Did you know that Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Carolina was established in 1951? That means our state is celebrating 70 years of bringing the Good News to children through CEF®. We’ll be doing lots of reminiscing and celebrating over the course of this year!
In 1951, Miss Emma Mackey and Mrs. Milton G. Smith filed an application for incorporation to begin South Carolina’s chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship. The Secretary of State at that time, O. Frank Thornton, declared by Seal of the State, the Certificate of Incorporation on August 13th of the same year. For 70 years, precious individuals called by the LORD have served at HIS pleasure to operate the ministry of CEF in South Carolina in support of the local church and her mission to proclaim the Gospel of the LORD JESUS to the children of South Carolina. This year, 2021, we celebrate the LORD in our Platinum Anniversary!
Here’s a look back at what life was like in 1951:
Harry Truman, the 33rd U.S. President, was in office.
The U.S. Population was at 154.9 million (as of the time of writing, the current U.S. population is over 330 million!)
James Byrnes was the Governor of South Carolina.
Pop culture phenomenon “I Love Lucy” debuted this year.
The average car cost $1,500 and gas was .27 a gallon.
The average American income was $3,510 annually.
The 22nd Amendment was ratified which limited U.S. Presidents to a term of 8 yrs ( 2 terms ).
The term Rock N Roll is coined by Cleveland Disc Jockey Alan Freed.
The most popular movies that year included “An American in Paris”, “The African Queen”, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, and “The Day the Earth Stood Still”.
First Color Television Pictures were broadcast from Empire State Building.
The first commercial computer, UNIVAC, is put into use at the U.S. Census Bureau.
Super Glue was invented this year!
Clemson won the Orange Bowl over Miami on January 1st.
MGM's Technicolor musical film, An American in Paris, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron premieres in New York. It will go on to win six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
We plan on celebrating all year long!
This is the first in a series of celebratory posts! Starting next week, we’ll be highlighting each of our staff members as we reflect on our time in ministry. Make sure you don’t miss it!
