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South Carolina House honors retiring First Baptist Church of Manning Pastor Dr. Phillip Reynolds

Original title: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. PHILLIP REYNOLDS, PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MANNING, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Last action · January 14, 2026: Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 68)Sponsors: Fawn Pedalino and 123 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The South Carolina House of Representatives formally recognizes and honors Dr. Phillip Reynolds upon his retirement after forty years of ministry, including the last eight years at First Baptist Church of Manning.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the individual; no public funding, legal mandates, or service changes are stated.

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Dr. Phillip Reynolds

He is the individual recognized and honored by the legislative resolution upon his retirement.

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What does House Resolution 4881 do?
It formally recognizes and honors Dr. Phillip Reynolds, pastor of First Baptist Church of Manning, upon his retirement after forty years of service.

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  1. Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 68)

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Connected Entities

Phillip Reynolds, Kathwood Baptist Church, University of South Carolina and 11 more
PersonPhillip Reynolds“Pastor of First Baptist Church of Manning”Map →
OrganizationKathwood Baptist Church“Church in Columbia where he served as pastor”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of South Carolina“University attended by Phillip Reynolds for his bachelor's degree”Map →
OrganizationRichmond Theological Seminary“Seminary where he earned a Doctor of Divinity degree”Map →
OrganizationLawndale Baptist Church“Church where Mr. Reynolds served as pastor”Map →
OrganizationFirst Baptist Church of Hickory“Church in Hickory where he served as pastor”Map →
locationSumter“Birthplace of Phillip Reynolds”Map →
PersonBetsy James“Wife of Phillip Reynolds”Map →
OrganizationSoutheastern Seminary“Seminary attended in Wake Forest”Map →
OrganizationWilson Hall“High school attended by Phillip Reynolds”Map →
OrganizationFirst Baptist Church of Manning“Church where Dr. Phillip Reynolds served as pastor”Map →
OrganizationBuies Creek First Baptist Church“Church where Mr. Reynolds served as pastor of college and youth”Map →
OrganizationUniversity Baptist Church“Church in Hattiesburg where he served as pastor”Map →
locationPinewood“Area where he was reared”Map →

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www.scstatehouse.gov

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