ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 56, 4 September 1944, Page 3

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH

THE YEAR REVIEWED

An increase of seven during the year is recorded in the membershit) roll of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, The Terrace, which was the first Presbyterian Church established in New Zealand, dating from 1840. Church activities, reviewed at the recent annual meeting of the congregation, are shown to be nourishing. Mention is made of the entertainment of servicemen, many of whom greatly appreciated a few quiet hours in a Christian home. The rendering of Stainer's "Crucifixion," with the Terrace Congregational choir, was a notable presentation of secred music. Bibte classes, the missionary union, and other Church organisations have continued their activities, and have had a progressive year, both as regards membership and finance. After more than 20 years of loyal and devoted service as secretary to the board of managers, Mr. R." P. McCracken resigned on account of ill health. The board subsequently entertained Mr. McCracken at tea and made him a presentation. Mr. K. M. Slater was ■appointed to fill the vacancy. The meeting placed on record its deep appreciation of the services given to the Church by the Rev. A. B. Kilroy over the period of his pastorate of 10 years. By his devotion to duty and the high quality of his ministry, Mr. Kilroy had won the trust and affection of his people. His pastoral work had shown an understanding of life and a true evaluation of the joys and sorrows of the members. No less valuable had 'been Mr. Kilroy's public service, when he had taken his place in declaring the mind of Christ before the community, especially in the centenary celebrations, in radio work, and in the Church's efforts to serve the men and women of the King's forces. Appreciation was also expressed of the consecrated helpfulness and leadership of Mrs: Kilroy.