Mims Chapel United Methodist Church: The Lighting of the Advent Candle by Mel and Charlene Friend

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

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Lighting of the Advent Candle by Mel and Charlene Friend

The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promises I have made.

To YOU, O LORD, we lift up our souls; in YOU, O GOD, we trust.

The ONE who is coming will show us the path of steadfast love and faithfulness.

Teach us YOUR way, O GOD of our salvation. We light this candle in the sure hope that GOD'S promises endure forever.

THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE IS LIT.

We live in the light of hope as we await the coming of the LORD. Amen.

Mims Chapel United Methodist Church

History of our Church

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Lighting of the Advent Candle by Mel and Charlene Friend

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