1935 - Vacation Church School
By 1935, the Woodland Christian Church was already celebrating its 11th year of Vacation Church School. In June, two articles appeared in the Lexington Leader announcing that the Woodland school’s experienced corps of teachers would provide classes for over 100 students and was meant to provide instruction to pupils who had long summer vacations with very few well-directed opportunities for recreation.
The Kentucky Christian reported that the teachers included Hayes Farish, Mrs. Francis Oldham, Mrs., Holton Ball, Mrs. Tom Boyd, and Mrs. Katherine Dickey.
The theme of the Kindergarten and Primary classes was “Exploring God’s Out of Doors.” The Juniors theme was “Living in Our Country,” and the Intermediates’ theme was “We all Need Each Other.”
Woodland’s Vacation Church School offered a series of outings and social activities including the annual trip across town to picnic at the Joyland Amusement Park. The park, which operated from 1923 until 1964, was a favorite among Lexington children for its two roller coasters: The Wildcat, and the Kiddie Coaster.
The children presented their work during the closing exercises, which included Exhibits in the Fellowship Hall, an offering, the awarding of certificates, and a Benediction.
In 1936, the church board decided to change its fund-raising method as did many churches at this time. It was officially decided not to engage in money-making activities, but instead, the church budget would depend upon personal pledges and individual contributions. In 1938, a tithing program was introduced which would help pay for the replacement of the church roof. By that time, Woodland was almost fully recovered from the Great Depression and had regained its financial footing.
The Kentucky Christian reported that the teachers included Hayes Farish, Mrs. Francis Oldham, Mrs., Holton Ball, Mrs. Tom Boyd, and Mrs. Katherine Dickey.
The theme of the Kindergarten and Primary classes was “Exploring God’s Out of Doors.” The Juniors theme was “Living in Our Country,” and the Intermediates’ theme was “We all Need Each Other.”
Woodland’s Vacation Church School offered a series of outings and social activities including the annual trip across town to picnic at the Joyland Amusement Park. The park, which operated from 1923 until 1964, was a favorite among Lexington children for its two roller coasters: The Wildcat, and the Kiddie Coaster.
The children presented their work during the closing exercises, which included Exhibits in the Fellowship Hall, an offering, the awarding of certificates, and a Benediction.
In 1936, the church board decided to change its fund-raising method as did many churches at this time. It was officially decided not to engage in money-making activities, but instead, the church budget would depend upon personal pledges and individual contributions. In 1938, a tithing program was introduced which would help pay for the replacement of the church roof. By that time, Woodland was almost fully recovered from the Great Depression and had regained its financial footing.