FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A SHORT HISTORY
  In 1962 a young adult church school class at First United Methodist Church
located at Eighth Street and First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO, felt the need
for another Methodist Church in St. Charles. After receiving approval of their 
minister, Reverend Otto Dvorak, and the Board of First United Methodist Church, 
the group proceeded.
  The Reverend John W. Ward Sr., a retired minister, was sent to assist in the
organizing of the new church. Before the organizing was completed, Reverend Ward
suffered a heart attack and was replaced by Reverend Paul Powell.
  Reverend Powell and the volunteers continued the work, and on January 13, 1963,
the new church was commissioned with sixteen members. The new church then started
their meetings at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. At this point, negotiations
were under way for property to build the first building. With the help of the
St. Louis Mission and Church Extension, the present property was purchased.
  With the help of the St. Louis Mission and Church Extension, we were able to
construct the first building on the site. At this point it became necessary to 
consider a name for the new church. After an evening of deliberation, the name
"Faith" was chosen. With the first building complete, Reverend Powell returned
to seminary to complete his schooling and the Reverend John Ward returned to 
help us. Later, Reverend Ward suffered a fatal heart attack and we received
Reverend Reginald Cattell as his replacement. At this point the church purchased
the parsonage at 617 Elmwood Drive.
  During 1967 and 1968, under the guidance of Reverend Cattell, the sanctuary
was designed and constructed. The result was a building with excellent acoustics
and a beautiful stained-glass window behind the altar.
  Following Reverend Cattell, Faith Church was served by Reverend Robert Mordt,
Reverend Jerrol Boehmer and Reverend Marvin Braungardt.
  In 1983 the need for more education space became pressing and with Reverend 
Braungardt's help, we designed and built the present education wing. After the
completion of the education wing, Reverend Braungardt was moved, and we were
served by Reverend Wayne Kidwell, Reverend Gary Metcalf, Reverend Mark Williams,
and Reverend Tom Sullenger .
  During Reverend Sullenger's stay, a decision was made to construct a new 
parsonage. Property was purchased at 458 Nantucket Drive, and a new parsonage
was soon taking shape. As the parsonage neared completion, Reverend Sullenger
was moved and our present pastor, Reverend Jeff Spaulding and his family was the
first family to occupy the new parsonage.
	  This is the history of Faith United Methodist Church to date.
	  And for the future. ...?
		Written by Howard and Mary Hauser, Charter Members

     Written by Howard and Mary Hauser, Charter Members.