HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE EAST POINT BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday morning a crowded house listened to a good sermon by Rev. F. C. Simpson , a Presbyterian minister. An elegant pulpit was presented to the church by Mr. D. Schurman of Bedeque and a pulpit Bible by pas¬ tor J. W. Gardiner and wife. Deacon William McVean read a history of the church to that date. REV . G. H. BEAMAN , 1907-1908 Mr. Beaman was a kindy man—popular in the houses of the people. His pastorate was brief, extending a little over one year. It was during his pastorate that the step was taken to enter into a business arrange¬ ment with the local Disciple church in the support of a pastor. Ten persons were added to the church during this pastorate. Mrs. Beaman was a woman of fine musical gifts, and was greatly respected by the church and congregation. BAPTISTS AND DISCIPLES CO-OPERATE A Disciples Church having been organized in the community, the two churches, for many years, maintained separate services; but a strong sentiment, looking toward a closer relationship, gradually developed. The two bodies had, in time, become so intermingled through family ties and social and business relations, that co-operation in the support of one pastor was not difficult. The first meeting for consultation and friendly discussion was held at the home of Alexander Fraser . T. S. Robertson of Red Point was appointed chairman. Theophilus MacDonald was the first speaker. He said, in part, that he hoped such action would be taken by the two organ¬ izations, at an early date, that they could work together harmoniously in brotherly co-operation along lines in which they were already in sub¬ stantial agreement. He said he was quite certain that there was already, in the two churches an earnest desire for closer relations along business lines so that one pastor would be able to serve both churches to the mu¬ tual advantage of all concerned so that a more generous support could be given the pastor; and by the mingling of the two congregations in public worship a happier and more cordial fellowship would be intro¬ duced. A. F. Fraser , B. Ching and James Dingwell expressed them¬ selves as anxious for co-operation. William McVane closed with prayer. On March 8, 1907, a large and representative meeting of both 30