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The third church building was completed in 1903. The main highway had been changed to run along the seacoast about a half-mile to the south of the site of the old church. The new church building was constructed at the foot of the hill next to the relocated highway. Since it was built on a narrow plot of land the new parsonage was built almost directly behind the church. In the photo the parsonage can be seen behind the church and to the right of it. The parsonage was built sometime between 1919 and 1926 during the ministry of Rev. MacWalker

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The 1903 building has changed very little as seen in these 1933 photos.
1933
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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This 1933 photo on the top shows the building had not changed in 30 years except the horse shed built back of the church next to the parsonage. The photo on the bottom (unknown date, perhaps earlier than 1933) shows a different style of horse shed. During meetings at the church, members would tie their horses to hitching posts in the sheds. The wagons and in winter the sleds remain harnessed to the horses. Horse and wagon could be driven in one end of the shed and out the other.

Before the roads were improved and paved, before there were snowplows to clear the snow covered roads, the horse and cart, in winter the sleigh, were the common means of transportation. Until the 1930's the horses were left tethered outside. The winter weather can be very severe. Horse sheds were built to provide protection against the cold and strong piercing winter winds. The sheds were one of two types. One type just allowed the horse to enter the shed so that, while the horse was provided with shelter, the cart or sleigh was still exposed to the elements. At the end of the service the horse was backed out of the sled and readied for the journey home. Another larger type of shed allowed for the horse and sleigh to enter completely. They entered through one door at the end of the shed and were lined up inside so that they could be driven out the opposite end door.

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This tinplate was used to commemorate the construction of the new church building.
1913

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This tinplate was used to commemorate the construction of the new church building.

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South Lake Christian Church formed an agreement to share pastors.
1992
South Lake, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Another Christian denomination had established a meeting house about 4 kilometers to the east of the Kingsboro Church. The Disciples of Christ congregation developed close ties with the Kingsboro congregation through business and social contacts and as the members became intermingled through marriage. Early in 1907, after much discussion on the matter, the two congregations approved a memorandum outlining how the two congregations would work together to engage one pastor to serve both congregations. The main feature of the agreement was that pastors would be chosen alternately from the two denominations. This practice is still observed to this day.

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A group of girls being taught about Baptist missionaries and activities in foreign countries.
1972
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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On June 15, 1972 a new group called "Explorers" met for the first time. This was a group for young girls sponsored by the Baptist denomination for the purpose of teaching about missionaries at work in foreign mission fields. They met weekly for exploring the Bible and the world about them. They also enjoyed participating in activities and crafts.

The picture on the left: Front row-Barbara Ching, Gwen Ching; Second row-Marion Rose, Darlene Robertson; Third row-Diane Roberston, Karen Rose; and their leader Bertha Robertson.
The picture on the right has the same girls and the leader at the back of the picture is Helen Dixon.

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The basement entrance that was added after the 1966 basement was developed.
1988
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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This February 1988 photo shows the basement entrance which was added after the 1966 basement was developed. Notice the windbreaks at both front doors. The winds are strong in this area because of the small land mass surrounded by water. The continued heating and cooling of land and water causes winds to be constantly shifting blowing either onshore or from the land out to sea.

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Music has always been an essential part of any Baptist Church. Many congregations that ultimately became Baptist Churches initially did not permit musical instruments in their homes or church buildings. They used a pitch pipe or a tuning fork to set the note to which the congregation would sing the hymns. Later the organ was the instrument of choice for churches. As the Kingsboro Church was without electricity, a pump organ was used. Foot pedals located under the keyboard on the floor were pumped back and forth filling the bellows with air. As the organ keys were depressed air was forced through the instrument creating music. A number of organs have been used during the years of providing music to the choirs and congregation.

Over the years junior, youth and senior choirs have ministered to the delight of many worshippers. Quartets and other groups have made the music ministry effective.

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The Shalom Singers are formed.
1974
Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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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.