Gibson United Methodist Church’s annual Easter Egg Factory will close out this year’s production Wednesday.

Church volunteers, many of whom have been a part of the egg-making effort for decades, gather annually before Easter to mix, measure and mold the eggs. Eggs may be purchased for $3 each and can be personalized free of charge. All proceeds from the sale go to missions.

Candy eggs may be ordered by calling 601-636-2604 or 601-415-4428. They can also be ordered by email at gibsonumc@att.net. Egg orders should be picked up at the church by Good Friday.

Mary Westbrook, who has been helping with the operation since it started in 1981 and has been a member of the church for nearly 60 years, said this year’s factory produced around 1,500 eggs.

“(It’s going) very well. We’ve had wonderful help as far as the volunteers yesterday and today. We’re way ahead of schedule,” she said.