CHURCH DEDICATED

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21553, 26 July 1933, Page 10

CHURCH DEDICATED

NEW rUKEKOHE BUILDING ADDRESS BY ARCHBISHOP THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH [PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] PUKEKOHE, Tuesday The new St.. Andrew's Anglican church at Pukekohe was dedicated by Archbishop Averill at a service tliis evening. The church was crowded, a large number being unable to obtain admission. Th# prayers were led by the Rev. J. P. Cowie and the lessons were read by two former vicars, Canon E. J. McFarland, and the Rev. P. S. Smallfield. Messrs. J. 13. Sim and IJ. E. Kissling were confirmed as lay readers. "We arc living in an age when world forces are struggling for domination and aiming to dethrone God and banish religion from the earth," said Arch-bishop-Averill. "The world is challenging Christ in every department of life, and seeking not only to undermine the Christian faith, but also the Christian standard of morality. Arc the followers of Christ to fail him in this 20th centmy world attack, or by their faith to 'win through!''" ho asked. "It is no use thinking or talking platitudes," Archbishop Averill continued. "This new church is a very real answer to tho question. Your faith shown by the erection of this church, is a challenge and a victory." Tho new church is of Gothic design and is constructed in reinforced concrete and brick. The architect was 3lr. John Routly, of Pukekohe, and the builder Mr. William Massey, also of Pukekohe. The length is 70ft. and the greatest width 56ft. There is seating accommodation for 240 adults, but provision has been made in the plan for extensions. Within the church stately Gothic arches mark the divisions between nave and chancel and chancel and sanctuary. The stained glass windows give a diffused light. At the right of the chancel is the organ recess, while to the left are the clergy and choir vestries. The dado in the church is of Huivtlv brick, and the wall above the dado is finished in soft salmon tint. The ceiling trusses are dark mahogany and the ceiling is of polished rimn. The chancel furnishings are also polished rimn. 'I he exterior finish is of brick, while the roof is of Tauinarunui tiles.