One of Smoketown’s Oldest Congregations Celebrates Their Pastor & First Lady’s First Anniversary

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Their move to Mt. Olive was ‘Approved by God.’

(Louisville, KY) The Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating the first year of Rev. Jeremiah Johns Sr. and First Lady Michelle Johns as pastor of our historic church. On Sunday, August 25th, the anniversary committee have planned a day of appreciation and thanks for Pastor Johns’ spiritual leadership. 

The committee centered the program around the theme “Approved by God.’  Inspired by the bible scripture found in 1 Thessalonians 2:4. 

We invite you to Sunday School at 9:30 am followed by morning service at 11 am.  Our special guest will be Rev. Dr. Jeremiah L. Parks of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky.   

Please announce and/or post on your calendars.  If you would like to setup an interview with Pastor Johns, please contact us at 502-585-2022 and/or the information below.  Rev. Johns can talk about his plans, the church’s rich history and the Smoketown neighborhood where the church is located.

Mt. Olive has a rich history which dates back 124 years.  The founders of this great church wanted to worship together so they gathered in a small house.  Today, Mt. Olive is located on several acres on East Kentucky which also houses our family life center. 

Come worship and fellowship with us on Sunday, August 25th starting at 9:30 am. Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is located at 443 E. Kentucky Street, Louisville, Ky 40203. 

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***Proclaiming and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ***

WHO:              Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church

WHAT:             Celebrating Rev. Jeremiah Johns and First Lady Michelle Johns

WHEN:             Sunday, August 25, 2024

WHERE:           443 E. Kentucky Street, Louisville, KY 40203

WHY:               One year anniversary for the Johns’ ministry at the church

TIME:               9:30 am Sunday School & 11 am morning service

Media Inquiries: Andrea Breckenridge andreabreckenridge5969@gmail.com or Sherlene Shanklin sshanklin@vippcommunications.com 

The VIPP Report: Louisville church surpasses the silver and gold anniversaries and now Mount Olive hits a historic number of 119 years

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Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 

(Louisville, KY) There’s only been three pastors who’ve served at the helm of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.  On Sunday, February 24, 2019 the church will celebrate it’s 119th anniversary.

The anniversary will begin at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School, followed by morning worship at 11:00 a.m. featuring the Anniversary Reunion Choir and Rev. Chris Hagan, pastor of Second Baptist Church of Owenton, Ky.

Dinner will be served. Following dinner, members and guests will return to the sanctuary at 3:00 p.m. for a special tribute for our retiring pastor Rev. Shanklin.

Shanklin, only the third pastor after 119 years has served 35 years as pastor and on Easter Sunday he will preach his last sermon at Mt. Olive.

The church along with our family life center is located on several acres on East Kentucky Street.

Please post and/or announce Mount Olive’s 119th Church Anniversary.  We also invite you to come worship and fellowship with us on Sunday, February 24th.

We will also update you closer to Easter Sunday plans for Rev. Alex Shanklin’s retirement.  If you would like to setup an interview with Rev. Shanklin and/or some of their members, please contact Sis. Barbara Leavell and/or Sherlene Shanklin at VIPP Communications by email at info@vippcommunications.com.

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The VIPP Report: A Louisville church with a rich history celebrates their pastor’s 34th anniversary

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By Sherlene Shanklin

(Louisville, KY) The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church made the decision some 34 years ago that Rev. Alex Shanklin would serve as the pastor of the congregation.  On Sunday, October 14, 2018 we are requesting your presence as we celebrate during our 11:00 am service.

It’s been a good year for Mt. Olive, from their humble beginnings, as the founders of the church wanted to worship together gathered in a small house to presently in 2018, Mt. Olive is located on several acres on East Kentucky Street. They built the church and family life center.  Then doing the impossible during difficult economic times, this congregation burned their mortgage when the loan was paid off.  Mt. Olive has proven to be a leader in the growth of the community under the guidance of Rev. Shanklin.

There will be a mid-week service if you are unable to attend Sunday’s service.  It will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Please post and/or announce Mount Olive’s 34th Pastor’s Anniversary celebrating service not only for the church but the community, especially the Smoketown neighborhood where the church is located.  If you would like to setup an interview with Rev. Shanklin and/or some of their members, please contact Sherlene Shanklin at VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.  We will try and accommodate your requests.

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The VIPP Report: Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church celebrates their 118th church anniversary

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As they extend their “olive” branch to the community to come be a part of their celebration

(Louisville, KY) Mt. Olive has been a vital and a stable entity in the Smoketown neighborhood.  On Sunday, February 25th, Rev. Alex C. Shanklin and its members will celebrate their 118th Church Anniversary.

From their humble beginnings, as the founders of the church wanted to worship together gathered in a small house to presently in 2018, Mt. Olive is located on several acres on East Kentucky Street. They built the church and family life center.  Then doing the impossible during difficult economic times, this congregation burned their mortgage when the loan was paid off.  Mt. Olive has proven to be a leader in the growth of the community.

So, on Sunday, February 25th, we invite you to celebrate the history of the church, its deep roots in the Smoketown community and their compassion to give back.  This year’s theme says it all, “Love One Another,” from the scripture, I John 4:20-21.

Rev. Samuel L. Whitlow Jr., Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Louisville will be the guest minister and will preach the 11:00 am service. Jackell Jackson and Natasha Rudolph will serve as the Master and Mistress of Ceremonies for the morning service.

We would love for you to come out as we set the example of loving one another. It’s not always about the gift of money, but of time and love.  You will feel welcomed as soon as you walk through the doors of our church.

Please post and/or announce Mount Olive’s 118th Church Anniversary.  If you would like to setup an interview with Rev. Shanklin and/or some of their members, please contact Sherlene Shanklin at VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com. We will try and accommodate all your requests.

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