blacksharbourbaptistchurch

History

Prior to the summer of 1918 all services of public worship held by the Baptist people of Blacks Harbour were held in the Cambelite or Christian Church..

The first business meeting, in the interest of erecting a Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour was held on June 25th, 1918.

The church was built, and opened for public worship about Oct 1st 1919 and dedicated on October 29th, 1919.

The Home Mission Board gave $500.00 to the church, and the deed of this United Baptist Church, Blacks Harbour, N.B. was given to the church board.

May 5th, 1939, after prayer service a business meeting was held, opened by Rev. Mr. Westrup. A program of which Mr. Westrup had spoken in the previous meeting, was fully explained, which in short, constituted the selling of the present church and site to Connors Bros. and with the aid of Mr. Allan McLean, building a larger Community Church, suitable for social work, and with a basement for classrooms, etc.

A motion was brought forward by John McDowell and seconded by Richard Small that provisions be made at once for the starting of the new church. Mr. Westrup was appointed as building director, with power to appoint the chairman and add to the committee.
Copied from original church book held by Deacon V. H. Bradford, Sr. Aug. 10, 1966

(Although 1918 is the first date of meetings being recorded the following members were listed in the Roll Call book as being baptised much earlier.)
Mr. George Justason Sr. Aug 7th,1913
Mrs. George Justason July 20th,1913
Mr. Victor Bradford Sr. June 28th,1914
Mrs. Victor Bradford Sr. June 28th,1914
Mr. John McDowell July 20th,1913
Mrs. John McDowell July 20th,1913
Eric Bradford Aug. 17th,1913
Gladys Bradford (Mrs. Chipman Brewer) Aug 17th,1913
Martin Bradford Aug 17th,1913
Millie Bradford (Mrs Wesley Leavitt) July 20th,1913
Winnie Bradford July 20th,1913
Frank Justason March 21st,1909
Bertie Justason(Mrs. Robert Moses) July 20th,1913
George Justason, Jr. Aug 17th,1913
John Justason July 20th,1913
Joshua Justason April 7th,1912
Mabel Justason(Mrs. Harry Moses) July 20th,1913
Millie Justason(Mrs. Joseph Moses) April 23rd,1916
Blanche McDowell(Mrs. Russell Thompson) Aug 17th,1913
Ethel McDowell ((Mrs. Stafford Morrison) July 20th,1913
Hazel McDowell July 20th,1913
Myrtle McDowell(Mrs. Eugene Hennessey) July 20th,1913
Charles Leavitt April 23rd,1916
Clara Leavitt April 23rd,1916
Mr. Hiram Leavitt March 14th,1917
Mrs. Hiram Leavitt March 14th,1917
Annie Thompson(Mrs. Edward Thompson) July 4th,1909
Cora Thompson April 23rd,1916
Grace Thompson(Mrs. Alexandra Holland) July 4th,1909
Zania Thompson April 23rd,1916
Fred Parker July 2nd,1916
Oscar Thurber Aug 17th,1913
Cecil Nickerson July 20th,1913
Gladys Nickerson July 4th,1909
Kate Nickerson Aug 17th,1913
Daniel Wilcox April 23rd,1916

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As we read history of establishing of churches throughout the various sections of our provinces we are filled with intense interest as to how God has lead individuals and through them communities.

The erecting and establishing of the Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour also has an interesting side, but we have not space to narrate here, Suffice to say that for years previous to the summer of 1918 all the services of public worship were held by the Baptist people in the Cambelite or Christian Church in Blacks Harbour. During the summer of 1918 it became unsatisfactory and inconvenient for the Baptist people to worship in the Christian Church and after much discussion of plans and costs of erecting, they moved out under the wise leadership of Rev.. E.B. McLatchy, to erect and establish a United Baptist Church in Blacks Harbour. The Rev. E. B. McLatchy purchased a lot of land 75 X 100 ft. from Mrs. Jarvis Johnson for which he paid the sum of $100.00 This lot of land is located directly opposite the Connors Bros. grocery store and clothing store.

The first business meeting, in the interest of the erecting of the said Baptist Church, was held on June 25th 1918 and the following building committee appointed: John McDowell, Victor Bradford, John Justason, George Justason Jr. George Justason Sr., and John Perry.

Mr. John McDowell was appointed chairman, John Perry secretary, treasurer and collector.

They voted the size of the building would be 25ft wide, 45 ft long with a 14ft corner post. Two days later the work started under the direction of John McDowell.
Miss Blanche McDowell was our most earnest and successful assistant, collecting in one afternoon and evening the sum of $300.00. There were many discouraging barriers to surmount but we finally succeeded and opened the Church for public worship about the 1st of October 1919, the Church being dedicated Oct, 26th 1919.

On the day of the dedication four ordained ministers were present, Rev. C.P. Wilson, who was the Pastor, Rev. E.B. McLatchy, Rev. J.B. Ganong, representative of the Home Mission Board from whom we obtained the sum of $500.00 to help in the building the church, and Rev. B.F. DeWolfe. Rev. McLatchy presided and was also chief speaker for the occasion, The interest was good and they obtained large free-will offerings at the sessions during the day.

We have not an account to show for all the money received and spent only to the extent of having received $4134.97 and having spent $4047.68. However we received sufficient to finish the church and place it out of debt.

The Home Mission Board gave us $500.00 and the deed of this United Baptist Church of Blacks Harbour, Charlotte County, N.B. was given to this Board and they still hold it Sept. 1, 1925. Rev. Gordon Stanley Beckett.

Interesting facts arising from the minutes:

1926
The discussion centered around new bell and hymn books.

1927
A committee was formed to install a new bell in the church.
November 30th Miss. Minnie Theriault was appointed as church organist.

1928
Benjamin Bradford resigned as Church caretaker and Carroll Spray took his place.

1929
May 31st The church began rotating of Church Trustees. Also approved the erection of the new bell with George Justason Jr. in charge of collecting the funds.

1931
Mrs. Fulton Ingalls became the new church organist. and Mrs Frank Small and Miss Elizabeth Barter were elected as assistant organists.
There were seven baptisms this year the candidates being Stanley Nickerson, Mrs Feston Leavitt, Mrs Fanny Harris, John Welsh, Mrs John Welsh, Grace Stewart, Eric Bradford, Mrs. Manford Cook, Mrs. James Wattling, Manford Cook, Mrs. Edmund Bradford, Clarence Welsh(who later become of deacon) Belle Welsh and Myles Bradford. All these people were baptised by Rev. C.E. Rockingham. (note the spelling of Walsh)

1932:
At the annual business meeting "the envelope system was also discussed and it was moved by Victor Bradford Sr. and seconded by Willard Justason that the clerk purchase the envelopes and have them ready when the packing season started in the factory, to distribute amongst the members."
April 8th , to make partial payments to the Home Mission Board until it is paid.A committee of five were appointed to handle the financial business of the church. "Miss Betty Barter, DJ Springer, Mr. McDowell , the treasurer and the clerk."
" Discussion was held concerning revival meetings, and it was decided to wait till June or July and then get the assistance of a Saint John Pastor."
Discussion was also on whether Sunday Night services will be held when the pastor is elsewhere on the field., check into the Layman's Association for a lay preacher to cover the service.
It was also decided that Business meetings be held once a month and communion to be held the first Sunday of the month.

July 8th: "Discussion concerning the membership and general slackness and it was decided that the Pastor and steady going members visit the others and try to get more of them out to Church".

"It was asked by the Pastor that we be more fervent and earnest in prayer concerning the members." Meeting closed with pray V. H. Bradford Jar. By the end of the year it was reported in the December 30th meeting that there was an increase in the membership.(this is the first time that prayer is mentioned in the actual minutes) Clarence Walsh was appointed an usher.

1934:
The roof was replaced for the cost of $81.88 .

1935
"March 11th Licence given V H Bradford Jr. to preach the gospel." April held two meetings which the decision to put on a addition to the church two members from the Pennfield Baptist Church promised to give $100.00 a piece.

April 19th The Prayer Meeting night was changed from Friday night to Wednesday night pending on the approval of the Pennfield Church.
June meeting held in the Pennfield church with further discussion of the addition of the building in Blacks. It was decided to put it off because it was felt that the summer had past. Instead exterior and interior renovations were decided on, which included a new chimney and possibly new furnace.
The Ladies Sewing Circle was established in May of this year.

1936
March - Special services were held for three weeks by the Rev. Harold Westrup and the Reverend J. D. Spidell of Ludlow Street Baptist Church. The services were well attended and evidently blessed as God was pleased to call many out of darkness to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ! This resulted in ten new believers being baptised at the Ludlow Street Church after the services. (Joseph Moses Jr., William Stevens, Stayley Clifford, Ray Walsh, Vivian Bradford, Norva Noddin, Mrs. Stayly Clifford(Mary Bent) Mrs. Robert Stuart, Mrs Ernest Watson and Vera Cross). Ray Walsh later became a deacon of the Church.

March 6th "The Church met Friday March 6, 1936 to vote into its membership ten new baptised believers... . These along with ten others were received into the fellowship of the Church on Sunday evening March 8th." The additional ten were Mrs Frank Small, Mr Richard Small, Mr. Lester Cross, Mrs. Lester Cross, Mrs. William Austin, Miss Myra Austin, Mrs. Fulton Ingalls, Mr. Wiliam Jackson, Mrs Earl Watson and Mrs. Doris Haggerty.

1936
April 6th It was decided to endeavour to pay $100 yearly toward the principle $500 Home Mission Board loan.
June: Licentiate Victor Bradford Jr. moved to Leonardville, Deer Island.
"The Sunday School maintained its regular weekly meetings, and its average attendance was equal to the previous years. A Christmas concert which had become an annual event was arranged by Miss Marion Lord, Mrs Staley Clifford(Mary Bent) and Mrs D.J. Springer.
At the close of the year 1936 the entire Church organization was perhaps in its strongest position both spiritually and financially since its organization in 1918. There is yet much to be done and it was hoped that further progress would be shown in the year of 1937."

1937:
Special Services were held in February with Rev. Hugh Westrup of Fredericton Junction. These meetings were well attended and the messages were especially inspirational for all those who attended. People were extremely encouraged.
Sunday School and Sunday Services were cancelled for several weeks due to the Infantile Paralysis epidemic.

1938:
Special meetings were held in April "They were largely attended CURTIS M. SAULSBURY a black tenor from Connecticut " He delivered several sermons in song, A baptismal followed Rowena Towers and Ellen Lingley.
Special And Roll Call Service was held with Dr. A.C. Vincent from Saint John.

1939:
Richard Small was appointed the clerk
May 5th Special Business Meeting. Rev. Westrup fully explained the request from Connors to buy the church and build a larger community church suitable for social work and a basement for classrooms with the aid of Mr. A.M. McLean. A motion was approved that the church be sold to the Connors for the sum of $3000.00 and another motion that they start right away to build a new one. The new building was estimated to cost $13,292.00. Much discussion on the topic and the new site wasn't established at this meeting.
Oct. 27th Mr & Mrs Donald McLean, Mr & Mrs Dougall McLean, Murdo McLean, Pauline Wallace, Arthur O'Brien, Mr & Mrs Allan McLean, Mr & Mrs Patterson were all added to the church as associate members. (this being the first time of having associate members).
Nov. 22,nd Business meeting three new deacons were appointed being: S. W. Kyle, Ellis Nason and Sylvester Jackson. Allan McLean was then appointed chairman of the trustees board.
A new committee was formed to oversee the recreation work of the church. The people on this committee were Mr. O'Brien, Miss Austin, Marion Lord, Richard Small, Mr. & Mrs Nason, Mr. & Mrs. Dougall McLean, Pauline Wallace and Mr. McAlery.
December 8th was the date of the first business meeting in the new church building.

1940:
Recreation Committee started Trial Rangers and C.G.I.T groups.

1941:
Rev. Westrup preached his farewell sermon the last Sunday of December

1943:
"The Sunday School had increased by 10% thought to be accredited to the organization of the brotherhood and made a strong appeal for more teachers as to meet the growing need."

1944:
The W.M.S. was very active under the direction of Myrtle Ingersoll. Mission Band showed a great improvement over the last year because of a reorganisation 36 members were enrolled. $20.00 was raised in the first 8 months which lead to the Band being awarded the Banner for N.B. Mission Band.
Young Peoples group at this time numbered at 19.
The church increased in numbers by 22 . Twenty received by letter and another two by experience.

The fifth Anniversary Services were held on Nov. 19th and the service was broadcast on C H S J with Mr. Olmstead bringing the message.
Nov. 26th Coronation Services held with the President of Acadia bringing the messages at both services, they were both largely attended.

1945:
The basement was finished for the use of Sunday School Rooms.
The membership increased by 10. The new clerk was A Richardson.

1946:
Jan 20th Evening Service of dedication of the new hymn books to be used for Sunday School and prayer meetings.
May 14-26th Rev. Gordon Vincent of Halifax (West Side) assisted the pastor in evangelistic services a piano was purchased.
Bulletin board was installed, Evangelistic services with Rev. A. J. Langley of Saint John five people were baptised,( on June 14th Mary Nickerson, Anna Leut, Burla Justason and Charlotte Ingersoll (Benson)) district meetings were held in our church along with the annual Bible Society meeting with Rev. Murchisouas speaker and V-E Day and V. J. Day services, Remembrance Day services, and watch night services at the Pentecostal church. There had been an increase in Prayer meeting but a decrease in Sunday Services.
a hundred new hymn books and a bookshelf for the Sunday school.

12 new baptismal gowns were purchased.

Mr. Nason called a meeting to state that the church had paid out more than they had taken in. (1st time that money was an issue). Discussions were as to how this situation could be remedied. Rev. S.S. Poole of Germain Street Baptist Church in Saint John was present and was asked his opinion of the situation. He recommended a different type of envelope system. He then addressed the meeting based on the parable of the talents. Money was a trust from God and should be used as such. Spoke on how the missionaries used our money,

1946:
The clerks report showed 100 resident members, 7 of these associate members, and 41 non resident members for a total of 141.
a suggestion was made that some of the teen-age boys be worked in as ushers.

1947:
Sept. Rev. DeWolfe accepted a call and began on the field.
Sept 12th Mr. Reginald Mugford was granted a licence to preach from this church. (This is only the second licence to be issued from this church)

1948:
A couples club had just been organised.
The subject of Associate members was discussed. It was moved that they would have the same rights as a regular member.
Oct 3rd Miss Myrtle Ingersoll was the three person to be granted a License to preach.

1949:
A committee was established to update the membership list with the view of getting a list which will be more correct and to the advantage of the church.
The average number of Sunday School was 90.5 for each of the 52 weeks.
June 29th Announcement was made by Mr. Randall of a meeting to be held the following evening at Pocologan for the purpose of organising a church in that section and the following were appointed to represent our church at that meeting. Mrs Warren Justason, Mrs. John Walsh, Mrs. Ernest Watson, Miss Myrtyle Ingersoll and Mrs. S.A. Nickerson.

Oct 3rd-7th Special Revival Meetings were held.
Oct 3rd Children's night
Oct 4th Women's night Mrs. Scott was the speaker
Oct 5th Men's night Mr. Kenneth Wilson
Oct 6th Young People Night Rev. Langley
Oct 7th Evangelistic Service led by the pastor.
Six candidates were baptised

1950:
Mrs Lillian Vickers transferred from Beaver Harbour United Baptist Church.
It was suggested that the church move to quarterly business meetings.
Increase in Sunday School from 143 to 162. Kindergarten table and chairs were purchased for the 3 year olds.
May 14th Mrs. Victor Hatt, Mr & Mrs Mendall Moorehouse and Stephen Pearce were baptised.
July: the loan from the bank (in 1948) for the insulation was now paid in full.
Aug 4th A letter was received from Rothesay Baptist Church for Mrs. Irwin Johnson(Grace) to have her membership transferred to Calvary Baptist Church
Oct 20th The idea of turning the furnace to oil was discussed but rejected as it would be to costly.
The Baptist High Fellowship met regularly on Monday evenings with an enrolment of 42.
It was recommended that the church draft a constitution up
March 12th-17th A week of special meetings were held with Rev. A. A. McLeod of St. Andrews where 15 people came to know the Lord and then were baptised : Maynard Gaudet, Allison Brewer, Robert Fyre,Howard Bradford, Robert Justason, Bordeu Bradford, Wayne Ingalls, Clarence Foster, Sylvia Howland, Esther Foster, Dorthy Waite, Shirley Moorehouse(Stewart) Ferue Kernigan, Mary Coulton and Earl Ingersoll. A letter also to Beaver Harbour for the transfer of membership of Sterling Thompson.

1951:
Concern over the attendance over the summer and the fall in both morning and evening services.
Cold air pipe would be installed right away but the wash room could not possibly installed until the heating could be changed over to oil. to assure consist heat.
Mr. Pearce informed the church that Mr. Wm. Conley had been appointed assistant Treasurer of the church.
Nov. 29th Myrtle Ingersoll's licence to be renewed.

1952:
The church steeple needed workdone. This is when the Hymn Boards were donated to the church by Mr. S.A. Nickerson in memory of his wife Estelle Nickerson, as she had been a clerk of the church.
June 4th, Mr & Mrs Earl Ingersolle and Miss Myrtle Ingersol were granted a letter that they might join the Baptist Church in Grand Harbour.

1953:
Feb 1st Hazen Parent began a six month stay with the Calvary United Baptist Church.
Reports that attendance was done in all areas of the church and Sunday School due to polio.
Once again the request for a church constitution.
On June 21st a committee was appointed to secure a pastor, The committee being Mendell Morehouse , and Mr. & Mrs. Victor Bradford.
Oct. 4th Rev. McDowell moved to Blacks Harbour.

1954:
Communion glass holders were installed in the pews. "Rev. McDowell pointed out that there are too many non-resident members names on our resident list. It is the work of the church to bring these people back."
Discussion about forming a Proteseant cemetery.
July 8th a male quartet from Acadia rendered music to the church.
Oct 21-22 District Meetings held in the church.
DEC 20th Rev and Mrs P.J. McDowell left for Ontario.

1955:
Jan 25th Rev. John Hart missionary from India home on furlough was guest speaker.
May 19th-29th Evangelistic Services with Rev. Stewart Murray as guest speaker and Rev E. Brown who at the time was interim preacher. "The church as a whole was helped spiritually and 22 responded to the call of Christ in their lives.
May22nd A business meeting was held to call Rev. Greer Hutchinson from Rothesay Scotland.

1956:
Feb 26th Guides , Scouts and Cubs attended the church.
April 15th A business meeting to discuss that a parsonage be built a reasonable distance from the church.. Dr. McLean commented that the church needs an objective and he pledged his support to such a building. Rev. Hutchinson wrote a letter of thanks to Connors Bros. fro providing a parsonage over the years.
July 23rd to 27th a series of Bible Studies were held under the leadership of Rev. Stephenson of London England.
Sept 12th Dr. Ross Eaton was present at the weekly prayer meeting in the interests of the TEMPERANCE FEDERATION.

1957:
Jan. 11th a supper was held in the church to mark the dedication of the new parsonage. Dr. A.M.A. McLean was the speaker at the supper he announced that "If the church will pay one thousand a year for eight years they will be given the deed of the parsonage"
Feb: at the annual meeting the junior choir was mentioned at having a membership of 35 children.
The pastor (Rev. Greer Hutchinson) reported that attendance at the services were satisfactory. the Sunday School had increased after a decline. Prayer meeting interest was satisfactory although the evangelistic campaign was not as successful as we hoped it was a benefit. He urged loyalty to all church activities and hopes to arrange a visitation campaign for the folks with no church connection. To make sure visitors felt welcome in the service. He expressed disappointment that there were no baptisms during the year, but plans to hold classes for those who have made professions' as reported by the church clerk Lena Morehouse.

The new oil furnace was installed at the same time of the parsonage being built.

1958:
Feb 5th, annual business meeting with 14 members present
"The church as an organization all indicated a year of activity and an incline financially"
Mr. John Nickerson of Barrington Passage donated a communion chair memory of his parents.
Feb 28th 150 people enjoyed a turkey dinner with a Stewardship theme after with a speaker Rev. H. A. Renfree and a film "The Secret of the Gift"
Oct 11th Rev. Nesbitt arrived.

1959:
At the Annual meeting it was announced an all time record of 171 enrolment in Sunday School. The sewing circle quilted 81 quilts in 92 days along with several pairs of mittens and aprons were made by just 28 enrolled women.
February Was the induction service for Rev. Nesbitt.
Combined Easter Services Mar 25,26, & 27th
April 9th the church held Ministers Layman's meetings with Dr. Henry Allaby from Woodstock as speaker.
December Dr. Stewart once again held 2 weeks of evangelic campaign.

1960
March 20th Rev. Neil Price spoke at the Outreach Campaign
April17th Easter Sunday Baptism Gordon Johnson, Billy Vickers and Hank Vander Linde.
Nov 11 A Fellowship supper sponsored by the Willing Workers followed by a service in the church with Dr. Vincent of Saint John as speaker. The chimes were played for the first time

1961:
The Memorial Gift Cards were introduced to the W.M.S. to be used instead of flowers in expressing sympathy.
Projector fund had been started.
The church appointed Mr. Carroll McGee Sr. as the representative of the Protestant cemetery committee.
Because the church needed a lot of repairs and the funds weren't there for them. Mr. L Ingalls made a motion to have a "special fund" for the repairs , the roof being the priority to be repaired.
Nov 20-Dec1 Evangelistic Campaign with Rev. L.D. Farrell of Woods Harbour, N.S. as special speaker. At these meetings Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ross and June Johnson came to Christ. They were baptised on Dec 17th.

1962:
Jan 24th annual business meeting a Bible was given to Susan Small as evidence of the church's interest in her great attainments in Music

1963
At the Crusade meeting in November 23 cups and saucers were presented to Mrs. Nesbitt prior to her departure to PEI.
Donald Craig filled the pulpit until a new pastor was moved into the area being Dr. & Mrs. M. Brinton on Nov.18th there was an induction service to which was well attended. Dr. Brinton held a baptismal service at Germain Street Baptist Church in Saint John.

1964:
Dr. Brinton felt there becoming a revived interest in the church work
Two Baptisms one April 12th and another on July 5that Hillcrest with Dr. Murray Armstrong.
Baptised were Mason Mitchell, Billy Simms, Patsy Spear, Carolyn Justason, Mrs. Yvonne Bouchard, Floyd Richardson, Mrs. Lorraine (Haggergty) Thompson, Larry Pearce new church hymnals a committee of Mrs. Edmund Bradford Mr. Bert Gallagher and Mrs. B.J. Vickers were appointed to look after the memorials
Dr. Brinton spoke of the forward movement of the church Building, heat, wiring, roof, redecoration, work in the basement (vestry) Baptistery and the elevation for the choir loft. it was moved and seconded that the trustees get estimates and each project be outlined . Mr. Fred Nickerson offered his services, if needed, when the work is to begin.
May 17th The new books were dedicated.

1965:
The WMS ordered cups and saucers with the church's picture on it to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the church, they are also saving postage stamps to send to Mission for Lepers and Canada Packers labels for utensils for the kitchen.

1966:
Mrs. E. Bradford asked the church for the assistance in purchasing choir gowns The trustees were given authority to purchase 5 tables for the basement.
Once again the matter of resident and non resident membership lists.
Due to the financial condition of the church that the salaries of janitor and organist be stopped and asked if these positions could be on a volunteer basis.

1967:
The Pastor's report from Rev. Estabrooks gave thanks for the accomplishments of the past year was in the form of a challenge for advance of spiritual endeavor for the year ahead.
A note of thanks was sent to Connors Bros for donations received.
July 9th Pearldena Seelye(Theriualt) Marlene Matheson and Nelson Tidd were baptised
Our Daily Bread to be purchased and distributed amongst the members.
A cash donation from the estate of the late Sen. Neil McLean

1968:
Some discussions were held about the matter of a Baptistery and the trustees were instructed to make inquires about the feasibility of the construction.
A licence to preach was granted to Gordon Johnson.
Nov. 3rd Susan Walsh had been baptised and was received into membership by Rev. Downie.

1969:
Deacon Mendell Morehouse presented S.C. Pearce with a Bible in appreciation of his faithful and efficient service as church Treasurer.

1970:
At the annual meeting the members present were handed for the first time a mimeographed copies of the various reports thanks to the Downies.
The trustees were very busy looking into the purchase of a lighted sign, and prices of carpeting for the basement floor.
Aug 23rd Donna Justason was baptised at Deadman's Harbour at 2 p.m. and was given the right-hand of fellowship by Pastor Downie and Deacon's Morehouse, Pearce and Wormell at the communion service Sept 6th.
April 29th Suggested by Rev. Downie that a plaque in memory of Dr. A.M. A. McLean be placed in the church.
A draft copy of the working copy of the constitution that Rev. Downie was working on was presented to the members for study.

1971:
Jan 27th discussion as to the need of a church nursery.
Feb 21st : A special business meeting was called to discuss the purchase of eleven acres of land on the Pennfield Ridge for the price of $2,200.00 and that about 8 churches be involved for the making of a cemetery.
It was agreed that Anne Barry be asked to play in the morning services when Mrs. Bradford is on vacation.
Oct 31st at a special business meeting for the church to pay for a bus to St. Stephen for the movie "For Pete's Sake" to be paid from the Evangelistic Funds.

1972:
Rev. Downie commended Edwin Armstrong's Sunday School class for raising $50.oo to help two needy families for Christmas.
Mar 5th Baptism held in St. Andrews Noreen Armstrong, Lorrie Armstrong and Gary McKinley.

1973:
Pastor Bob Johnson brought a theme to his report to Launch Out in 73 to urge God's people to "go fishing"
Mrs. Elizabeth Bradford had to resign from the organ due to poor health.
June 17th Nancy Armstrong, Judith Boudreau, Roberta Campbell and Crystal Shaw were baptised at Lake Utopia Beach
The trustees to look after elevating the chairs in the choir loft.

1974:
The "Harbour Lights" visisted many churches in the county and led devotional and worship services. These young people were a great inspiration.

1975:
Barry Moore Cruscade in Charollte County from Nov 9th-Nov 16th.
Eight people were added to the church by baptism.

1976:
Lic. Bob Johnson "felt that 1975 was a year of Praise and Thanksgiiving to God for the many blessings of 1975 , that it was truly a year of Evangelism. 1976 should be WITH EYES WIDE OPEN to the task of the Great Commission"

1977:
Rev Donald Moses "Always abounding in the work of the Lord" stressing that we should all pull together and push together to grow as a church in the work of the Lord."

1978:
The Harbour Lights and Mabel Conley as pianist were continueing on in their faithfulness to serve.
1979:
Pastor Don Moses proposed the motto for the upcoming year "The Person Who Serves-Deserves"
April 8th A request that each Church raise $500.00 to build a vault at the Pennfield Rural Cemetary.

1980:
Rev. Moses higlighted (1) Real spiritual growth (2) Slavation of souls (3) greater committment to the Lord's work (4) Increased attendance.

1981:
To endeavor to be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, always being kind and forgiving to one another..

1982:
Rev. Perley Tidd encouraged the people from scripture (Prov 29:18) to get a vision or the people will perish.
The church gave a licence to preach to Philip Anthony.
Debise Gaudet (Comeau) led Girl Guides in the vestry.
Clarence Walsh began ringing the bell on sunday mornings.

1983:
Deacon Howard Wright was given a licence to preach.

1984:
Rev. Tidd do all to the Glory of God.
May 6th Veronica Crawford, Anne Marie Wright, Scott Dougan and Greg Scott were accepted into membership.

1985:
Rev. Perley Tidd and Rev. John Bunting of Second Falls began exchanging services
The church fiances were poor.

1986:
Don Craig was acting as interim pastor.
It was moved that Blacks Harbour approach the Beaver Harbour Church to join us as 2 part church pastorate. At the close of the service on July 27th the Congregation voted to extend a call to Lic Jeffrey Hosick as the pastor of Calvary Baptist church and Beaver Baptist Church.

1987:
Discussion as to removing the names from the non-resident list of members.
Dec 5th Rev. Jeff Hosick was ordained in sister church .
1988:
Amy Gauget baptised in April.
Peter Lohnes was interim pastor.

1989:
Rev. Gerald Burke

1990:
The prposed budget be set at $30,000.00

1991:
The trustees were authorized to look into the siding of the church.

1992:
Pastor Burke to be away from June to September to work on his thesis.

1995:
.Rev Peter Downie was voted as the Pastor Emetius and a surprise plaque and notification at the time of Induction service to be held in April for Rev. Bruce Alcorn
Baptism of Betty McLaughlin and Thelma Leavitt in the Pennield church.
All new windows in the parsonage.

1996:
Baptism of Joan and Earl Shaw, Nancy Justason, Rodney and Olga Harris Theresa Deveau Earl Matthews, Amy McGarrigle and Rachel Alcorn and Jennifer Swain (to Beaver Harbour) in the Pennfield Church.

1997:
Feild purchased a new photocopier.

1998:

1999:
A fiance committee formed central treasurer (sabel Downie, Deanna Hunter church treasurer, Charlotte Benson Assit treasurer, Pearldena Theriault and Rodney Harris.

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