HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 281, 12 November 1929, Page 4

HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL

Sunday School anniversary services in connection with the Hastings Baptist Church were held on Sunday last. The sacred edifice was prettily decorated for the occasion. The scholars and choir grouped on n tiered platform presented a striking picture. Despite the threatening weather large congregations assembled, and in the evening the building was packed, many having to go away disappointed. In the morning, the pastor, the Rev. E. Nicholls, gave a delightful talk to the children on the motto: “Aim high, fight shy, keep nigh,” and in the evening he delivered a forceful address on the subject of “Safety First,” based on the text. “Is the young man Absalom Safe!*” in which he pointed out the many dangers and pitfalls young people of to-day were liable to encounter and the great need of parents to see that they trod the path of safety. The home as well as the Sunday School should be a training centre. An afternoon gathering was addressed by the Rev. O. Mac Hattie, of Napier. The singing of the scholars, as sisted by the choir, and an efficient orchestra was a charming feature of the services and reflected great credit on the careful and capable training of the conductor, Mr. J. Bewley. Miss McHutcheon presided at the piano. In response to many requests the hymns are to be repeated next Sunday evening.

The celebration will he continued to-morrow by a tea for scholars and parents, to he followed by a concert in the evening, when an excellent programme will be rendered by the scholars and Bible Class members.