Ballalaba Aniversary
The 80th Anniversary of the dedication to St Paul of the Ballalaba Church was celebrated with an
outdoor service in the grounds of the church on Sunday 22nd April 2007.
The service which was conducted by the Rector Revd. Ken Foster with Bishop George Browning delivering
the address was well attended.
Mrs Belinda Mackay who resided on a property for many years in the vicinity of the church recalled
many occassions when people gathered together and supported one another through all sorts of joyous as well as tragic circumstances.
Special guests were Mr Carl Thompson and his daughter Kay (who was baptised in the church).
Carls father Mr Bill Thompson built the church in 1913 with much of the timber coming from his grandfathers (Henry Thompson)
mill at Parkers Gap.
Parish News
The Anglican Women of the Parish have compiled a Recipe Book and can be obtained by contacting Mrs
Z McKie 02 4842 2260
Office Bearers elected at the Anglican Womens Annual Meeting are President Zelma McKie, Secretary
Deirdre McDonald and Treasurer Mary Harrison.
Anglican Women held their last meeting for 2009. Their next Street Stall
is on 4th June and their AGM on 25th March 2010
Book Fair
The next Parish Book Fair will be held in the National Theatre on the June Long Weekend
2010
Art Auction
The St Andrews Art Auction that was to be held on 21st February 2009 will now be held at a date
yet to be decided.
