"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
The Kerr County Historical Commission (KCHC) was established in 1975, with representatives from all areas of the county. This unit of the Texas Historical Commission works under the guidance of the Kerr County Commissioners Court, who appoints members.
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"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Physical Description
194 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Contents: Section 1. The Beginnings of our Congregation -- Section 2. Ministers who have served our Congregation -- Section 3. Methodist Ministers Remembered -- Section 4. These Activities Involve Our Members -- Section 5. Our Sunday School -- Section 6. The Church Has Many Faithful Servants -- Section 7. Our Historic Congregation Designation -- Section 8. Additional Items
"A Celebration of 150 Years of Dedicated Worship and the Beginning of Methodism in Kerrville, Texas."
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Rescuing Texas History, 2021
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Kerrville First United Methodist Church.Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004,
book,
September 2004;
Kerrville, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1519696/:
accessed May 29, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Kerr County Historical Commission.