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204 Anderson St. • Piedmont, SC 29673 864-845-7935
Rev. Larry Clayton
Established December 21, 1952. Rev. Hayne Rivers was the first pastor to help organize the mission. Under Rev. Rivers’ leadership, which began on July 1, 1952, the mission attendance grew from seventy five to one hundred.
2027 Hwy 418 • Pelzer, SC 29669
Rev. Martin A. Foster
Ware Place Church of God was founded on the 2nd day of May, 1974 by the Reverend John L. Smith and his family. The church began in a store front building on Hwy 25 in the Ware Place Community.
824 Piedmont Highway
Piedmont SC 29673
Trinity Baptist Tabernacle was founded by Dr. J. Mike Tucker in 1977 in a store front on White Horse Road and moved to its present location at 824 Piedmont Highway in 1980.
Pastor Randy Clour
13701 Hwy. 20 North • Belton, SC 29267
Ph (864)940-2805 – pastorrclour@charter.net
Date Established – We trace our beginnings back to 1903 in Belton and 1905 in Williamston.
1435 Easley Highway •Pelzer, SC 29669
Phone (864) 947-6481
Pastor Rev. Mark A. SpearmanOur church has served as a centerpiece of worship in White Plains community for 127 years. Started as a fellowship of believers gathered around a pot-bellied stove, our outreach capabilities have expanded to include our own website, social media, and digital media downloads available worldwide.
572 Bessie Rd • Piedmont, SC 29673
864-845-5701
www.bessieroadchurch.org
Bessie Road Church was established on August 16, 1975. Dirt floors and no lights, the beginning enrollment was 59. Rev. James Wells was pastor but due to health problems he resigned June 25, 1989. Rev. Harold Hughes became the new pastor on July 8, 1990. New church building July 11, 1993. He resigned on April 22, 2001 due to health problems. Rev. Robert Griswold became pastor on April 22, 2001.
1644 Holiday Dam Rd.
Belton, SC 29627
We are a Pentecostal church that is seeking to be all that God has called us to be. We are a caring church that loves people for who they are, just as Jesus would desire for us to do. This is God’s House of Healing, Hope, & Restoration!
WEBSITE: GrowWithShiloh.com
135 Reid Bagwell Road • Piedmont, SC 29673
Church Office – 864–845-5058 9:30-12:30 Monday-Thursday
Pastor Perry Evatt • Phone 864-430-9531
Message from Pastor
Joyful greetings to you all,
We, the church family of Shiloh UMC, thank you for taking the time to look us up. We would be honored to have you join us in worship or have you participate in a mission project.
In a world that becomes more overwhelming with each passing day, it is our desire to keep life simple as we give glory to God through worship, study, service and personal commitment.
Rev. Aaron Ochart
124 Mill St. Williamston, SC 29697
Website: www.williamstonpresbyterian.comDate Established: 1852
History: The Williamston Presbyterian Church traces its history back to 1852 and the founding of the town of Williamston. The original structure was built in 1857-8 and faced north on what is now Mineral Park Lane. In 1914, the church was relocated to face east on Mill Street. The Sanctuary was built in the colonial style. The balcony was originally built for the slaves of church members, and had a separate entrance.
Rev. Aaron Ochart
13 Lebby St., Pelzer
Website: pelzerpresbyterian.comDate Established: 1883
History: On October 29, 1883, the Pelzer Presbyterian Church was established as a commission of the South Carolina Presbytery with Rev. Calvin L. Stewart serving as the first minister. Rev. Stewart was also the pastor for Williamston Presbyterian Church, as well as the Presbyterian Churches in New Harmony, Piedmont, Lickville, Belton, and Honea Path.
