15 May 2010
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
We are enthusiastically preparing for the 7th South Carolina Regional Conference of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) which will be a significant event marking the unity of the 132nd Annual Regional Assembly and the 140th South Carolina State Convention of the Christian Church! It will begin at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2010, and conclude the following Sunday, October 3rd. The Conference will be held at First Christian Church Charleston, South Carolina
The Conference Hotel: (when calling this hotel ask for SC Disciples of Christ Regional Conference rate) Hampton Inn Suites West of the Ashley (Conference Headquarters) 678 Citadel Haven Dr Charleston SC 29407 Phone 843-573-1200 Rates; $99.00 plus 12.5% tax (kings/ double w/Queen Bed) Cut off date To Register @ this rate is September 1, 2010
Comfort Suites West of the Ashley GM.SC369@choicehotels.com
2080Savannah Highway
Charleston SC 29407
Ph. (843) 769 -9850
Rates; $99.00 plus 12.5% tax (Kings/ Doubles2 Beds,)
Cut of date To Register @ this rate is September 1, 2010
Town and Country Inn & Conference Center 2008 Savannah Hwy Charleston SC 29407-6286 Phone 843-571-1000 1800-334-6660 Rates: Thursday $79.99 plus 12.5% tax / Friday& Saturday $101.00 plus 12.5% tax
Best Western Sweetgrass Inn 1540 Savannah Hwy Charleston SC 29407 Phone: 843-571-6100 Rates: Thursday 59.99 plus 12.5% tax / Friday& Saturday $94.99 plus 12.5% tax
1 The Banner Procession will be on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. All churches are encouraged to participate. We ask that you identify persons to carry the banner for your respective church. To ensure uniformity, we are requesting that the size of the banners be limited to 2 feet x 3 feet or no larger than 3 feet x 4 feet. There will be one large banner with the names of all the Christian Churches of the South Carolina Regional Conference.
2 We request that each church submit the name of a person from your congregation as Disciple of the Year. The guidelines for choosing a Disciple of the Year are attached. The Disciple of the Year for the South Carolina Regional Conference will be recognized on Saturday of the Conference.
3 Also, we ask that you submit the name(s) of deceased member(s) from your congregation since the last Regional Conference was held. A memorial will be done in their memory. These names should be listed on the Memorial Form.
4 On Sunday, October 3, 2010 worship services will be held at all churches. Since this is our 7th South Carolina Regional Conference, we expect a number of guest ministers in attendance throughout the Conference. Some will be invited to preach. We will communicate who they are and where they will be preaching. We invite all churches to be in solidarity with the Conference and emphasize the theme and text, ""Teaching Disciples for Souls to Win!" based on Matthew 28:18-20
5 The financial support from each congregation is needed to support the Conference. Each congregation is asked to contribute a gift of at least $100 or more as the Lord leads you to support this awesome move of God! Each pastor is invited to show his/her support with a commitment of $100 See the Registration Form for the complete registration information.
6 Please submit advanced registrations as indicated on the Registration form. The due date for advance registration is August 20, 2010. There will be on-site registration; however, we do request and encourage advanced registrations. Note the incentives for registering early on the registration form.
7 Likewise, a commemorative program book will be printed to commemorate the 7th South Carolina Regional Conference. Each church is asked to purchase an ad for the program book. The ads are priced accordingly:
Your assistance is also needed in helping to solicit ads, business and personal, from your community. For your convenience, a letter and an Ad Request Form are attached. The deadline for all ads is August 20, 2010
8 We have attached copies of the Conference forms including the Voting Delegates Form, the Congregational Report Form. Please respond accordingly.
9 If you are connected with a business that would like to contribute items for the registration packets to be given to attendees, please feel free to do so by following the guidelines on the attached Registration Packet Request Letter.
We solicit your prayers and support for the success of the 7th South Carolina Regional Conference. Your registration, presence, and participation will help make this a great experience. We look forward to seeing you there for a wonderful time of fellowship, renewing acquaintances and enjoying the presence of the "SON"!!!
Yours in Christ,
Eleanor Davis Program Director
Sotello V. Long Pastor Sotello V. Long Regional Minister
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