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Rev. Norman E Brookes

PRESIDENT

The Methodist Church of

I am glad to have this opportunity to extend to the -Indian Fellowship the warm congratulations of the Methodist Church of New Zealand on your Tenth Anniversary on the 18th October. May your day of celebration be joyful and blest

It is my hope and prayer that the foundations laid during the last ten years may be the basis of further growth in faith and fellowship during the years ahead. In all of this may Jesus Christ be the focus for your life and may God guide you into the future.

With warm Christian greetings to you and the members of the Fellowship.

2 CONTENTS President, Rev. Norman E Brookes An Overview An Acknowledgment to the Pioneers Messages and Greetings from Friends Rev. Dr I.S. Tuwere Rev. Anil Reuben Rev. Dr Daniel Mastapha Rev. D Victor Williams Mavis J Basawaiya Rev. William Lucas Rev. Jione Langi John Sami Rev. Barry Neal Vinod Masih Sultan Au Rev. Ted Grounds Mrs Margaret Madhwan James Suresh Office Bearers 1998-99 Service Details Area Contacts Where do we fit in? Methodist Church of New Zealand Acknowledgments

3 AN OVERVIEW Balchand Karan — Co-ordinator The Beginnings A small number of Fiji-Indians began to worship at Dominion Road Methodist Church about 1986 — including John Sami and Michael Anand. The Inception Soon after the two military coups in Fiji during 1987, the Auckland Methodist Fiji- Indian Fellowship was established in May 1988. The initial leadership was provided by John Sami, Rev. Ted Grounds with the support and encouragement of the late Rita Griffiths, Stan and Phyllis Andrews, and Michael and Mariam Anand. The prime objective was to provide assistance and support to the Indian Christian families who were displaced in Fiji and chose to come to New Zealand. The Fellowship provided an outreach and contact point with the Hindi-speaking congregation and an umbrella of love and hope for these people. These were personally difficult times for many newcomers and the Fellowship was there to help. The Present From these humble beginnings, today the Fellowship has grown and comprises some sixty families, mainly residing in Auckland. Whilst being active members of their own neighbourhood church, the Fellowship meets at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month for a worship service and fellowship. These services have continued to be at the Dominion Road Methodist Church for the last ten years. The leaders and preachers for these services have come largely from its own members. Occasionally we have had visiting preachers from within and outside New Zealand. Attendance at these services has ranged between twenty and sixty. Each service is followed by an afternoon tea and warm fellowship and sharing. Occasionally we have had combined services and fellowship meal with the Fijian and Rotuman Fellowships as well. Locally the Fellowship also leads and participates in the following: Prayer Meetings (Home Services) in Hindi or English for special occasions like: House Blessings Thanksgiving Services Memorial Services Weddings Funerals Hospital visits for special needs where people are helped by contact with someone from their own culture and in their own language.

4 The Fellowship has also supported people’s applications for employment and immigration. In 1994 the Fellowship hosted the second International Fellowship of the Hindi- speaking Congregations. Rev. Ted Grounds attended the first Consultation in 1992 in Brisbane on behalf of the Fellowship and’John Sami the Third Consultation at Sydney in 1996. A Special Consultation was held in Fiji in 1997 to coincide with Centenary Celebrations of Miss Hannah Dudley. The next Consultation will be held in Vancouver in August, 1999. As a host group we held the banner depicting “DIYA” and displayed it at Dominion Road Methodist Church until it was sent to the next Consultation. In 1997 a Special Thanksgiving Service was held to commemorate the Centenary of the beginning of Miss Hannah Dudley’s missionary work among the Indian people in Fiji. The publication “Hannah Dudley — Hamari Maa” was launched during the Centenary Celebrations in Fiji and introduced during our own celebrations. We have appreciated greetings from Rev. Mike Yasa, who is a Presbyter to European congregations — he is an indigenous Fijian who was formerly Fijian Consul to New Zealand prior to the coups. Rev. Jione Langi was appointed Presbyter-at-Large from 1994- 1997 for the Fijian Congregations, mainly indigenous Fijians but with oversight too of the Fiji-Indian Fellowship. His parsonage was the former Dominion Road parsonage. The Fellowship has provided a vital link with the New Zealand Methodist Church, with the Fiji Advisory Committee, with the Indian Division of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, and the Fellowships in and Canada. The Fellowship Executive Committee meets monthly to attend to the business on hand and long-term planning. The Fellowship continues to publish a monthly Newsletter, through which members are kept fully informed of any plans, activities and news of interest. The Future The main challenge and focus of the Fellowship is to develop its own cultural and traditional style of worship, which will continue to meet the deeper needs of the Fiji- Indian soul. The expression of our thoughts, feelings and meditations in Hindi, the feelings conveyed by the “bhajans” and special way we observe our Holy Week and celebrate our “bara din” will remain very close to our hearts. We have a responsibility to pass this rich heritage to the coming generations.

5 AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO THE PIONEERS Those who began the movement stepped out in faith. No one can foresee the future. No-one could foresee the coups that sent many to New Zealand. We acknowledge the hard work done by these pioneers and those who helped the Fellowship in its infant years. These people helped by providing leadership in various positions, by providing finances, by providing encouragement and support, and by providing personal talents in music and preaching. Some of the many that helped include the following: Mr John Sami, Rev. Ted and the late Audrey Grounds, the late Rita Griffiths, Phyllis and the late Rev. Stan Andrews, Michael and Mariam Anand, the late Samuel Sumaru, Dr Satish and Satya Samaru and family, Rev. Barry and Moira Neal, James and Lalita Suresh, Sunil and Rajni Masih, Robert and Margaret Madhwan and family, Michael and Faith Govindan and family, Reg and Maureen Nand and family, Mrs Marie Hall, Stephen and Dorothy Pillai, Colin Waters, Bill and Shirley Naidu and family, Garry Whippy and family, Master Han and the late Phul Mati Ram and family, Master Sultan and Esther All and family and the Dominion Road Women’s Fellowship. Vinod and Raj Misah, We remember with love, affection and gratitude the following who have been called to higher service: Sister Rita Griffith Audrey Grounds Master Samuel Sumaru Rev. Stan Andrews Mr Philip Anjaiya Teacher Phul Mati Ram They contributed so much to the ideals of the Fellowship and to Christian witnessing. For these beloved, we dedicate the following: “Well done, good and faithful servants.” 6 MESSAGES and GREETINGS from FRIENDS

7 Rev. Dr I S Tuwere President Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma The year 1998 is a time for celebration in many parts of the world. This is made all the more meaningful as we come close to the end of another Century and the beginning of a new Millennium. The tenth anniversary of the Methodist Indian Fellowship here in Auckland is such a joyous event. And I send the best wishes of the whole Methodist Church in Fij and Rotuma as you celebrate together. May you stay and grow together as a Christian Community and be an instrument of love, peace and justice in this country. With warm regards and best wishes.

Rev. Anil Reuben Divisional Superintendent [Indian Division] Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma I address this message to you all with Joy and Thanksgiving. Indeed, God has blessed your Fellowship for the last 10 years. It is only fitting to mark this occasion with a thanksgiving heart. We are also thankful that last year you shared with us the Hannah Dudley Centenary celebration. Indeed, in the past we have toiled together and will always toil until our Lord returns. We are part of each other that cannot be separated. As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary we also want to thank many people who have planted this Fellowship. As the Divisional Superintendent, I congratulate you on behalf of the Indian Division of the Methodist Church in Fiji and pray that Jesus’ Church will grow from strength to strength. For rewards and blessings from God, keep Sunday holy, give your tithings and pray for the power of Jesus. I assure you the churches that have been practising these have been blessed. Secondly, let us always pray and work for saving souls for Jesus Christ. Lastly, Aneeta and the children are also sending their Christian blessings to your Fellowship. With best wishes.

8 Rev. Dr Daniel Mastapha Australia Christian greetings from Sydney. Many thanks for regularly sending me your monthly newsletter which is evidence that your Fellowship is running well. Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary. In 1990, when I was working as a minister in Brisbane, we formed the International Fellowship of the Hindi-speaking Congregations. Apart from the Hindi-Speaking Congregations in Fyi, this includes the eight Fellowships that we have in overseas countries. It is a “loose” (unstructured) fellowship and its purpose is to support each other, to pray for each other and exchange resources and information; and also, from time to time, to assist the church in Fiji. All these Fellowships send delegates to the Consultations that are held once every two years, namely Brisbane, 1992; Auckland, 1994; Sydney, 1996, etc. A special Consultation was held in in 1997 to coincide with the centenary of the arrival in Fiji of Miss Hannah Dudley. The next Consultation will be held in Vancouver in August, 1999, and I sincerely hope that the Auckland will send some delegates to this Consultation. At the Suva Consultation Mrs Mavis Basawaiya was elected as the Co-ordinator of the Fellowships in the Southern Hemisphere and Mrs Shyam Khelawan of Suva as her assistant. Rev. Victor Williams was elected the Co-ordinator of the Northern Hemisphere Fellowships. It is my hope and prayer that you will keep the dream and vision of the International Fellowship alive, and support it in all the ways you can. It expresses the solidarity and the identity of our Hindi-Speaking Fellowships which are now established in many countries. May God bless you all as you serve the Lord.

9 Rev. D Victor Williams Spiritual Director Fiji Christian Society Canada Consultation Co-ordinator Northern Hemisphere Congratulations, Methodist Fiji-Indian Fellowship, on your tenth anniversary. Having celebrated its twentieth anniversary, the Fiji Christian Society, here in British Columbia, can appreciate your joy, pride, satisfaction and a deep sense of accomplishment on reaching this milestone. Ten years after its inception, we are grateful to the vision and dedication of the founding members. Strong faith of the faithful always manifests itself in challenging attempts for the cause of Christ’s kingdom. It surmounts indifference, ridicule, discouragement, and opposition. That the Fellowship has survived this long is a credit to the pioneer members’ undeterred march towards their goal of faith. That an ethnic church has a place in a dominant culture is evidenced by its survival. Its fellowship continues to be sought and the membership keeps increasing. It is a refuge for those seeking social, emotional and even material support when surrounded by a sea of strangers and unfamiliar ways. Just as we are comfortable in our traditions and customs and enjoy our ethnic dishes, music, dress and language, we find worshipping in our cultural context very satisfying and meaningful. The Fiji-Indian soul has it own “tastebuds” that get addicted to the singing of bhajans and gazals, holding prabhu bhoj, observing the pawitra saptah. and celebrating bara din. It is a concern that the younger generation acquires different tastes and drifts away from its roots. But as long as there are Fiji-Indian Methodist fellowships we will be assured of the preservation of our faith and cultural heritage for posterity. We rejoice with you and wish you God’s continued blessing.

10 Mavis J Basawaiya Fiji Consultation Co-ordinator Southern Hemisphere I count myself privileged to contribute this article in your commemorative brochure to mark the occasion of the 10rh Anniversary of the Methodist Fiji-Indian Fellowship of Auckland, New Zealand. I therefore congratulate the members of the Fellowship as it celebrates its Anniversary. It is indeed good and a proper thing for the many folks who emigrated from Fiji to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United States of America and the United Kingdom to congregate regularly and worship their Lord God in their mother tongue. This Fellowship of yours has been in constant contact with the “Mother Church” (Dudley) and the Indian Division of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma. You have supported us here in Fiji with your prayers and kind thoughts and on several occasions with monetary gifts. We are indeed very grateful for all your assistance to us. Your regular newsletters have been much appreciated and we certainly hope that you will keep up the good work. We pray that other Fellowships scattered abroad would be inspired by your efforts and keep in touch with the Indian Division of the Methodist Church in Fiji. May this time of rejoicing and celebrating be also a time of reflecting on what has been achieved as well as what remains to be accomplished. Reflection can strengthen and spur us on if we assess that we have done our best and have done it well, or it can discourage and dissipate our efforts f we judge ourselves to be below the mark. You obviously have a course charted and this is the opportune time to pause and reflect upon your capacity to complete the mileage that lies ahead. This needn’t be a daunting aspiration for you, for Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ has promised to be with us in all our undertakings to spread the Good News. So, go forth in His Mighty and Holy Name to carry on with the highly commendable work you are doing in His Field. A positive outlook should be our inspiration, for much can be lost or won by our outlook alone. To such an end, I would like to end this message with a few lines from F Ettinne‘s poem: “I expect to pass this way but once. Whatever good that I can do or kindness I can show — let me do it now for I may not pass this way again.” With all good wishes for a very happy, enjoyable and fruitful celebration on this memorable occasion. God’s choicest blessings be upon you all. 11 Rev. William Lucas Fiji Thank you for your invitation to contribute to your 10th Anniversary of the Methodist Fiji-Indian Fellowship in Auckland. Firstly, let me convey the greetings and good wishes to you all friends in Auckland and our sincere congratulations for having achieved the unity of Fellowship with each other. I have attended all the consultations since its inception in Brisbane under the leadership of Rev. Dr Daniel Mastapha. I have found that these consultations provided: 1. A meeting where we meet and review and extend our circle of Christian friends who have left Fi yet maintain a very close relationship with relatives and friends here and the Indian Division of the Church. 2. A haven for sharing problems and encouraging each other in the mission of individuals and the Church. 3. An opportunity to evaluate and focus on real situations in different Hindi- Speaking Christian Communities and to keep in touch with all sister churches internationally. It is imperative that I personally encourage you: 1. To maintain a sincere and cordial relationship with each other within the Fellowship and your local church. 2. To encourage and enhance our very rich cultural heritage, and to be able to blend with other communities with which we come in contact and [join in] worship. 3. To pray for each other, encourage and support and provide a fellowship of believers and build each other up and to share and care. My wife and I wish you well on your Anniversary and pray that God will richly bless you all.

12 Rev. Jione Langi Fiji Islander Minister, Auckland “How can we sing the song of the Lord in a new land?” (Psalm 137: 4) To all the members and friends of the Auckland Methodist Indian Fellowship, I send hearty greetings on behalf of all the Fiji Methodist people in New Zealand. Congratulations on your tenth anniversary celebrations. God has been good and faithful to us in many varied and wonderful ways. During the last five years since my family and I moved up to Auckland from Wellington, I have witnessed the steady growth of the Fellowship. John Sami and the founding committee worked hard to get the group established. Now with Bal Karan ‘s leadership and the committee’s dedication I am sure things will continue to prosper. May you celebrate this tenth anniversary of your Fellowship to the glory of God; and may His Holy Spirit lead and strengthen you so that you can continue to sing the Lord’s song in your new home, New Zealand. Have a happy celebration and may God bless you all. John Sami Auckland The Fellowship commenced formally in 1988 following the arrival of many Indian people who came to New Zealand following the military coups of 1997. There was the perception that the Church had been involved in the coup but this was not correct. Rather it was some individual Christian people who supported the coup. A group of us needed a place to meet for worship and fellowship, and following a meeting with Rev. Ted Grounds we were invited to use the Dominion Rd Church. The Tongan Church which also held its worship services at the Dominion Rd Church kindly made it possible for us to use the Church once a month. An important aspect of the commencement of our Fellowship was the opportunity to help heal the wounds caused between Fijian and Indian people by the coup. This ministry continues. Another major benefit to Indian families coming to Auckland was the ability to use the parsonage as temporary accommodation while looking for permanent housing. The Fij-Indian Fellowship has had the valuable leadership of Rev. Dr Daniel Mustapha and Mr Sultan Ali who over the years, with the co-operation of all members, have helped to build our Fellowship into what it is today. A significant event was the hosting of the 2nd Consultation of International Hindi- speaking congregations held in 1994. This provided opportunity for a network of understanding and support to develop between such Fellowships in Australia, Canada and U.S.A. As a fellowship of Christians we have been active in sharing the gospel with people in the wider community and particularly those with a Fiji-Indian background. I have enjoyed nine years in the leadership of the Fellowship and feel proud of what has been achieved. I wish to thank members for their support and congratulate tbe Fellowship in attaining this 10th anniversary. I believe God will bless us as we go forward into the next decade and I sincerely wish Balchand all the very best in his term. 13 Rev. Barry Neal Presbyter Dominion Road Methodist Church Auckland When I first arrived to commence my appointment at Dominion Road and Kingsland Churches in 1990, the Fiji-Indian Fellowship was already well established and identified as an ongoing part of the Dominion Road scene. John Sami and the Rev. Ted Grounds were offering leadership, supported by an active committee. During my ministry at Dominion Road there have always been some Indian families who have attended the Sunday morning English Language Service and several who have exercised a key role in leadership. While most have been from Fiji, we have also been able to welcome Indians from other countries and enable them to find a home among us. While through almost nine years there have been ups and downs, the monthly service on the third Sunday each month has continued with regular support. Attendance has ranged between twenty and sixty. The Fellowship has filled some important roles for Indian people coming to New Zealand:  It has provided a gathering place, a place for social contact and support for those from around the city.  Through the Fellowship people have kept contact and shared information about what is happening at home in Fiji.  It is a place where worship is available in Hindi language.  Many have been assisted through personally difficult times, supported while they applied for permanent residence or tried to find employment.  It has offered a link to the New Zealand Methodist Church and through the Fiji Advisory Committee some sharing with Fijians and Rotumans. As Fellowship members have become established in this country many have purchased their own homes and identified with local congregations. The challenge may now be to provide a Hindi speaking Fellowship as an outreach within the context of a multi-cultural Aotearoa-New Zealand. Among the highlights for the Fellowship, the October 1994 Consultation hosted at Dominion Road features large. The programme went well and included: reports from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver, Auckland and Fiji. Delegates came from Adelaide (1), Brisbane (4), Sydney (2), Fiji (9), with some 30 attending from Auckland. The consultation was inspirational in addresses by Rev. Mervyn Dine (Auckland Superintendent), Rev. Daniel Mastapha and GD. James and studies led by Sultan Ali and Dr Satish Samaru. 14 However, probably far more important were the personal contacts and reunions with former friends and associates. Visitors stayed in the homes of Fellowship and local Church members and shared in several different Church services on Sunday morning It will be the more personal memories and consultative sharing which we recall in the future. For me, personally, the Fiji-Indian Fellowship has added an encouraging dimension both in Dominion Road Church life and in the personal friendships built up through the years of my ministry with the Fellowship. My hope for the Fellowship is that it may find new strength as it meets the vision and needs of those who are settled here. Most will not return to live in Fiji but for the future they will need to maintain some strong links with their cultural roots. The spiritual growth of the Fellowship, its members and other Hindi-speaking Christians in Auckland should be our focus. May the grace of God be with us. Rev. Barry Neal has been a liaison presbyter between the Methodist Church of New Zealand and the Fellowship during his time at Dominion Road, since 1990. Vinod Masih Christchurch At the outset may I congratulate the Methodist Fiji-Indian Fellowship on its celebration of the 10th anniversary of its inception. My personal association with its members goes back right to the beginning. Those were difficult and different times. There was so much uncertainty on the part of our members who had just arrived in the new and foreign land. It is gratifying to witness that despite the ups and downs the Fellowship has remained strong and steadfast in the Lord. I would like to pay my tribute to the pioneers who worked so hard and so faithfully in often adverse situations. You have been like the mustard seed that grew into a tree providing branches of solidarity, faith, lodging and security. You have proved to be the modern parable where you are never daunted by small beginnings. To the Fellowship today I say continue with the great work you are doing and never be daunted. The work of God goes on unceasingly, unfolding his plan continually. Remember God is working his purpose out when the earth shall be filled with the Glory of God as the waters cover the sea. My sincere wishes for a very successful and joyous celebration. My wife, Raj, joins me in wishing the Fellowship a blessed celebration and God’s richest blessings in your future activities.

15 Sultan Ali Palmerston North We are delighted to send our greetings to the Methodist Fiji- Indian Fellowship of Auckland on the occasion of a decade of Fellowship worship and togetherness, a time when members were able to share their joys, hopes and sorrows. The oneness in the Lord helped in times of uncertainties. Although it had a small beginning, through the effort made from a few faithful members of Dudley Methodist Church of Suva that formed a small Fellowship, it has now grown to the present strength of devoted servants of His Kingdom. We thank God for the assistance given by the Dominion Road Methodist Church to start the Fellowship. We ourselves felt at home with the Church Family, as from time to time we shared and took part in the service. A few years back when asked by the Fellowship, we shared a Mission which was meaningful and inspiring for us and to those who attended. We thank our Gracious God for this abiding love and care that has brought the Methodist Indian Fellowship thus far to see another milestone. The Indian Fellowship too like those of old can say, “Here I raise my Ebenezer and say, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us and He will be with us in the future. (1 Samuel 7: 12). Our best wishes for the coming years. James Suresh Assistant Pastor Auckland Indian Christian Life Centre Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a privilege for me to write a brief message in this publication. It gives me great joy to be a part of the family of the Indian Fellowship. It was at Dominion Road Methodist Church where my ministry life first started. Rev. Ted Grounds and later Rev. Barry Neal both allowed me to stand in the pulpit on a number of occasions between 1988 and early 1991. When I arrived in New Zealand first I could not find a church where I felt comfortable and finding Dominion Road Church we felt at home specially when we found a handful of Indians. During our three years there we came across several Indians who came for fellowship and assistance with immigration. Rev. Grounds sometimes would find accommodation for people, fix broken windows and doors, other times write character references and he also did some visitation. He and his wife have been a great help to us as a church. The Women ‘s Fellowship assisted the Indian Fellowship to develop the ministry work. John Sami Rev Grounds and myself helped to start this Indian Fellowship. On behalf of my family and the Auckland Indian Christian Life Centre, I wish the Auckland Methodist Indian Fellowship our best wishes during this time of celebration. God bless you all. 16 Rev. Ted Grounds Auckland Two Reflections 1. There have been many changes since the Auckland Methodist Fiji-Indian Fellowship was founded ten years ago. Some people have been with us throughout. Some such as Master Sumaru, Sister Rita Griffith and Rev. Stan Andrews have died. Some have returned to the land from which they came, or moved on to Australia or North America. For all of us there are deep soul needs which can best be met and find expression through our first language against the background of our particular cultural heritage. Indian people can best present the Gospel to and care for Indian people. They will also make a significant contribution to the wider Church and community of which they are part. It has been so with us. Members have added to the Christian growth bf other members since John Sami sent out that initial Invitation and the first Service and Meeting were held at the Dominion Road Methodist Church on the third Sunday of May, 1988. One can only thank God for all of you, and for the enriching experience of being part of such an adventure. Good though the past ten years have been, may John Wesley’s affirmation that “the best is yet to be” be true in the ongoing flfe of this Fellowship. 2. The International Fellowship of Hindi-Speaking Congregations. There were significant differences between the First Consultation drawn together by Dr Daniel Mastapha in Brisbane in 1994 and the Second in Auckland two years later. Brisbane was experimental and against the background of the coup in Fiji. Some attending had been displaced from responsible positions and moved out of their homeland. There was hurt and challenge, prompting one to prepare a message termed a letter to the Christians of the Dispersion. The Invitation extended at Brisbane for the next Consultation to be held at Auckland was (at first) reluctantly supported by our Fellowship. However, the actual experience of the Auckland Consultation left all sure that it had been very worthwhile. People, and Fi as a country, had moved on in flfe and faith. Fellowships were encouraged to be active in the wider Church of their new lands, but also to maintain fraternal links with their homelands — FUE, Asia, or wherever. Subsequent consultations in Sydney and Suva (the latter as part of the Hannah Dudley Centenary Celebrations) reflected a positive development of these ideals. Prayer and Home Groups, Bible Study, Evangelism and Outreach, Teaching and Pastoral Care, Personal Support, Regular and “Special Needs” Giving, were all put before us. The next Consultation is scheduled to be held in North America.

17 (Mrs) Margaret Madhwan Auckland Leader: ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP - HOME GROUP When John Sami and Rev. Ted Grounds formally started the Indian Fellowship in 1988, we thought of starting the Home Group as well. Robert and I met Pastor Collis and we started the Home Group in our house in Parau Street, Mount Roskill. It started with a few members but soon grew to seventy people from all denominations. It was called “ALL NATIONS FELLOWSHIP”. It met once a week, and once a month we all joined in the Indian Fellowsh4p service. In home groups we were having Bible studies and fellowship. Because of large numbers, Pastor Collis suggested that people can have home group meetings once a week in their own areas as well. Some of our members from the Indian Fellowship who were also in our home group included the following: Garry Whippy, Vijay and Kuhma Narayan, Robert and Margaret Madhwan and family, John Sami, Faith Govindan and family, James Suresh and family, Betty Chandra, Sunil and Rajni Masih and Anoma. We specially record our thanks to brother Keith Chalkein who we so lovingly called our “Indian Minister “for his work among the Indians both here in Auckland and in Fiji. We also acknowledge the continuous assistance and advice given to the new arrivals by Rev. Ted Grounds. The Home Group functioned for nine years. Robert and land our family wish the Indian Fellowship a happy 1,yh Anniversary Celebration. I wish Mr Balchand Karan and the members all the best for the future.

18 Office Bearers 1998-99 Co-ordinator: Balchand Karan Pastoral Care: Vay Narayan Secretary: John Reddy Treasurer: Rev. Ted Grounds Committee Members: Dr Satish Sumaru — South Samuel S Nath — East Han Ram — West Sunil Masih Gary Whippy Rev. Barry Neal Maureen Nand Kushma Narayan SERVICE DETAILS WHEN Third Sunday of each month, except January when there is no service. WHERE Dominion Road Methodist Church 426 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland. TIME 3.00 p.m. AREA CONTACTS: Central: Balchand Karan 26 Denbigh Aye, Mt Roskill, 4. Phone: 620 5677 South: Dr Satish Sumaru 29 Santa Monica Place, Manukau City. Phone: 263 5633 West: Han Ram, 36 Zita Maria Drive, Massey, 8. Phone: 832 2598 East: Samuel S Nath 22 Maycullen Lane, Howick South. Phone: 273 5534 Pastoral Care: Vijay Narayan 32 Hayr Road, Mount Roskill 4. Phone: 625 6129 19

Thank you for all your help... The Fellowship would like to record its gratitude for continued assistance given by the following: 1. Dominion Road Methodist Church : For the use of its worship and other facilities for the last 10 years. 2. Auckland Methodist Central Parish and Mission office for all our printing and copying work.

Editorial Acknowledgment I would like to record grateful thanks to all the contributors to this publication, and to The Prince Albert College Trust and the Methodist Communications Fund for help in funding. Balchand Karan Co-ordinator Editor

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