History and Formative Years of Galilee Church of God in Christ Who is felt among you that saw the Church in her first glory? And how do you see it now? 'Yet the glory of this latter Church shall be greater than the former. Because there are many who aren’t here to give contribution, there may be many names and events omitted because of lack of knowledge. However the now Galilee Church of God in Christ was formerly known as the Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ. It was located in Mt. Zion Community a few miles northward. Elder Jessie James who was among the first believers of the holiness movement in the year of 1927 moved lumber from the Sandy Community and built the Holiness of Sanctified Church in the rural areas, on the late Brother John Mocks’ property. There were at that time only three members, Elder Jessie James, his sister Rosie James Scott, and Mrs. Nancy Walker. Later this Church was rebuilt on the James property, being under the leadership of at that time Elder A. C. Harris and then the late I. C. Cooper and many souls were added. Many have passed on and others now live in nearby towns and cities. Be it known by the keen foresight of Mother E. J. Mills and others it was decided that the Church should again be moved, this time to the Galilee Community. Thus it was named the Galilee Church of God in Christ. The land was purchased from the Gibbs brothers. Since then, this Church had much addition, first during leadership of Elder I. C. Cooper for 17 years and more so by Elder Noble Cooper, who succeeded him. Many efforts had been put forth to enlarge the building, yet there was barely space for regular attendance. Finally Pastor Noble Cooper said, “The time has come for us to build the Lord a house.” Additional property was bargained and paid for at a price from Mrs. Inez Sandles. And by faith we have a new and beautiful place of worship. Our present Pastor is Elder Terry Cooper succeeded his father, Superintendent Noble Cooper after 41 years of service due to his health conditions. Let’s not forget the bridge which crossed us over. Secretary Missionary Mary G. Hall