by Sallie McCormick | Oct 20, 2015 | Words From the Past
“Have you noticed the activity around the Chapel? The salvaging of parts for reuse . . . and disposing of the remaining portion of the building are proceeding at a rapid pace.” Well, you probably haven’t–not quite yet. The latest construction project here at First...
by Sallie McCormick | Dec 1, 2014 | Words From the Past
From the beginning of Midland’s history, Christmas traditions have been part of the community. Those traditions included First Methodist and its members. Several early residents included memories of Christmas in their accounts in The Pioneer History of Midland County,...
by Sallie McCormick | Mar 13, 2014 | Words From the Past
I recently asked long-time choir member and organizer of numerous Pancake Supper events Jim McCarley to give me an estimate as to approximately how many pancakes are served at the annual event sponsored by the Chancel Choir on Shrove Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. He...