The Glenroy (Hilton Street) Wesleyan Methodist Church celebrated the installation of Pastor Dean

Ridgway on Sunday July 4th, 2010. Pastor Dean is the third Ridgway to serve as pastor of this

church. Established by his great-grandfather, Rev. Kingsley Ridgway in 1957, the church was later

also served by his grandfather, Dr. Jim Ridgway from 1959-1966.

To add to the uniqueness of this appointment, the installation was conducted by Pastor Dean’s

father, Rev. Kent Ridgway, who serves as the Superintendent of the Southern District of Wesleyan

Methodist churches (W.A., S.A., and Vic.).  Dean and Rosslyn join a list of dedicated pastors

spanning over fifty years of service to the Glenroy community with fresh enthusiasm and

commitment.

Main Picture R to L: Pastor Dean, Rev Kent, Dr Jim Ridgway

Belonging: a membership guide for the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia, has now been published. This booklet is the next stage in the discipleship process after A New Creation studies. This booklet is necessary for all prospective church members, and with the changes in membership over the past decade, it is recommended reading for all current members.

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On 14th March, 2010, Rev Stuart Hall (Assistant District Superintendent) installed Rev Kitione Fanaika as pastor of the new Tongan fellowship in Townsville. This is the third Wesleyan Methodist church in Townsville and the eighth in the district. The occasion was enriched by the attendance of a prince from Tonga, Sione Ngu Tukuaho, Lieutenant of the Tongan Navy. With him were his Corporal, Paea Funaki and 34 sailors. This group of unexpected visitors filled the church to capacity and was gratefully received as a sign of God's blessing upon the new work.

Rev Gary McClintock, newly appointed District Superintendent for the North QLD District arrived in Townsville in time to pray for the new pastor and his church board. That evening they were joined by other members of the District Board and the National Superintendent at a feast at Rev Kitione's home.

Pictured: Rev Kitione and Fono, the prince is served communion, the group after the service.