St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XI, Issue 3, 1 September 1920, Page 310

St. Matthew's, Hastings.

Vicar: Eev. B.;Ti iSall. , Assistant Curate: Eev. 0. Gibson. The Rev. W. J; Durrad; : of ' the Board of Missions, preached on July 18th, and on the folio wing^W'edne^day gave a very interesting lantern lecture on work m Melanesia. Mr Durrad was also present at the meeting of the (jleaners'tJnion on July 29th, : and m answer to Questions gave more details of his recent work. ■ ; , The Sunday school teachers had a most enjoyable social evening m July, some of the Mahora teachers also being present. - ; . r In July the G.F.S. was addressed by the Rev. E. D: Rice. Mr Riceiemphasised the fact that m the life of any society and m the life of the individual member there should be the ideal, of giving not getting, giving both towards God and towards one 's neighbor. The Mothers' Union met as usual on August 3rd, when the Vicar gave an address. \ On August 11th the C.E.M.S. had their monthly meeting. It was an "open question" night, and the two questions discussed were, "How far can a Christian be successful m business under modern condtions?" and "Can the class-distinction m the Church be got rid of, and how?" The (September meeting will be devoted to discussions on other questions: raised by members.