SALVATION ARMY

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 13333, 21 December 1943, Page 2

SALVATION ARMY

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SERVICES HELD Salvation Army Sunday School Anniversary services were held last Sunday morning at Tauranga and in the afternoon at Oropi. The services were conducted by Captain Harewood, of Waihi. The congregation at both services was large and aprpeciative, and the singing by the scholars was exceptionally good. Captain McDonald trained and conducted thfin, and the children were a great credit to him. The morning service was commenced with the singing of “When Mothers of Salem,” by the congregation. Prayers followed and Captain Harewood gave the children a delightful talk. The following programme was given by the children: Company song, “Catch the Blessing”; the 23rd. Psalm recited by Valerie Moore; duet, “God Sees the Sparrow,” Margaret Vickers and Ethel Kiddie; quartette, “In the Morning of Life,” by Phillips and the Burberry sisters; recitation, “A Smile,” Max Winters: solo, “Whither Pilgrims,” Valerie Moore; company song, “Sunshine in Store”; Scripture, Matthew 5: 2-12, recited by Dorothy Woods; duet, “Come,” by Roy and Dorothy Wagstaff; recitation, “A Child’s Prayer,” Vera Duncan; company song (in parts), “Fighting for the King of Kings.” Captain Harewood presented the scholars with their prizes and congratulated them on their achievements. Captain McDonald also made some presentations. These were to the teachers and Captain McDonald spoke feelingly on the good work they had done through the year. He said that it gave him pleasure to present them with a small token of appreciation. “Dare to be a Daniel,” sung by the congregation and the Benediction concluded the service. The programme for the afternoon service at Oropi was as follows: Company song, “Purer in Heart”; prayer; company song, “Sweet, Sweet Bird”; Scripture recitation, Nancy Fleming; solo “Spiritual Gardens,” Betty Carter; Children’s talk by Captain Harewood; recitation, “A Smile,” Noel Brown; song, “God Sees the Sparrow,” by Josephine Shanks, Jeanette Watson and Nancy Fleming; recitation, “Thanks for Lovely Summertime,” Graham Fullerton; trio, “Come,” by Enid Wilson, Mona Pritchard and Betty Carter; recitation, “A Child’s Prayer,” Jeanette Watson; duet, “God is Love,” Joy Wilson and Patsy Watson; company song, “Jesus, Blessed Jesus.” This was followed by the prize giving and Benediction. It is regretted that little Mary Shanks is ill in the hospital and as she was unable to attend the Sunday School anniversary and prize giving, her prize will be presented to her at the hospital. BREAK-UP SOCIALS HELD Last Friday evening, December 10, a break-up social was held in the hall, Spring Street, for the Sunday School children. There was an ex-

cellent attendance of children and parents. On Saturday afternoon a similar gathering was held at Gate Pa. On both occasions the children had a most enjoyable time, and they were served with refreshments. Next Saturday afternoon a similar function will be held at Oropi. SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE Captain Harewood conducted the Sunday evening service which was opened with the singing of the “Great Physician,” followed with a prayer. The Captain read the first chapter of St. John for the lesson. Brother Sedgman, who was also a visitor from Waihi, sang, “He Walks With God,” and the band played a selection, “Near to Thee.” Captain Harewood’s address was A given on the text, The word was made flesh.” The so'ng, “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder,” was sung by the congregation, and the service closed with a prayer and the Benediction.