Pastor Usher lead solemn assembly.
Nailing unforgiveness to the cross.
Nailing hatred to the cross.
Nailing selfishness to the cross.
Nailing ego to the cross.
Good News Club
Bennettsville — On Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, Abba’s House Ministries held a solemn assembly at the courthouse square, focusing on “Healing for Marlboro County.” The event aimed to bring the community together in prayer and reflection on the challenges facing the area.
Pastor Allen Usher delivered a heartfelt sermon addressing various issues affecting Marlboro County, including community concerns, political divisions, and struggles within local churches. His central message was clear: “God loves Marlboro County.”
“It is not we the government; it is we the people,” Usher emphasized, referencing the political discourse that has permeated surrounding areas. He pointed out that no government can resolve the problem of sin, stating, “There is no government that can solve sin.” Usher shared his personal journey of faith, illustrating that his transformation was not due to political affiliation. “It wasn’t a Democrat who saved me or a Republican; it was Jesus Christ,” he declared.
During his sermon, Usher outlined the sins that he believes plague Marlboro County, including racism, pride, division, unforgiveness, hatred, selfishness, bitterness, ego, and jealousy. To engage the audience in a tangible way, he invited a member of the crowd to come forward and nail each of these sins to a wooden cross. This powerful visual served as a symbolic act of letting go and collectively ridding the community of its burdens.
In addition to Usher’s message, Glenda Kimrey also spoke at the assembly. She introduced their new after-school program, The Good News Club, designed to promote faith in public schools. Targeting students in kindergarten through fifth grade, the program aims to reintegrate church and God into educational settings. Kimrey urged attendees to reach out to local superintendents and principals to advocate for the establishment of The Good News Club in their schools.
The assembly was well-received, moving many community members who attended. Participants expressed a renewed sense of hope and commitment to healing Marlboro County. The event not only served as a platform for prayer and reflection but also as a call to action for those present to engage more actively in their community.