ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 290, 5 September 1942, Page 8

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

Annual Congregation Meeting

The Rev. P. Gladstone Hughes, who presided at the annual congregation meeting of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington, this week, said that the number of St. John’s men actually in the military "forces was more than 100. The congregation had sent more than 300 parcels to their men serving with the forces, , “Some think that the war should be excluded from the pulpit,” said Mr. Hughes. “I cannot look at it in that light. The struggle is too real and full of meaning for the spiritual side of life to be excluded. My efforts have been directed to giving some confidence in the midst of the conflict, and I know from letters received that what I have said has filled a real need.” “I like to think,” said Dr. Corkill, in moving the adoption of session's report to those serving overseas, that what we have been able to do has helped them. In small ways we have also been able to help those in bombed areas in Great Britain, and this tangible assistance and our prayers must have strengthened them for the trials they have had to endure. As we contemplate another Church year, may the reality and the power of our Christian faith be felt and expressed in our lives, and may the spirit which is behind the campaign for Christian order be felt not only in this Church, but throughout New Zealand.” Mr. Malcolm Fraser, in seconding the adoption of sessions report, reminded the meeting that the circumstances facing the Christian Church were more serious than for over 200 years. The adoption of the financial state ment was moved by Mr. Mark Bilby, tliei treasurer, seconded by Mr. F. C. Spratt, chairman of the finance committee, and carried.