The Alma United Methodist Church celebrate its 125th Anniversary on Sunday October 15, 2000.

Friends and loved ones filled the sanctuary for a gospel sing featuring the Praise Group and the Bland Sisters. There were testimonies by former pastors and their wives as well as former Sunday School students. Following the afternoon service, a wonderful, light serving was given along with a special anniversary cake by the ladies of the church. Also, many items were on display. This little white church by the side of the road has been a chapel dedicated to the ministry of Christ in this community for over 125 years. It was first known as the Cove Society of the Protestant Methodist.

Then in 1954, the new high way came through Alma. The building was moved across the highway, U.S. 23, to where it stands today. It was placed on a lot purchased from Leroy and Beatrice Oyer. Mother Oyer is this last of the living charter members and is still the faithful pianist of the church. The building had a full basement, rear annex, front vestibule, and a new ceiling added when it moved to its present location.

The little white chapel has been dedicated these 125 years to the ministry of Christ in this small community. Many have moved away and have come back to renew their Christian heritage that they received from this small Methodist church. Therefore, this sanctuary has become a spiritual landmark, even to all those that pass through Pike county, which to some is almost like heaven.