On September 15, 1885, the Texas Pacific Railroad gave the present
site to the Methodist Church, the deed being signed by Jay Gould, the
president of the railroad, and a very well-known figure in the history of
East Texas.
Then, and for a number of years, this was the only church in town. Also,
the only school in town was held in the Methodist Church. There were so
few members that services were held only once a month.
1940 brought the discovery of oil and the coming of more people, which
was a spiritual boost to the eighteen members who were trying to keep
the church open. Then in 1946, a building committee was elected, and
the members were able to construct the present building. Many fine
pastors and members have come and gone in the years since, and we
are thankful to God for each of them.
In 1998,under the leadership of the Reverend Robert E. Young, pledges
were received for a new building, to include the new Fellowship Hall, a
new kitchen, a youth room, and a storage room. This new facility, the
Robert E. Young Fellowship Hall, was consecrated on April 12, 1999,
and has given us much needed space for growth.
In 2003 Wesley House was opened providing even more space for
ministry.
In 2008 Jo Ann's House was dedicated, providing a meeting place for
our youth, as well as three more adult Sunday School classrooms.
First United Methodist Church of Hawkins, Texas, looks forward to the
future. With the dedication of our people and with God's guidance we
will build upon the past and continue to be a positive example in our
community
site to the Methodist Church, the deed being signed by Jay Gould, the
president of the railroad, and a very well-known figure in the history of
East Texas.
Then, and for a number of years, this was the only church in town. Also,
the only school in town was held in the Methodist Church. There were so
few members that services were held only once a month.
1940 brought the discovery of oil and the coming of more people, which
was a spiritual boost to the eighteen members who were trying to keep
the church open. Then in 1946, a building committee was elected, and
the members were able to construct the present building. Many fine
pastors and members have come and gone in the years since, and we
are thankful to God for each of them.
In 1998,under the leadership of the Reverend Robert E. Young, pledges
were received for a new building, to include the new Fellowship Hall, a
new kitchen, a youth room, and a storage room. This new facility, the
Robert E. Young Fellowship Hall, was consecrated on April 12, 1999,
and has given us much needed space for growth.
In 2003 Wesley House was opened providing even more space for
ministry.
In 2008 Jo Ann's House was dedicated, providing a meeting place for
our youth, as well as three more adult Sunday School classrooms.
First United Methodist Church of Hawkins, Texas, looks forward to the
future. With the dedication of our people and with God's guidance we
will build upon the past and continue to be a positive example in our
community
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