Friendship AME Church - Gresham - Rev. Noel Smith, Pastor

Friendship AME Church 

is an active African Methodist Episcopal house of worship located at 7112 Highway 9, Gresham, SC 29546, led by its pastor, Rev. Noel Smith. Known warmly by its congregation as "The Ship", the church serves as a tight-knit spiritual community in Marion County, emphasizing fellowship and community outreach. [1, 2, 3]

Church Overview & Contact Info

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200 m 

• Location: 7112 Highway 9, Gresham, South Carolina

• Phone: (843) 362-2957

• Leadership: Rev. Noel Smith (Pastor)

• Digital Presence: The congregation interacts and shares service updates directly through the Friendship AME Church Facebook Page. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Ministry and Community Action

• Worship Services: The church features regular spiritual programs, seasonal events, and revivals. [1, 2]

• Adaptability: During severe facility or weather concerns (such as past local electrical disruptions), the leadership ensures continuity of service by shifting to interactive dial-in conference lines to protect members. [1]

• Core Philosophy: The church organizes its community focus around the scriptural proverb that "a friend sticks closer than a brother or sister".