In a letter written on July 9, 1981, Mr. Jardine recalled some pleasant memories of his pastorate in Miminegash.

“My memories of Miminegash are treasured and many. Shortly after arriving on this charge I was notified that a meeting was to be held on a Wednesday night in Mimimegash at an Elder’s home at 8 o’clock. I left the Manse at Elmsdale in ample time for this meeting. After too long a drive, passing the same church and over the same bridge several times, I realized I was indeed lost. Suddenly from behind, bright car lights and a loud horn caused me to stop. Approaching my car a friendly voice said, “Would you by any chance be our lost Minister?” “1 sure am,” I replied. Shortly, I arrived at his home to find a large gathering that welcomed me warmly, all smiling.

Another warm memory I recall, as I stood behind the pulpit each Sunday morning, was the welcome presence of the old stove, center isle, back. I often thought, as their humble lay supply, if I could give as much warmth and comfort to these people as this old stove must have done down through the years, I would be well-pleased. However, always at the pinnacle of my sermon, why was it necessary for the man responsible for our warmth and comfort to leave his seat, fetch a log from I never knew where and rekindle the fire? Mind you all this was done with

great dignity and grace.

The enthusiasm, interest and faithful attendance of the young people, though few in number, at our regular weekly meetings will never be forgotten in my memories of Miminegash.

I can truthfully say, with a sense of pride, the time I spent with the Miminegash congregation will always remain with me.

I never crossed a threshold in Miminegash that was not an experience gained and a friend made. Looking back, I know I received far more from each and every one of the Miminegash people under my charge, than I was able to give.”

After an absence of sixteen years, Brown Jardine was chosen as the guest preacher for the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Miminegash United Church building on August 23, 1981.

REV. M. RONALD POCKLINGTON 1966 - 1971

The Rev. M. Ronald Pocklington received his early education in Hamilton, On- tario and then studied at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario to obtain his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Later, he received a Master of Divinity Degree from Emmanuel College of Victoria University in Toronto, Ontario.

Rev. Pocklington was ordained in 1962 by the Hamilton, Ontario Conference and was transferred to the Maritime Conference. ‘

Prior to serving in the Montrose, P.E.I. Charge, he served from 1962 to 1966 the Central Kings Pastoral Charge in Georgetown, P.E.I. From I966 to 1971, Rev.

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