BEACH POINT DISTRICT CHURCHES When my ancestors settled here in 1868, there were no churches and the people held church services in a grove in the rear of Richard Jordan 's home. However, later the people united, and built a Methodist church. How the people would flock to that church each Sunday afternoon. It was filled to capacity. There was a Methodist Church at Murray Harbour , also one at White Sands . The "Manse" was near the church at White Sands . When the snow was too deep, sometimes the minister would have to resort to walk four miles on snowshoes in order to be on time for the services. Later, the Baptist denomination built a church on the corner of James Penny 's land by George Irving 's home. They would hold a service on one Sunday morning, and the next Sunday evening, then either church would have a prayer meeting alternating on Wednesday evenings. After the Methodists and Presbyterian churches united, the Methodists had the church at Murray Harbour (Presbyterian). For some time we kept the church here, and used it for a hall, however, for the lack of activities, it was sold and demolished. The Baptists bought the Methodist church at Murray Harbour and their church here was sold and taken away. Now the United Church Manse is at Murray Harbour located in a house built by Captain William Horton , who later moved to Bridgetown , Nova Scotia . Soon after the turn of the century, a Church of Christ was built on the corner of Vere Penny 's farm, about half way to Murray Harbour . The minister of this church lives in a manse in Murray Harbour . The first Presbyterian church was built on Donald MacKay 's pro¬ perty at Murray Harbour , but later it was moved across the river to Henry Brehant 's place. This became a great advantage, as a few years later north and south residents united, and acquired a resident minister. About the year 1828 or 1830 their first pastor was Rev. Daniel MacCurdy . There was also a Methodist church near. The cemetery is on the Methodist Church farm, and the church was near the shore. When there was a service, people came from near and far bringing lunches and stay¬ ing for both services if by chance there were two. The first Methodist minister was the Rev. Thomas Bulpitt . The Methodist minister at Beach Point in my time was Rev. Mr. James , then Rev. Allen , Rev. Chapman , Rev. Sellars , and many more. In the olden days the services were well attended as people did not believe in sports on the sabbath day. Among the lovely old hymns sung were Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Stand up for Jesus, Oh God our help in ages past, Throw out the life line, and many more too numerous to mention. How we miss the old churches here, as well as the dear old friends who worshipped in them. 21