The
year got off to a wet start when bitterly cold weather caused a pipe in
the attic to burst. Fortunately, members preparing for the Watch
Night Service discovered and contained the flood, averting widespread
damage.
The year 1984 was the Bicentennial Year of American Methodism.
January
8th was the anniversary of the first service in our new building.
There was a special commemoration during the morning service. On
22nd January 1984, the UMW conducted the evening service in observance
of their 100th anniversary.
In March 1984, a Church-wide
Supper featured
the slide presentation of the Costa Rican workcampers. Donna
Shankles
returned from the Louisiana Tech Wesley Foundation to lead our morning
services on 25th March.
April 8th was the date for a
Senior High UMYF
Baked Potato Luncheon. The Chancel Choir presented the Easter
Cantata,
"Behold Your King," on 15th April 1984. On 29th April, the
congregation
celebrated with an evening activity time - games, sandwiches, drinks,
and
cookies were enjoyed.
The Senior High UMYF
participated in an overnight
retreat at Lake Claiborne led by Rev. Doug Williams. The Chicken
Spaghetti Supper earned the Church Van Fund $1,200. On May 19th,
1984, the UMYF participated in a workday sponsored by the HELP
agency.
Work included the repair of a porch and front step on a local
home.
May 20th, 1984, brought a Spring Covered Dish with a "Talent/No Talent"
night.
The church family enjoyed an
evening of outside
activity followed by homemade ice cream on 17th June 1984. In
September
1984, Grace Church hosted a reception for our new Ruston District
Superintendent
and our former pastor, Henry Blount. New members joining Grace in
1984 included the Tolivers and the Hickmans.
The Fall Family Night Supper
featured a musical
program by Mack and Shayla Blake. In October 1984, the Covenant
Players
returned to perform three plays in celebration of the Bicentennial of
American
Methodism.
The UMW Christmas party was
held at the parsonage.
The Christmas Cantata was "The Song of Christmas." The Grace
Puppeteers
presented "Christmas with the Puppets" directed by Joy Lowe and Barbara
Mason at the Christmas Family Night Supper. The year ended with
the
Candlelight Service.
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