Rev. Claude E. Cummins was extended a call January 25, 1945, and remained as pastor until March 1950. Our Christian Women's Fellowship was organized during his ministry. Rev. Cummins and his wife were especially interested in missionary work and awakened much interest in missions in the church, which was the desire of the founders of this church as the early history so clearly indicates.

Rev. Ward S. Humphries became minister here in 1950 and remained until 1955. During his ministry an electric organ was installed, a gift of Fred A. Hicks, and the church was redecorated.

The home of Mrs. George Smith, with grounds adjoining the church property, was purchased and was used for church offices, classrooms, board and committee rooms, with the grounds providing parking space. A new education building was planned and a large part of the necessary amount was raised during the ministry of Rev. Stout (1955-1962).

In 1995, the church was fortunate enough to sell the parsonage on Adams Street and purchase the Zimmerman house, located on the corner of S. West Street and W. Fayette Street. Even though it faces West Street, the address is 344 W. Fayette.

Two fine men went out from this church as ministers of the Word in the first three-quarters of a century: Charles G. Kindred, for many years a most successful pastor of the Englewood Church in Chicago, and Clarence Rainwater who prepared for the ministry at Drake University and later taught in the University of Southern California. Rev. Keith Cunningham was ordained by our church during the ministry of Rev. Keltner (1923-1925). Naomi Atwood Curfman, who grew up here, studied for the ministry and Rev. Dennis Knotts who also grew up in our church and is now ordained and practicing ministry in New Mexico. Robert Soden, a member of FCC, is a licensed lay minister.

Various organizations in the church gave scope and effectiveness to the activities of the membership. First of all was the Sunday School, organized very early in the history of the church. Bro. R. T. Hicks was the superintendent from 1887 to 1906.

The Ladies Aid Society was organized November 23, 1866, during the ministry of Bro. J. A. Roberts. This society was a very important feature in a financial way. It contributed $1,200.00 to the building fund and hundreds of dollars thereafter for repairs and furnishings.

The Hawthornes were organized in November, 1891. Miss Clara Obst and Miss Eva Plattner were two of the first officers. For six years they were enthusiastic in aiding the church. They presented the church the first electric lights and also contributed largely to the addition of the two west rooms in 1896.

The Society of Christian Endeavor was organized in 1890, largely through the influence of Bro. Oscar Sweeney, then a teacher in our public schools and later a minister of the gospel. Fred A. Hicks was for many years president of the Christian Endeavor. The society for a time supported an orphan boy in Damoh, India, and at a Missionary Rally here in 1908 they received a message directly from their charge through Miss Josepha Franklin.

The auxiliary to the Christian Women's Board of Missions was, as its name implies, a strictly missionary society. Between 1874 and 1890 it was twice disbanded. Reorganized in 1890, it continued to function for about half a century until succeeded by the Christian Women's Fellowship.

The Christian Women's Fellowship, was organized during Rev. Cummins' ministry. The CWF now has four circles which meet for worship and Bible and missions study. This is also a working organization, giving both spiritual and financial help to our church, missions, benevolent homes and shut-ins. Our church has been fortunate to have many missionaries speak to us including, Miss Martha Bateman and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hobgood, missionaries to Africa, Mrs. Ralph Palmer, missionary to Japan, and Miss Margaret Lawrence.

The Bethany Circle is the literary society of the church. This was organized in 1900, during Brother Thrapp's ministry. While their primary purpose is literary and social culture, yet they have rendered valuable financial aid to the church, the individual communion service being a gift from the Bethany Circle.

The Vesper Singers (choir), as noted earlier, was organized in March of 1924. Rev. Booker soon organized the Christmas and Easter Cantatas which have become traditional.

The pipe organ was bought in 1921. The grand piano of 1891 was restored, refinished and used for many musical events.

Jan 16, 1905 – A motion that Crane and Glandon be appointed to purchase a roll top desk and sectional book case for the study, at a cost not to exceed $35, was carried.

May 7, 1906 – Motion carried that treasurer hereafter have as salary 3½ per cent of all subscriptions collected and regular Sunday collections, provided, that at no time shall his salary be less than $50 per annum. February 11, 1907.

Sep 4, 1905 - The committee on heat and light reported having purchased a new furnace at a cost of $85. The committee on grounds and buildings was instructed to purchase material to extend hitching racks.

February 11, 1907 – Report of committee on rules read by chairman Hicks. Rules adopted as follows: Resolved: That in order to secure a better and more prompt attendance at Board Meetings the following rules be applied by the Board.

A fine of 10 cents be imposed for tardiness.

A fine of 25 cents be imposed for non attendance.

Any reasonable excuse will be accepted in lieu of fine.

All members above age of 60 years may be excused from attendance, especially in bad weather.

All members living beyond the side walks may be excused in bad weather.

June 22, 1949 - A. Clay Williams made Chairman Emeritus who had served as chairman of the board for 36 years.