METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3732, 20 December 1927, Page 3

METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

ANNIVERSARY SERVICES

The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Sunday Sqhool were celebrated on Sunday. There was a large attendance of children at all three services. At the morning service v the congregation was not large, but both afternoon and evening services were well attended. In the afternoon, the friends from Oroua Downs joined the congregation as also did the officers and children of the Salvation Army. In the morning Mr. J. Chrystall gave a very practical and pleasing address to the children. He spoke on the little things which , wtro exceedingly wise and gave illustrations of the wisdom of the ant and the spider . The Rev. R. J. Liddell, of Otaki, was preacher for and evening services. In the afternoon he spoke to the young people on the subject of characterbuilding. The first necessity of a good habitation he said, was a firm foundation and the only foundation to build good character upon was Jesus Christ, then the walls were, to be Salvation, the windows prayer, the-doors praise, and the roof immortality. In the evening the address was founded upon Christ’s words, “Except ye become as little children ye shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” The speaker emphasised the difference between being childish /and child-like. We should be like children, he said, in our faith and trust, in our generous giving of love and service, in our readiness to forget and forgive. The special singing of the children, under the baton of Mi'. R. T. Betty was a feature of each service. A duet, “The River of Life,” was sung very charmingly by Mrs. W, Howe, and Miss Iris Hughes. Last evening the children and parents met in the church for prize giving, entertainment —in fact, a “free and easy.” The children sang several hymns very acceptably, and solos were contributed 1 by Hazel Hines, “Lullaby' Land;” and Joan Cowlqy, “I’ll be a Sunbeam,” while Keith andiNancy Chrystall sang If I were a star.” The youthful singers were much applauded, the sweetness and purity of their voices charmed one and all. Leslie and Percy Symes incited texts and Clarice Hobbs gave a recitation. The prizes were distributed by Adjutant Sanson, and the annual leport and! balance sheet was presented by Mrs. Huntley. The Rev. S. Peryman presided, and thanked Mr. Betty for training the children,, the choir, for theii assistance, the teachers for their labour of love during the year. Special thanks were given to Mr and. Mrs Huntley, who have been unceasing in their efforts for the welfare of the school and the scholars. A pleasing item was the presentation of a Bible to Mr Bernard Chrystall. Mr Huntley, in making the presentation, spoke of the many years Bernard had been connected with the school, first as scholar, and then later as teacher. He expressed the deep regret felt at losing him by his removal to Wellington, and wished him every happiness in his new surroundings. A song by the children, and the Benediction brought a pleasant function to a. close.