First Methodist Church, Gatesville

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First Methodist Church, Gatesville Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. On November 7, 1854, Rev.

Robert Barnard Wells preached the first sermon in the newly-organized town of Gatesville in a clapboard house on the southeast corner of the square that was being used as the courthouse. His wife, Mary Fisher Wells, organized the first Sunday School and private school at their log cabin. Planning soon began for organizing a Methodist Church in Gatesville. On Jauray 11, 1855, the Bishop of the Methodist Epsicopal Church South came to Gatesville and officially organized the Methodist Church with sixteen members. In 1860, the church members and volunteers built a church building on the corner of 7th and Saunders streets. The Methodists and Baptists shared the building, alternating Sundays. Between 1880 and 1900, several building changes took place, including a move to 8th and Saunders Street, a new wooden curch, a new parsonage, and other additions and refurbishments. Again, a larger building was needed by the congregation. In 1913, a large white brick building was dedicated on Lutterloh Avenue. In 1967 the church purchased the home at 115 N. 28th Street to be used as the parsonage. Our present structure was completed in 1971. It incorporated many of the stained glass windows from earlier buildings. The church initiated the Let's Grow Learning Center preschool in 1982 and in 1998, a Family Life Center added additional classes and recreational space. The 150th Anniversary of Methodism in Gatesville was marked with a special dedication service in 2004.

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10/06/2026

Good Morning All, hope you are having a great day, please note I am running errand for church and will be back around 11:15 am, thank you
Kim

10/06/2026

Luxury Caribbean Escape -Stardust Villa
Come to First Methodist Church, Gatesville Harvest Festival at 12 noon on October 17th to bid on this luxury Caribbean escape, donated by David and Karen Demarest. First Methodist Church, GatesvilleGatesville Chamber of Commerce2026 First Methodist Church Harvest Festival Mary Kafer Karen Bayer Demarest The Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum Waco Tribune-Herald KWTX News 10 Copperas Cove Leader-Press 6 News KCEN TV City of Gatesville, Spur Capital of Texas First Baptist Church of Gatesville Texas 2026 First Methodist Church Harvest Festival

10/06/2026

Rock-and-Roll Fans, now is your chance to bid on a left-handed Ibanez guitar donated by EZPawn and then taken to Ted Nugent who autographed it.

This isn't just a guitar. It is a true piece of rock-and-roll memorabilia with a story behind it--and being left-handed makes it even more unusual.

Whether you're a musician, a Ted Nugent fan, a collector, or you just want an incredible conversation piece hanging on your wall, this is your chance to take home something you won't find in an average music store.

Bidding begins at 12:00 noon in the Family Life Center at First Methodist Church, Gatesville.

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Come to the First Methodist Church Harvest Festival 2026 to bid on framed original paintings by Jon Brown. The auction ...
10/05/2026

Come to the First Methodist Church Harvest Festival 2026 to bid on framed original paintings by Jon Brown. The auction begins at 12:00 noon on October 17th.
Mary Kafer First Methodist Church Harvest Festival 2026

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Address

2600 E Main Street
Gatesville, TX
76528

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12am

Telephone

+12548652520

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