KURIPUNI METHODIST CHURCH.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 4 January 1926, Page 4

KURIPUNI METHODIST CHURCH.

A novel form of a children’s service was held at the above church yesterday'afternoon (in place of the Sunday school,, closed for the vacation),, when children brought to the service various objects mentioned in the Bible. The verse in which the object was mentioned was written out and signed by the child and attached to the article. The minister, Rev. P. Botliwell, stated his intention of speaking about the objects at next Sunday afternoon’s children’s service, those articles not possible of being dealt with on that occasion being kept for dealing with during the children’s portion of the usual Sunday morning .services. An interesting collection was presented, the most original being a rod of iron, an egg, birds on a tree, a miniature horse’s bit and bridle, a ■cup of water, grass, a nail and a. pearl. There will be a social evening in connection with this church at Kuripuni cn Wednesday week, January 13th, commencing at 7.30. The “evening will consist of games, competitions and refreshments. It is understood that some games unknown to must local people will be introduced. It is hoped to award prizes to successful competitors in certain games. Admission will be one shilling, and the proceeds are to go towards the Kuripuni Methodist Parsonage renovation fund.