Locke introduced over 100 new members to First Baptist, and his final words to the congregation were from Paul, ”Finally brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Amen”. (II Cor. 13:11)

Organist Gloria Atkinson enjoyed the opportunity to prepare and lead the large Prince Edward Island choir, including the First Baptist choir, to Moncton, New Brunswick in March of 1989. They participated in the ”Easter Extravaganza ’89” at the Moncton Coliseum. It was a ”Maritime Musical Passion Play”, with guest international musical star Pat Boone. The Passion Play, an outreach program of the Moncton Wesleyan Church, was totally sold out for two performances and would be a lasting memory for all Charlottetown Baptists who participated or attended. Just before the decade changed, a new committee was established by the finance chairman. It was called the Teller Committee and was chaired by Don Worthen. Its sole function was to count the ”givings" after every service. Ralph and Lesley Carter, who contributed so much music and song to First Baptist for almost a decade, returned to their home in Alberta.

Lic. Vernon Vickruck, who was assisting in the First Baptist Youth Program, assumed the position of Christian Education minister when Chet MacPhail left. In February, Interim Pastor Willard Smith arrived to take the pulpit temporarily until the Pastoral Search Committee could find a new senior pastor. Things happened quickly during the summer when Vernon Vickruck left in June to pursue a new opportunity. Pastor Willard Smith departed in July, when the hiring of new Senior Pastor Dr. Wallace Jorden was announced. Lic. Jeff Carter, the new Christian Education pastor, arrived in September. It was almost as if the _ . Pastoral Search Committee was playing musical pulpits

‘g i because within a twelve month period no less than six Rev. WillardSmith ministerial posrtion changeshad taken-place, and they hoped there would be stability for a while.

Throughout the summer of change, First Baptist continued outdoor Sunday evening services at Victoria Park, but the organizers vacated the bandshell and were now utilizing a hay wagon as a stage. They moved it each week to the provincial government parking lot, providing space for much easier parking and a larger attendance. The 1989 church picnic was held in July at Camp Segunakadeck, as had become the annual habit. At the same time, Scoutmaster Jim Ives and his 4th Charlottetown Baptist Scout Troop were having a lifetime experience. They were camped out at the large Canadian ScoutJamboree, being held across Charlottetown Harbour at Fort Amherst/Port La Joie. It was the first French settlement on Isle Ste

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