BAPTIST TABERNACLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 383, 18 June 1928, Page 14

BAPTIST TABERNACLE

ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK The regular routine of the work at the Baptist Tabernacle has been disturbed by the impending departure to Christchurch of the Sunday School superintendent, Mr. H. T. H. Grave, who, after five years of most successful service, laid down his office yesterday. A fine company of young people connected with the Young Worshippers’ League massed around Mr. Grave at the morning service, when the young people were addressed by the Rev. Joseph W. Kemp on “Your Little Preachers.” Mr. Grave took final farewell of liis school in the afternoon. He spoke of the joy of his service in the school, and recalled the days when as an apprenticed engineer he took his stand for God and bore testimony to the grace of Christ to keep one true find clean in all walks of life. He made a most moving and urgent appeal for the children to make their decision for Christ. The parting gifts of scholars and teachers to Mr. and Mrs. Grave were on display after the school session. While no definite steps have been

taken permanently to fill this important position in the denomination’s largest Sunday School, it is understood that Mr. Samuel Barry will act in that capacity, and in view of the efficiency of the school’s organisation, its smooth working will not be materially affected by Mr. Grave’s withdrawal. The mid-week Bible study which is now in its seventh year of operation will on Thursday next merge into the annual meeting of the Auckland United Evangelistic Association. The Rev. Fraser Barton, 8.A., and Mr. R. A. Laidlaw will speak on “Evangelism." The association’s chief work during the year has been the tent campaign at Christmas. Reports of this and other activities of the association will be given, and officers for the ensuing year elected. * * * The ordinance of believers’ baptism will be observed this evening, Monday, when a number of the followers of Our Lord will make a public avowal of their faith in him. The Rev. Joseph W. Kemp preached at both services on Lord’s Day. In the morning on the “Greatest Grace,” being Paul’s great hymn in praise of love. In the evening, to a full church on “What to do with Life’s Burdens.” The Tabernacle choir under Mr. Arthur E. Wilson gave appropriate music at both services. The solo parts in the morning were taken by Mrs. Halsey Cox. The Christian Endeavour Society entertained on Saturday the converts of the recent gospel campaign. In spite of the torrential rain a goodly gathering was held. Mr. Eric Batts presided and the meeting was addressed by the Rev. Joseph W. Kemp. A copy of Boyd’s “Counsels to Young Christians” was given to each convert. After the meeting supper was served. ★ * * The annual social meeting of the Young Worshippers’ League was held on Friday night. Miss Turley is tne leader and under her direction the happy event of Friday was successfully carried through. Miss Jessie Hefferen, one of the Tabernacle choir members, was married on Thursday last to Mr. Breckon. The church was prettily decorated and many well-wishers attended the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Joseph W. Kemp. The choir members made Miss Hefferen a suitable presentation to mark the occasion.