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Aitkenvale celebrates 125 years

in Local Church News 22/12/2010 982 Views

Marie Dewar, Jennifer Burnett (Family, Youth and Children’s Pastor) and Rev Mark Dewar (Minister)
AITKENVALE UNITING Church celebrated 125 years of church community in Aitkenvale, Townsville, on 23 and 24 October.

There was much remembering about good times with memories sparked by photos and memorabilia.

On Sunday over 170 worshippers attended a service in the morning, which was followed by a family picnic.

Minister Rev Mark Dewar led the congregation in giving thanks for the faithfulness of previous generations, recognising that we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before.

The Aitkenvale church has a strong background in providing community services.

The congregation played a key role in the establishment of the first Lifeline centre in Townsville in 1975 and has provided refugee housing and a home for young women.

With God’s help and guidance, the Uniting Church at Aitkenvale is looking forward to many more years of worship, witness and service.

Photo : Marie Dewar, Jennifer Burnett (Family, Youth and Children’s Pastor) and Rev Mark Dewar (Minister)

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