Reverend Howell resigned in July, 1954 and on August 18, 1954, the church called Reverend Thomas G. Ashby of Nevada, Missouri to be Pastor.
EDUCATION SPACE RENTED �. LAND PURCHASED
In February 1955, the church voted to rent a house at 416 W. Elm to use for educational space. Also, the church voted to buy 2 � acres at 1275 E. Broadway (the present location) for $23,000. The average offering was $313.00.
On May 8th, 1955, ground breaking ceremonies for the church were held. Dr. Gray from Santa Ana and Brother Moon were the speakers for this occasion. On July 1, 1955, the church has $6490.08 in the Building Fund. In October, 1955, after moving into the new building, the Sunday School attendance was 165, in November, Sunday School attendance was 221 and Training Union was 77 and by February, 1956 the Sunday School attendance was 264 and Training Union was 99. Offering was $680.39.
TWO MORNING SERVICES
In February, 1956, the church voted to have 2 church services at 8:15 and 11:00.