The 160" anniversary of the church was held in 1956, with Rev. Lawrence Himmelman, President of the Pittsburgh Synod, as speaker. During 1957, repairs and improvements were made to the church basement, which is used as Sunday School rooms. Twelve tables and a carriage rack were purchased. A small altar cross and accessories were given by Doris McVay Cogley and Kathryn Clark Fiscus. Also at this time, members volunteered their time to paint the walls and floor. Dr. Rice retired from the ministry in 1958. Following his retirement, Rev. Charles E. Miller served the congregation from 1959 until June, 1961. During his pastorate, an organ was installed, a movable cupboard for robes and supplies was built, a projector was purchased, 150 new hymnals were bought, Luther League began, and Christ and Emmanuel churches severed their relationship with Grace Church of Manorville Parish in 1961. Following Pastor Miller’s resignation, Pastor Herbert G. Lindewurth served the congregation from 1961 until 1966. It was at this time that Christ and Emmanuel churches purchased the present parsonage in the Bloom Plan at a cost of $14,000. During the term of service of Pastor Lindewurth, the following was accomplished: Vacation Church School was started for the first time in Christ Church, an outdoor light was installed in the parking lot, four small road markers -10—