The First Baptist Church of Eau Gallie has been very involved in
the Study Course Awards Program.  On November 3, 1976 the Church
received two trophies, one in a tie with FBC, Indialantic, for
the highest number of Training Awards in the Association the
other for the highest percentage of the church mambership
receiving Training Awards.

During the year to follow, the Church continued to have good
attendance at Sunday School clinics, Vacation Bible School
clinics, and other Association-sponsored activities.  Several
more awards were made by the Association in recognition of these
achievements.

A new sound system was purchased in February 1977.  This was
improved in later years and is adequately serving the needs of
the Church at this present time.

On March 22, 1977 Vickie Layne represented the First Baptist
Church of Eau Gallie and Brevard Baptist Association at the State
Regional Better Speakers' Tournament.  She placed second in the
competition.  The library continued to grow and was adding new
audio/visual equipment during this period of time.  A complete
set of William Barclay's Daily Bible Study Series was given to
the library in memory of Lavona Frisch's sister, Sue Moody.

A recommendation was made at the April 6, 1977 business meeting
to employ Greg Brewton as a summer youth worker at a salary of
$125.00 per week.  The Church approved the motion.  In May 1977
the Church paid off a $2,500.00 bond on the pastorium loan. New
air conditioners were purchased from S & O Air Conditioning, Inc.
of Rockledge, Florida in September for the sanctuary.  The first
Sunday night in October was designated to be Annual Business
Meeting for the purpose of presenting highlights of the Annual
Report to the Association.

It was voted to reroof the sanctuary on November 23, 1977. The
shingles would be fiberglass with a 10-year warranty.  In
December 1977 the minutes record that  "Rev. Kennon noted the good
spirit in the congregation and the financial success during the
previous year and is looking forward to more growth and a faith
emphasis as bills are paid off."

In January 1978 an award was presented by the pastor on behalf of
the American Cancer Society to the Faye Taylor Circle for their
efforts through the years in making cancer pads.


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