The Methodist Men held a father-son night at its February 1968 meeting.  The meeting was well attended, and a good time was enjoyed by all.  February 11th, 1968, was Boy Scout Sunday.  It was pointed out that 20 percent of the scouts in the Ouachita Valley Council were in the Grace troop.

World Day of Prayer was observed at Grace in March 1968.  Six Ruston ministers took part in the service.  Mildred McGehee presided.  Later that month, a chicken spaghetti supper raised $460 for the MYF.

The Methodist Men were back at it in April 1968.  This time it was Ladies Night.  The program was a presentation of Dr. Rickey's Hawaiian slides.  The annual congregational dinner was held on 19th April 1968.  The program featured the choirs of the church giving a musical drama entitled "This is Your Church."

At the Annual Conference in June 1968, Rev. Harkins was appointed to Mansfield First Church, and Rev. Robert Bengtson was appointed to Grace.  A welcome reception was held for Rev. and Mrs. Bengtson and children, Sharon, Vickie, Karl, Debbie, and Becky.  Youth Activities Week was held in June 1968.  Following an extensive week of activities, a trip was taken to Lake Sharon Assembly and Six Flags.

In July 1968, Boy Scout Troop 59 awarded 83 merit badges to 23 scouts.  Don McGehee received his Eagle Award.

The first step toward implementation of the new United Methodist structure was taken when the WSCS members enrolled in a special "Service of Celebration and Charter Meeting" during the evening service on 20th October 1968.  Jean Lay was WSCS president.

In November 1968, Sunday School teachers were honoured at Rally Day.  Church members celebrated the 18th anniversary of Grace with a basket dinner following the morning service.

In December 1968, Ray Holt, missionary in the Philippines, visited Grace and told of the work being done there.  On 15th December 1968, the Chancel Choir presented the Cantata "The Child of Bethlehem."  Grace members participated in a service of Carols and Candles at Wesley Chapel on Christmas Eve.  The year ended with a Watch Night Service.