In the early pioneer days of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandle, circuit riders provided pioneers with church services. In north Ivanhoe, Oklahoma, in 1903, a group of rural residents gathered to form the Ivanhoe Methodist Church under the leadership of Reverend G.L. Hayes. In 1911, the town relocated to south Ivanhoe and services were held at the Stillwater school near the Texas border. In 1917, the congregation relocated to the newly formed town of Follett, Texas, near the border and close to the railroad, and worship services were held in the F.J. Birdsall building, later known as the E.E. King garage. By 1918, the congregation broke ground on a new basement building, and many people worshipped there for five years until membership outgrew the space. Fundraising made possible a modern structure in 1924 with a sanctuary and classrooms. In 1961, a new building was constructed on Highway 15 with a fellowship hall, kitchen, and pastor's study. Over the last century, sixty-two ministers served the church and community, and despite membership of less than one hundred, its support of youth programs, financial aid, and local and foreign mission work has impacted local and international communities since 1903.