Waiapu Church Gazette. NOVEMBER, 1914. Editorial.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume V, Issue 5, 1 November 1914, Page 54

Waiapu Church Gazette. NOVEMBER, 1914. Editorial.

THE WAR. We have again printed prayers for use at this time of the Empire's dire need. We hope they may be used at iamily and private prayers a y s well as at services of Intercession m Church. Would it not help to emphasise our sense of dependence upon God m this awful struggle if a service of Intercession was held, say, on the evening of Sundays m the Church, when many are present at Divine Service as well as at other times when only a few can be there ? We need to take the Bishop's exhortation m his letter to heart. BIBLE IN STATE SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. It has been found impossible to introduce the Bible m State Schools' Referendum Bill this Session. We trust that the majority of members m the next Parliament' will be those who will be prepared to give the people the opportunity of expressing their mind by a Referendum oh the lines advocated by the League,

SOCIAL; WORK FUND. Attention, is drawn to the appeal oh beaaii o£ the work which is to be undertaken under the leadership of Deaconess Brand. The house to be used as a Refuge Home has to be repaired at a cost of Xll4, and we need the money to pay for the same. The Bishop has asked Archdeacon U. Ruddock to receive and acknowledge donations for this special object. He will be glad to receive the same. Such a work of charity must commend itself to our people, and we can 'hope for a speedy response. MOTHERS' UNION AND G.F.S. FESTIVAL. This yearly gathering of the above two Societies remands us of the enormous influence for good exercised by them throughout the English Dominions. The growth of both has been remarkable, m our, own Diocese branches are being established m the different parishes and districts. It is hoped that many country members will be m Napier lor the service on the 18th inst.,l at the Cathedral, • and the social gathering at Bishopscourt after the service. THE "GAZETTE." It is particularly requested that subscriptions be paid for the " Gazette." Donations will also be thantkfully received for the same. Will subscribers please note that as the " Gazette " has been taken over by the Diocese, ALI, MONEYS SHOULD BE PAID TO THE DIOCESAN TREASURER, MR J. B. FIELDER, TENNYSON STREET, NAPIER.