The cost of the new church was $52,500. This sum included the cost of the church furniture, which was $7,213.71 and the cost of the Wurlitzer organ which was $4,430.50. Gifts amounting to over $2,500 given by members of the congregation included chimes, brass ware for the chancel, and kitchen equipment. The replacement value of the new church at contract price, including the lot was estimated to be $135,000.00 at its completion.
In the fall of 1954 The Rev. Frank Roof and his family moved to Greenwood and on October 4 Pastor Roof delivered his first sermon here. They rented a ten room house on the corner of Durst and Cambridge. In the cold winters 10 tons of coal were burned to heat the house! Pastor Roof was installed on December 12, 1954.
In January of 1955, a parsonage was purchased for $13,000. It was conveniently located within walking distance of the church. The Roofs moved into their new home the middle of February.
Early in 1955 publication began of a monthly church paper,"Immanuel's Messenger". Pastor Roof was publisher, editor, proof reader and printer with the help of his wife Mary.
Week-day Church School known as The Children of the Light Brigade was held once a week from September to May. It was discontinued in 1974.
As part of Social Ministry in 1975 Immanuel co-sponsored a Vietnamese family.
Pastor Roof retired on December 31, 1975. At retirement Pastor Roof was given the parsonage. He died in 1984. His widow, Mrs. Mary Crumley Roof has since moved to Wesley Commons in Greenwood.
From January 1977 to August of 1977 Immanuel was without a Pastor. During this time Immanuel member, the Rev. William Eubanks, served as Vice-Pastor.
August 15, 1976 The Rev. William B. Trexler became Pastor of Immanuel. After looking about, Pastor Trexler, his wife, Karla and son Jonathan found an old house to their liking, bought it and moved in at 123 Bailey Circle. Under his leadership lay assistants in worship were trained and installed to increase variety in worship and support lay ministry. The decision to enter the LCA Intern program was made and an intern arrived in August of 1977. The importance liturgy was emphasized with banners, processional torches, altar frontal and prayer desk. A Christmas Eve candlelight communion service was instituted. The Church Council had its first retreat at Camp Kinard.
The following people aided in the gathering of this material: Mrs. Charles Klotz, Mrs. Muller Wingard, Mrs. Ray Draeger,Pastor William Trexler, Mrs. Mazie Dalton, Mr. Claude Sligh.