Rev. Suzanne Isaacs, Pastor
 


1001 Avenue I
El Campo Texas 77437
979-543-6426
979-543-6427 (FAX)
fumc@ykc.com






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WELCOME to the First United Methodist Church of El Campo! 
We're excited to share the joy of our faith with you and appreciate
your sharing in fellowship with us. 


OFFICE HOURS
  
 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Monday through Thursday
                       
 8am-12pm Friday


OUR STAFF
 
Pastor - Suzanne Isaacs

Director of  Christian Education - Michelle Wilson  christianedfumc@swbell.net

Director of Music Ministry - Nancy Maples  nsmaples@sbcglobal.net

Director of Methodist Child Care - Sheila Kuenstler  methcc@sbcglobal.net

Administrative Assistant - Gena Labay  fumc@ykc.com 

Maintenance Manager - Allen Hurst   wildoakap@hotmail.com


USEFUL LINKS

Southwest Texas Conference
www.umcswtx.org
 
Victoria District Office
www.umcvictoriadistrict.org
 
Crossroads Emmaus Fourth Day Group
www.cremmaus.org



FUMC-EC HISTORY

1952 - Rev. Theo Cox, Senior Pastor. The need for a new church was recognized and a campaign started to build a new church facility.

1954 - Rev. Vernon Perry, Senior Pastor. An eight acre block of land bordered by Avenue I, Roberts, Ave. K, and Center St was purchased.

1956 - Phase I of the new church was built at a cost of $250,000. Two large stained glass windows from the church building at Hillje & Fahernthold Streets were moved and installed at the Southwest end  of the Sanctuary. Church membership was 701.

1959 - A parsonage was built on the 8 acre block on the corner of Center St. and Avenue K. Rev. Fred Brooks and his wife, Pat, were the first residents.

1963 - The Administrative Board set aside $5,000 to begin an expansion fund to enlarge the Church campus.

1964 - The Administrative Board requested the Commission on Education to make a survey and study of our building needs.

1966 - Mr. Edward Bodet, Architect who also designed Phase I of the building was selected to draw up plans for Phase II.

1968-69 Rev. Harold Burkhardt, Senior Pastor. Phase II of the Property constructed. Sunday, May 18, 1969 was the official opening.

1969 - A Carillion was given by Mr. & Mrs. Kinnear Earl in memory of their son Charles.

1977 - Russell Raun burned the church note Sunday, January 20, 1977. A kindergarten, forerunner of the present Methodist Child Care, was started.

1983 - Curb, gutters and street paving was added around the church lot at a cost of $20,360.64.

2003 - The Fellowship Hall and the restrooms located on the east wing of the church were remodeled and expanded.

2006 - The bathrooms at the Parsonage were completely remodeled and updated.

2009 - A new Narthex/Gathering spot was added to the Sanctuary, providing a clear and distinct entrance to the church from the parking lot.  The Sanctuary was remodeled and updated.  A Rogers digital organ was installed.










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