Arthur Enman, Millar Stevenson, Clarence MacKinnon, and Alan M. Smith. The decision to proceed with a building arose from a convic- tion of committee members that they must keep faith (1) with the students who had established the work, (2) with the O’Leary people who responded so remarkably well and (3) with the Christ who died for each of us whose servants we are.

By August 6, 1969 excavation had been done, concrete basement work was in progress, and well-drilling was underway. Arthur Enman of Summerside and Reginald Gallant of O’Leary were in charge of construction. The church was built on a lot 80’ X 200’ located on Main Street and donated by Clarence MacKinnon. Millar Stevenson donated the lumber which was ready for construction by September 15. Many people from various RE.I. Churches of Christ donated their time in the construction of the building. The building, 50' X 25' , was completed in February 1970 at a total cost of $20,494.00, including furnishings. The time, materials, and money had been donated by interested Christian individuals - many as far away as British Columbia. Truly they did build by faith and truly it was as it was known in 1969, a "Venture for Christ”.

The main floor consisted of an assembly area 25' X 25', three classrooms, and a washroom. This space was sufficient to accommo- date 75 to 100 people. The lower floor, originally designed for living accommodations, was leased for a period of twenty-eight months to the Provincial Department of Agriculture for office space. At a cost of $1,500.00 the lower floor was renovated to provide living quarters consisting of a living-room, three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a dining-room. When William Weale came to minister in O’Leary and Greenmount in September, 1973, he and his wife, Harriet, occupied this spacious basement apartment. This was the first time that there was a minister ”on the field" in O’Leary. Before the Weales came in 1973, many ministers had served in the O’Leary Church, travelling from Charlottetown. The first church meeting was held on January 8, 1970. After having served four and one-half years, Dean Tate held his last Bible study in O'Leary June 24, 1971. Following this John MacDonald came to preach, then William Weale, Victor McCullough, Philip Birt, Charles MacNeill, and Rankin MacKinnon, our present minister, who resides in O'Leary. Later, when the need arose, many student ministers from Maritime Christian College, including John Herring, Philip Birt and Andy