Just take me to church

Image: The pulpit is ready for ministry at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

The pulpit is ready for ministry at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pastor Dixon gave thanks to everyone who contributed their time, labor and monetary gifts to the building project.

Pastor Dixon gave thanks to everyone who contributed their time, labor and monetary gifts to the building project. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pastor Preston E. and First Lady Kechia Dixon with son, Quinston, during the Entrance Ceremony at Mt. Gilead.

Pastor Preston E. and First Lady Kechia Dixon with son, Quinston, during the Entrance Ceremony at Mt. Gilead. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Donnie Thompson-organ, Javar McCoy-keyboard, Leland Haynes-drums wait for the procession.

Donnie Thompson-organ, Javar McCoy-keyboard, Leland Haynes-drums wait for the procession. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mistress of Ceremony, Elmerine Bell, welcomed everyone to the new sanctuary of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

Mistress of Ceremony, Elmerine Bell, welcomed everyone to the new sanctuary of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: First Lady Emeritus Ira Mae Square, whose husband pastored Mt. Gilead for 26 years, and First Lady Kechia Dixon walk in together.

First Lady Emeritus Ira Mae Square, whose husband pastored Mt. Gilead for 26 years, and First Lady Kechia Dixon walk in together. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Deacons enter the sanctuary at Mt. Gilead.

Deacons enter the sanctuary at Mt. Gilead. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dennis Perkins, Jr. welcomes everyone and explained the Vision Statement.

Dennis Perkins, Jr. welcomes everyone and explained the Vision Statement. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Deacon Billy Copeland opened with a word of prayer.

Deacon Billy Copeland opened with a word of prayer. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pastor Algua Ray Isaac, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist of Italy, came to welcome the new church to our community.

Pastor Algua Ray Isaac, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist of Italy, came to welcome the new church to our community. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ministry in Dance by the Mt. Gilead Spiritual Arts Ministry.

Ministry in Dance by the Mt. Gilead Spiritual Arts Ministry. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The youth captivated the audience with the ministry of dance.

The youth captivated the audience with the ministry of dance. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Spiritual dancing in the sanctuary of Mt. Gilead.

Spiritual dancing in the sanctuary of Mt. Gilead. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Margaret Green explained the theme of the ceremony as, “Take me to church.”

Margaret Green explained the theme of the ceremony as, “Take me to church.” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mt. Gilead Souls of Worship sang together for the first time in the new sanctuary.

Mt. Gilead Souls of Worship sang together for the first time in the new sanctuary. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Lady Kirisma Evans sang “He is Faithful”.

Lady Kirisma Evans sang “He is Faithful”. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mt Gilead Anointed Temple Mimes performed for the audience.

Mt Gilead Anointed Temple Mimes performed for the audience. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: There is a spiritual story to tell.

There is a spiritual story to tell. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hallelujah Choir from St. John Church sang, “I know something about God’s grace.”

Hallelujah Choir from St. John Church sang, “I know something about God’s grace.” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dr. Denny D. Davis spoke to the audience at Mt. Gilead.

Dr. Denny D. Davis spoke to the audience at Mt. Gilead. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Two friends in Christ, Kenneth Copeland and Bryant Cochran, helped work on the new sanctuary.

Two friends in Christ, Kenneth Copeland and Bryant Cochran, helped work on the new sanctuary. (Anne Sutherland)

Return to story