News and Pictures from 40th Stated Presbytery Meeting - January 22, 2026
The 40th stated meeting began with worship
Surfside Presbyterian Church was the host for our Presbytery meeting this January. It is also the tenth anniversary of the organization of Pee Dee Presbytery. The Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson, the host pastor gave an excellent sermon from 1 Kings 19:9 - 18 entitled, “Bringing Glory to God.”
MNA & MTW Report by Chairman Brent
Two new church plants in the works. Church planters are needed for Carolina Forest church plant and Pawleys Island, Christ Covenant Waccamaw. We also heard from Miss Sally Cathcart on her call with MTW. She is seeking support to go to Leeds, England discipling college-age students from the five universities in the bustling English city. She is partnering with Christ Church Central, Leeds (IPC). The Presbytery voted to give her a one-time gift of $5,000.00
Dr. Brian Peterson
He was the host Pastor and preacher for the service. Surfside Presbyterian gave us a warm welcome and an excellent Bar-B-Q lunch
Rev. Terry Baxley
The Lord’s Supper
The Rev. Mr. Terry Baxley administered the Lord’s Supper.
The assembled Commissioners at the 40th Stated Meeting