Lineville’s Mount Olive marks 150 years

July 26 marked the exact anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lineville, as it was founded that same day in 1865.

To celebrate its 150 years of ministry, Mount Olive Baptist had 59 lineal descendants of charter members in the crowd of 140 to participate in its morning service. Southern gospel group Redemption Song performed and Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative Sonja Adams presented a plaque to the Clay Baptist Association church. 

Participants also were able to view pictures of the church’s past, according to Pastor L.C. Harris, who is a sixth generation charter member of Mount Olive Baptist. Lunch concluded the celebration.

(TAB)