Reverend Newland resigned in January, 1953 and the church called Reverend Preston Howell, Midway City, California, to be Pastor.
FIRST DEACON ORDAINED
The church ordained its first deacon on April 19, 1953. The deacon�s name was Robert Yount.
In May 1953, the Training Union had an enrollment of 64, average attendance � 38. In August the Sunday School enrollment was 140 � average attendance � 80.
Deacons recommend on March 3, 1954 the following: �We encourage your participation in the following:
Central Training School
Sunday School Study Course
Youth Week
Orange County Association, Easter Sunrise Service as Knott�s Berry Farm
Vacation Bible School, June 21 � July 2
Summer Camp, July 19-23
Simultaneous Revival, September 5-19
School of Missions, October 3-8
Fund Raising Campaign for California Baptist College
Trustees in 1954 were: Dr. Dean, Edward Dunn, and Mr. Harroun.