In 1962, a service ofdedication was held and Bibles were presented to the Church by Mrs. Elton Cairns in memory of her husband. A communion Chalice and Bible were presented in memory of Chole Joyce Campbell by the Sunday School and a Lectern and Bible in memory of Mrs. Bessie Bernard was presented by her family.

In 1963, a Hallman electric organ was purchased for the church, in memory of those who served and gave their lives in the World War. This was made possible by a bequest of Mrs. Bessie MacLeod Bernard and funds donated by Mrs. Elton Cairns and the Ladies Aid of the church.

In 1965, the first choir gowns were purchased. These were made possible by a gift of money from Mrs. Scott Clark, and Mr. Walter P. Stavert in memory of their mother, a choir member for over forty years.

The following is a list ofmen who ministered to the Freetown Presbyterian congregation following Rev. D.K. Ross.

Rev. M.E. Genge (Stated supply)

Rev. Fred Williamison (Stated supply)

Rev. T.L. Williams Minister (1931—33)

Rev. W.O. Rhoad Minister (1933-41)

Rev. D.L. Griffith (Stated supply)

Rev. C.R. Ashdown (Stated supply)

Rev. Gordon Nichol (Stated supply)

Rev. J.A. MacGowan (1942-51)

Rev. EC. Evans (supply 1951-53)

Rev. E.H. Bean Minister (1953-62)

Rev. Peter Ruddell (Interim Mod. 1962-64) Rev. George Tannahill Minister (1964-66)

Rev. Malcolm MacQuaid (Interim Mod 1966) Rev. Robert Sandford Minister (1966-67)

Rev. John S. MacBride (1967—1977)

Rev. Robert Fourney (1977—1982)

Rev. Allan Paisley (Interim Mod. 1982 July - Sept.) Rev. Robert Elford (Sept 1982-Aug. 1983) Rev. William Scott (Aug. 1983 to date)

In 1968, after a year of probation, the Freetown Church approved a decision to become part of the Summerside congregation. In 1982, Summerside Church requested Presbytery to become a one point charge and as a result the Freetown Church was separated from the Summerside congregation. Regular services

are now held with Rev. William Scott as Interim Moderator.

PRESBYTERIAN YOUNG PEOPLE’S SOCIETY It is believed that the First Presbyterian Young Peoples Society was organized in Freetown in the year 1929. Angus Bernard served as its first president. Other members were: Angus, Helen, Donald and Gladys Bernard, John, Horace, Cecil and Amy Paynter, Doris, Hope, Andrew and Hazel J ardine, Hazel, Ina, Minnie and Mabel Campbell, Lois Cairns, John Cairns and Fred Moase. This group carried on the Society for several

years.

After a lapse, the society became active again in the early 1940s and held weekly meetings in the winter months. Robert Jardine was President at this time, with Doris Cairns as Secretary. Their study book was The Front Line. This Young People’s Society purchased shingles to shingle the church roof, raising some of the money by bringing the Drama Players from Lot 16 to put on a play in Birch Grove Hall. The active members at this time were: Andrew, Marion, Robert, Blanche, Ruby and Gerald J ardine; Cecil, Hazel, Claude and Gladys Paynter; Fred, Lois, Waldon, Hillard and Mary Moase; Walter, Ethel, Florence, Minnie and Howard Campbell; Walter Stavert, Glen Lidstone and Roberta Taylor.

The Society remained active in the Church throughout the 19405. In 1943, it bought a dozen hymn books and in the next year put an “Every Day” devotional guide in every household belonging to the Church. It also purchased a signboard for outside, and hymnary boards for inside the Church. Money for these gifts was raised through projects like pantry sales and plays like For Pete’s Sake. The group would also exchange visits with similar societies in other communities, and every year, on “Youth Sunday,’ it conducted the Church’s

service.

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