Wesley Church

Hastings Standard, Volume X, Issue 5345, 5 November 1906, Page 3

Wesley Church

The serviced in Weslej Church were conducted in the morning by the Rev. W. Tmsley, and in the evening by Mr J. \V. Gower. The text in the morning was 2 Corinthians viii, 2, and in an eloquent discourse the preacher urged upon hits hearers the duty and privilege of giving to the spread of the Gospel. He gave instances of persona who, out of their deep poverty, had given to the support of the Ministry. The evening preacher from the words, " Search the Scriptures," John v, 27. Speaking of the great boon given to us iu the Word of God he entreated the congregation to make the most of their privileges. 15y way of illustration he spoke of the eager search for gold in the South Island years ago, and enjoined all to search as eagerly for divine truth. The choir rendered the anthem " Blessed is He." At both service* there were good congregations. Services were also held at Papakura by Rev. W. Tinsley, at Mahora by Mr Cunnold and Mission Band at Paki Paki by Mr Clayton.