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IV. Daily ProceedingsFIRST DAYDistrict Assembly Rally ServiceMonday, July 25, 2011, 7:00 p.m.The District Choir began the service singing “Through the Fire.” TheDistrict Praise Team led the congregation in singing “The Everlasting God” and“Made Me Glad.”Dr. Eddie Estep welcomed everyone to the service and recognized specialvisitors. The District Choir then sang “Something Happens” followed by the PraiseTeam leading the congregation in singing “Revelation Song.”Dr. Estep asked all ministers to stand and led in a responsive reading in honor of ourministers and asked the congregation to gather around a nearby minister and to prayfor that minister.Before serving Communion, Dr. Estep explained that the Church of theNazarene believes in open Communion and invited all believers to participate inCommunion. As Communion was being served, the District Praise Team sang “ThePower of the Cross.” Following the Lord’s Supper, Dr. Estep introduced pastors ofthe two newest churches on the district.Rev. Ken and Rev. Mary Paynter, Clemson – the Bridge pastors, deliveredtheir fourth pastors’ report. Rev. Bill Higgins, Honea Path Genesis pastor, presentedhis second pastor’s report.An offering was received for SC District Compassionate Ministries. The“Celebration of Baptism” video was played during the offering. Following thevideo, the District Praise Team sang “The Comforter Has Come.”General Superintendent Jesse Middendorf began his sermon by reviewing the corevalues of the Church of the Nazarene. We are Christian; we are Missional; we areHoliness. After highlighting the core values, Dr. Middendorf asked the congregationto turn to Acts 1:1-11 and pointed out that we can live the Kingdom life in a brokenworld only through the power of the Holy Spirit.We need the power of the Holy Spirit to 1) break our stubborn will; 2) dealwith incredible losses and adversities; 3) love our enemies and deal with brokenrelationships; and 4) win the world. Apart from the Holy Spirit, we cannot doanything. When He comes, He is enough. We need to be sure to invite Him to ournext gathering at our churches. Dr. Middendorf closed his message in prayer.After announcements, Dr. Estep dismissed the congregation.69 th SC District AssemblyTuesday Morning, July 26, 2011The morning session of the 69 th South Carolina District Assembly began at8:30 a.m. with Mike McAdory playing “My Tribute” accompanied by Brian Watts.Mike led the congregation in singing the “New Doxology.”75