A new roof was put on the educational building in August at a cost of $5,700

In April Mr. David Parry was hired as our Music Director. In the spring of 1981, plans were underway to remodel the front of the church, including a new walk from the front of the church to the Fellowship Hall.

On July 8,a new chapter in the history of West End UMC began with a Church/Charge Conference. At this conference, a resolution called for the addition of a new vestibule, new front porch, steps, and walks to the church. The low bid of $30,795.00 on the construction was made by Coe & Sons of Wytheville, Virginia. The resolution was passed and construction was begun on August 20, 1981, and was ready for use the week of December 13, 1981.

During the year, The Fellowship Class began to transform their church classroom into a church parlor. The walls were paneled to a height of 36" and wall paper applied above the paneling. The wall covering was presented in honor of Mrs. Charles Coe by her children. A plush carpet was installed on the floor. Some furniture was also added. Work up to this point was completed and the parlor was used on September 28, 1981. In the spring of 1982, the couch was apholstered and a new mirror added. Once again the Fellowship Class has added another beautiful addition to the church.

In October the Administrative Board revised the standing rules of the church. A copy of the Standing Rules is posted in the Board Room.

A new position of Secretary of the Church School was created by the Administrative Board in 1982. The new Church School Secretary keeps all records of the church school attendance and orders all literature and supplies. Larry Bucklen was elected to serve as trhe church's first Church School Secreatary, and has done an excellent job this year.

A new carpet was installed in the vestibule in March, 1982. A new lecturn, in memory of Mrs. Virginia Jackson, was added to the church in July, 1982.

At the May meeting of the Administrative Board, a committee was appointed to look into the possibility of padding the church pews. It was pointed out that some members of the congregation have illnesses or back trouble that would make padding the pews desirable. This committee reported back tp the board at a call meeting on July 30, 1982, saying that they had received three bids on the job. These bids were discussed and a motion passed by the board that asked the pew committee to continue with this project by going to the congregation and seeing if they could subscribe the full amount of money to complete this project.

One bid reviewed at the board meeting of July 30, 1082, quoted a price of $123.50 per pew. This was for 31 pews (25 in main part sanctuary and 6 in the choir). The pulpit chairs and the piano and organ stools would be included free. Cost of the pews was subscribed by the church membership in a matter of ten days after approval of the Administrstive Board.

The pew padding was installed October 18 and 19 by Church Interiors of High Point, North Carolina at a cost of $3,828.00.

In the spring a lawn mower and Sears Kenmore 4-1 Vacuum Cleaner was contributed to our church by several anonymous persons.

July, a microwave oven was given to our church kitchen by an anonymous person.

August 26, thefollowing gifts were dedicated to the work of the church and to the glory of God in a special Ceremony: a telephone was presented to the church by Charles and Virginia "Tiny" Pike in memory of Harold Pike; a banner for the UMYF was made by Melissa Cale and presented: a volleyball and net was presented by Marty Alford; and a mailbox for the church was made by Robert Aker.

On September 30, the Wytheville District celebrated 200 years of Methodism at the New River Grounds in Dublin, Virginia. Dr. James C. Logan, Professor for Systematic Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D. C., was the guest speaker. Shirley Grubb made a banner for our church commemorating the bi-centennial which was presented in a special ceremony. Several members from our church attended this 200th Anniversity Celebration.

Sunday, October 7, our Church School and Morning Worship celebrated High Attendance Day with an attendance of 168 with 105 attending Church School.

Sunday, October 14, our church celebrated Laity Sunday with our guest speaker, Mr. Sonny Hill, Central UMC, of Radford, Virginia

October, the trees were trimmed around the parsonage and church yard.

November, new curtains were hung in the Fellowship Hall which were donated by the Men's Bible Class, Wesley Class, and "Spokes of God" UMW Circle

December, the "Spokes of God" UMW Circle donated $25.00 towards a paper cutter for the church office. An anonymous donation of $1,495.00 was contributed towards a copy machine for the church office also. Poinsettas were placed in our sanctuary for the first time honoring and memorializing our loved ones during the Christmas season.

On January 13, a dedication ceremony was held to dedicate a Communion Chalice in memory of Myrtle Eastwood.

On January 24, we had as our guest speaker the Reverend William Van O'Linda in celebration of Christian Unity Sunday.

On February 10, Mrs. Clara Ward was our guest speaker honoring Women in the Pulpit Sunday.

On March 10, Dr. Gordon Sterchi was our guest speaker.

On March 24, The Sanctuary Bell Ringers and Chorus from St. Paul UMC, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Wood, presented our morning worship.

On March 31, palms were placed in our sanctuary for the first time honoring and memorializing our loved ones.

On April 7, lilies were placed in our sanctuary for the first time honoring and memorializing our loved ones.

On April 14, our youth were in charge of our morning worship service in celebretion of Youth Day.

On April 21 - 24, a revival was held by the Reverend Otto Davisson.

On April 28, Dr. Fred Kellogg presented our morning worship celebrating Holston Conference Colleges Sunday. Also, in April, 1985, a Junior Choir was organised.

On May 19, Dr. Wayne Cummings presented a special slide presentation and program on the Board of Higher Christian Education of the Holston Annual Conference.

On July 2, the debt incurred by the addition of the Vestibule, entrance stairs and ramp for the handicapped was paid in full at Sovran Bank. Otis Wilson, Chairman of Trustees, and pastor Greg Raines, made the payment.

On July 4, The Reverend Bob Bostick, Wytheville DIstrict Superintendent, was our guest speaker.

On July 15 -20 Melissa Cale attended the NYMO at ColoradoState University, Colorado, representing West End and Holston Conference Youth Council.

On August 4 a note burning ceremony was held on the 40th Anniversary of the church with trustees Andres Midkiff holding the note and Bruce Neese, trustee, applying the match. Our guest speaker for this special occasion was Dr. Sam Varnell. A picnic lunch was held afterwards.

On April 13 we celebrated Youth Sunday with our youth being in charge of our morning worship.

On April 20 The Outreach Commission recognized Pat Cale and Dodie Bowles for their work. Certificates for 5 Star Church and Fair Share were presented. A key holder made by Charlie Pike was dedicated. Repairs were aslo made to an offering plate.
The "Spokes of God" UMW Circle hung curtains in the Fellowship Hall and were dedicated.

On May 25 15 hymnals, Hymns for the Family of God, were dedicated in memory of John Allen Frye by Donald and Betty Jo Baker and Jerry Frye. Our Vacation Church School workers were also recognized.

On June 8 chairs and a desk were dedicated to the Fellowship Class and parlor. The members of the Fellowship Class donated the furnishings.

On June 22 our high school and college students were recognized.

On august 3 a certificate was presented from The Society of Distingushed American High Schools honoring students. They were: Melissa Cale, Deanna Kirk, Erin Kirk, and Stephanie Smythe.

On August 17 a dedication of new altar paraments were presented from donations from the Memorial Fund at a cost of $991.63. The Memorial Fund Committee members are Alene Atkins, Hazel Hicks, and Ruth Etter.

Also, a bud vase was presented to our church by the GWHS Class of 1066 in memory of John Adrien Bowen.

On october 12 Charlie and Tiny Pike presented a calculator to the church for office use.

On October 11 the mew of West End replaced the windows in the church parsonage. The windows were installed in December, with all the funds being donated by the church members in special contributions.

On March 13 Mr. George Wyatt made a small church bank and donated it to the church for the birthday offering. Our birthday offering is used to by gifts for our hospital frieends and members.
Also, Marty and Judt Allford donated a stove to the church kitchen.

On July 3 another much needed improvement was made with the installation of ceiling fans in the church sanctuary. This project was also paid for in special contributions by friends and members of the church.

Another first for the West End UMC was a delegate to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. Melissa Cale, who was president of Holston Conference United Methodist Youth, was elected on first ballot as a delegate to this conference by the 1987 Holston Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, NC. She attended the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July of 1988 and participated in the election of five new bishops. On of the newly elected bishops was Clay F. Lee, the new bishop for Holston Conference.

On November 14 the "Spokes of God" UMW Circle helped supp;ement the parsonage fund for the purposed of a new refrigerator for our parsonage.

In the past several years, different Sunday School Classes have conributed to the beauty of the rooms in the education department of the church. It began when the ladies of the Fellowship Class decided to beautify their classsroom. The walls were wainscotted and wall paper was added above it. A beautiful new carpet was put on the floor and new furniture was bought. The whole room took on an entirely new look. All of this came about as the members worked very hard to get the money to pay for it all without turning to the church budget.

In 1988, the Asbury Class decided to make changes in their classroom. A new carpet was put on the floor, the walls were wainscotted and wall paper was put on the walls above the wainscotting. This project was completed with with class members doing the work and this project was paid for completely with money raised by the class members.

In March the CHurch Trustees called for classes or individuals to adopt a room to paint or refurbish. Once again the response to this called was very good. The Wesley CLass and the Men's Bible CLass purchased the paint and the members of the Wesley Class painted both rooms. New drapes were also provided for the windows.

Also, more recently another great improvement has been made. Several men from the church got together to make a change in the pulpit area. The choir loft was set at an angle and elevated. The organ and piano were moved to other locations and several pews have been moved for better advantage without the loss of any seating space. Through the efforts of individuals and church organizations, the new carpet has been installed inthe aisles and the pulpit area giving the sanctuary a new look.

In November a new gas furnace was installed in the parsonage at a cost of $2,045.00.

New Hymnals were purchased by individual members and placed in memory or honor of a loved one. The presentation of The United Methodist Hymnals were dedicated and used for the first time November 26, 1989.