building architect and Otis MacNeill was chosen foreman. By May 5, 1957, the church was completed and dedication services were held by Rev. CO . Howlett and Rev. R.E. Whitney , superintendent of the Home Mission Board. The Knutsford Church was closed on April 28, 1957, when Rev. CO . Howlett preached his farewell sermon after fourteen years of serving the pastorate. Before the new minister, Rev. Ross Howard , came in early September 1957, Licentiate Brent Robertson was given charge of the pastorate for the summer months. Rev. Ross Howard was the O'Leary Church's first pastor, and through his efforts the various organiza¬ tions had taken on projects towards the completion of the unfin¬ ished portion of the building. In May 1959, a dedication service was held for the Sunday School auditorium, the ladies' and minister's study, the choir gowns, and the lavatory. After five years service, the Rev. Howard resigned to become chaplain of the P.E.I. Hospital in Charlottetown . In November 1962, Rev. and Mrs. Maxwell Nesbitt and family arrived in O'Leary to serve the Springfield West , O'Leary , and Alma charges. In 1967, the burning of the mortgage of the O'Leary Church took place. Then a new parsonage was built, and the Nesbitt family moved into it in December 1968. Under Mr. Nesbitt 's ministry, groups such as the Pioneer Girls, and the Christian Service Brigade for boys were organized. A junior choir was also formed and various other projects were undertaken. Rev. Nesbitt completed his ministry in 1976. In 1977, Rev. Greer Hutchison accepted a call as interim pastor and preached his farewell sermon March 19, 1978. He was succeeded by Rev. Malcolm Fenton of Ireland who arrived March 21, 1978, and because of his wife's illness returned to Ireland in September of the same year. Rev. Allison MacLean came October 1, 1978, and was here until September 15, 1981. Robert MacGregor , a student minister, served between Rev. MacLean and Rev. Fenton 's ministries. Rev. Fenton returned to the church on April 26, 1982. His son, Mark, assisted him during the latter part of his ministry. Mark left during the summer of 1986 and Rev. Fenton on September 30, 1986. Kenneth Fillmore came to the pastorate on January 1, 1987. In July he married Donna Robblee of Tryon . During his pastorate they organized a group of young adults known as the College and Career Group. Following pastor Fillmore 's leaving on April 30, 1989, Rev. Cecil MacArthur came as interim pastor until.September 1, 1989, 12