METHODIST CHURCH.

Shannon News, 8 April 1924, Page 3

METHODIST CHURCH.

| APPRECIATIVE REFERENCE TO MINISTER AND CIRCUIT • STEWARD.

~ The ‘-quarterly meeting of the officers of the. Methodist Church was held at Shannon last week, the Rev. 3. Boothroyd presiding over a large and representative attendance. The chairman congratulated the circuit steward, Mr Banks, on his recent/ lappolintajent fioi the Hastings school and regretted that it would mean the loss of a most ‘capable official.

' Several additions were made to the roll, but owing to removals, etc., it was decided to report the same number as last The balancesheet showing-the reduction of the Ordinary debit balance by about £3O in the last six months and. the debt on the car from £BS to £ls was received with acclamation. Reports from the Sunday Schools were 'received showing that they were doing well. In Shannon on Decision Day, 22 of the older children having accepted Christ as their .Saviour and Lord and 20 have recently signed the temperance pledge in. connection with the Alliance youn<i people’s effort. in Foxion in addition to those who have joined the Band of Hope, 35 children have also signed the pledge. It was decided to begin, holding services at Shannon every Sunday evening from next , month instead of fortnightly, a song, service to be held once a month. The resignation of Mr J. Banks was accepted with regret and the junior circuit steward appototed in his place for the year. Several testified to the good work done by Mr Bjanks during his occupancy of the office and wished him every success in his work in' Hastings. On the motion of Messrs, Walker and Chrystall, it was decided to place on record their appreciation of the energy, courtesy, and ability, of the Rev. .T. Boothroyd during the seven montlis he has been in Foxton as ministerial supply and wishing him every blessing in his new sphere of labour. . Mr Boothroyd suitably replied, expressing the pleasure he had had in lii.s work here which had been made so to a large extent by the kindness aUd co-operation of the officials, and members. .. , At the close of the meeting refreshments were banded round by the ladies of the Shannon Church, and on the motion of Mr Clirystall they were, heartilv thanked for their hospiahty.