other pastors with First Baptist connections; John Churchill, Gordon Horsman, Blair Holden and Dr. Ron Noble, who served in the Charlottetown pulpit from 1943- 1944.

Other celebrations included an ”Old Fashioned Chicken Bar-B-Q” at Seggie, and the highlight ofthe year was a big ”Historical Night" at the church in November, when Dr. Athol Roberts presented a fitting message in the sanctuary. It was followed by a ”Living History Album” held in the church hall, when some members in period costume represented a few Charlottetown Baptist personalities over the years; including Thomas DesBrisay and many of the former pastors and others who made a difference in the 150 year life of the church. Special music and an anniversary cake also made the evening memorable. A few of the larger church projects funded by the Capital Campaign, as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations, included the construction of a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance, a complete refurbishing of the interior of the church, a gift of $10,000 to the Atlantic Baptist Convention, $5,000 for new audio/visual equipment and a $25,000 donation to Baptist outreach and missions. It was a year to remember and celebrate, and when it was over Pastor Frank Locke noted that he sure wanted to be back for the bicentennial in 2036!

Apart from the anniversary celebration benefits, there were mementos for members to keep and remember. The most notable was a specially fired anniversary china plate. It was white with a 22 k gold rim, and in the centre was a picture of First Baptist with ”150th Anniversary” written above it. Curved around the bottom was inscribed 1836 - Ghanks 382 Go 60!! - 1986. There were other items like stamped leather bookmarks, but the plate would be the keepsake ofthe memorial event, for members to have in their homes.

After the well organized year-long celebration, church activity slowed to a normal pace, but enthusiasm was still evident in the annual reports of chairmen and their committees. In April 1987, Dr. Bruce Redding was at First Baptist for eight days of special services that attracted an excellent response.

Rev. T.W. Howard and his wife Georgia retired to Charlottetown and became members of First Baptist. T.W. Howard enjoyed a distinguished career, serving Baptist pastorates throughout Atlantic Canada, and now was able to participate, preach and assist whenever possible in a more relaxed atmosphere. Georgia Howard was very active in church work and served a term as president of the Atlantic Baptist Women. "TW” and Georgia were the parents of First Baptist’s Rev. Ross Howard.

The Brace Block Fund provided $23,000 in 1987 to assist 24 young

First Baptist 1986 -Anniversary Year Choir

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