METHODIST CHURCH

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XLV, Issue 3176, 13 December 1927, Page 3

METHODIST CHURCH

DUNSANDEL CONGREGATION

ANNUAL MEETING HELD

The annual meeting of the congregation of the Dunsandel Methodist Church was held on Friday evening. The Rev G. P. Hunt presided and conducted devotional exercises. He also* gave an interesting address bearing upon the work of the church. Referring to the many calls that were made for financial support by the Methodist Church, Mr Hunt pointed ' out that this was a sign of life and progressiveness. It was because the church was alive and pursuing an ag gressive policy that money was needed by the various departments. Missionary work at home and abroad, orphanages and young people's work, the training of the ministry, and so forth, all necessitated suitable equipment, and could not be carried out without expense. A dead church that was doling nothing did not need money. The

Methodist people were responding well. A brief report was presented by Mr H. Skinner, showing that the work of the church had been steadily carried on during the year. A change of ministers had taken place. The Rev A. O. Harris, having spent five years in the district, had removed, and the Rev G. P. Hunt had taken his place. The services of the church had been fairly well attended, especially the song service [held during the winter . The anniversary services conducted by the Rev J. Jack, of Greendale, had been well supported. A concert in aid of the Trust funds had been given by the St. Albans choir, and though not attended. by a large audience, the programme was a real musical treat for those who heard it. The funds had benefited to the extent of over £9. Last month a former minister, the Rev. William Laycock, had been called to higher service. He had been greatly esteemed, and the sympathy of the congregation was extended to his sorrowing family. The stewards reported that the Dunsandel allocation to the circuit fund had been met, but there was a circuit deficit, and it would be necessary to dip deeper into the pockets at the end* of the current quarter. The thanks of the congregation were extended to members of the choir for help rendered and to those ladies who had placed flowers in the church. The caretaker was complimented on the condition of the church. The report ended with a word of appeal for generous support on behalf of the Methodist Orphanage. On the motion of Mr Johnson, seconded by Mr W. Sheat, the report was unanimously received. After a very helpful discussion refreshments were (dispensed by the ladies and the meeting closed.with the benediction.