At the turn of the century Freetown Church was transferred to the [Margate Circuit when the following ministered to the people: Reverends “R. Opie, F.A. Wightman, W.A. Thomson, John Dystant, HS. Young, J.B. Gough, W.E. Johnson, George Morris, G.A. Sellar, J.A. Ives, George Ayers.

‘ The year 1925 saw the union of Methodist, Congregational, and a Esajon'ty of Presbyterian Churches in Canada. Freetown Methodist Church , as included in Bedeque North Pastoral Charge of the United Church of 'anada. These are the United Church Ministers who served to date: Eeverends D.K. Ross, J.W.A. Nicholson, D. Hoddinot, James Cross, R.L.

Wagner, J.K. Campbell, S.G. Walls, Angus U. Brown, Mr. John Waldron, Rev. R.M. Shaw, Thomas G. Whent.

The One Hundredth Anniversary Service was held June 28th, 1964 The minister of the church at that time was Reverend RM. Shaw and the organist Mrs. R.A. Profitt. Guest preachers for the morning and evening services were Dr. Fraser Munro and Reverend Angus Brown. The congreg- ations of Bedeque and Margate joined in worship and special music was provided by the Brooklyn TrioiMalcolm Munro. Willard Bruce. John Bears and Soloist »— Arlene MacDonald.

In 1969 the vestibule of the Church was enlarged and the doors transferred giving a front entrance. The parking area also was paved. These improvements were possible through a legacy of Miss Mary Mayne, former member of the Church.

In October 1970 chimes were installed by Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Burns and family in memory of Russell Scott Burns and his wife Anna B. Burns.

Church history — prepared by Mrs. R. Louis Cairns.

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