CHURCH AMALGAMATION

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 81, 17 March 1934, Page 5

CHURCH AMALGAMATION

Napier Suburbs Charge INDUCTION OF MINISTER The Rev. Mr Kedkeley and Mrs Kedgeley arrived in Napier from Auckland on Wednesday. Mr Kedgeley is to take over the charge of Napier Suburbs Presbyterian Church. The churches of Port Ahuriri, Napier South, Haumoana and Eskdale have agreed upon amalgamation, and the combined charge will, in future, be known as Napier Suburbs The induction ceremony took place on Thursday evening. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Asher, Napier, assisted by the Rev. W. R. Hutchinson, Waipukurau, and the Rev. J. W. Martin, Taradale. The service commenced with prayer, followed by the singing of the xxxi Psalm, verses 19 —24, by the congregation. Mr Asher then addressed the congregation on the work of the church members and the pastor, an address that was listened to with rapt attention. The induction ceremony was then proceeded with, the solemnity and dignity of the service being most impressive. Mr Asher called upon Mr Hutchinson to address the newlyinducted minister, and this speech was appreciated not only by Air Kedgeley, but by the large congregation present. The service closed with a quiet talk to the congregation by Mr Martin. Whether in pulpit or hall, Mr Martin always conveys a message that reaches the heart, and his short address to the people on this occasion was no exception. Mr Asher closed the service with the Benediction. The congregation then adjourned to Wilson Hall, where opportunity was taken to meet Mr and Mr s Kedgeley personally. While the members of the Ladies' Guild prepared a buffet supper, those present were entertained by Misses Mcßride and Sybil Robinson, who sang a duet. Solos by Madame Mercer and Miss E. Mcßride were much appreciated. as also was the community singing of old Psalm tunes, led by Mr Martin, with concertina accompaniment. Miss Mary Cattanach acted as accompaniste for the soloists.

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