Our Saturday Open Day included the planting and blessing of the “Auckland Metro” rose given to Saint Chad’s by the Kumeu Guiding group as a thank you for using the Church premises for the last 25 years.
Cherie Ellis and Tim Auld planting the rose….Cherie & Tim with Rev’d Dr Helen who thanked God for the years of having the Guiding children (Pippins, Brownies, Guides & Leaders) filling this place with their joy and vitality. She also blessed the rose and the remembrance it brings.Rev’d Carolyn Newel, longest-standing church member Mrs Pat Appleton, Rev’d Dr Helen WilderspinMrs Pat Appleton cutting the celebratory centenary fruit cake, lovingly made and decorated by Mrs G Moore.Children and Grandparent’s activity during the service – names of God and names of our congregation.Bishop Ross Bay, Rev’d Dr Helen Wilderspin & Archdeacon Carole Hughes listening to the bell ringing which started the service.
Saint Chad's, Huapai 