About Us
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Church History
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church perhaps grew from the High Hill Baptist Church of the Little Pee Dee Association. It may also have some connection with a church in Florence County, South Carolina.
The Adolphus J. Frieson family came to Horry County in the 1920’s. They were instrumental in helping organize the church. In 1923, great men who were led by the Spirit of God founded the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, after Julius. E. Gerald donated property for the purchase of the church. The Deacons of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church purchased the church property on December 3, 1923 for $25.00. The Deacons were Abandon Strickland, A. D. Frieson and J. E. Gerald. Morgan C. Lewis and M. G. Lewis also helped organize the first church.
The present church was rebuilt in 1953. An addition of the Educational Building was added around 1965. Over the course of years, the church was totally remodeled to its present state. Vinyl siding was added to upgrade the church features. An addition was added to the Fellowship Hall. The parking lot was paved to beautify the landscape. A video camera system was added as visual aid for the church ministry.
Over the course of history, the church flourished under the leadership of many great pastors. M. G. Lewis became the first pastor. The first young man to be called into the ministry at Mt. Olive was Cleve Johnson. Lemaroris Goff became the first assistant pastor under the leadership of Rev. Acie Faulk, Sr. Rev. Leamon P. Bellamy followed as second assistant pastor, also under the leadership of Rev. Acie Faulk, Sr. Under the leadership of Rev. L. B. Small, the church moved from part-time to full-time service. The church continued to thrive under the leadership of Pastor, Rev. Thessalonia Graham, Sr. as the growth in the church and community continued to increase.
Throughout history, there were many great spiritual leaders who worked faithfully in the church. The first Deacons were A. D. Frieson and Julius Gerald. The first secretary was M. C. Lewis. The first Financial Secretary was Elizabeth Goff. The first Sunday School Superintendent was Lonnie M. Lewis. The first Missionary Society President was Emma Gerald. Rev. Leamon P. Bellamy started the first Bible Study. Many great servants served faithfully down through the years.
The Holy Spirit has led our forefathers through many generations; and continues to lead us today. We pray our strength in the Lord that we may continue to build the house where God’s presence can be manifested and souls can be won for Christ.
Mission Statement
The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.
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Vision Statement
The vision of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is one that encompasses four areas of ministry life. The areas are (1) Evangelism, (2) Worship, (3) Service, and (4) Fellowship. This vision statement is designed to foster an environment where believers are evangelized so that transformation takes place in the lives of all who come into contact with our ministry; believers experience the freedom to worship Christ by living a life that exemplifies holiness and righteousness; believers are committed to being service oriented so that the community around us is impacted; and believers experience koinonia by intimate fellowship.
