Methodist Men
The South Carolina Conference of United Methodist Men has elected and installed new officers.
At their Oct. 6, 2012 business meeting, the S.C. UMM elected Herman Lightsey as president (Columbia District), Marvin Horton as vice president and Rock Hill District president, Chuck Sovick as treasurer and Columbia District president and Alvin Glen as secretary and Walterboro District president.
Rev. David Anderson, S.C. UMM chaplin, officiated the commissioning and blessing service, reminded the new officers of the faith and trust placed in them by their fellow UMM and their expectation to exhibit leadership and to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord. He also challenged the membership to support them with their prayers, devotion, loyalty and cooperation.
Dale Sherrin, outgoing president, thanked everyone for their support. Sherrin, who worked diligently to further the growth of the ministry of the UMM, will continue to serve as the coordinator of retreats. He is currently making final plans for the UMM Spiritual Retreat, to be held at Springmaid Beach Resort Feb. 22-24.
S.C. Conference United Methodist Men elects new leaders
S.C. Bishop Jonathan Holston has appointed the Rev. James Friday, Greenwood District superintendent, as Cabinet representative to the S.C. UMM. Friday, who said he has a real passion for ministry to men, brought a message at the UMM meeting based on Matthew 7:24-29. Friday urged district presidents and other members to not boast, but to fast and pray, live a chaste life, know the word of God and be doers of God’s word.
New president Lightsey thanked Sherrin for his leadership and all of the outgoing officers for their work for the ministry to men. He promised to work to improve the group’s ministry to disciple men for Jesus Christ. Lightsey has served in many capacities at the local church, as the Columbia District UMM president and as vice president of the S.C. UMM. He is currently chairs the S.C. Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits.
The purpose of UMM is to disciple men back to the church for Jesus Christ. It is a ministry of Jesus Christ through men, and they believe the key to turning the church around is to get men back in church.
