to the new church for the purchase of property, that the First Baptist Church furnish the building, lights, telephone, etc., for a maximum of six months, and that the First Baptist Church reserve the right to use the camp during the time when normal worship services are not being conducted. Mr. R. H. Graham seconded the motion and the motion carried."On March 13, 1968 there were 21 letters granted to the newly constituted Church, Lake Crest Community Baptist Church. Those people were as follows:
Mrs. Kathryn Argo Keith Roberts James Buford Kent Roberts Kathleen Buford Mrs. Carl King Wanda Buford Amion Dedge Mrs. Amion Dedge Brenda King Carl King Carla King Grant King Lee King Linda Kyzer Mrs. Donald C. Mimm Donald C. Mimm III Paula Mimm Marvin Vann Dorothy Vann Bobby Vann
The Lake Crest Community Baptist Church requested an extension of time in the usa of the camp for a meeting place. This was granted.
The Brevard Baptist Association met on October 14, 1968 at the First Baptist Church of Eau Gallie. During the 1967-1968 year the Church received $1,000 from Mrs. Harold Gillespie in memory of Mr. Harold Gillespie, her deceased husband. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Graham presented a baptismal painting in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph. The Church inherited $6,700 from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph. A lovely set of chimes were contributed to the Church by Mr. and Mrs. M. Edward Smith.
In October 1968, Mr. William Woodson was appointed to act as the attorney of the First Baptist Church of Eau Gallie. Mr. Gene Deem was serving as Chairman of the Deacons. The budget for 1969 was $57,322.84. Rev. Bryant suggested a retreat in December for the students instead of a one night, Student Night at Christmas.
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