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Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church celebrates 100 years By Venus M. Popplewell Jamestown, KY - Sunday marked a very special milestone for Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church. The church "on a hill" celebrated its 100th anniversary. The ceremony, themed "Mt. Hope's Walk With Christ," reflected on the church's humble beginnings and revisited cherished memories spanning over a century. "It's my honor to welcome you to our 100th-anniversary celebration," said Bro. Randy Brown who has pastored Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church in Jamestown, Kentucky, for 15 years. "It is with great anticipation we celebrate this day. Over the past several months, many in our church have worked hard to prepare the information we are about to share with you - reflecting on the history of the past 100 years." Sharon Harris of Columbia opened the ceremony by presenting her research on the church's early beginnings and the story behind its name. "Brother Otha Lee Popplewell was our first minister and he said he named it "Mount" because we are on a hill and "Hope" for the generations to come," said Harris. "Our name has a meaning - we are the hope for the generations to come." After a revival was held in the early 1920s, the community recognized the need for a church. The land was donated by W.J. and Balzora Blankenship. Many people donated their services and a weatherboard structure was completed where the current church stands. The church was organized and brought into the South Kentucky Association in 1924. "One special account occurred during the tenure of our second minister, Bro. Elmer Wilson, who pastored from 1936-37," Harris said. "A man was riding horseback and felt the Holy Spirit so strong that he got off his horse and came into the church and was saved." The church started with 10 members and many of those members have descendants that still attend Mt. Hope today. In 1951 a more modern church was built to accommodate the growing congregation. "In 1972, it was decided that a newer, more structurally stable church needed to be built," said Harris. "Builders, carpenters, bricklayers, and other church members volunteered their time and resources, and when the church was completed, it was debt-free." Today, Mt. Hope has a membership of 106 and has an active outreach ministry program through various local, regional, and international missions. Their initiatives include the Russell County Back to School Bash, where hygiene products are collected for students. Each year, the church raises funds for the ARC Pregnancy Center and participates in Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child, providing holiday gifts for needy children. Mt. Hope has also participated in Nashville's Under the Bridge Ministry, by giving out hot meals and Christmas gifts to the homeless. In 2015 and 2016, over a dozen members traveled to Haiti, contributing to medical missions and Bible ministry for young children. The church financially supports the Separate Baptist Mission Incorporated in the Ivory Coast and the Kevin's Kids annual event at Russell Springs First Baptist Church. "The one central theme I have heard mentioned here today is love," said Bro. Brown as he closed the service. "And love is what has brought us to this point. Those 10 original members saw a need and that something was missing. One hundred years later we are still here loving other people as God has called us to do - love thy neighbor as thyself." Pastor Randy Brown is the 19th minister in Mt. Hope's 100-year history. He lives in Columbia with his wife, Dr. Janella Brown. They have three children -- Ethan, Hannah, and Rachel. Sunday's celebration was attended by 138 people, who gathered for a meal and fellowship following the service. Regular Sunday morning services begin at 10 a.m. CT, with the worship service starting at 11 a.m. Visitors are encouraged to attend. The church is located at 138 Herriford Circle Jamestown, Kentucky. This story was posted on 2024-10-29 10:40:02
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