The Bishop's Pastoral.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 7, 2 January 1922, Page 335

The Bishop's Pastoral.

Bishopseourt, Napier, Dec. 22nd, 1921. My Dear People, — : The year 1921 from an economic point of view has been a year of considerable anxiety for us all, the financial stringency being greater than probably at any period m the history of New Zealand. This has affected us individually and corporately, and has of course affected the finances of the Church, more especially of the Maori Mission, the greater part of its revenue being derived direct from land. In spite of this and m the face -of the uncertainty of the future, your response to the appeals that have been made to you have been, most generous, and I have been very touched, as I have toured the Diocese, to find that our Lay people are determined that if possible the stipends of the clergy shall not . suffer. This fine spirit has cheered me much and I would take this . opportunity of expressing my sincere, thanks to Churchwardens, Vestrymen and all Church people who are doing all they can during this crisis for Christ's work m this Diocese. Whatever 1922 may have m store for us I trust that this splendid spirit will be maintained. With every good wish for this New Year and praying that it may be a ,year of new effort, and of renewed spiritual vigour. — I am, Yours Sincerely m Christ, WM. WAIAPXJi