Members of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church near Marionville are inviting the public to a celebration of rededication on May 2 and 3.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on May 2, the congregation will host an open house. Refreshments will be available.
The service of rededication will begin at 10 a.m., May 3. This will be a joint service with a sister church, Billings United Methodist Church.
On May 7, 2008, Mt. Olive was damaged by fire after a lightning strike. The church has undergone extensive restoration. The ceiling, roof, drywall and part of the south wall have been replaced.
Closets and a new heat and air system have been added. The church has new flooring, paint and furniture.
The congregation thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers throughout the restoration, said a spokesman. Members hope their many friends will join them on one or both days in praise and thanksgiving as they rededicate their church.
Mt. Olive is located at 15668 Highway 14, three miles north of Marionville or six miles west of Billings.
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