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About Us The Nemaha United Methodist Church serves the town of Nemaha and surrounding community.
This brick structure opened on May 8, 1921. It was built in the Mission/Akron Style and is still being used. Our Pastor is Carl Benge. More information on our paster can be found in the Pastor's Corner. Laurie Schmidt is our Lay Leader. Russ Davis is Administrative-Board Chairman. Jackie Wedeking is Pastor/Parish Relations Chairman. New Northwest DistrictBeginning on July 1, 2007, the Nemaha United Methodist Church will be a part of the Northwest District.District Superintendent of Northwest Iowa < < Rev. Bernie Colorado will continue to be our District Superintendent and will be residing in Storm Lake. The address for the Northwest District office is 1206 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588. Bishop - Iowa Area of the United Methodist Church We are also a member of the Iowa conference with headquarters in Des Moines. Bishop Palmer is head of the Iowa Area of the United Methodist Church. > > Northwest District Field Outreach Minister
< < Sarah Kitterman StevensThe new Field Outreach Minister named for the Northwest District is Sarah Kitterman Stevens. She graduated from Morningside College and later Claremont Graduate University where she was awarded a Masters of Religion with a focus on Women's Studies in Religion. Recently she has been the Project FAITH Coordinator for the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. A member of Grace UMC in Sioux City, Sarah has also been Chair of worship planning for the Annual Conference Session. She will be a partner in the Northwest District ministry team with the Rev. Bernie Colorado, District Superintendent. More information on the Iowa United Methodist Church may be found at www.iaumc.org
Nemaha Church Community The first meeting of a religious nature was held by the Presbyterians. The only churches in Delaware Township were at Nemaha, the Methodist and Presbyterian. The Presbyterian Church was built in the early history of the town by George Myott about 1900. It was located on Birch Street, one block south of Main Street. In 1918 it was torn down and a home built on the lot.
 In July of 1889 a church was built two miles northwest of Nemaha on the Luff Farm. The Bethel Church became part of the Sulphur Springs Circuit and remained so until 1900. In 1900 it was decided to move the church to Nemaha. Later a tower and an extra room were added in 1906. A parsonage was purchased just north of the church which included the house and barn. NOTE: These two pictures are not of the same building. It is unclear what year they were taken.
Nemaha United Methodist Church History The church was first incorporated as First Methodist Episcopal Church on April 17, 1919. Also in 1919 it became necessary to build a new church. The new brick structure opened on May 8, 1921 and still serves the community today.
 The Nemaha United Methodist Church held its 75th Anniversary on October 14, 1962 with special speakers and music. The 100-year celebration was June 28 and 29th, 1986 with many activities that overflowed into the neighboring park. There have been several improvements to the structure yet the original building is still much as it looked when it was first built. A full story of the listing of ministers, the activities mentioned above, and the physical improvements can be read in the Nemaha Centennial book. Return to top
Home | Announcements | Church Information | Concerns & Blessings | Pastor's Corner Counseling and Crisis | About Us | Missions | Links Nemaha United Methodist Church 120 N 4th Ave Nemaha, IA 50567 Phone: 712 636-4517 (Church Office) • 712 660-0546 (Cellphone) Email: • Website: umc777.org Nemaha Prayer Chain: • Varina Prayer Chain: Carl K. Benge, Pastor |