The church has carried on its ministry along with the development and growth of the west end of the city. It serves a large constituency.
In 1889 Rev. S.A. Alexander was sent by the annual conference to work in the west section of Council Bluffs. Services were first held at Overton's mission, Seventeenth street and Fourth avenue. Early in the spring of 1880 the site for the first church was chosen, which was the present location. Bishop Warren was present for the cornerstone ceremony on Sept. 10. The church was completed and dedicated in February of 1890, with Bishop Newman preaching the dedicatory sermon.
]]> Methodists Organized In This City 100 Years Ago - History Of Churches March 3, 1951
Members Stay With The Church - Several 'Tie' For Record At 5th Ave. August 16, 1952
Methodists To Build New Unit - Will Accommodate Over 250 Children March 22, 1959
Groundbreaking Service May 18, 1959
Educational Unit September 26, 1959
Addition Doubles Room For Methodist Children - We're 'Packed Like Sardines' . . . July 9, 1960
Fifth Avenue Has New Worship Area - For Handicapped November 25, 1967
5th Avenue To Burn Mortgage On Sunday November 22, 1975
Worshipers Get A Lift - Aids Elderly, Handicapped September 4, 1976
If You Love Jesus Just Drive On In July 3, 1978
Fifth Avenue Is Given Special Recognition November 4, 1978
Fifth Avenue Forms United Men's Group March 10, 1979
Author Will Speak At Fifth Avenue March 17, 1979
Physician Author To Speak Here May 12, 1979
Fifth Ave. Plans Expansion October 11, 1981
'Care And Share' House Gains Funds August 20, 1983
]]> Feminists, Democrats Hail Choice July 12, 1984
Local Women Say: It's About Time July 12, 1984
Who Is Geraldine Ferraro? July 12, 1984
Men Not Mum On Ms. Ferraro July 13, 1984]]> 'Feed 5,000' Food Moves To Pantries February 16, 1986
One Bag Of Groceries Can Make Difference February 23, 1986
Part Of The Effort February 26, 1986
Help Feed 5, 000 February 26, 1986
Churches Fill Up With Donations For Feed 5,000 Effort March 3, 1986
Concert Draws 500, Sacks Of Food March 9, 1986
Many Miracles In Feed 5,000 Project April 12, 1986]]> Anniversary Marked At Farragut Church October 10, 1955
A Bit Of Farragut Will Go To Sea On New Cruiser December 11, 1960
Injunction Sought By School District Voters - Over Bond Issue July 20, 1962
'American Way' Lessons For African Homemaker - Mother of Five July 13, 1962
Farragut Navy Day Aug. 27 August 19, 1964
Farragut Honors Its Civil War Hero August 28, 1964
Navy Presents Farragut Letter October 6, 1964
Farragut School Dedication Sunday January 25, 1965
Farragut Bank Theft Bonds Are Recovered February 5, 1970
Navy Takes Over Farragut During Town's Centennial August 19, 1970
Farragut Centennial Shindig - About 1200 Attend August 20, 1970
Farragut Observes Birthday August 23, 1970
Clinic To Open At Farragut - Medical Service After 25 Years March 31, 1974
Train Derailment Damages Awarded June 14, 1979
Farragut Mourns Mayor; Council Eyes Successor August 4, 1988
Council Plans To Name Shull Farragut Mayor August 18, 1988]]>