Waipukurau.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIII, Issue 3, 1 September 1922, Page 403

Waipukurau.

Vicar : Eev. A. W. Stace;

Since our last notes appeared m the "Gazette" we haye had a visit from the Bishop and also from our Archdeacon.

Archdeacon W. J. Sinikin came to the parish on Saturday, June 10th, and spent the Trinity Festival with us. The Archdeacon preached most helpful sermons at St. Mary's, and was the celebrant at the eleven o'clock choral celebration. In the afternoon he and the Vicar went to Hatuma, where the Archdeacon addressed a representative congregation. On Monday morning, 12th June, the Archdeacon met a number of the church workers on the church ground and went very carefully into the whole scheme for the rebuilding of St. Mary's. We are deeply grateful to Archdeacon Simkin for the help that he has given us m this matter. On Friday, June 30th, he again paid Waipukurau a visit and also Archdeacon Herbert Williams and Mr Bull, when the building of a new church was further considered.

On Sunday, July 9th, we had a very helpful and encouraging visit from our Bishop. At the eight o'clock service the Bishop was the celebrant and a large number made their Communion. It was especially pleasing to see the number of young communicants present at the service. In the evening the Vicar presented eleven candidates for Confirmation. The church was all too small for the large congregation who desired to be present at .this service. The Bishop gave, a very impressive address which will long- be remembered by those who were privileged to hear it.

On. the Monday evening church members, entertained the Bishop at a most enjoyable social. Mr F. Basham arranged a very pleasing musical programme and . the members of the Ladies- Guild and Mothers' Union provided a dainty supper. Addresses of welcome were given by the Vicar^ - by Mr Charles Saunders and by Mr^v Gr. Bryce. 'The Bishop, m his reply j"' gave some valuable advice with regard- to church building. He also

spoke of the devotional services at St. Mary's and paid a very high tribute to Mrs Basham and. the members of the choir. . ■ Altogether this was one of the most enjoyable socials heid m the parish. Of the Church people of the Waipukurau Parish it may be truthfully said "as we.- get to know our Bishop better we love him more." ■■■..••