TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20309, 18 January 1928, Page 5

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.

QUARTERLY CIRCUIT MEETING. The circuit quarterly meeting was held on Monday evening, the Rev. H. E. Bellhouse presiding over a fair attendance of members. The balance sheet was presented and considering the many demands on members at this season of the year, was considered satisfactory. The membership returns showed an increase of four for the quarter. Sunday school reports showed that good work had been done. At the children’s Christmas carol service £9 6s had been raised and distributed as follows: —South Island Orphanage £6 3s, Sunday school benevolent fund £2 Bs, foreign missions 15s. Mr A. H. Reed, who has been superintendent of Trinity Sunday School for about 25 years, has resigned. Complimentary references were made to the high standard of work and worth of Mr Reed's services, It was hoped that at some future time Mr Roed might again take up the duties of superintendent. Mr Cumber beach has consented to act as Mr Reed'successor pro tempore. It was reported that £lO4 had been collected during the year in aid of home missions, and £l2O Is 9d for foreign missions. This was considered very satisfactory, and an appreciative vote of thanks was passed to the treasurers, and also to the collectors for their services.

The retir.ng circuit stewards were reelected. Mr E Aslin was elected as representative at the conference to be held in Christchurch next month. Mr Smith was elected circuit reporter. Mr Vanes, foreign mission treasurer, wished to retire. He was sincerely thanked for his valuable services, and Mr Harold Wilson was appointed to the position. Mr W. Duke was again elected treasurer for home mission funds with Mr Gordon Adams as assistant treasurer. It was reported that all books and accounts had been audited and found correct. Regret was expressed at Mr lan Shepard s transfer to Christchurch. Ho was thanked for past services with all good wishes for his future success. It was decided to hold the harvest festival services on a Sunday in March, and continue the festival at a week-night gathern The Chairman spoke in words of deep sympathy in referring to the death of Mr Walter Bull, who had been a member of Trinity Church for many years. When in health Mr Bull was an indefatigable church worker and Sunday school teacher, and his generosity was well known beyond the bounds of his own church. A motion of condolence with the deceased’s wife and family was passed, the - members standing in silence for & brief period. It was also decided that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs Jessie Todd on the death of her youngest daughter. . It was resolved that on the expiration of the daylight saving period the church services commence at 6.30 p.m. instead of 7 p m. as at present.