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The SHALOM SINGERS

During 1973 members from the youth group formed the Shalom Singers. The 25 to 30 members of the group came from 3 local churches. At first the group conducted musical services in their home churches but soon were going to other churches across Prince Edward Island. The reputation of the Shalom Singers grew and they were invited to churches in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Typically they conducted the complete praise and worship service that included singing, poems, personal testimonies and prayer. In 1976 the group sang for the television program "Reach For the Top" which was taped at the Souris High School. They continued this music ministry until the fall of 1979.

In this photo:
The members were:
Back Row: (L to R): Martin Ching, Ian Coffin, Brian Ching, Myles Rose, Boyd Rose, Gordie Rose, Bob MacGregor, Ross Young
Middle Row: Nora Stewart, Diane Robertson, Darlene Robertson, Lynda Young, Gail MacLean, JoAnne Bruce, Dawn Rose, Colleen MacDonald, Janice Bruce, Lorraine Robertson, Connie MacDonald, Brenda MacGregor
Front Row: Barry Ching, Myrtle Hennessey, Sheila Dixon, Carol Coffin, Janet Bruce, Sandra Ching, Karen Rose.
Beverley Ching is sitting on the driver's seat of the bus.

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In the sanctuary, the baptismal tank is behind the arched opening (note the water scene).
1995
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Baptismal tank is behind the arched opening to the left of the pulpit (note the water scene).

Although a baptismal tank had been installed in the church there remains an attraction to the way baptismal services had been observed in the past. During July 1976 Rev. Arthur Willis conducted a baptismal service on the beach. This area of Prince Edward Island is blessed with many sandy beaches so it was not hard to find a suitable area. The baptism service is usually set for a time of day and month when the tide is high. Deep water near the shoreline does not require the pastor and candidate for baptism to go very far form the shore line to find sufficient water to immerse the candidate for baptism. Then people witnessing the baptism can easily hear the words of commitment from the one being baptized. On the July 1976 occasion the Shalom Singers provided music while 12 persons were baptized.

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Baptist pastors are ordained.
1989
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Baptist Pastors Are Ordained.

This photo was taken at the ordination service for Charles O. Hudson
October 26, 1989
PEI Baptist Association Moderator, Mr. Swabey Jelly; Chairman of the EPUBC Deacons Board, Mr. Leith Robertson; Preacher of the Ordination Sermon, Rev. Greg. Denton; the Candidate for Ordination, Charles O. Hudson; Maritime Director for the Christian Church-Disciples of Christ , Rev. Neil Bergman; Chairman of the South Lake Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church Board of Deacons, Mr. Robert Baker

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Newspaper clipping announcing the ordination service.
26 October 1989
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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A Baptist Ordination Service is a Unique Experience.

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Church ordination service bulletin
26 October 1989

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A church license.
1988
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Before an individual can be ordained he/she must be sponsored by a local congregation (receive a church license), have an association sponsorship (receive an association license), receive academic accreditation and be supervised by an experienced pastor. Once a candidate has received a license (Church or Association) he/she is entitled to use the designation of "Licentiate" (abbreviation is "Lic.").

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The actual Ordination Service: page 1.
26 October 1989
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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The actual Ordination Service: page 2.
26 October 1989
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Included in this exhibit is the eight page service bulletin used during the Ordination Service for Charles O. Hudson. It is included to provide information on what an ordination service is and its significance to the candidate for ordination, the ordaining congregation, the Baptist Association (regional grouping of Baptist Churches) and the Convention of Alantic Baptist Churches [CABC].
To receive more information about ordination of pastors go online at:
www.baptist-atlantic.ca
From this website more information can be found regarding the structure of the CABC including that of its member Associations.

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The actual Ordination Service: page 3.
26 October 1989
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada