the
great things he has done.

Lorenzo, Barbara, Shadana, Kristal & Kimberly

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Guest Speaker

Bio

Congressman James E. Clyburn

Representing the 6th District of South Carolina

President Barack Obama has said he is, "One of a handful of people
who, when they speak, the entire Congress listens." As Assistant
Democratic Leader in the 114th Congress, the number three
Democrat in the House, James E. Clyburn is the leadership liaison
to the Appropriations Committee, one of the Democratic Caucus'
primary liaisons to the White House and Chair of the recently formed
House Democrats' Democratic Outreach & Engagement Task Force.

His humble beginnings in Sumter South Carolina, as the eldest son
of an activist fundamentalist minister and an independent civic
minded beautician, grounded him securely in family, faith and public
service. He was elected president of his NAACP youth chapter
when he was 12 years old, helped organize many civil rights
marches and demonstrations as a student leader at South Carolina
State College, and even met his wife Emily in jail during one of his
incarcerations.

When Clyburn came to Congress in 1993, he was elected co-President of his Freshman class
and quickly rose through leadership ranks. He was elected Chairman of the Congressional Black
Caucus in 1999, and his reputation as a leader and consensus-builder helped him win a difficult
three-way race for House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair in 2002. Three years later, he was
unanimously elected Chair of the Democratic Caucus. When Democrats regained the House
majority in 2006, Congressman Clyburn was elevated by his colleagues to House Majority Whip.

As a national leader he has worked to respond to the needs of America's diverse communities. He
championed rural communities supporting the development of regional water projects, community
health centers, and broadband connections. He has supported higher education by leading the
charge for increased Pell grants; investing millions in science and math programs and historic
preservation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He has encouraged economic
development by securing funding for Empowerment Zones; investing in green technology
development such as nuclear, wind, hydrogen and biofuels; and directing 10 percent of Recovery
Act funding to communities 20 percent under the poverty level for the past 30 years. Clyburn was
instrumental in advancing into law measures to resolve historic discrimination issues, significantly
reducing the statutory disparity in cocaine sentencing and compensating African and Native
American farmers who suffered racial discrimination under the USDA loan program.

Jim and Emily Clyburn have three daughters, Mignon, Jennifer Reed, and Angela Hannibal; two
sons-in-law, Walter Reed and Cecil Hannibal; and three grandchildren, Walter A Clyburn Reed,
Sydney Alexis Reed, and Layla Joann Clyburn Hannibal.

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History

Centenary was established by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. When the
whites reclaimed Trinity ME Church from the Northern Methodist in October 1865, native white
ministers expressed the hope that “white and colored members might worship according to the plan
of the old regime.” While meeting with leaders of the black membership, the white pastors “appealed to the
old associations” and asked them to “stay with us in your old places in the galleries. In response, Rev. T. W.
Lewis, who was also in the audience, arose and said, “Brethren and sisters, there will be no galleries in
heaven. Those who are willing to go with a church that makes no distinction as to race or color, follow me to
the Normal School on the corner of Beaufain and St. Phillips Street.” They responded to the irresistible
image of the “old Mother Church” portrayed by Rev Lewis, “rose to a man,” and enthusiastically departed
from Trinity.

Church is interesting evidence of God's care for His work. The people worshipping in the Normal School
early observed a day of fasting and prayer that God would supply them with a suitable building. Bishop
Baker heard of this touching instant of faith; he promised the brethren that the missionary would assist them
to secure a church.

It was discovered that the Wentworth Street Baptist Church was for sale. This society had been so crippled
by the war, that it was determined to unite with the congregation worshipping at the Citadel Square Baptist
Church. The Wentworth Street property, an elegant Corinthian style brick structure (designed by E. B
White) with a fine lecture-room attached had an estimated value of $75,000.

Negotiations were immediately begun, resulting in a bargain at $20,000. This amount the missionary
society agreed to furnish. When the Baptist brethren discovered that their church was to fall into the hands
of Northern brethren for the use of a colored congregation, they imposed further conditions, which seemed
likely to prevent the sale. They said the money must be paid in gold, and during the banking hours of an
appointed day. Gold commanded a premium of 50 per cent, which was an addition of $10,000. Meetings
were called, collectors appointed, heroic efforts were made. Some of the mothers contributed money which
had been sacredly laid away for their burial. As there was not $20,000 in available gold in the city, a broker
was authorized to purchase this amount in New York. The box of precious metal reached Charleston on the
morning of the day when the money was to be paid, or the bargain broken. The broker declined the draft of
$20,000 of the missionary society, which the brethren presented. Mr. George W. Williams agreed to cash the
draft, but as exchange then commanded a premium against the brethren, this involved an additional outlay of
a few hundred dollars. Mr. Thomas Tally and other well-to-do members of the church were fortunately able
to command the needed amount. Mr. Williams' check was accepted by the broker, and a dray carried the box
of gold to the lawyer's office, where the papers were to be signed. Just as the two thousand golden eagles
were being rung up on the counter, the minute hand of the clock began to count off the last half hour of the
appointed time, and the property passed forever into the hands of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
deed was made out to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to be held in trust by
Alonzo Webster, Charles Holloway, George Shrewsbury, John Gibbes, Jacob Mills, Samuel Weston,
January Holmes, and Archibald Walker, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. This
transaction took place on the 10th ofApril, 1866

Lawrence, W. H. The Centenary Souvenir: The History of Centenary Church Charleston.

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Centenary United Methodist Church

150th Church Anniversary
“Renew, Recommit, Reconnect”

Sunday, April 10, 2016
4:00pm

Prelude …………………………………………………....…. Thomasina Conyers
Processional Hymn …………......… “Lift High the Cross” …...……....…………. #159
Greetings Invocation …………………………………………..…. Rev. Lorenzo Moses
Celebration Hymn…………..… “The Church's One Foundation” ………..…….….#297
Greetings from District ………..……………..….....…. Superintendent Patricia J Parrish
Scripture ………………………………………………...……..…. Rev. WillieWade
Selection ………………………………………..……….…..… Sam Dennis Singers
History of Centenary UMC ………………………….…...…… Marva Black, Lay Leader
Special Recognition ……………………….…..........................…. Rev. Lorenzo Moses

~Lighting of6M5 emorial Candle~
Selection ……………………………….…..…... Liturgical Dancers of Centenary UMC
Musical Tribute …………………………….………...…….. James Curry, Saxophonist

Son-in-Law of the Late Rev. Dr. Franklin Johnson
Special Presentation ………………………………….…….…...…. Angela Lampkin

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
Wife of the Late Rev. Dr. Franklin Johnson

Offertory Appeal ……………………………….….……...….. Centenary UMC Choir
Introduction of Guest Speaker ………………………...……... Judge Richard E Fields, Sr.
Selection ……………………………………………….…..….. Sam Dennis Singers
Anniversary Message …………………..…………...…. The Honorable James E. Clyburn

U.S Representative, SC 6th Congressional District
Closing Remarks and Announcements ……………………………....…..Angela Lampkin

Anniversary Chairperson
Benediction and Blessing of Food ……………………...…………..... Rev. Lorenzo Moses

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Anniversary Committee
Finance Committee

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In Memory of &

Grandparents Centenary United Methodist Church
Peter & Lucille Poinsette
On your 150 years Anniversary
Steven Howard
Logan Howard Howard & Nancy Wine
Lucille Howard
To God Be The Glory
Congratulations!!! and
Centenary UniteodnMethodist Church
Congratulations to
Your 150th Church Anniversary Centenary United Methodist Church

Robert & Shirley Trotter on the occasion of her
150th Anniversary

The Black Family
Delores, Marva, Tawana

Administrative Board

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Congratulations to Centenary UMC
on your

150th Anniversary
Nathaniel & Alice P. Frazier

Kevin & Kenny Frazier
Kenneth Frazier

In Memory of Our Parents
Peter and Lucille Poinsette

and their
Devoted Service to Centenary

Marguerite & Seth Mosley
Elizabeth P. Fisher & Steven Howard
Alice & Nathaniel Frazier, Kevin Frazier

& Kenneth Frazier

Congratulations to Centenary UMC
on your 150th Anniversary

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United Methodist Women

United Methodist Men

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Mrs. Florence R. Wine Best Wishes
Mr. Frank Robinson to
Mr. Harrison Wine
Mr. Kenneth L. Wine Centenary
Ms. Lillabelle Wine on your
Mrs. Sarah VoLiton
150th Anniversary

Remembered by email: [email protected]
Howard Wine
Congratulations
on your

150th Church
Anniversary

Julius P. L. Fielding Family

Bernard & Conchita Fielding

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In Loving Memory

Myrtle E. Fields

Sadly missed by

Judge Richard E. Fields
and

Mary Diane and Richard E., Jr.

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Centenary United Methodist Church Family

on your
150th Church Anniversary.
May God continue to bless and keep you all

in the years to come.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure.

Porter Eagle
JuanitaGivens
HarperKnight
EthelLum Palmer
LeRoyRobert Palmer Sr.
LeRoyRobert Palmer Jr.

Your loving family: Ruth Eagle, Edwin, Kendall and Karel Givens, Kim and Kelli Knight

In Loving Memory of

Myrtle Jackson Amelia Purvis
William Jackson Isabel Broughton
Beatrice Jackson Myrtle Fields
Ralph Broughton Matthew Kinsey

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CONGRATULATIONS

on your

150TH ANNIVERSARY

Marguerite Poinsette Mosley
Seth Poinsette Mosley
In Memory of my family
Mr. Leroy D. Mosley

Mr. & Mrs. Peter T. Poinsette

They were devoted to Centenary Church

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Ushers
Choir

Thomasina Conyers Tracy Gantt

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Lay Speaking Team
Communion Stewards

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In Loving Memory Of Our

Father

LeRoy G. Lampkin

Gr&anny

Ella Jones Gibbs

Always Loved and Missed
But Never Forgotten

LeRoy, Leonard, Ronald, Carol, Donna, Angela

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Congratulations and best wishes to

CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

AND REVEREND LORENZO MOSES

On your 150th Church Anniversary

Director of Funerals for over Four Generations

Celebrating 104 Years of Service
1912 - 2016

Julius P.L. Fielding Felicia Fielding Goodwin Sadie E. Fielding Emily F. Fielding Timothy W. Fielding
Founder Founder Founder Second Generation Second Generation

1886 - 1938 1867 - 1937 1891 - 1938 1918 - 1975 1928 - 1982

Herbert U. Fielding Bernard R. Fielding Julius P.L. Fielding, II Frederick A. Fielding Mark J. Fielding
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Congratulations on 150 years

Those who spread the word
through bible stories

Past Sunday School Teachers

Mrs. Maimmie Fields
Mrs. Pauline Simmons
Mrs. Anita Cole
Miss Ella Smalls
Mrs. Selma Coldwell
Mr. Peter T Poinsette, Superintendent

Poinsette Family

Hallelujah 150 Years

Past Choir Members

Mrs. Hattie Green
Mrs. Ruth Sinkler
Mrs. Laura Mack Simms
Mrs. Rosetta Brown
Miss Eletha Macbeth
Mrs. Pauline Simmons
Miss Sallie Anderson
Mr. Richard Turner, Sr.
Mr. Jervey Turner
Mr. Edward Gibson
Mr. Gordon Haynes

Those who enjoyed serving the Lord in song

Poinsette Family

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hen the world around you is closing in
Remember that you have a friend

hen the race seems long and hard
Remember to trust in God

hen time seems to take a toll
Remember the footsteps
in the sand

Wthat carried
you home when

the clouds of

life came

rolling

through.

Remember

to take a

deep breath

and push

on through

and when

all’s been

said and

done, open In Loving Memory
your eyes because of my husband

you have won. Leroy D. Lampkin

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In Memoriam

My Great Grandparents

William Laneus Shecut and Mary Elizabeth Shecut

My Grandparents

Julius Shecut and Victoria Lazarus Shecut

My Parents

Albert Reinhardt Haakmat and Beulah Shecut Haakmat

My Aunt

Hazel Shecut Leavelle

My Uncles

William Laneus Shecut
Leroy Flowers Shecut
Julius Irving Shecut

My Brother

Reinhardt Julius Haakmat

To all the Centenarians who have touched my life
Submitted with much love and gratitude
Elisabeth Haakmat Greene

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150 YEARS

In Loving Memory of Our Matriarchs

Marietta Sinkler Mack Ruth Brown Sinkler Lurline Sinkler Templeton

Deceased Family Members of
Centenary United Methodist Church

Charles Sinkler Sr
Charles Sinkler Jr

Edward Brown
Isaac Templeton
We Stand on the Shoulders of Our Elders
-The Mack Family

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Hospitality Committee
Pastor Parish Relations Committee

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Patrons

1. Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Nancy W. Wine Of
2. Rubye A. Bing
3. ReGale B. Gardiner
4. Larry Whitney
5. Laverne R. Watson
6. Barbara S. Wilson
7. Dr. & Mrs. John F. Ansley
8. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ansley
9. Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Cromwell
10. Eulalia T. Powell
11. Pamela L. Powell
12. Debra M. Powell
13. Edward Jr. and Thelma Powell
14. Iris Trotter Graves
15. Barbara S. Brown
16. Mr. & Mrs. John Dennis
17. Ms. Inez G. Noisette
18. Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Thompson
19. Emily G. Brown
20. Jerry & Pearl DeLain

In Memory

1. In Loving Memory of Maria Williams from Julius Williams
2. In Loving Memory of Viola Bryan from Julius Williams
3. In Memory of Mrs. Emily Singleton from Barbara S. Wilson
4. In Memory of Mrs. Emily Ansley from Barbara S. Wilson
5. In Memory of Mrs. Patricia A. Moore from Barbara S. Wilson
6. In Memory of Mildred Saunders from Eulalia T. Powell
7. In Memory of Helen Jennings from Eulalia T. Powell
8. In Memory of Gloria Jones from Eulalia T. Powell
9. In Memory of Edward B. Powell, Sr. from Eulalia T. Powell
10. In Memory of Mattie T. Tucker from Eulalia T. Powell
11. In Memory of Mr. Thomas J. Brown, III from Barbara S. Brown
12. In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Brown from Barbara S. Brown
13. In Memory of Mrs. Irene J. Noisette from Barbara S. Brown
14. In Memory of Miss Lillian V. Johnston from Barbara S. Brown
15. In Memory of Albertha Murray from Jerry & Pearl DeLain

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