YOUTH WORK d

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 118, 22 May 1939, Page 4

YOUTH WORK d

ST. ANNE'S, NORTHLAND

ST. JUDE'S, LYALL BAY

A marked feature of the work in connection with the Anglican Church at Lyall Bay is the earnest enthusiasm shown by the young people. This is strongly encouraged by the vicar, the Rev. F. A. Tooley, at St. Jude's and also at St. Cuthbeft's, over which two churches' he has charge. At both, the youth work is exceptionally strong. A practical demonstration of this activity was given at St. Jude's last evening, when the whole of the service was organised and carried out by members of the Young Men's Bible Class. It was in every way interest- j ing and impressive. i The leader was Mr. Douglas Walker and the members who read the Lessons were Mr. Warren Gibson (Deuteronomy eh. 30) and Mr. Ray Scott (St. John, eh. 21). A most thoughtful and useful address was given by Mr. Percy Warren, whose theme was based on the words, "Regem habemus" —"we have a king." He made reference to the important event in the parish, the message of the return to religion, to be given by Canon Watson, and strongly urged all to have the faith that' would make them go out for the sake of Christ "all men, all times, all places." "The Church," lie said, "exists for this and we are looking with keen anticipation to a vigorous youth campaign. If we follow Christ's commands and exhortations, decisive results will follow for the good of all. Christianity is a vital, personal matter, and everyone must make it a personal reality. We must follow His lead and do unto others as we would they should do unto us, if the Church is to exercise its proper and perfect influence among the people of the world."

A feature of the service was the really good unison singing of choir and congregation.

The vicar's interest in the young men was shown also by the fact that he went from Wellington as delegate to the annual Dominion conference of the Church of England Men's Society in New Plymouth. This was held last week and was a great success., The Bishop of Waikato presided and also present was , the Bishop of Waiapu, Bishop Gerard, formerly vicar of Petone.

A forward move in the development of youth work in the Wellington Diocese is to be inaugurated in St. Anne's parish, Northland, tonight, and will continue throughout the week. Miss C. Hawtrey, who has had much experience in work among youth in England, will conduct the campaign. Tonight, at 7, there will be evensong, conducted by the vicar, the Rev. J. Ashley-Jones, in St. Anne's Church, after which an adjournment will be made to the Parish Hall, where Miss Hawtrey will speak on "Jesus Christ."