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Page 2 St. Paul's Church Anniversary Supplement ofThe Canadian Statesman, Oct 17,1984 St. PauVs History Dates Back to 1834 The Second Quarter In 1851 Rev. John of the Nineteenth Cen- Smith was called and tury, in the Village of he served the Congre- Bowmanville and the gation of Bowmanville surrounding country, and Enniskillen until could be described as 1869 when the churches one of great advance- became strong enough ; ment. to operate separately. In 1834 the committee Rev. Smith then re- i of Presbyterian Faith mained with the Bow- !• petitioned Presbytery manville Congregation ; for a settled Ministry in until 1875. It was under Darlington and Clarke, his ministry that the | Rev. Leach, a Missio- present building was ! nary from Scotland, ag- constructed on the reed to come, but his corner of Church and health failed and he re- Silver Streets. Rev. turned to Scotland. Smith was followed by During the next few Rev. James Little who years, congregations was inducted on March were served by stu- 22, 1876, and he res- dents and itinerant igned November 24, ; preachers. 1884. His successor was However, in 1840, Robert Douglas Fraser | settlers from Scotland who was a gold decided to build a Pre- medalist in Natural sbyterian Church. Science at University of Mr. Charles Bowman Toronto in 1870. Corn- donated half an acre of ing to St. Paul's he reland reland upon which to mained until 1898 when erect a building, and es- he was succeeded by i tablish a burying Rev. J.H. Turnbull who ! ground. Soon after, the continued until 1902. ] great disruption in the From that date until Church of Scotland 1911 the pulpit was | took place and the con- filled by Rev. Hugh gregation split with Monroe, a very talented some being faithful to preacher, who was well the Established Church thought of by all. and some favouring the During the early Free Church. years of the First World Those favouring the War, Rev. A.H. Drumm Free Church erected a was Minister of St. new building on Pros- Paul's and in 1917 Rev. pect St. where the D.W. Best was inducted, tracks of the Canadian It was under his minis- Pacific Railway now try that St. Paul's en- run. The Rev. Alexan- tered union and be- der Steele is the first came part of the United stationed Minister on Church of Canada, that record. being 1925. Dr. Best re- St. Paul's Bible Study Meets Every Thursday Every Thursday morning from 10 a m. until 11 a.m. there meets in the fellowship room at St. Paul's United Church a group of people putting a priority on their quest and response to Jesus Christ in their lives. A place to rap, as the younger generation might say, a place to seek and share, a place of strengthening. When personal ideas and troubles are shared, then too, it becomes a place of very meaningful prayer. We have been dealing with the theme study "Jesus Means Life." Members of this group change to some degree as needs and circumstances and schedules change but there is always a core group that are able to participate. Come and join with us, a warm welcome awaits you. Our Sincere Best Wishes to our good friends at Bowmanville's St. Paul's United Church 150 years of service to our community BOWMANVILLE FABRICS 65 King St. W. 623-1241 mained to serve his people until 1931 when he moved to Toronto. He was followed here by Rev. Alexander Kerr. It was noted that boys from St. Paul's served with honour in the First World War as 43 young men offered themselves themselves for service. Of these, seven paid the supreme sacrifice "giving "giving their today for our tomorrow". On January 30, 1921 the Colours of the Second Battalion were deposited in St. Paul's Church. In 1936 Rev. W.F. Banister came to charm the people of Bowmanville Bowmanville with his still-remembered still-remembered preaching ability. One lady, Mrs. Beth Teeple, says, "I can still remember it as if it were yesterday, seeing seeing his face gather red with emotion as he spoke of the threat of war in Europe and saying saying that freedom was worth fighting for, and worth dying for." He practised what he preached, as he volunteered volunteered for active service service and served overseas overseas as a Chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces. The next two men, Rev. Fred Joblin and Rev. A.R. Cragg served only a short time until they too offered themselves for services as Chaplains with the Canadian Armed Forces. It is a great tribute tribute to the people and spirit of St. Paul's that three of their clergy served as Chaplains in the Second World War. Rev. W.P. Fletcher served then from 1943 until Rev. G.C. Quigley came in 1946. In 1949 Rev. Harold Turner was called to begin a ministry that would span the next twenty- four years. Under his leadership St. Paul's progressed steadily. In 1960 the pipe organ was rebuilt and increased to almost 1500 pipes. At the same time the choir loft was enlarged to accommodate accommodate the growing growing number who served in the choir. In 1958 the basement of the Sanctuary was remodelled remodelled to accommodate accommodate the thriving Sunday Sunday School. Further foresight was evidenced evidenced in the addition of a new two storey Christian Education Building (71' x 56') completed completed and dedicated on September 25, 1966. In 1970 Salem Congregation Congregation (formerly of the Tyrone Pastoral Charge) and St. Paul's voted to become one congregation, worshipping worshipping at St. Paul's. In 1973 Rev. Turner was honoured at a dinner dinner party that filled the High School Auditorium Auditorium to capacity on the occasion of his retirement retirement as Minister of St. Paul's. His successor and present Minister is Rev. N.E. Schamerhorn. At the date of writing, St. Paul's is still a vital, working congregation. A fine film library has been established, a tape ministry for the sick or shut in has been inaugurated and its choirs continue to provide provide inspiring musical leadership in the service service of worship. The Senior Choir is under the leadership of Douglas Douglas Dewell and the Chancel Choir (Junior Choir) is lead by Mrs. Allanah Coles. The Sunday School and other youth groups have the advantage of interested, energetic and dedicated leaders. The U.C.W. provides a meaningful way of service service for the ladies of the congregation. May God's blessing and guidance continue to enrich the lives of this congregation. On this, your 150th BIRTHDAY We're proud to say Best Wishes on this special occasion! Serving the Community since 1834 from Management and Staff of McGregor Drugs Serving Bowmanville for over 50 years 5 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5792 I; i I, I f Ü I i i i i:- V.