Grace UMC
50th Anniversary Committee
Grace in 1966
Posted 12th March 2000
  The theme of the church-wide mission study conducted in March 1966 was "Christian Calling."  Later that month, Grace and Trinity cosponsored a revival.  Bishop Walton preached. 

In April, 1966, a family night supper was held.  The program was a slide presentation featuring the members of Grace at work.  The Easter Cantata, "No Greater Love," was presented at an evening service.  A reception honouring the choir followed.

In June 1966, Vacation Bible School was held.  Later that month, the theme of Youth Activities Week was "To be a Witness."  Along with discussion groups, worship, and activities, a hootenanny was held at Lake D'Arbonne, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Howard.  The week ended with a trip to the Methodist Camp in Biloxi.

A reception honouring Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tellinghuisen was held on 28th August 1966.  The church's appreciation was expressed at this farewell reception.  Mrs. Ruby Nell Barker was hired as the new choir director.

In September 1966, Grace began to support the work of Ray and Elizabeth Holt, missionaries in the Philippines.

In October 1966, the Junior High MYF held a car wash.  The proceeds, $25, were used to take baskets to the patients at Longleaf Nursing Home.

Grace hosted the fall meeting of the District WSCS in November 1966.  Local WSCS president was Jean Lay.

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Rickey were guests at a family night in December 1966.  They shared their slides and account of their trip to the Holy Land.  On 18th December 1966, the new Methodist Hymnals were dedicated in the morning service.  The choir presented the Christmas Cantata, selections from Handel's Messiah.  During the Christmas season, a tree was placed in the foyer and decorated with cards containing gifts for the Holt's, missionaries in the Philippines.
 


 
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