About Mt. Zion Methodist

Mount Zion Methodist Church located on one of the highest elevations in the area was established in 1816 as a mission to settlers and Creek Indians. The aim of the church was “to watch over one another in Christian love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech and conduct; to be mindful of the rules of life taught by our Savior”. It was housed in an old schoolhouse until 1830 when a weatherboard building was erected using wooden pegs. That building was torn down in 1937 and replaced with the existing building which was dedicated in January, 1939. In the early days Mount Zion drew its congregation from all areas. They came in buggies, on horseback or walked from settlements as far south as Jonesboro. It is no different now, members come from all over to worship together at Mount Zion Methodist Church. For over 200 years Mount Zion has been a beacon of light bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always.” Matthew 28:19-20 

Our goals for the future are:

1. Expand the kingdom of God by sharing His everlasting love 

2. Increase Sunday school and worship attendance 

3. Connect people in fellowship and faith 

4. Build an active youth group 

5. Inspire each other to grow in Christ through Bible study, song, and prayer