Building The Kellyville Church (Firth family farm) In another item in The Bible Echo of
As a result of the tent mission, land was donated by the Firth brothers, Harry and William, and an item in the Parramatta Mercury of
"A neat and well-finished church has been built at Kellyville, as the result of the labours of Messrs Hare and Steed. It is situated in a pleasing position, among the orange groves and passion vines. In size it is 28 feet x 18 feet with 14 feet 6 inches from floor to ceiling (8.54m x 5.49m x 4.42m) It is comfortably seated with chairs, and is lighted by two large 160-candle kerosene lamps. The opening services are advertised for June 24 and 25. Two meetings will be held on the 24th, one at and the other at On Sunday, the meetings will be held at and Mr James will run an extra coach on Sunday, to accommodate those who wish to attend. Special meetings are also advertised for the week.”
“… so last Sabbath, we dedicated our new house of worship … Pastor A.G. Daniels and A.S. Hiscox were present. Pastor Hare opened the service. The land for the church was given by Brethren H. & W. Firth, and all the labour was the work of willing hands. The material to build, and the chairs, cost ninety pounds. On Sunday the little place was all alive with carts and buggies full of brethren and sisters from The new church was organised with thirty members and a
(The first Kellyville church) Many of the families who converted to the Adventist teachings in 1892, are still staunch supporters of the
 (The first church as it stands today) |
Kellyville Seventh-day Adventist Church
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