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Another first was the Vacation Bible School held July 8th through the 19th. The superintendent was Mrs. Erick Muehl. It also was very successful, and the consensus was that it, too, should be cont inued.
Both would be, and the next year would show continued growth in the church. As a matter of fact, it would reach its highest number that year: 1964. The year would show 10 additions by profession of faith and 29 by certificate. Losses amounted to only 11, none by death. The total membership, thus, at the end of the year, including 17 non-resident members, would be 143. Among those joining the church this year would be Dr. Charles J. Cox, Jr. and his gracious wife Evelyn, a nurse, the 145th and 146th persons.
The Women of the Church, under the leadership of Mrs. John Landon (whose husband had come to this area to work at the Mississippi space center), had formed a new circle, one to meet in the evening. This was to meet the needs of women who work or who had small children. It was headed by Mrs. Mac Canaga (who had also come to this area with her husband who was employed at the space center, too). Serving on the Program Council was Mrs. Ingrid Ling, another newcomer whose spouse worked at both of the space centers (dividing his time between the Michoud Facility in New Orleans and the Mississippi Test Facility). Ingrid Ling also was in charge of the Joy Gift Service that year, which included a Children's Pageant, followed by a social hour in the fellowship room with sandwiches, cookies and coffee served by the Women of the Church.
Each of the circles had their own projects. The afternoon circle donated $50 towards the beautification of the church grounds, as well as visiting the sick and shut-ins at the hospital and rest home. They also assisted the morning circle by saving coupons and stamp books to equip the kitchen. The morning circle itself continued to purchase stainless steel flatware for the kitchen, save coupons and stamps for dishes, etc., and carried on an eclectic visitation program. On its part, the evening circle grew from four members when it was organized in October to 15 by the end