On
3rd March 1963, the formal opening of the new educational building was
held. A mission study started that same day with the emphasis on
missions to the Rim of East Asia .
A costume family night supper
was held in May,
1963. The theme was "Come to the Circus." Costumes from a
clown
to a tightrope walker were reported. Of special note was the "fat
lady" ---- Ruby Barker. Also in May, 1963, the church enjoyed an
all day outing at Camp Alabama. Sunday School, Worship, dinner,
and
afternoon activities highlighted the day.
Grace Notes, the Grace Youth
Choir, took an
overnight trip to Mansfield to sing at First Methodist Church.
The
choir also visited Hodges Gardens.
Among the new members listed in
the Grace newsletter
were John Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Woodall, Mr. and Mrs. John
McKinney.
The confirmation class included Libba Lay, Barbara Napper, Don McGehee,
and Ronnie Sexton.
At Annual Conference, Rev.
George Ross moved
to First Methodist in Winnfield. Rev. Wilson Watson, Gracie, and
daughter, Dianne, came to Grace from First Methodist in Tallulah.
Youth Activity Week was held in
July 1963.
The theme was "The Challenge to Christian Youth." The week ended
with a trip to Hot Springs. The new District Superintendent, Dr.
Henry Rickey, visited Grace and brought the morning message.
Methodist Men and WSCS joined
forces to sponsor
a covered dish supper in September 1963. The program was a slide
presentation by Rev. McGuire of his recent trip to the Holy Land.
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