First Methodist Church Itasca, Tx

10/22/2026

10/19/2026

There will be a funeral service held for Mary Boyd (formerly of Itasca) at First Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 21st. The visitation will be at 10 AM. The funeral service will be at 11 AM. A committal service will follow at the Itasca Cemetery. You can see Mary Boyd's obituary on the Clayton Kay Vaughan Funeral Home website at

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10/10/2026

First Methodist Church is ready to celebrate the autumn season! Many thanks to John and Christi Laird!

09/27/2026

PASTOR AVAILABILITY NOTICE!

Pastor Larry will be in Itasca on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.

If you are in need of prayer or assistance, please stop by the church during these times. If you need immediate contact with Pastor Larry, you may call or text at 785-202-2201. You may also email Pastor Larry at [email protected].

09/13/2026

PASTOR AVAILABILITY NOTICE!

Pastor Larry will be in Itasca on Wednesday, September 16th from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.

If you are in need of prayer or assistance, please stop by the church during these times. If you need immediate contact with Pastor Larry, you may call or text at 785-202-2201. You may also email Pastor Larry at [email protected].

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09/13/2026

HELLO TEXANS! DO YOU LIKE ANTIQUES?

Come shop for antiques and baked goodies in air-conditioned comfort at our Antique Alley Sale at Watt's Chapel beginning on Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, September 19. The sale is open from 8:30 AM to 4 PM all three days.

Watts Chapel is located at 6924 County Road 308 near Grandview. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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09/01/2026

Greetings,

I am pleased to serve as pastor to the people of Watts Chapel Methodist Church and the First Methodist Church of Itasca. I look forward to meeting the people of our congregations and serving with the love of Christ in our communities.

Here are a few things about myself. I live in Mansfield with my wife (Cathy), son, (Wesley), daughter (Lilly), and my mother in-law (Judy Coots). We have a dachshund named Toby. I have a deep fondness for books, food, and Star Wars. In addition to my responsibilities as pastor, I also work as a substitute teacher in the Crowley, Everman, and Venus ISDs. I began serving as a pastor in February 2007 in Irving, Texas before serving congregations in Kansas. Cathy has been in nursing since 1999 and currently serves as a hospice nurse. My family moved back to Texas in July 2025 to be closer to family, and God has provided for us throughout that journey.

In addition to Sunday worship services, I intend to spend a day in the Watts Chapel area and a day in Itasca each week. I am making my rounds visiting the people of our congregations, and may soon be calling you. If you would like to contact me, please feel free to email me at [email protected], or you may call or text me at 785-202-2201.

May the Lord bless and keep you today and always!

Pastor Larry Danforth

06/16/2026

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06/08/2026

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05/31/2026

Dani Tinklenberg, the daughter of Mike and Kelly Tinklenberg, and the granddaughter of Daniel and Susan Bason, graduated high school on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Dani has been a member of our church since birth, and we wish her the best, and for God’s guidance as she embarks on this new chapter of her life. ❤️🙏🏻