Church History with a little fun
By Mary Brear
Over thirty years ago
a small group was bound
With strong faith to worship in Parry Sound
Their vision was mighty, inspired by God
That Fellowship Baptists would “Break Sod”
With the faith of a mustard seed, they grew
Where 2 or 3 gather in His name they knew
God’s infinite love does not abandon
Their first Shepherd would be David Brandon
This Snug Harbour Pastor
Sunday mornings preached in town
In evenings these town folks
at Snug Harbour sat down
At the Kinsmen School on Waubeek Street
Two dozen Christians in ’82 did meet ….
Scrivers, Barrys, Jacklins, and Dowswells
Willets, Reads, Poytresses, and Calders
Isabella School was available to worship awhile
Pastor Brandon led the ‘Sound Saints with a smile
The IOOF Hall on Tudhope was utilized too
Fellowship was mighty with this faithful few
Baptisms were held in tanks or the lake
In weddings, funerals, picnics, all did partake
In ’85 Pastor Brandon moved on with tears
Hugh Rendle took his place for a couple years
In ‘87 their prayers were answered by God
On William Street land, they did “Break Sod”
In this small church Pastors planted seeds
Souls were saved as God met their needs
Ian Ackland filled the pulpit in ‘87
Followed by Pastor Bert (who’s now in Heaven)
For the next dozen years came the Freeman Team
‘Till the Hospital lured Larry to his Chaplain Dream
Pastors Ron Baxter; John Baptist;
Blake Slessor came and went
Alex Matthews the next
half dozen years spent
The little church building grew in 2008
A fall ground breaking ceremony
marked the date
The Interim Pastor in 2012
was Hugh Hamp
We knew and loved him from Smoky Trail Camp
Our pulpit team in 2013 refined their search
Dr Rick Crockford for 5 years then led our church
For several months Brent Tremblay stepped in
Capably serving through the 2018 interim
In early 2019 Joshua Stone preached for the call
Joshua, Esther and family were welcomed by all
God has richly blessed this congregation
His work passed down by generation
With Christian love, storms we weather
Old familiar Hymns bind us together
AWANAs, Teens, and Kid’s Klub were run
Young lives were touched after games and fun
Bible verses memorized ‘till they got it right
An Outreach to parents on Awards Night
Missionaries are sponsored far and near
Benevolent Funds assist the needy here
Ladies morning Bible study is every 2nd Monday
Men’s evening Bible Study’s held each Wednesday
Sunday School begins at half-past nine
Bible verses are explored line by line
At Junior church we study God’s word
All ages are guided to follow the Lord
You’re welcome to stop by and take a seat
Strangers are friends we’ve yet to greet
Morning service starts at eleven a.m.
Each 2nd Sunday at 7 we pick our favourite hymn
Please join us at 138 William Street
May God bless you until we meet!