The
theme of the mission study in February and March of 1964 was "The
Christian
Mission in Southeast Asia."
The Chancel Choir presented the
Easter Cantata,
"My Heart Is Glad" in April 1964. Also in April 1964, the church
began the "40 Days of Love" emphasis. During this time church
members
made a special effort to let other members know of the appreciation and
love that they had for them. The program included writing
letters,
phone calls, prayer, and remembrances. The program was well
received..
In May 1964, the youth
sponsored a Chicken
Spaghetti supper. In June 1964, the youth activities week
included
worship, discussion groups, and recreation. The week ended with a
trip to the Methodist Camp in Biloxi.
In July 1964, the Methodist Men
hosted a father-son
fish fry, and in August 1964, they sponsored a family night supper..
The church observed its
fourteenth anniversary
in September 1964 with returning Tech students as the special guests.
Rev. Henry Blount returned to
Grace as the
guest speaker at a family night supper held in December 1964. The
Chancel Choir and the Grace Notes choir joined in the Christmas
Cantata,
"Christmas Bells." At the evening service, Bishop Walton spoke on
his recent trip to Africa.
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