PARISH NOTES.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 June 1933, Page 7

PARISH NOTES.

WAIPIRO BAY PAROCHIAL DISTRICT.

(Rev. J. J. Anderson, L.Th., Vicar.)

At the annual meeting of the Mothers' Union, the following officers were elected: — Presiding member, Mrs. J. J. Anderson; vice-president, Mrs. King; hon. secretary, Mrs Holah; .telephone secretary, Mrs Hankey. The report of last year's work was of a satisfactory nature, and a keen interest m proposals for the current year, was exhibited. The Missionary Association at its annual meeting appointed Mrs H. Johnson president, and Miss Goddard secretary. The study book on Persia being completed it was decided to take "The Moslem World m Revolution" as the basis of a study of this problem m the mission field to-day. We were glad to welcome the Rev. N. F. Benham, and hope his visit will result m a quickening of interest m the General Diocesan Fund. From present indications the quota will not be fulfilled, but m these days of falling incomes, it is a little difficult to fix the amount with accuracy. We would remind parishioners the financial year is drawing to a close, and all available support will be much appreciated. The district is being worked by one priest as an economy measure, and the curtailment of services is only what is absolutely necessary. At Ruatoria, a sale which resulted m an amout of £62, was quite inspiring. It was quickly organised, there was a splendid team spirit m existence, and the whole atmosphere created provided one of the few arguments against duplex finance. The Easter Services were well attended, the Communicants of Toko-

maru Bay being greater than for many years. Except when weather prevailed the parish has been visited to its extreme northern boundary. The whole coast area has problems peculiar to itself, but it has much for which to be thankful. The spirit of fellowship and optimism have ever been two prominent characteristics of the residents. They are of the greatest value m the effort of building up the Kingdom of God.