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Around The South Atlantic Conference
Thank you for being a part of the South Atlantic Conference! Many wondrous things have happened in our Conference this month and we are thrilled to acknowledge a few standout moments you should be aware of.
Sincerely,
SAC Administration
SAC Administration
Vacation Bible School Around the South Atlantic Conference
Adventist Education . . .
Now More than Ever!
We are headed BACK-TO-SCHOOL!
On August 15th school bells will loudly and proudly ring heralding in the new school year at each of our 16 schools and 7 early learning centers located in the South Atlantic Conference.
Kim M. Gaiter, Ed.S, M.Ed
Superintendent | Vice President for Education
On August 15th school bells will loudly and proudly ring heralding in the new school year at each of our 16 schools and 7 early learning centers located in the South Atlantic Conference.
Kim M. Gaiter, Ed.S, M.Ed
Superintendent | Vice President for Education

Grief Ministries: Grief Retreat



Grief Retreat, May 5-7, 2023
River Oaks Camp Ground | 524 Neeses HWY. Orangeburg, SC. 29115
Pastor Nathanael Gracia
SAC Grief Ministries Dir.
River Oaks Camp Ground | 524 Neeses HWY. Orangeburg, SC. 29115
Pastor Nathanael Gracia
SAC Grief Ministries Dir.
Adventist Community Service: Disaster Preparedness Weekend


Over the weekend 56 volunteers across our conference joined together for an intense weekend of disaster preparedness training. Derek Lea, the North American Division Community Service Director, led the weekend with Disaster Assessment and Sheltering Training. The weekend concluded with clear directives, motivation, and 5 elected disaster response coordinators. We are very thankful to our team that made this event possible and look forward to our ACS retreat on Oct 20-22, 2023.
Joshua Nelson, Dmin
SAC ACS Director
Joshua Nelson, Dmin
SAC ACS Director
Women's Ministries Special Event: Sneakers and Sundresses



NC "She Shines" Women's Inspirational & Mental Health Awareness Event - Greensboro, North Carolina
April Smith, MS, CWC
SAC Women's Ministries Director
April Smith, MS, CWC
SAC Women's Ministries Director
Community Service Day at Maranatha SDA (Greenville, South Carolina)


The Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church in Greenville, South Carolina hosted a Community Guest Day lead by Dr. Demar Felix Fearon and awarded members of the community with plaques and certificates for their contributions made over the years.
Evangelism Around the Conference
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Pastor Monte Newbill of the New Life SDA Church baptized one individual during the Church's youth emphasis day.

We are excited to announce 5 baptisms at our Berea SDA Church located in Sumter South Carolina conducted by Pastor Max Gomez.

Pastor Keith Woodard lead a 8 day meeting with Rodger Hernandez under the theme, "We all have hope!" The meeting resulted in 26 baptisms.

The New Gainesville SDA Church conducted a “It’s a New Day” Evangelistic meeting that concluded on July 1st and added six along new Bible studies with 33 ongoing Bible studies. Pastor John Sconiers Baptized 6 individuals.

Saluda Hispanic SDA Church celebrated two beautiful baptisms on this Sabbath July 8, 2023.
This ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jose Franco.
This ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jose Franco.

East Bend Hispanic SDA Church in NC. Celebrated two beautiful baptisms on this Sabbath July 8, 2023. This ceremony was officiated by Pastor Abraham Guerrero.

Three Angels Hispanic SDA Church in Dalton, GA. celebrated two beautiful baptisms on this Sabbath July 8, 2023. This ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jose Reyes.

Pastor Nathanael Gracia baptized 13 individuals at the Ebenezer SDA Church in Atlanta, GA.

Maranatha Hispanic SDA Church, under the leadership of Pastor Efrain Poloche and the Children’s Ministry Director Keila Pérez Sibaja, concluded their VBS on July 8, 2023 with 6 beautiful baptisms.
Pastoral Installations
Congratulations to all of our newly installed Pastors. May God bless you in your ministries.

Pastor Dominique Best was installed at the Hope Tabernacle Church in Snellville, GA and the Mt. Olive Church, Athens, GA
Executive Committee Minutes
The Following Are A Few Bullet Points Regarding Recent Items Voted By The Executive Committee
The following items were voted:
- VOTED to accept the minutes of March 5, 2023, March 21, 2023, and April 11, 2023.
- VOTED to accept the retirement requests of Myrna Nichols, Mattie Robinzine, Emma Mackey, and Cheryl McGee for December 31, 2023.
- VOTED to accept the pastoral rotation rotations of:
- Dominque Best to Snellville, GA
- Malcolm White to Orangeburg, SC
- VOTED the formation of the Legacy Ministries to minister to the unique needs of denominational retirees, their surviving spouses, and Pastors’ kids within the South Atlantic Conference territory.
- VOTED to receive the Dispute and Conflict Resolution Protocol for Conference Employees and Work Places.
- VOTED to receive A Basic Guide for Dispute and Conflict Mediation.
- VOTED to not allow or authorize the formation of any 501(c)3 organizations within the South Atlantic Conference and (1) help those that exist to dissolve and (2) provide guidance to churches and schools on how to accomplish their community outreach in a manner consistent with denominational policy.