I am really enjoying doing the church blog. I was afraid I would not have the time, since my plate is always heaped up, but GOD squeezed in some extra time for me. I am so pleased that some of you are commenting on the posts made. Be sure to type your name after your comment so I will know who you are. I need some news out there , so send me pictures, whatever you would like to share with our church family. Let's all get involved and make this fun for everyone as we witness all the wonderful things going on at Mims Chapel.
Love and blessings to all,
Brenda
13714 FM 729; Avinger, Texas 75630 903/755-2513 / Pastor Dr. Gail Harrelson
Welcome to the Mims Chapel United Methodist Church blog! We hope you will enjoy reading about what is happening at Mims Chapel. Check back often for pictures and posts!
History of our Church
The first religious gathering place of the original pioneer families of the community is said to have been at the site of a sunken boulder, next to which the first crude log meeting house was constructed. Because of this boulder, the first structure was know as the "Old Rock Church".
About 1871, a larger one-room frame building replaced the log structure and the name was changed to Mims Chapel, after two brothers who were instrumental in procuring the six-acre tract of land. This white painted, one-room church remained in use until 1936, when a bad list to the structure necessitated its being torn down. The new church was built from the same material, except for necessary additions.
In January 1969, the old wooden building was torn down and replaced by a modern brick structure.
Mims Chapel maintains its strong historical background , while striving ever-forward to help spread God's glory and kingdom. Praise God in the highest! May Mims Chapel forever be the "Old Rock Church".
Written by: Fred Mckenzie
About 1871, a larger one-room frame building replaced the log structure and the name was changed to Mims Chapel, after two brothers who were instrumental in procuring the six-acre tract of land. This white painted, one-room church remained in use until 1936, when a bad list to the structure necessitated its being torn down. The new church was built from the same material, except for necessary additions.
In January 1969, the old wooden building was torn down and replaced by a modern brick structure.
Mims Chapel maintains its strong historical background , while striving ever-forward to help spread God's glory and kingdom. Praise God in the highest! May Mims Chapel forever be the "Old Rock Church".
Written by: Fred Mckenzie
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