St Andrews Church Newspapers 1927

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Newspaper Articles for St Andrews Church 1927

ST ANDREWS CHURCH, MOULSECOMBE

At a well-attended meeting of the Church Council of St Andrews Church, Moulsecoomb, held in the parish room on Wednesday, matters of great interest in connection with the new and growing work of the parish were discussed.
As this was the last meeting of the Council before Easter, when the annual elections are held, the chairman (the Rev. W. H. Carpenter) took the opportunity of expressing his sincere gratitude for all the keen and loyal work which had been done by the Council, and also by many other useful helpers.
During the year, said Mr Carpenter, much progress had been made. The building fund for Moulsecombe’s permanent church is now reached over £1300, representing a real self-sacrifice on the part of many. Mr Carpenter also said that he was greatly encouraged by the steady building up of the spiritual and social work which had gone on in the parish.
Among the younger sections of the community, branches of the Girls’ Friendly Society and the Church Lads’ Brigade have been started during the year have greatly benefited the youth of Moulsecombe. New members are coming forward week by week.
An interesting service in connection with the Church Lads’ Brigade is to take place at 4 p.m. on April 3, when lads to the number of 50 will be admitted in to the church, and the officers will be handed their warrants.
The Sunday School is now so large that it is impossible to get all the children into the church together. There has also been a large response to missions. The choir, now in cassocks and surpluses, are greatly improved and the Sanctuary Guild, formed during the year has voluntarily kept the church clean. The members of the Guild have done their duty admirably.
Arrangements have been made for a “Procession of Witness” to be held in Moulsecombe on Good Friday. The procession will be organised by the C.E.M.S., with the cooperation of the Council and all parochial societies.
Brighton & Hove Herald – 26 March 1927

ST ANDREWS, MOULSECOMBE
£2,000 Needed to Commence Permanent Church

Over one hundrerd and fifty residents of Moulsecombe spent a thoroughly happy time at a social evening arranged by the Rev. W. H. Carpenter at the St. Andrew’s Church Hut on Wednesday. Invitations had been extended by Mr Carpenter to all the subscribers to the newly inaugurated very successful freewill offering scheme.
In a few cordial words of welcome, Mr Carpenter emphasised the fact that although church finance was often a problem, it was a great joy to have the people showing their interest in the greatest of all courses – the Kingdom of God among men.
Mr Carpenter said that £2000 was needed before the building of a permanent church worthy of this new suburb of Brighton could be commenced. Generous support of been received towards the building fund this year, and it was estimated that about £200 more would enable plans to be got out in 1928.
Mr Carpenter expressed keen appreciation of the work of the band of collectors on behalf of the free will offering scheme, and mentioned that they had been entirely responsible for the catering during the evening.
Mr P. B. Abson, the treasurer, said that all bills have been paid, and a steady balance in hand of £20 had been maintained for some time.
Captain Trend, of the Church Lads’ Brigade, drew attention to the forthcoming inspection by the Mayor of Brighton on Friday, September 30. Captain Trend asked for the sincere interest of all in this valuable work among boys use of Moulsecombe.
An enjoyable entertainment was provided by Miss Harmer and her party of friends from Hove, with Mr George Gidley at the piano. Community singing was also a feature of the evening.
Brighton & Hove Herald – 24 September 1927

ST ANDREWS, MOULSECOMBE
Patronal Festival

The fourth Patronal Festival of St Andrews Church, Moulsecoomb, was held during the week. The festival began on Tuesday evening with a special service, at which the preacher was the Rev. Sydenham L. Dixon (Vicar of St George’s, Kemptown). In spite of the torrential rain, a full choir and a good congregation were present.
Mr Dickson congratulated the congregation and the Reverend W. H. Carpenter (curate – in – charge) on the splendid opportunity that lay before them in Moulsecoomb. It was, he said, a great task, and he prayed that the strength and courage necessary for its fulfilment would be given.
The annual parochial tea was held on Wednesday (St Andrew’s Day), and the church hut was filled with a happy throng of people.
After tea, Mr Carpenter gave an outline of the work which had been accomplished during the past year. There were, he said, many causes for encouragement. The church funds were in a better condition than ever before; the parochial organisations were all doing splendid work; and new enterprises had been successfully launched. It was decided not to hold a sale for the Building Fund this year, but, in spite of this, it is expected that by the end of the year another £400 will have been added to the fund. This brings the amount raised to within £300 of the first £2000. Mr Carpenter appealed for the whole congregation to make every effort to raise the remaining £300 as quickly as possible. A drawing room sale of work will be held, by the generosity of Dr. R. J. Campbell, next April.
In the meantime, Mr Carpenter, said new responsibilities are pressing heavily by the rapid growth at North Moulsecoomb. The Diocese have secured a site for a church, and it is essential that every effort should be made to meet this fresh and urgent need.
Mr and Mrs Carpenter were warmly thanked for their services to the parish by the church warden (Mr P. Abson). Unfortunately, the other warden (Mr Burton) was unable to be present through illness.
The concert that followed was much appreciated. The programme consisted of a well acted sketch, and items from Mr Norman Richards and other artistes.
The festival will conclude tomorrow (Sunday), when the sermons will be preached in the morning by the Rev. W. H. Carpenter, and in the evening, at 6.30, by Dr. R. J. Campbell.
Brighton & Hove Herald – 3 December 1927