WGBC 140th Anniversary Celebrations ( 1868 - 2008)
Weekend of the
18th and 19th October 08
The weekend of 18th and 19th October 2008 saw a wonderful time of Celebration and Thanksgiving as West
Green Baptist Church reached it's 140th Anniversary-
the theme being "Changes and Challenges".
Special events were enjoyed on Saturday and Sunday.
Special guests included past living Ministers, past members and friends,and amongst those sending greetings
was 102 year old Miss Olive Ashley, who is still active in her local Salavation Army.
Amongst the ministers present were:
Pastor Doug Abrahams [Missionary with OMF Japan 1957- 1987],
Rev Steve Jackson 1980-1982
Rev Douglas Crisp 1986- 1997
Rev Terry Gallagher 1998-2003
Angela Harvey [Youth Minister] 1995-2001
Rev John Westbury, former moderator at West Green Baptist Church
A wonderful weekend of Praise and Worship was shared by all.
Angela Harvey [Past Youth Minister], offering her greetings said it was the warm welcome that
she received when she first attended West Green that helped lead her to God and a call to Youth service.
