To
start the 1992 year, Grace Church changed its administrative structure
from the council form to a Council on Ministries and an Administrative
Board. Part-time staff members were Susan Meriedth and Deborah
Lynch.
At the beginning of 1992, church membership was 426. UMW Sunday
was
held in January 1992. UMW President was Maudie Taylor. Once
again Grace observed "Souper Bowl" Sunday. In February 1992, the
slogan "Glorifying God at Grace" was adopted. The Agape' circle
hosted
a Valentine luncheon for the ladies of the Grace Class. The
stained
glass window in the Prayer Chapel was dedicated. In March 1992,
three
Girl Scout troops were present for Girl Scout Sunday. The church
enjoyed a family night of bowling. A six-week class on The
Beatitudes,
led by Fredna Akin, began. Members supplied and packed food boxes
for shipment to Russia. Over 400 boxes filled the fellowship hall
as Grace acted as the district depot.
In April 1992, Grace was one of
the sponsors
of the Jay Strack Crusade. This was the second visit of the
crusade
to Ruston. Rev. Bill Willis preached at the community Holy Week
services.
The cantata was "Come See the Place." The Cherub Choir sang on
Easter
Sunday. In May 1992, Julia Williams from the Mission Society for
United Methodists was guest speaker at a missions weekend. The
children
presented the musical "Jumping Jehosophat." In June 1992, after
seven
years at Grace, Rev. Larry Miller and his family were appointed to
Denham
Springs UMC. The church welcomed our new parsonage family, Jack
and
Mandy O'Dell. In July 1992, 1st through 6th graders enjoyed
Kingdom
Kamp. Habitat for Humanity began building their fourth local
home.
In September 1992, a second Sunday service began in the 8:30 am time
slot.
Sunday Night Live featured a meal and then a choice of study or worship
groups. Grace members contributed items to help victims of
Hurricane
Andrew. In September 1992, a Sunday School Roundup was
held.
The family night supper that evening had a western theme. Phil
and
Michele Spottswood, missionaries to Kazakhstan, shared with the church,
and the youth raised $400 at a cake auction. Meda Killgore lead a
10 week course on parenting. Caney Lake Camp was the site of a
Council
on Ministries retreat.
In October 1992, David Burns
came on staff
as Director of Education and Youth Ministries. The church began
supporting
the work of Dwight Ramsey in Russia and Austin and Mary Boggan in
Paraguay.
The Christmas Cantata was "The First Noel." UMW held their
Christmas
Party on the 14th December. In December 1992, Deborah Lynch left
to accompany Rev. Dwight Ramsey on a mission trip to Russia.
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