Grace UMC
50th Anniversary Committee
Grace in 1975
Posted  14th May 2000
   The official membership, as of January, 1975, was 394.  Rev. Ray Holt, missionary to the Spanish speaking people of New Orleans, presented the morning and evening service on 19th January and met with the UMYF.

Boy Scout Sunday was held in February 1975.  Later in the year, Rev. Scott was awarded the Silver Beaver, the highest award that a volunteer worker can be given in Scouting, for his work in the Ouachita Valley Section.

Rev. Alvin Mayo lead the evening services 2nd March as Bro. Scott participated in a "We Care" mission in Monroe.

The Easter Cantata was "The Glory of Easter."  A church-wide covered dish supper was held for Maundy Thursday.  After the meal,  Holy Communion was served.

The annual Chicken Spaghetti Supper was held in April 1975.  The profits were reported as $497.40.  Other fund raisers were a car wash, ice cream and cake sale, and a Drum cake sale.  A trip to Six Flags was enjoyed by 42 youth.  The youth also formed a singing group, took part in a mission study, and led a Youth Revival.

Fourteen small groups participated in "Three Nights in Grace."  The groups participated in discussions on prayer and witness.  The event ended with a combined worship service.

May 18th, 1975, was declared "Ted Wilson Day."  Ted had been a vital part of the youth program.  He was leaving Ruston following his graduation from Tech.  Ted brought the morning message and was honoured with a reception that evening.

The Wilbur Sayles Lay Music Mission was held 15th to 17th July 1975.  Mr. Sayles led in a stirring presentation of the great hymns of the faith.

David McGehee led the Laity Day service on 12th October 1975.  Assisting David were Don Branch, Mike Killgore, and David Moore.

Grace church celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Celebration Revival, 3rd to 9th November.  The theme was "Open the Door for 25 More."  Past ministers, W. O. Lynch, Bob Bengtson, George Harkins, George Ross, Henry Blount, and Doug Mcguire participated.
 


 
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