TEN YEARS OF MINISTRY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20642, 14 August 1930, Page 12

TEN YEARS OF MINISTRY.

THE REV. J. W. KEMP. TRIBUTES BY CHURCH MEMBERS. The Rev. Joseph W. Kemp, «ho lias j just comi>leled his tenth year of ministry, at the Baptist Tabernacle, received the congratulations of a large assembly on tha occasion of the 75th annual meeting of the church last evening. Mr. Kemp presided at a preliminary tea, when oppor-. tunity was taken by several speakers to convey to him the great regard in which ■ ho is held. Mr. F. N. Andrews voiced the sentiments of members and on behalf. of the church presented Mr. Kemp with a chiming clock. The business meeting followed. Mr,Stephen T. Page, the church secretary, presented an interesting report showing that much good work had been accomplished during the year. The treasurers reported a rather difficult year, but the result appeared very satisfactory considering the conditions prevailing. The total receipts were given as £4443 and tha accounts were closed with a small credit balance. On behalf of the church, Mr. Page oppressed hearty appreciation of a gift made by Mr. Kemp of a handsome Communion set. Special celebrations to mark the record of the Tabernacle will be held in the near: future. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows Secretary, Mr.Stephen T. Page;, Mr. W. Lamb and Mr. F. S. Battley; elders, Mr. J. Bowman and Mr. D. Fountain 3 deacons, Messrs. W. R. Ellirigham, W< A. Kendon, T. -Cowden and W. M.' Ar-i mour. ; : .■ • : "•