HISTORY

 

 

The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church was founded in Sardis, Mississippi, in 1870…..four years after the town of Sardis was established.

 

Twenty-one years later, 1891, five brave and God-fearing men initiated the purchase of ¼ of an acre for the sum of $75.00 for the purpose of a building that leaders would rise-up in the community of Sardis; where love is the prevailing factor and God is praised, glorified; a place where you were certainly fell the presence of the Holy Spirit and without a shadow of doubt you were revived, refreshed and rejuvenated.

 

The first trustee board was selected and those five men who were instrumental with the purchased of the ¼ acre were brothers: 

Luke Jones

Andrew Hightower

Alex Hightower

Alex Webb

George Jones

 

In 1922, the brick building, which we now occupy, was erected.  It was a happy day in the community of Sardis.  Many members and friends witnessed the unforgettable service.  The pastor, deacons, choir, members and friends assembled outside in open air and enjoyed the celebration that lasted all day. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church continues as a present beacon in the community.