WHEREAS, | having been first organized as a circuit of the Georgetown Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1850, the First United Methodist Church ofBelton will celebrate its 150th Anniversary this year; and |
WHEREAS, | the first church building was completed in the early 1860's, but due to a growing congregation, the church was rebuilt in 1886 at its present location on East Street; and |
WHEREAS, | through the years, the First United Methodist Church has continued to flourish and prosper under the leadership of 64 pastors; and |
WHEREAS, | the City of Belton is honored to participate in this Sesquicentennial Worship Celebration and commends the First United Methodist Church for its many years of service in Christianity to the citizens of Belton and its surrounding communities. |
NOW THEREFORE, I, BILL HOLMES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim Sunday, November 19, 2000 as | |
"FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DAY" | |
in the City of Belton and urge the citizens of Belton to join with me in congratulating the members of the First United Methodist Church as they celebrate this memorable occasion. | |
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Belton, Texas, to be affixed this the 19th day of November, 2000, |
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