Epworth_Methodist_Church_03_06_1965_02.jpg]]> The first building was erected on the present site, Twenty-fifth street and Avenue B. Rev. A.A. Alexander was pastor. He was followed by Rev. George Bennett, Rev. Charles W. Brewer and Rev. Moses T. Tweedy. Rev. Mr. Tweedy died while serving Epworth church. He was the only one of the church's pastors who died in the ministry of Epworth church.
The fifth pastor, Rev. J. Sims, was the first who had Epworth as his sole charge. Succeeding him were Rev. Louis Ripley, Rev. W.D. Price, Rev. T.C. Webster and Rev. W.L. Holley.
In June of 1908 Rev. A.V. Babbs exchanged charges with Rev. Mr. Holley. It was Rev. Mr. Babbs who in 1909 conducted the building campaign which resulted in the erection of the present structure at a cost of $8,500.
The church was dedicated on May 6, 1910. It was not until later, however, that the purchase of the present parsonage was made. ]]> This is the 2nd church building, occupied from 1909-1964.
Church historian is Fern M. Brown, 2709 Ave D, Council Bluffs, Iowa]]> Epworth Approves Purchase Of Lot August 2, 1954
Epworth To Build Educational Unit - To Start Soon On $113,702 Project July 18, 1955
Sketch Of Educational Unit And Sanctuary July 18, 1955
Epworth To Lay Cornerstone Sunday October 8, 1955
New Epworth Unit To Be Consecrated - $120,500 Structure Highly Functional . . . July 8, 1956
Epworth Lists 4 Ministers In Church's Membership - No Shortage Here . . . November 24, 1956
$100,000 Pledged To Epworth Church February 2, 1957
Epworth To Buy Land For Parking February 23, 1959
Open House Will Start 70th Anniv. Observance Week At Epworth Church - Three Ex-Pastors To Speak November 21, 1959
Rev. Parker Dead At 87 - Pastor Of Many SW Iowa Churches November 10, 1960
Epworth Church Plans Parking Lot July 3, 1961
Jack Dempster . . . points out to the Rev. M.C. Shupe . . . July 15, 1961
Epworth To Burn Mortgage, Dedicate Educational Unit - Bishop Ensley To Speak Sunday February 24, 1962
600 Persons At Epworth Service February 25, 1962
Select Design For New Church - Construction May Start Next March November 12, 1963
Church Contract To Larsen Bros. April 1, 1964
Raze Old Church: April 10, 1964
Break Ground For New Church April 20, 1964
Taking Shape: September 19, 1964
Epworth Methodist Church Will Consecrate New Facility - Bishop Thomas To Officiate . . . March 6, 1965
Open House Is Scheduled Sunday At Epworth Church - Former Pastor To Speak June 5, 1965
Epworth To Mark Memorial Sunday - Dedicate Gifts May 30, 1970
Epworth Charters Men's Group December 9, 1978
Epworth A Site Of Elderly Meals July 26, 1979
UMW Sets Fall Conference September 11, 1979
Epworth UMC To Be Dedicated On May 11 May 3, 1980
Epworth Has Its Own Candy Man - Retired Farmer, Horseman July 25, 1981
New Ministers At Epworth United Methodist Church April 30, 1988]]>