Data compiled by Beryl Borgerson

In 1976, the bicentennial year of our country, we all are looking back on our heritage. It is only
fitting that we of the church think, of our beginnings. Our first people came to these New England shores
back in 1620 to find freedom for worshipping God and away from manmade dictates. "Every enterprise of
the Pilgrims began from God... . 'Let us seek of God' said they, 'a right way for us, and for our little ones,
and for all our substance."1

In the early days of this settlement, after the war for freedom, the American Revolution, people
came from various places and from different religious backgrounds--and many apparently with no
religion. It was a life frought with many dangers and hardships. Missionary clergy from the west came
for a few days at a time and preached and baptized. Private homes were used for these meetings.

In 1784 things changed. The people of the area of Thomaston, which included the present day
Rockland, South Thomaston and Owl’s Head, sent two messengers to invite the Reverend Isaac Case, a
young Baptist minister from Harpswell to come preach. They found him holding services in Newcastle.
He arrived here January 1784 where "he found a small gathering of people had observed that very day as
a season for fasting and prayer, that God would pour out His Spirit upon the people of the place.2"

Only one of these people, Mrs. Oliver Robbins, was a. professing Christian--the only one in this
area. Anotherg Elisha Snow was a member of the Harpswell church for 19 years. They both claimed
Baptist doctrine and beliefs. (Under Rev. Case's ministry, Mr. Snow became a preacher.)

By the end of.April 1784. fifty-four people had been baptized. Mr. Case little or no opposition here in the promulgation of the peculiar and then novel views of the Baptist denomination.

That same year in May or June, a church was constituted in Oliver Robbins' barn. It had 50
members. The elder Case preached here for eight years. The membership of the church increased to 123.
They came from all the surrounding areas. The church building was erected beside the old cemetery in
South Thomaston, on the Dublin Road. The building burned to the ground one February night in 1889
after being struck by lightning. (Helen Harlow Hill, who was a little girl at the time, tells that there were
three claps of thunder and three flashes of lightning, the last one hitting the steeple.) This church was the
mother church for most of the Baptist churches in the surrounding areas; some being St. George,
Thomaston, Rockland, and Owl's Head being the youngest.

Rather than:travel the five miles to meetings, the Owl's Head residents voted to hold worship
services in Timber Hill Schoolhouse. Until now, they were members of the South Thomaston church.
The old records tell us of these meetings and the beginnings of the Owl's Head Chapel.

"June 26, 1886. Regular meeting of the church We are looking forward to the time when we shall occupy
our new chapel now building at Owl's Head.”3

"June 25, 1887. Church meeting in the unfinished chapel. It is good to meet and talk of the
way."4

There were three more meetings, held in the chapel during the summer months, then on Oct.,29
another was held in Timber Hill Schoolhouse--Too cold to meet in an unfinished buidding, don't you
suppose? At this meeting it was voted to transfer back to the old church ediface (the mother church) at
South Thomaston for worship and business.

"Nov. 26, 1887. Meeting at old meeting house at South Thomaston village. On motion of Deacon
Mark Ames, voted to dismiss the following members to organize a Baptist Church at Owl's Head:

B.A. Emery Mary B. Grant
Lizzie,O. Emery S. P. Brown
Susie E. Emery Mary A. Brown
Clara H. Emery Annie L. Farnsworth
Sidney P. Emery Margaret C. Emery
Iona F. Arey N. B. Maddocks
H. L. Pillsbury Ruth A. Maddocks
Achsa S. Perry J. A. Philbrook”5

These people met in the home of Capt. B. A. Emery on Nov. 30, 1887 to formally organize
themselves into a church. They adopted the "Articles of Faith" recommended by the Maine Baptist
Convention of 1846 which follows as:

"Having, as we trust, been influenced by 'Divine grace to love God and embrace the Lord Jesus
Christ as our Savior and feeling that we are under the strongest obligation to obey His commands, we do
now, in the presence of the allseeing God, solemnly covenant with each other, that, as God shall enable us,
we will walk together in brotherly love.

That we will exercise a Christian care and watchfulness over each others, and faithfully counsel,
warn, rebuke and exhort each other according to the nature of the case and the rule of the Gospel:

That we will participate in each others joys and endeavor with sympathy to hear each other's
burdens and sorrows:

That we will cheerfully bear our part in supporting the public means of grace:

That we will hold communion together in the worship of God and in the ordinances and discipline
of the church:

That we will seek Divine aid to enable us to deny ungodliness and every worldly lust, aid to walk
circumspectly before all men:

That through life we will strive amidst evil report and good report, to live to the glory of Him who
hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light."

Those chosen to be the first officers weret Sidney P. Emery, church clerk, Brothers Bradford A.
Emery and James A. Philbrook and Brother Philbrook to be treasurer.

The early records of the church were destroyed by fire when the home of Deacon J. A. Philbrook,
clerks burned on April 3, 1905. The members searched their memories, notes they had made, with written
records at the Convention headquarters and a report written by a minister and read at roll call of 1901.

The first mention In the records of a minister is Rev. J. T. Lightfoot, a student from Newton, coming
in June of 1888 for the summer months. His salary was $9.00 per week. Three of this was paid by the
Convention and $6.oo paid by the church. William Moore followed Rev. Lightfoot until June, 1889. Other
ministers were Rev. S.Hill in June and Rev. M. J. Kelley in July and Rev. J. H. Barrows in Oct. of 1889.
No mention is made as to who they were or where they came from.

In September of 1888 this church was admitted to the sisterhood of the Lincoln Baptist Association.
The first missionary collection of $7.50 was made this year. At the end of the vear the report made:

Clerk: Sidney P. Emery
`Ree'd. by letter 16
Total membership 16
Total benevolence $7.29
Total Home expense $451.71
Number of scholars in Sunday School 40
Average attendance 30
Money raised in SS $11.46

This report gives us an idea of how scarce money was in these early days and how dedicated the
early members were to God.

The new chapel at Owl's Head was completed in Dec.1889 and dedicated on Dec.12 with Rev.
Albert Green of Warren presiding at the dedication service.

Mrs. Phyllis Adderton Russell, granddaughter of B. A. Emery, found the specifications of the
materials and work required in building the chapel at Owl's Head, Maine, according to plans prepared by
Fassett and Tomson, Architects of Portland, Maine. These specifications were sent to Mr. Emery as he
was the master builder.

The plans said that the foundations were to be 24 cedar posts, not less than 6 inches in diameter, set
in the ground not less than four feet, and to be long enough to come two feet above the surface of the
ground. The timbers were to be all spruce and all finished lumber was to be well-seasoned pine, free from
large or loose knots, shakes or pitch.

The complete architect plans are now on record.

The present condition of this building is a testimony to the quality of the materials and the
workmanship.

The gravel used to grade the church grounds was taken from a pit owned by Chandler and Ann Farr
but behind Evergreen Cemetary. This pit is the Lily Pond, a well known place to the village youth.

The first mention of Sunday School officers were in the report of 1889 with Supt.
J.A. Philbrook and Sect'y. B. A. Emery.

The church entertained the quarterly business meeting (of the Lincoln Baptist Association--?) in Feb.
1890. At this time the Warren Baptist Church presented them a communion service.

In October of 1895 Evangelist J. W. Hatch and his wife came and began special meetings.
Twenty-five people were united with the church during the next two years as the result of their work.
Membership was up to 39 in 1896. Mr. Hatch built a summer home in Owl's Head and for many years he
was periodically active at times preaching for the entire summer. He brought many eminent Baptist
ministers to the area who were always willing to help the church by filling in during the summer months.

In December, 1898, it was voted to raise money to pay for two lady evangelists to come here. They
were the Misses Nash and Whittier. They held services both in Owl’s Head and Ash Point during January
and February. In June they returned to the area and took up work in both villages.

In July, Dr. A. T. Dunn, Secretary of the Maine Baptist Missionary Convention, baptized seventeen
members into the church. These were all Ash Point people.

Soon after this event these people came together to seek about and consider the subject of building a
chapel. "And had you been there it would have reminded you of the building of the Tabernacle of old, as
the people pledged their free-will offerings, some above and beyond their ability. In a few minutes $300
was pledged besides a building lot, materials and labor."6 The chapel was dedicated on June 11, 1900. The
sermon was given by Dr. A. T. Dunn.

Again we find the help of the Hatches as Mrs. J. W. Hatch of Fairfield sang a solo. Ministers from
the surrounding areas all took part at this ceremonial time.

In Sept. of this year four more people were baptized into the church at Ash Point. Much activity was
present in this church in the early years. This was the Ash Point Branch of the Owl's Head church.

On March 28, 1901, a roll call was held at the Owl's Head chapel. An address on the history of the
church was given by Miss Whittier. The membership this year was 75. This included people from both
Owl's Head and Ash Point.

The Misses Nash and Whittier closed their labors here in May,1904. The Rev. Henry G. Clark
began his pastorate in May. During this time there were two church clerks, one being an assistant and one
for Ash Point. In 1906 Rev. Clark severed his connection with the church and Evangelist Hatch supplied
for the summer. From now until April, 1907, there were various ministers who were supplies but during
this month the Rev. E. E. Longley accepted the call. He remained until Feb., 1911. Many of our
present-day members remember his daughter, Mary Brown very well.

A special event held in Aug., 1907 was an illustrated talk at the chapel given by Rev. E. S.
Ufford, author of "Throw Out the Life Line."

The first mention of Dr.-Samuel Russell leading a meeting was in August of 1900 Dr. Sam was
with us during the summers for many years, until his death in 1936. He was pastor at the Ruggles St.
Baptist Church in Boston and later Secretary of the New England Baptist Association.

In September of 1910 a Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor Society was organized.

In June of 1911 another noted theologian, Dr. E. G. Herrick of Charlestown, Mass., held services
in the Ash Point church. Dr. Herrick was president of the Newton Theological Seminary. He had a
summer home in Ash Point and came for many years.

In the summer of 1911 the Rev. J. H. greeley came to be pastor. this is a noteworthy year. The
minutes said the church voted to pay Alice Philrook $15 for board of pastor and his wife while waiting for
the parsonage to be ready for use. The parsonage was right beside the Ash Point church.

Mr. M. H. Wakefield followed Mr. Greeley. He stayed for three years. No particular mention is
made of these events. From here on, several men were with us for longer or shorter times, never more than
a year and many just for the summer months. One man mentioned many thimes was Rev. S. E. Frohock
supplying during the summer. he came to Owl’s Head summers for many years and always helped out. (His
son was Dr. Frohock in Rockland. many of our people remeber him well, and he helped many of us be
born.)

This church has been blessed all down through the years by having a colony of ministers come
here during the summer and the blessing still continues.

After a long time of no settled pastorate, at long last Mr. White came in March, 1925. Henry
White first lived in the parsonage at Ash Point and preached in both churches. He did this for 18 months
then severed his service at Ash Point and came exclusively to Owl's Head.

When Mr. White first came, electric lights were installed in the Owl's Head Chapel, a gift of Dr.
Robert L.Emery, of Winchester, Mass., in memory of his father, Deacon B. A. Emery. During the summer
of 1927 Mr. White was on leave from the church pastoral duties. Chauncey Stewart, a student of Gordon
Bible School was the pastor until Mr. White returned in September.

The Ash Point Church became inactive with the demise of regular services and the doors closed for
many years. Occasionally a wedding was held, but the building soon fell into disrepair.

In 1941 a new society was formed, the building was renovated and services started again. Times
change and transportation was certainly a big factor in these changes. With more people going out of town
to services, again this church ceased to function.

The fixtures and furniture were sold and the building torn down in 1956. The parsonage had been
sold to Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Small many years before. The money obtained from this church was given to
the Owl's Head church Many of its members transferred to Owl's Head. The fellowship once shared at the
Ash Point Chapel is missed by many.

"January 20, 1929, our church has suffered a great loss. Our pastor died suddenly the morning of
January 14th while preparing to attend the ministerial association to be held in Rockport...”7 Mr. White's
passing was not only a great loss to the church but to the entire community. He had been a friend to all.
He and Mrs. White donated the land for the village library. He, being a carpenter by trade,headed
up the crew of village volunteers who built the library building.

He was always helping his community and the people who lived in it. Mr. White was one of the first
traveling pastors for the Sea Coast Mission and was skipper of their first boat.
After his passing, his widow, Rose, continued on working in the church until age made it no longer
possible to be active. Their daughter, Alice, along with her husband, Deacon Russell Woodman, have
devoted their lives to this church.

In July of 1929, Rev. Helen H. Carlson was called to be pastor for four months, and if money was
available to extend her stay for a year. Mrs. Carlson had been a missionary in China and she had many
stories to tell the Owl's Head residents and church folk about her experiences.
The depression had started and money again was very scarce. In Aprilg 1931,,it was voted not to
retain a pastor until the financial prospects were better. Little did they know how long it would be before
they could have their own minister again.

The summer ministers helped out again. Dr. Russell, Dr. C. S. Moore, the president of the Bangor
Theological School, and Rev. Chas. E. Lewis were those who preached. A note says the collections were
large and were given for repairs.

In October a long association with the Littlefield Memorial Church in Rockland was started as it was voted
to have Mr. Perry as pastor. He held services in the afternoon.

The records stated that money was very scarce but all bills paid except for $50 for paint. After
Mr. Perry's term came Rev. John Quigg for a few months and then Rev. Charles Marsteller. Mr.
Marstellar was here for over eight years. Rev. Wendell Wilson followed and stayed until 1947.

In October of 1946 a meeting was held to decide what members would like as a gift from Mrs.
Flora Speed, who wished to give something durable as a memorial to her father and mother, Capt. and Mrs.
Jacob Clifford. An electric organ was decided upon. The brass plate of the organ to read "Gift of Flora
Speed in memory of her father and mother, 1947". This was dedicated Oct. 3, 1948 with Rev. Kenneth
Cassens presiding at the organ and Mr. Chester Wiley of Warren as guest soloist.

The next minister was, Rev. John Barker who was here from 1948 until 1952. It was during Mr.
Barker's ministry that the Owl's Head Baptist Chapel Society was incorporated into the Owl's Head Baptist
Church. This was done and on Dec. 15, 1949 the new constitution of the Owl's Head Baptist Church was
voted upon and accepted.

In searching the recordsg the first mention of the Society was back in 1932. At the present time we
do not know if this was formed during the hard years to bare for the chapel building or if it was an
organization that was from the beginning of the church. The church deed was made out in the name of the
Chapel Society.

During the next few years routine business, repairs of the church, etc., was carried on. Apparently
the Christian Endeavor ceased as money in the treasury was turned over to the church with the
understanding that if the group was ever revived, they would receive money to reactivate.
Rev. James Dagino was pastor from 1952 to 1954. Then came Rev. Chester Staples, 1955 to 1960.
The Sunday School must have been growing all these years for in 1956 it was voted to build onto the
church for a Sunday School room. The money from the Ash Point Church demise was used for this
building project.

A building campaign was launched with several hundred dollars raised to begin the building. A loan
was obtained from Maynard Bray. He returned the interest on the loan to the church and Bibles were
bought with the fund. It was completely paid by Dec.9 1957. The dedication of this room was held in Nov.
of 1956.

Rev. Cleaves Henderson became pastor in 1960 and stayed until June of 1965. The church had
been growing all through these years.

Because of the growth in the number of members over these years and the better financial condition,
the members felt they could now have their own pastor again. (All these years since the association began
with Littlefield Church, the Owl's Head Church ministers were from the Littlefield pastorate.)

Mrs. Sarah Haskell, who became Mrs. Nutter, came in October of 1965- (Rev. Nutter had
previously been here for a time as a supply pastor.) Mrs. Nutter remained until the summer of 1967.
Mr. John Fay began his pastorate in Jan., 1968, leaving in 1972. He was a very active pastor and
brought many members to the church. He was instrumental in establishing a nursery which enabled
younger families to more fully enter the church life. The children are cared for by the ladies of the church
taking turns each week during the Sunday morning worship time.

During his pastorate, the church became self supporting, no longer needing financial aid from the
Convention. They felt that they would like to have the deed of the chapel, so "The Owl’s Head Baptist
Chapel Society", by a unanimous vote of the church, requested the clerk to apply to the Maine Baptist
Convention for the return of the church deed. This deed was received and is made out to the Owl's Head
Baptist Church. It was recorded at the Registry of Deeds in August, 1969.

Mr. Wallace Sutton became the pastor in January, 1973, heeding God's call for him and Mrs. Sutton
to minister in Owl's Head.

This year the membership voted to build a parsonage. This was built on land donated by Deacon
and Mrs. Russell Woodman. Members and friends of the church unselfishly gave contributions and made
pledges for this new home. Dedication ceremonies were held on March 11, 1973.

In the fall of 1973, Mr and Mrs. Fred Gnade donated a new piano fo; the musical portions of the
worship services. At the same time, a double keyboard electric organ was bought by donations and some
general funds. These new musical instruments, under the musical ministry of Tim and Carl Woodman,
have added much to the services.

The church grew in membership and strength under the leadership of Mr. Sutton. He worked
diligently to present to every person in Owl's Head God's message of salvation and love. Many a shut-in
was comforted by visits from Mr. and Mrs. Sutton and from the spiritual food given them.

Once again under God's divine calling, the minister was led to another work and on the last Saturday
night of March, 1976 the church membership bid farewell to the Suttons at a special reception. The next
morning was Mr. Sutton's last service before going to his new calling.

All through the years the ladies sewing circle was the group that raised the moriey to keep the
building in repair, bought the new equipment and had a part in carpeting the sanctuary. It was their
faithfulness and trust in the Lord that kept things going for many years. For mrny years the only man at
the service was the minister, today it is different and the attendance is about equal. \

Times change. The ladies sewing circle is now a missionary group. They work on projects to aid
Christian workers and their labors are received by menyp near and far. The men of the church have taken
responsibility for maintenance of the building and grounds.

The Sunday School has grown from small numbers to the extent that 60 to 100 people now attend.
Weather permitting a class is held in the library due to the continuing need of classroom space. There is an
active youth group for youngsters ages 10 through teen years. In the summer a well-attended Daily Bible
School is held for a period of time.

Child Evangelism Good News Clubs meet each week during the school year, presenting Salvation to
elementary school children. We are fortunate to have students from Christian Schools College in Glen
Cove work with these youngsters.

There are many active members to thank for all this activity. While thinking of and thanking
present-day workers, those of days gone by must also be remembered. The founders and first officers have
been named earlier.

Other members that have worked so hard -to keep this church a beacon of God's light in the
community were Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Merriman, (Mrs. Merriman was Annie
Brown named in the records.). "Aunt Mattie" (Martha Speed Maddooks Dolliver), "Aunt Daisy"
Maddocks, who was church treasurer for some thirty plus years, Mabel Maddocks, Edward Brown, Ethel
Snow Burkett, Emma Speed, Julia Speed, Ada Emery, Lizzie Rogers, Myra Rogers Scammon, Thomas and
Ava Kinney, Addie Emery,, Harriet Emery Merriam, Bertha Learned Borgerson, Ruth Post Buckminster,
Sanford Kaler, and other members who gave service for lesser lengths of time.

May all members of today pledge themselves to continue to grow in Christian love and knowledge.
May we live up to our pilgrim heritage, "Let us seek of God, a right way for us and for our little ones,
and for all our substance.”7

Jesus was born the Son of God, lived on earth with mortal man and was crucified. At the moment
of' His death he took the sins of every person upon Himself, suffering, bleeding and dying for you. Three
days later He rose victoriously over death and walkied earth once more proclaiming eternal life for all
who believe.

The pilgrims were seeking a “right way "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”8 Many of them knew the right way was through faith in Jesus
Christ.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth In him
should not perishg but have everlasting life"'John 3:l6 (KJV)

These words had serious meaning for our pilgrim ancestors they are also meant today for every
man, woman and child. Friendnr God did love, God is love, God will love; He is forever. Why not
examine your heart and accept in faith, believing that Jesus died for your sins and rose again to gain victory
over death for ALL who believe.

May God continue His blessing on His Church.

1. History of the United States, Bancroft

2. History of Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston, Eaton

3. Second book of records of the First Baptist Church in South Thomaston

4. Ibid

5. Ibid

6. "A Story of Ash Point" Scrapbook owned by Elena Fredette

7. Church Records

8. Holy Bible, John 14:6 (KJV)

1987

~ Pastor Carpenter came in 1976.
~ 1987 - 23 new members
~ General Fund exceeded the proposed budget by $19,304.62.
~ 100th Year Anniversary strongest ever in history of 89 years.
~ Mr. Robert Jacks helped in attaining Peter Waugh.
~ 38 more young people than a year ago.
~ Mountain Movers, a young peoples group, was formed and led by Phyllis McNealy.
~ Family Life series was also in progress.
~ Senior and Junior High groups gathered in different homes weekly.
~ Youth Day was held in May. A Team Troop from Massachusetts performed musically.
~ Training Workshop held and run by Rev. John Ramano, Irene Wynn and Jeanette
Lindsey from Child Evangelism In. (?) of Maine. The Workshop: “Relating the Gospels
to Todays Child” - “The Gospel and How to Teach It”, Drawing Gospel from the
Lesson” and “Counseling for Salvation”.
~ Average Sunday School attendance for 1987 was 109.
~ Alice Woodman’s report.
~ Parish Visitation started.
~ Prayer Chain continued.
~ New Class for 2-3 years started.
~ Matti Pulkinnen held a workshop during DVBS.
~ OWLS (Older Wiser Loving Seniors) was initiated with Pastor Carpenter and Wilma
hosting a Foliage trip.
~ Junior BYF had 4 leaders.
~ Senior BYF active under Peter Wallace. Travel Trip included out of State. Martha
Christie and Lynette Monroe went to QUEST 87 in California by raising money.
~ Choir had a special day June 7th. by dressing for a century ago.
~ 12 Baskets of fruit for Shut Ins from Dorcas.
~ Home Bible Studies in morning for those who could not come at night.
~ General Fund in 1987 $82,794.18.

1988

~ Pastor Dunn .. Easter 1988 membership received: 8 . Total church membership 241.
~ Alice Woodman resigned as Sunday School Superintendent having served 50 years!
~ Polly Pulkinnen resigned after 30 years teaching.
~ Steve Hill headed Senior Banquet.
~ Family Picnic at Adams Field.
~ New NIV (New International Version) Bibles given by donation as Pew Bibles.
~ Hearing Fund established.
~ Tal McNutt Evangelist

1989

~ August 17th Pastor Glenn C. Prescott III came to the Pulpit.
~ Alice Woodman and Lillian Lindsey passed away.
~ New members in 1989 : 1
~ A scholarship was formed to distribute money for camp scholarships.
~ Sunday School contest with Pastor Carpenter’s church; we lost then treated them to
Sundae Party.
~ Church Picnic at Adams Field.
~ New van purchased, electric typewriter, stove, water tank and sound system.
~ Carpets cleaned.
~ All BYF very active.
~ New van arrived and being stored in Kincaids barn.
~ Usher Committee formed with duties and dress promoted.

1990

~ Pastor Glenn was Ordained.
~ Persian Gulf War sends thousands of men and women to Iraq.
~ Pioneer Clubs started.
~ Young Mother’s Bible Study began.
~ Aerobic Classes given.
~ Steve and Diane here from Jehovah Washington who gave a seminar for weekend.
~ 5 Goals were in the planning stages by Pastor Glenn.
~ Rather than look for a new church site, the consensus is to look for land for new
parsonage.
~ New members: 6 Total membership: 241
~ A Christian College Scholarship was started for those furthering education in a
Christian College.
~ Mother’s Group started for fellowship :
~ A combination work party beginning with Men’s Breakfast, held in the Spring. E.C. Hart
donated paint and supplies.
~ Matti Pulkinnen built and installed shelves in library.
~ Sanctuary painted by Bob Winchetbough.
~ A new copier replaced old one.
~ A new bathroom sink donated.
~ Emergency lights out front.
~ New Fire door
~ Driveway sealed.
~ Deacons distributed $500.00 to needy families this year.
~ Moody Bible Study classes : 12 week course taught by Russ Abbott.
~ Prayer Chain regrouped and reorganized.
~ General fund: $6,717.42

1991

~ Rev. Ken Parker taught an Institute for Ministry class here.
~ Mother / Daughter Banquet was held.
~ December 91 Youth for Christ Conference held in Washington D.C..
~ Baptisms: 5 (or 3)
~ Church Retreat at China Lake.
~ Second Sweetheart Banquet held.
~ Memberships: 4. Total church membership 236.
~ Church Picnic at Owls Head Central School. Concluded with evening of singing at Fred
and Jane Newcombs.
~ Steve and Pam Hill left to go into mission work.
~ Church repainted where needed.
~ Frank Steele donated new flower boxes out front.
~ On September 5th a plan was made to buy a piece of land from Woodman’s to build a
Parsonage. Preliminary ground work started and the plans presented to the Trustees.
~ A women’s elective course was given: “Becoming a Woman of Excellence”.
~ Bible studies really active.
~ A video cabinet was built by Matti
~ Van has been very useful. Went to D.C., Boston, Portland and Bangor.
~ Men’s Prayer Fellowship was started.
~ Earthen Vessels Choir very active this year.
~ General Fund: $9,985.26.
~ Building Fund: $72,372.88

1992

~ Foundation laid for Parsonage by Mike and Dick Monroe.
~ “Your Home, A Lighthouse” course given by Bob and Betty Jacks and begun in various
homes of members.
~ Polly Pulkinnen’s Homegoing (died)
~ Youth Tem Ministries was again started.
Camp Haven: 9 children in attendance.
~ The Parsonage completed. The old one sold to a family that will have it moved to a new
location on North Shore Drive. Contractors: Richard Monroe, Robert Emery, Fred
Monroe, Rich Thurston and with help of members. Total cost of Parsonage $90,448.41.
Land: $8,000. Mortgage payment: $377.64 plus $1,000 annually on land for next 5
years.
~ Memorial gifts donated by members helped furnish and landscape the Parsonage.
Shore Village Ministries carried on faithfully by Russ Abbott following instigation of
Harold Carpenter.
~ Prayer Chain, Ladies Prayer Groups, Dorcas Missionary Group and Choir still very active.
~ General Fund: $8,827.52 Parsonage Fund: $7,351.51 After disbursements.

1993

~ A new Statement of Faith formed.
~ New Communion Table purchased and dedicated to Aunt Polly (Pulkinen)
~ A new front porch built by Bill Harjula.
~ Fire escape repainted by Jim Philbrook.
~ Sunday School contest with Littlefield Baptist Church. (Littlefield won.)
~ Fall started with new time schedule for Sunday School : 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
~ T-shirt designed by Youth and ordered for anyone.
~ Dorcas very busy supporting Hospital Chaplaincy: Medical supplies to Zaire.
~ Every Shut In received Christmas boxes or a plant.
~ Men’s Prayer Fellowship meets Sunday Evening to pray for the Unsaved and needs of
church family.
~ New Missionaries added to replace Gages and Whites who no longer need support. They
are: McDaniels and the Nelsons (ABCOM) to Thailand.
~ General Fund $8,831.85. Parsonage Fund: $2,907.55.

1994

~ Baptisms: 4
~ Front sign lighted
~ 2 fans installed in Sanctuary ceiling
~ Other purchases made: vacuum cleaner, ping pong table, rug shampoo machine and
office telephone and Communion table, etc.
~ Under construction: a new fiberglass steeple with a bronze cross.
~ New Sanctuary carpet ordered.
~ A decision made to add a new Pulpit to match Communion table.
~ Continuation of Men’s Breakfasts and Mother / Daughter Banquets.
~ Dedication of new Communion table.
~ An Easter Sunrise Service at the Owls Head Community Building.
~ Adult Sunday School adopted name, “The Seekers”.
~ September a challenge for the Sunday Schools to come with Bibles.
~ 25 Thanksgiving baskets were donated by Missionary Committee and Church families.
~ General Fund: $10,680.64 Parsonage Fund: $4,193.10 Members received: 2

1995

~ In January, Willie Batson led “Family Builder’s Ministry”
~ New members received: 7
~ Arlene Woodman went to be with the Lord (died)
~ Discussion for a building permit for possible addition to front of Fellowship Hall.
~ Deacons Fund disbursed $2,000.00 to families in need.
~ Special photo albums with spiritual thoughts were presented to Christine Kincaid and
to others that did not attend the Graduation Ceremony Recognition Banquet. Adam
Philbrook showed slides and gave an excellent program on his trip to Labrador on the
Bowdoin that he went on previous year.
~ A Couples Sunday School class was started by Dori and Pastor Glenn.
~ Pioneer Club in 6th year. Highlights of 1995, a Father / Son Banquet. The parking lot
was full of antique cars, dragsters, trucks, etc. Evening consisted of “car parts” . A
Devotional was given by Warren Kincaid. 5th and 6th grade boys racing home - made
pine cars down 30 foot track.
~ Mother / Daughter Banquet with men waiters in purple Bow ties and aprons.
~ DVBS in full swing as usual with children bringing in school supplies for the Murrays in
Okinawa, Japan. They also raised $250.00 extra for them.
~ All other groups very active as usual with their programs.
~ Steve and Pam Hill on furlough. Attended our church supper in July.
~ 30 Thanksgiving baskets.
~ General Fund: $7,634.65 Parsonage Fund: $1,851.29

1996

~ No new members.
~ Total membership 228.
~ Men traveled to New York City for a Promise Keepers Men’s Conference.
~ Board of Education began a Summer Youth Bible Study from 8 - 12 grades,
~ The Living Lords Supper still remembered from Easter.
~ Floats by youth made for the Centennial.
~ Darlene Spunger, Director of Christian Ed. of Ellsworth United Baptist Church came
twice this year to bring important training and resources.
~ A Bible Study for Youth 8 - 12 has been instituted. A rotation of leaders will have
topics such as: Temptations, Self Image, Peer Pressure and Parents. All parents
received information on this program.
~ Junior BYF (6th and 7th graders) combined with Littlefield.
~ Another Sunday School elective was offered this year from Christian Financial
Concepts Series created by Larry Burkett (Christian Financial Advisor).
~ 3 Missionary visits: Andrew Barson (Jews for Jesus), Allan and Elsie Brough (Hospital
Chaplaincy) and Blanche Harkinson (H.O.P.E. Bible Missions)
~ In October 115 new hymnals were purchased; 8 in large print.
~ General Fund: $4,763.84 Parsonage Fund $1,811.97

1997

1998

~ New members: 3 Total membership 225
~ Pastor Carpenter presented a series of renewal messages titled Heart Examinations.
They were given Sunday morning, evening and each evening through Wednesday at the
church. Pastor Carpenter continued leading the Experiencing God series and a study on The
Person and the Work of the Holy Spirit.
~ Rev. Ken Partridge led a Strategic Planning Meeting after meetings.
~ 2 scholarships for Christian Schools: 1 for elementary, 1 for a college student.
~ Amy Lowe resigned as Sunday School Superintendent after many years of service.
~ Becky Harjula came forward accepting the position of leadership.
~ Camp scholarships given $800.00 divided among 8 campers.
~ Changes in Sunday School format with the Opening Exercises taking place only once a
month. This is preceded by a Fellowship Hour with coffee, juices and muffins and
donuts. Various classes will be chosen to sponsor each month during the school year.
~ General Fund: $1,330.20 Parsonage Fund: $6,525.95

1999

~ New members: Total membership to date:
~ Pastor Glenn Prescott resigns in the Spring. Leaves end of July.
~ Pastor Richard Reynolds just retired from Essex Street Baptist Church, Bangor.
He assumes Interim Pastorate in August.