Saint Marys Overcoming Church of God Apostolic Pentecostal

“A church founded in a shoe shop?” you might ask, eyebrows raised in disbelief. Yet, that’s exactly how the story of Saint Marys Overcoming Church of God Apostolic Pentecostal begins. Picture Atlanta in 1919. A dynamic leader named Bishop L.M. Mitchell, driven by faith, arrived with a vision. He yearned to establish a church, a beacon of hope built on a “four square gospel”. Initially, his pulpit was a humble tent pitched on the corner of Ira and Bass Streets, where his fervent sermons rang out day and night. However, the cornerstone of Saint Marys Overcoming Church of God Apostolic Pentecostal was laid on October 23rd, 1919, not in a grand edifice, but within the worn walls of Bishop Mitchell’s own shoe shop at 315 McDaniel Street. Imagine the rhythmic hammering of shoe repair echoing alongside the nascent hymns of this budding congregation. This unconventional beginning, with just three founding members, marked the birth of what would become a spiritual powerhouse. The church’s influence steadily grew, its message resonating with the community. Today, the legacy of Saint Marys Overcoming Church of God Apostolic Pentecostal stretches far beyond its humble origin. It has blossomed, establishing numerous churches and missions across the southeastern and northeastern United States, a testament to the enduring power of faith and Bishop Mitchell’s inspiring vision.