Upcoming Events
Kids for Christ Mission
The Kids for Christ asks you to please pick up a “Kids For Christ” coin bank from the Fellowship Hall. Donations will be sent to Jewish Voice Ministries. Thanks in advance for your support!
Next collection date: April 28th. To learn more visit: www.JewishVoiceToday.org
Health Screening
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be in our community on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Bishopville Presbyterian Church. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early.
Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle” discount and your Preferred Appointment!
Presbyterian Women Mission Fundraiser
Online fundraiser for Ministry & Missions. We are selling kitchen items from RADA, a company that’s been making top quality kitchen knives and utensils at reasonable prices since 1948. Visit this link or our website to help support them. https://radafundraising.com/?rfsn=1838016.df3fba
2019 Communion Dates
- January 13th @ 11:00 a.m.
- April 7th @ 11:00 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday, April 18th @ 7:00 p.m.
- July 7th @ 11:00 a.m.
- World Communion, October 6th @ 11:00 a.m.
Communion is glady served in the homes of our members who can't attend Church. Please contact an Elder, the Pastor, or Church office for extended services
2019 Family Night Supper
- January 27th
- March 24th
- August 11th - Church Picnic @ 4:00 p.m. (depends on host)
- September 29th - Rally Day
- Christmas Lunch @ 12:00 p.m. (Tentative)
Family Night times are 6:00 p.m., unless noted otherwise
About Us
Pastor & Staff
Key Officers & Staff
Clerk of Session: Charlie Ipock
Assistant Clerk: Gregg McCutchen III
Treasurer: Jerry Adams
Assistant Treasurer: Billy Clyburn
Office Manager: Gwen H. Steinmeyer
Organist/Choir Director: Bo Dickinson
Assistant Choir Dir.: Louise McCutchen
Pastor: Rev. Christopher Parnell
Business Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Physical location: 215 S. Main St
Mailing address: POB 66
Bishopville, SC 29010
803.484.5441
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Sunday School & Worship
Sunday School - 9:30 am
Fellowship & Coffee: 10:30 am
Worship: 11:00 am
Our History & Fellowship
History
October, 1830 - Stated Session of New Harmony Presbytery, part of Mt. Zion Church, upon request and petition, was dissolved, and constituted a Church by name of “New Hope.” New Hope was located 5 miles of Bishopville on Hwy 15 S.
October, 1838 - Members of New Hope agreed to request Presbytery to dissolve said Church and be organized into a new Church of Bishopville. It was therefore resolved. This was the beginning of the Bishopville Presbyterian Church.
Spring, 1839 - A lot, 150 yards on the front and 80 yards back from the road, was given by Mr. James W. English. A building 40 by 54 feet was erected, with galleries on two sides and one end completed in February 1840. The congregation has had but two church buildings; the original one, completed in 1840, that served for nearly 70 years when it gave place to the present handsome building which was erected at a cost, including furnishings and heating, of $22,000.
January, 1877 - The Ladies Aid & Missionary Society was organized with 26 members. In 1920 the name changed to “The Women’s Auxiliary”
January, 1919 - A committee and Fund was formed to purchase a pipe organ for the church.
1928 - The first record of Bible School was recorded.
March, 1940 - Church bulletins began. Membership: 256.
March, 1944 – A Sunday school building campaign began. An amount of $5,525 was already on hand for this purpose.
February, 1949 – A contract for constructing a new Sunday school building was awarded at a cost of $27,000. (our Current Fellowship Hall)
1951 – 1952 - Statistical report to Presbytery reflects Church membership at 334 and Sunday school attendance at 340.
February 1957 - The urgent need of additional Sunday school space was recognized. The Session & Diaconate developed a building Fund for the new Educational Building.
April 1961 - Air conditioning was installed in the Sanctuary and Ladies Bible class at a cost of $75,000.November 1963 - After many years of talking, praying, sacrificing, and hoping for a new Educational building, we entered a contract in the amount of $106,914. A ground breaking service was held on December 15, 1963 and completed with the laying of the cornerstone on July 26, 1964.
More recent... November 3, 2003 - Gwen Hayden Steinmeyer returned to us, after a 4 year break, as our Office manager
December 5, 2012 – The Session met with a PRT of New Harmony, PC (USA) at First Sumter PC to review & discuss intent and process of negotiating a “Gracious dismissal”
January 13, 2013 – A Congregational Meeting was held to determine if the congregation agrees with Session’s recommendation for “Gracious Dismissal” from the PC (USA). A PRT from New Harmony oversaw the election. 106 of 128 members were in attendance. All 106 were in favor of leaving
March 17, 2013 – A Congregational Meeting was held to vote on the dismissal terms from PC (USA). 90 of 129 members were in attendance. All 90 voted unanimously in favor of terms
May 19, 2013 – A Farewell & Thanksgiving Communion was held as we were departed from the PC (USA)
June 9, 2013 – We were welcomed into the “EPC” Evangelical Presbytery Church of the Mid-Atlantic
May 25, 2014 – Rev. Ken Hicks gave his resignation from BPC
June 29, 2014 – Rev. Ken Hicks last Sunday at BPC
July 26, 2015 – Rev. Christopher Parnell was installed as our full time pastor
Fellowship
Night Circle: Monday @ 7 pm, monthly before 3rd Wednesday
Morning Circle : Tuesday @ 10 am, monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Men of Church: 3rd Wednesday of month @ 7 pm
Bible Study: Sunday's @ 5:30 pm
Women's Prayer: Wednesday @ 4 pm
Family Night Supper's, (see calendar)