Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church – 150th Anniversary Meeting

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

OnThursday night, 02-16-2023 through Sunday morning 02-19-2023, Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Luke Addison, Pastor, hosted the 150th anniversary of the constitution of the church.

Mt. Gilead Road, Smithdale Mississippi 39664


Each preaching service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Eld. Luke Addison leading singing


Note: We were in attendance for the Saturday services only.

Thursday Night, 02-16-2023

Evening services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. James Isaacs and Eld. Shane Arnold.

Bro. James is pastor of Reveille Primitive Baptist Church located in Magazine, Arkansas.

Bro. Shane is pastor of Old Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church located in Magee, Mississippi.


Friday Morning, 02-17-2023

Morning services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. Joe Myers and Eld. Adam Green.

Bro. Joe is pastor of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church located in Kenner, Louisiana.

Bro. Adam is pastor of Old Union Primitive Baptist Church, located in Lonsdale, Arkansas.


Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.


Friday Afternoon

Afternoon services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. Jeb Owen and Eld. Mark Quarles.

Bro. Jeb is pastor of Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church located in Stratton, Texas.

Bro. Mark is (our) pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church located in Stringer, Mississippi.


Prior to evening services, a fellowship supper was served in the dining room.


Friday Evening

The evening services started with singing, then preaching by Eld. Adam Green and Eld. James Isaacs.



Saturday Morning, 02-18-2023

Prior to the preaching service, Eld. Luke Addison provided a summary history of Mt. Gilead Church, read the initial constitution minutes and the church’s Articles of Faith.

Elder Jeb Owen preached on “God’s Church”.

From this message:
– God has given us His Word and Church
– We need the church to help us with the spiritual wars in the world
– The Lord meets with His people in His Church

References included:
– Song of Solomon 1
– Psalm 27:14


Elder Adam Green preached from Hebrews 11:13 on “The Embassy of God”

From this message:
– God’s Kingdom is IN this world, but not OF this world
– The Ambassador (Preacher) does not make Citizens (Children of God), he speaks the Language (God’s Word) of the Home Country (Heaven), by the authority of the King (God)
– The Embassy (Church) represents the Home Country
– The Door into the Embassy is Baptism
– The World is not our home, it is in Heaven!

References included:
– 2 Corinthians 5
– Ephesians 4:11


Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

The Church did a great job in hosting this meeting!



Saturday Afternoon

Elder James Conley preached from Psalm 147:5 on the “Love of God”.

From this message:
– Great = More than usual
– Jesus has all power, more than all men
– God knows ALL

References included:
Matthew 28:18
John 17:1
– John 10:17
– John 5:24
– Matthew 11:21
– Ephesians 3:20


Bro. James is pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Churches located near Ruth, Mississippi.



Elder Tom Griffin preached from Psalm 77:12.

From this message:
– Remember what the Lord has done for us

Bro. Tom is the pastor of Middleton Creek Primitive Baptist Church located near Meadeville, Mississippi.



Sunday, 02-19-2023 Morning:

Elder Adam Green preached during the morning services


Eld. Luke Addison and his wife, Sis. Robyn


The meeting was well attended, including 16 preachers from 3 states (Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi).

L-R: Bro. David Berryhill, Eld. Mark Quarles, Eld. Mickey Myers, Eld. Adam Green, Eld Jeb Owen, Eld. Luke Addison, Eld. James Conley, Eld. Lonnie Mozingo, Jr, Eld. Luke Laird, Eld. Tom Griffin, Eld. PJ Walters

Not pictured are: Eld.Joe Myers, Eld. Mike Ivey , Eld. James Isaacs , Eld. Ricky Myers, Eld. Harvey Bates, and Eld. Shane Arnold.


Members of Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church, gathered for the 150th Anniversary of the church


Personal Notes:

We are thankful for the blessings of this meeting with good preaching and fellowship.
It is a wonderful blessing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of God’s Church at Mt. Gilead.

Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church
February, 1873 – February, 2023
150th Anniversary


God Bless!!!

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