Appendix C

The following is a record of the events undertaken during 1990—91 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the congregation.

November 24, 1990 — Congregational Potluck Supper and a “roast” in honour of Rev. Ian and Janet Glass.

November 25, 1990 —- Special Service to recognize the Founding Members of St. Mark’s.

January 1991 — The Women’s Association was profiled this month. Special Service on the 25th with Life Membership of A.M.S. to five founding members of St. Mark’s: Betty Auld, Elizabeth Boswall, Janet Glass, Doreen Myers and Jessie MacQuarrie.

February 1991 — The Boy Scout movement within the congregation was pro- filed. Tim MacEwen and Norman Myers represented our 2nd Sherwood group at morning service on the 17th.

March 1991 —— The Kirk Session of St. Mark’s was profiled with Elders reading the Scriptures and serving as Hosts each Sunday.

April 1991 — Our Scottish heritage was profiled this month and included “An Evening of Scottish Music with The Wilkinson’s and Friend’s” organized by Rev. Donald and Joy Wilkinson.

May 1991 —— Church School and Youth month. Three banners, designed and made by the Youth Group, were dedicated on the 12th. A special book was com- piled with one page completed by each Church School student.

June 1991 — The anniversary of the first service held in Sherwood Hall was

featured on the 9th. Rev. Ian Glass was special guest, using some material from that first service.

July 1991 — Recognition of the Sod-Turning Ceremony of 1968 was held on Sunday 14th. Rev. M.C. Currie participated in the planting of an Anniver— sary Blue Spruce.

August 1991 — Lester and Lois MacFadyen were honoured on the 4th as the first couple married in St. Mark’s. An outdoor praise service that same even— ing was held but eventually brought indoors because of rain.

Morning service on the 11th saw St. Mark’s four Ministers present, with Rev. Cameron Bigelow conducting worship.

October 27, 1991 -— Recognition of the first ever Baptismal Service of the congregation.

November 1991 —— 25th Anniversary Service held on the 24th, with Rev. Dr. John Cameron, Moderator of the General Assembly preaching. New stained- glass Memorial windows were also dedicated the same morning.

There was a special display in the sanctuary throughout the year. This featured photos and artifacts of the congregation’s 25 years.

Many events of the year were video-taped by Dr. Roy Campbell. These will be compiled into a special tape and made available for purchase by members.

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