More than 100 residents, former church members and descendants of pioneers filled St Andrew’s Church in Mullewa to celebrate its Centenary.
The service was conducted by Rev Don Miller and Bishop Gary Nelson preached on Jesus Christ’s parable of the sower and the seed. The challenge for us is ‘What sort of listener are we? for it is only those who hear and understand the good news who’ll share in the fullness and glory of the Kingdom of God.
Bishop Gary drew attention to the new commemorative mural on the exterior wall of the church hall which reflects the parable using images of local wildflowers. The beautiful painting by renowned artist and church member Helen Ansell has been designed to be a lasting gift to the community and reminder of the gospel.
The celebration event was the brainchild and superb effort of former resident and church member Judy Critch, with a committee of local and past members, along with some Diocesan representatives. The Service in the church was followed by a luncheon served at the Recreation Centre.
At the luncheon former St Andrew’s Minister, Ted Doncaster, presented a pictorial and written history of the church centenary to Don Miller for display and a copy to Jocelyn Ross, diocesan archivist.
The event capped off a wonderful festive weekend for the Midwest town of Mullewa.