An official Texas historical marker put in place out front Nov. 12, 2006, says it all:
“Throughout its history, Button Memorial United Methodist Church has been active in its community, offering a variety of services and programs to members and area residents.”
History that, by all accounts, led the Little Elm church to be what it still is today: growing.
According to the church’s Web site, in 1853 the Rev. William E. Bates organized a Methodist Church in Little Elm and worshiped in a log house at the John House Springs (1.5 miles to the East), with other denominations. Several meetings were held there, and school was also taught.
After a short stay in this two-story building, the Methodists decided to build their own building around 1898 at the northwest corner of Main Street and FM 720. With the small Methodist church gaining steam, member Anne Hughey donated funds to purchase property and build a new building on the corner of FM 720 and Clark Street, naming it Button Memorial United Methodist Church after her grandfather, George L. Button.
Senior class commits to day of service
The Little Elm High School senior class held its first ever community service project on Wednesday, March 3. The seniors took part in various community service activities in partnership with the Little Elm Parks and Recreation Department and Cherokee Camp (YMCA camp). Other seniors visited Collin County Community College in McKinney.
Lobos loose playoff battle
Azle and Little Elm fans alike packed the old-school Decatur gymnasium for a Bi-District playoff game between the Hornets and Lobos, a game featuring two teams with similar styles of play: a big man on the inside, shooters on the outside, and an outstanding point guard leading the way.
Little Elm fought gallantly, but in the end, Drew Charles, Joe Richards and the Azle Hornets – entering the contest with a 25-4 record and outright winner of District 6-4A – were too much for the Lobos, who were overwhelmed in the second half and lost 68-41.
“Azle went three rounds-deep in the playoffs last year,” Little Elm Head Coach Jim Arendt said. “They do fundamentally everything right. They know how to play. They can really shoot the ball. We knew what to do against them. We just didn’t do a good job.”
Lobos take two, clinch playoff birth
Little Elm 7, Denison 0
With a leg injury to star goal-scorer Erick De Santiago, Little Elm Head Coach Lin Powell asked forward Karlo Sanchez to step up his game for the Lobo soccer team. Sanchez heard his coach’s plea, and immediately followed suit.
After scoring three goals in the past four games against Prosper, McKinney and McKinney North, Sanchez exploded against Denison, scoring five goals as the Lobos routed Denison, 7-0. Sanchez’s five goals were a Lobo team record; Sanchez also set a Lobo team record with the fastest goal scored, as his first score went in after only 19 seconds of play.
The Lobos have outscored their opponents 46-13 so far in 2010.
