The Service of Dedication for our new church building was held on December 6, 2011. The Dedication was conducted by Rev. Beth Mattinson, Moderator of the Presbytery of Prince Edward Island. Worship leader was Rev. Andrew Hutchinson and the sermon was delivered by Rev. Mark Buell. Rev. Andrew and Rev. Mark are our Co-Interim Moderators. Music for the service was provided by Music Director, Pamela Campbell, the choir, and Debbie Richard’s multi-media presentation. We were pleased to have Mr. Howard Coles, architect, Mr. Seymour DesRoches, contractor, and representatives from the Summerside and Area Christian Council and the City of Summerside in attendance. The Synod of the Atlantic Provinces was represented by the regional staff members, Rev. Ruth Houtby, Mission & Education Consultant, and Audrey Cameron, Camping & Youth Consultant. Dr. Glenn Sinclair was MC for the time of fellowship and greetings that followed the service.

During the service the keys to our church were literally “passed around”—from the architect to the builder, to the Session Clerk, to the Moderator of Presbytery and finally to the Finance & Property Chairman and the Trustees of our congregation!

The beautiful service was a wonderful culmination to the celebrations that have been happening since we moved into our new Church Home on Thanksgiving Sunday!

Following are two greetings from Friends of the congregation who were unable to attend the Dedication Service but wanted to share a message with our Church Family.

What a joy it must be for the congregation of Summerside Presbyterian Church to finally be in your new church home. I pray that within the walls of this new church structure young and old alike will continue to find the warmth of community, the peace of God’s presence, and the promised new life of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the season of Advent, the time of watching and waiting, may all your dreams and hopes and prayers be answered by our gracious God.

I had hoped to be present but will find opportunity to visit my home congregation in the New Year.

Many blessings on one and all.

Yours in Christ, Rev. Kenneth Stright

Presbyterian Church of St. David, Halifax

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

On behalf of the Session and Congregation of St. Mark’s, we wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Session and Congregation of Summerside Presbyterian Church on the opening of your new church building!

As you celebrate this evening with your official opening service, we pray that each one gathered will feel the Lord’s presence among you.

We pray that the new facility will be a blessing to all those who use it and serve as a beacon for Christ in Summerside for decades to come.

Many blessings to you all, Tom & Paula

Reverends Tom and Paula Hamilton