himself in pastoral care at the local hospitals. He was ordained to a lay missionary position within the Presbyterian Church. David began his studies in this field. In 1989 his involvement as a lay missionary saw him appointed to two congregations as stated supply. As well as giving assistance to a number of congregations in the Presbytery of Essex-Kent, doing pulpit supply etc. David left Dell Canada in April 1996, to devote full time to the ministry. The first week of February 1996, he answered a call to preach at Zion Church, Charlottetown . David was the unanimous choice to become Zion's new Assistant to the Minister . He is continuing his education toward ordination in the Presbyterian Church. David and Debra live in Charlottetown and they have two sons. Jake is married and living in Miramichi New Brunswick , and Josh is living at home. 129 ■