Jacksonville FUMC Publishes Its History

May Lou Meyers, a member of the Texas Conference Commission on Archives and History, has recently announced the publication of a history of Jacksonville First United Methodist Church. The 208 page volume builds on the 1988 work of local historian John Allen Templeton who conducted research as part of the application process for a state historic marker. The present work goes beyond that research and includes

• the stained glass windows
• the music program of the church
• Christian Education, including histories of each Sunday School class
• missions and outreach
• United Methodist Women
• United Methodist Youth
• each group on the Council on Ministries
• celebrations of significant events in the life of the church
• members of the church who have served beyond the local church
• the future of the church
• an extensive index
• a photo gallery which includes pictures of most of the former pastors

The Jacksonville FUMC history can be ordered from FUMC, 416 S. Bonner, Jacksonville, Texas 75766. The church phone number is 903-586-2494. The price is $25.00. Many friends of Jacksonville FUMC and many churches will certainly wish to obtain this new history.