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No 48 : June 26, 1958

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Baptist Church Jubilee

Gisborne's Baptist Church, the Church of Jesus Christ in Palmerston Road, celebrated its 50th anniversary last month, with a series of functions which were attended by many with associations going back to the early days of the century. The church building was commenced in 1905, and completed the following year, but the ministry lapsed in 1907, and it was not until 1908 that the church was properly constituted, with 24 foundation members. The only surviving member in the district is Mrs O. Crafts.

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The jubilee celebrations group photographed outside the church. At left, is the present minister, the Rev. I. M. Christensen, and next to him is a former minister, the Rev. F. A. Parry. Fifth from right is the Rev. A. L. Silcock, Mr Christensen's predecessor. The group also includes three ministers who came from the church, the Revs. L. A. Day, R. Goldsmith, and D. Moore.
H. D. Dunstan

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The jubilee cake, which was cut by Mrs Mabel Stichbury on behalf of Mrs Crafts, her mother.

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The Rev. Lawrence North, of Wellington, secretary of the Baptist Union, speaking at the jubilee dinner. At left, Mr L. Markie, secretary Gisborne Baptist Church. At right, Mr Christensen, Mr R. A. Keeling, M.P., and Mrs Keeling, Mrs E. R. Hambley.
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