First Christian Church Brownwood TX
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Who we are
First Christian Church of Brownwood, Texas
We are voluntarily affiliated with the denomination known as " The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
We are a self-governed congregation in covenant with our denomination and denominational agencies.
We are governed by a board made up of elected Elders, Deacons, Team Leaders, and presidents of the Christian Women's Fellowship and the Christian's Men's Fellowship.
Men and women who are tasked with the overall spiritual welfare of the congregation and its members.
Men and women who prepare and/or serve communion, and serve as ushers in worship services.
Instead of committees, our congregation has Ministry teams. Our current teams are: Worship, Properties, Youth Education and Christian Ministries.
The trustees serve as a corporate board, responsible for all legal matters of the congregation. Trustees are elected by the congregation.
Sunday School: We have classes for adults, youth, children of all ages. Currently all classes. meet at 9:45 on Sundays.
Choir: The choir meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Participation is not based upon musical or vocal ability. We come together to make a joyful noise.
Mid-Week Bible Study: Bible and other studies are conducted in blocks on Wednesday nights in our fellowship hall. These are normally conducted by the Pastor.
Christian Men's Fellowship: Meets monthly for service and fellowship. The CMF oversees our scouting program.
Christian Women's Fellowship: Meets monthly for service and fellowship.
Scouting: Boy Scout Troop 1 meet on Monday evenings. Cub Scout Pack 43 has their monthly meeting at the church.
We are voluntarily affiliated with the denomination known as " The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
We are a self-governed congregation in covenant with our denomination and denominational agencies.
We are governed by a board made up of elected Elders, Deacons, Team Leaders, and presidents of the Christian Women's Fellowship and the Christian's Men's Fellowship.
Men and women who are tasked with the overall spiritual welfare of the congregation and its members.
Men and women who prepare and/or serve communion, and serve as ushers in worship services.
Instead of committees, our congregation has Ministry teams. Our current teams are: Worship, Properties, Youth Education and Christian Ministries.
The trustees serve as a corporate board, responsible for all legal matters of the congregation. Trustees are elected by the congregation.
Sunday School: We have classes for adults, youth, children of all ages. Currently all classes. meet at 9:45 on Sundays.
Mid-Week Bible Study: Bible and other studies are conducted in blocks on Wednesday nights in our fellowship hall. These are normally conducted by the Pastor.
Christian Men's Fellowship: Meets monthly for service and fellowship. The CMF oversees our scouting program.
Christian Women's Fellowship: Meets monthly for service and fellowship.
Scouting: Boy Scout Troop 1 meet on Monday evenings. Cub Scout Pack 43 has their monthly meeting at the church.
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Church Pastor
Rev. Sterling Lentz
Minister
2411 Coggin Ave
Brownwood,
TX
76801-5356
United States
Phone: 325-646-8901
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Starla Tedford
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First Christian Church Service Times
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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Service 10:50 a.m.
Choir Practice Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Boys Scout Troop 1 Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Youth Meetings Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesdays 6 p.m.
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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Service 10:50 a.m.
Choir Practice Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Boys Scout Troop 1 Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Youth Meetings Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesdays 6 p.m.
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First Christian Church History
1887 - The Christian Church of Brownwood, Texas was organized in the Brown County Courthouse. The 23 members moved to an upstairs hall for a short time then moved to the Central School Building on Center Ave.
1899 - A building of rock construction, was built on Fisk Avenue next to the Depot Street.
1906 - A large tabernacle was built adjoining the church. This was used for revivals and other religious and non-religious meetings.
1912 - The Church was incorporated June 18th as " The Church of Christ of Brownwood, Texas". In the years that followed, the name " The First Christian Church of Brownwood, Texas" came into use.
1918 - The 10th full time minister, C.E. Moore, whose ministry also included starting a new building fund for the church on Center Ave. and Whaley Street, was the father of Emma " Moore" Easley, a member here for 65 years and grandfather of Evelyn "Easley" Bauer.
1927 - The Christian Church 1927 located on Center and Whaley Streets was a two story with a basement and was dedicated on May 6th. The present name of the church was made legal, including "Disciples of Christ." Most of the first floor was made into an auditorium, seating about 250. There was room for a Sunday School class of 300 and a fellowship hall in the basement provided banquet room for 150. A parsonage, next to the Church, was built at the same time.
1946 - The debt on the building was paid off.
1947 - H. Daniel Morgan, serving as minister and a skilled church designer, organized renovation plans. Several men from this Church signed a note for a loan on October 1st, for the purchase of 33 acres to start Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat.
1948 -Final payment on Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat was made on August 20th.
1958 - On July 28th, the church at Center and Whaley Street was sold to Howard Payne College, known today as Howard Payne University. On October 2nd, the 2500 block on Coggin Avenue was purchased for a new site for the present day building. The block number has since been changed to the 2400, with the present address changed to 2411 Coggin Ave. (See map)
1959 - Groundbreaking was April 5th with construction starting on April 15th. The first service was on December 27th.
1960 - Dedication of the building was January 17th.
1987 - "100 years and Counting" was the slogan for the Reunion Celebration.
1991 - Latchkey became a part of the Church program.
1994 - Dedication of the Church's new front parking lot was October 30th. This parking lot was a gift from Cid Roan.
1997 - Organ dedication was April 20th.
1998 - Judith Gayler was the first lady minister hired by the church.
2002 - Sterling Lentz, our present minister, started his ministry with this church on December 1st.
2005 - Twenty nine full time ministers have served in this church.
1899 - A building of rock construction, was built on Fisk Avenue next to the Depot Street.
1906 - A large tabernacle was built adjoining the church. This was used for revivals and other religious and non-religious meetings.
1912 - The Church was incorporated June 18th as " The Church of Christ of Brownwood, Texas". In the years that followed, the name " The First Christian Church of Brownwood, Texas" came into use.
1927 - The Christian Church 1927 located on Center and Whaley Streets was a two story with a basement and was dedicated on May 6th. The present name of the church was made legal, including "Disciples of Christ." Most of the first floor was made into an auditorium, seating about 250. There was room for a Sunday School class of 300 and a fellowship hall in the basement provided banquet room for 150. A parsonage, next to the Church, was built at the same time.
1946 - The debt on the building was paid off.
1947 - H. Daniel Morgan, serving as minister and a skilled church designer, organized renovation plans. Several men from this Church signed a note for a loan on October 1st, for the purchase of 33 acres to start Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat.
1948 -Final payment on Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat was made on August 20th.
1959 - Groundbreaking was April 5th with construction starting on April 15th. The first service was on December 27th.
1960 - Dedication of the building was January 17th.
1987 - "100 years and Counting" was the slogan for the Reunion Celebration.
1991 - Latchkey became a part of the Church program.
1994 - Dedication of the Church's new front parking lot was October 30th. This parking lot was a gift from Cid Roan.
1997 - Organ dedication was April 20th.
1998 - Judith Gayler was the first lady minister hired by the church.
2002 - Sterling Lentz, our present minister, started his ministry with this church on December 1st.
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I want to know Thee
Father, I want to know Thee, but my coward heart fears to give up its toys. I cannot part with them without inward bleeding, and I do not try to hide from Thee the terror of the parting. I come trembling, but I do come. Please root from my heart all those things which I have cherished so long and which have become a very part of my living self, so that Thou mayest enter and dwell there without a rival. Then shalt Thou make the place of Thy feet glorious. Then shall my heart have no need of the sun to shine in it, for Thyself wilt be the light of it, and there shall be no night there. In Jesus Name, Amen.
First Christian Church listing was last updated on the 10th of October, 2020
