On January 31, 1960, the First Southern Baptist Church moved into the new sanctuary with 345 in Sunday School and 135 in Training Union. Brother E.W. Moon, S.G. Posey, Mayor Schutte and councilman, Joe Thompson came for the dedication services at 2:30 p.m., after an old fashioned basket dinner. There were baptismal services in the morning and the Lord�s Supper in the evening.
In September, 1960, the highest attendance in the history of the church was attained with the average attendance in Sunday School being 334; Training Union � 135. A nine weeks Bible survey course was taught by Fream Minton.
In November, 1960, a motion was made and adopted that all deacons be total abstainers from all alcoholic drinks and be tithers.
On April 6, 1961, the church authorized the Planning and Survey Committee to pursue the matter of securing plans and preliminary bids on connecting the present auditorium and educational building.