Page 5 built on the cornerstones of the pas:, the cornerstones established by our forefathers.

Rev. Eric Grant vigorously spearheaded meetings toward this goal for two years, but he did not see its culmination as he accepted a call to another charge and so another change took place.

Rev. Hugh MacLean, a recently ordained minister, came to our charge in 1967 and the road was a strenuous one that led to our final goal——this church we are worshipping in this morning.

In 1969, a unique project in the history of the United Church of Canada was completed and the new church was opened on March 30, 1969.

It was a proud moment for me as Recording Steward to respond to the knock on the doors at the entry and invite the clergy and visiting dignitaries to enter——a memorable occasion indeed!

In 1970, our new church was officially named St. Andrew's United Church. I would be remiss if I did not mention the first minister to come from the congregation of St. Andrew's——Rev. John VanOmme and he is currently serving in Kitimat, British Columbia. His wife, the former Linda MacLeod, is a great granddaughter of Mary Jenkins MacLeod, mentioned previously.

The Cherry Valley Church was demolished in 1970 and many felt that a very attractive part of the landscape was gone but our hopes have been realized for this church of nearly twenty—five years.

We have paved the way for our young generations and by walking in God's grace, we have built on the cornerstones of the past, the

six churches that decided this was the path to the future. We are