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ter the church property. Their main focus is the maintenance of the church building. The trustees may only sell, mortgage, or lease church property with the written permission of Pres- bytery. The trustees also select their own chair, hold their own meetings, and operate their own bank accounts.1

The cemetery committee is entrusted with the maintenance of the two cemetery properties. Many hours are dedicated to the beautification of the cemeteries. An annual clean-up is car- ried out by volunteers under the direction of the committee. The committee attends to the record keeping, and sale of

plots. While a custodian looks after the weekly care of the church,

an annual clean-up is conducted by congrega- tion members, and each church family is

Church Treasurer assigned one week of the year to prepare the Little thought is given to the church for events and Sunday service. work the church treasurer Representatives from Lot 16 United, along does behind the scenes — with representatives from North Bedeque, and pay the bills, pay the minis- Freetown sit on the Manse Committee to ter, and make ends meet. Lot ensure the me is maintained to meet the 16 United has had several needs and comfort of the minister and family long term volunteer treasur- members.

ers. The first recorded name Other positions filled within the church by is Mrs. Percy (Fanny) Miller, volunteers are Sunday School Superintendent, followed by Doris Carr in Sunday School teachers, mid-week youth 1937. Treasurers since: group leaders, choir, public speaking commit- Ralph Monkley — 1938-1964 tee, Pulpit Supply Committee, and Annie Carr —1964-1976 special service and events committees.

Edith Yeo —1976 to present. Each of the three churches in Bedeque

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North Pastoral Charge has representatives on the Ministry and Personnel Committee. The committee works to ensure a harmonious relationship between staff and con- gregation members. Because the committee works on the prin- ciple of confidentiality, no minutes Of its proceedings are recorded other than recommendations to the Official Board?

Lot 16 usually has a representative on Prince Edward Island Presbytery which oversees all pastoral charges on the Island. Presbytery meets monthly, and; each representative serves on one or more sub-committees.

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