Winsham United Reformed Church

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Names given:
Mr Chaffey
Mrs Webb Chaffey
Mrs Chaffey

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A relative of Mrs Frankham

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Mr Aux, Mrs Durnford, Miss Victoria Evans, Arabella Gooby daughter of Rev W Gooby, Clara M T Gooby, Elizabeth Gooby and Samuel Roy infant son of Mr Roy Butler, Cricket St Thomas

Mr Trenchard’s Vault

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Mr Smith’s child – 1832

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Lydia Loaring – 1833

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Thomas Smith
William Loaring – 1834

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Mrs Glyde’s children

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Mr Glyde

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Eliza Glyde
Sarah Glyde – 1870

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Mr Glyde and two daughters

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Mr & Mrs Palmer, 2 here –1841

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Mr Robert Fowler & Mrs Anstice Fowler, John Fowler’s child
Room for no more

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James Fowler & his Wife – 1838 - 2 here

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Mr Baker’s son – 1833 - 1 here

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Mr Fowler and his son also Mrs Fowler – brick Plot - 3 here

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Mr Bennett, Mrs Bennett 1878
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Room for no more

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Mrs Joan Bennett
Mr William Trenchard’s Vault
Mrs Ann Trenchard
Mrs W Trenchard

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Mr Charles Norman and child 1852
In pencil Mrs Norman

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Mr Glyde and John Norman – 1850 - 2 here, one more

Above gives the graves on the left-hand side as you enter the church gate.

Below gives the graves on the right-hand side as you enter the church gate.

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Sarah Stower

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Wife of Mr Toms – 1844

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Betty Bowditch and Mary Bowditch - 2 here

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Joseph Hawker and his wife Mary Hawker - 2 here

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Stanton - 2 here

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Mary Stanton - 2 here

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Sarah Stanton

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Proper and George Bowditch 1854 - 2 here

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Mary Prosser – 1844

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Proper

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Joseph Stanton
Joan Stanton

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Mr Whites child
Henry Hitchcock

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Mr White’s child

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Mrs Mary Turner
Mrs Sarah Haydon
8ft deep

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John Sprake – 1838 - 1 here

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Philps

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Philps & Anne Bulford – 1857 - 2 here

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Mr Fry also Aaron Fry – 1854 - 2 here

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Mary Hardyman, John Hardyman, Henry Hardyman

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James Hardyman, Mary Slade Hardyman – 1864

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Ann Aldous Hitchcock – 1840
Henry Hitchcock – 1862
Sabrina Hitchcock – 1871
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Jane Hitchcock

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Ann Lembry – 1831
Ann Perham – 1862

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Fanny Lembry – 1829

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Mrs Berry – Dec 31 1845
And another 1830

Graves behind the Chapel building – access through the Manse garden

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S. Porter – 1844
Y Porter 1838
And daughter

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Thomas Porter

Vault
Mr Symes
Elizabeth Symes 1837
Mr Godsell
Prentice

343 entries from 1772-1791, 1799-1831 and 1838-1925, transcribed by Liz James.
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Name	Age	Residence	Occupation	Date of Admission	Mode of Admission	Admission/Dismission	General Remarks	Instruments of Conversion
Rev John Hensworth Pastor				1791				The Pious Life of Christ
Hugh Trenchard deacon				1791			Died 1813	Rev J Hensworth
Wm Glyde Senr deacon							Removed 1791	Rev Mr Samuels
Wm Glyde Jnr deacon
Robt Fowler Senr deacon
Sarah Glyde Senr							Removed 1791	Rev Mr Samuels
Mary Cook								Rev Mr Samuels
Elizabeth Dampier
Elizabeth Shepherd				1783				Rev Mr Samuels
John Jeffery				1772			Died Feb 6 1793	Rev Mr Phillips
William Bowing				1788			Removed 1790
Sarah Palmer				1788			Removed 1792
William Palmer				1788			Removed 1792
Mary Fowler
Sarah Bowditch				1789				Funeral sermon
Martha Fowler				1788				Revd Thos Davis
Mary Welman								Matthew Xi 28 ver
Abraham Brownsey								Mr Morgan
Edith Russell								Mr Morgan
Elizabeth Hodder				1789			Died 1791	Mr Morgan
Elizabeth Cook				1789				Reflections on Eternity
Mary Macey				1789				Rev Thos Davis
Elizth Channing				1789			Died 1791	Rev Thos Davis
Ishmael Coombs				1790				Rev Thos Davis
Sarah Coombe				1790				Rev Thos Davis
Wm Durnford ordained Pastor				1810-05-16				Died Nov 30 1829
Hugh Trenchard - Deacon								Died April 11 1813
Josh Hawker - Deacon				1799-09-08				Withdrew Jan 1817
Charles Larcombe				1799-09-08
Benjamin Boon
Josh Stanton				1806-02-23				Baptised April 1811
Mary Hawker				1799-09-08				Withdrew Jan 1817
Susanna Peadon								Died Sep 21 1817
Jane Fowler								Died April 18th 1821
Ann Chaffey				1802-01-17				Died March 10 1831
Martha Fowler								Removed to Castle Cary
Sarah Coombes								Died Aug 23 1815
Jane Hitchcock				1799-11-27
Mary Welman								Died May 1827
Betty Cook								Died Feb 23rd 1811
Ann Aplin
Mary Macey
Fanny Peadon
Betty Stanton				1800-11-02				Died Jan 4th 1817
Mary Durnford				1810-06-03
Thomas Smith				1810-06-03
Sarah Smith				1810-06-03
Hannah Hain				1810-06-03
Job Russell				1810-08-05
Richard Chaffey				1810-08-26
John Chaffey				1810-08-26
George Trenchard				1810-08-26
George Burrige				1810-10-28
Sus'a Trenchard				1810-12-30
Mary Prosser				1811-05-26
Martha Phillips				1811-05-26
John Jeffery				1811-12-01
Sarah Burrige				1812-05-03
Thos Palmer				1812-05-03				Occasional
Charles Priest				1812-05-31
Sarah Priest				1812-11-29
Susannah Hawkings				1812-11-29
Mary Stanton				1813-09-26
John Pratt				1813-10-31				Removed to Castle Cary
Jas Hardiman
Thos Prosser				1814-08-07				Died Oct 21st 1816
Sarah Sprake				1815-08-27
Elizabeth Symes				1815-08-27
Ann Gapper				1815-08-27
Wm Churchill				1815-12-31
Jas Stanton				1815-12-31
Elizth Margrie				1816-01-28
Ann Broughton				1817-05-25				Removed to Kingsbridge 1818
Wm Lewis				1818-06-07
Selina Manwaring				1818-08-30				Removed to Bristol
Josiah Baker				1819-02-28
Abraham Crocker				1821-08-26
Mary Smith				1822-09-01
George Langford				1827-06-10
Mrs George Trenchard				1827-09-02
Thos Childs Pastor				1830-05-02				Died Jan 1st 1832
Anne Childs				1830-05-02				Removed
Mary Stanton				1831-06-01
Ann Snell				1831-10-07				Removed to America
Elizabeth Trenchard		Winsham	Gentlewoman	1834			23rd September 1868 JMP	To the church above
Mary Hardiman		Church St, Winsham	Schoolmistress	1828-06			Died 1864
Susan White	1			1849-11		To the church in heaven	1881-04-02
Sarah Rowsell	2	Ameram nr Winsham		1841-06		To the church triumphant	1875-12-20
Sarah Dening Glyde		Church St, Winsham	Gentlewoman	1845		To the church above	1870-02-06 JMP
Grace Ann Chaffey		Maudlin	Gentlewoman	1847		To the church under pastoral care of the Rev W Young BA, & assembling in the Congregational Chapel Paul St, Taunton, January 1870	Left to reside in Taunton in 1868 - JPM
Mary Anstice Cossins Glyde		Beer Chapel		1857-06		From Somerton Indp. Ch	Left for Autralia in 1867 JMP
Mary Sophia Trenchard	3	Maudlin		1846-10		To the church triumphant 15th Aug 1877
Fanny Forsey	4	Winsham		1858			Dead
Harriet Webb Chaffey		Maudlin		1860-02			Removed to Brighton in 1862 - see page 168
Aplin		Thorncombe		1860-08		Fr Church at Bridgewater	Left 25tth March 1865 JMP
Richard Franks	5	Winsham	Labourer	1861-02			Removed to London
Raymond				1861-04			Left the neighbhd 1862
Elizabeth Chaffey		Maudlin		1861-04		Transferred to the church under the pastoral care of Rev S Martin assembling in Westminster Chapel JMP	Removed to London in 1866 - see page 168
Elizabeth Bowditch		Maudlin		1861-04		The the church above 23rd of August 1872 JMP
Mrs Grace Ann Chaffey		Maudlin		1861-07		To the church under the pastoral care of the Rev W Young BA, & assembling in the Congregational Chapel Paul St, Taunton, January 1870	Left to reside in Taunton in 1868
Sarah White		Winsham		1861-04		1863	Removed to Bridgwater 1862
William Singleton		Winsham				To the church above	1876
Mary Singleton	6	Winsham				To the church above
Joseph Wellman	7	Winsham	Labourer			Deceased	29 August 1886
Alexander Trotter		Forde Abbey	Bayliff	1858-01		Removed	Left in Janr 1863
Margaret Trotter		Forde Abbey		1858-01		Removed	Left in Janr 1863
William Gooby		The Parsonage, Winsham	Pastor	1862-02			Removed 1864
Elizabeth Ann Gooby		The Parsonage, Winsham		1862-02			Died 1864
William Glyde		Beer Chapel	Farmer	1862-05-22	Unanimous	Left for Australia in 1867
Richard Larkhum		Shadrick	Brick Burner	1862-05-22	Other		Drawn from the church by the influence of the Plymouth Brethren
Fanny Marsh	8	Maudlin	Servant	1862-05-22	Other		Left the neighbourhood JMP
David Singleton	9	Winsham		1862-07-03	Other	To the church triumphant, 23 Oct 1874	Met with his death by a fall from a wagon in the parish of Dinnington a short distance from Lord Pouletts Lodge
Mary Roper	10	Winsham	None	1862-09-04	Other	To the church triumphant, 21st Nov 1875
Mary Hardiman		Winsham		1862-09-04	Other		1864 Dismissed by unanimous vote of the church
Elizth Rodhouse		Winsham	Governess	1862-09-04	Other	Left the neighbourhood. To the church in daventry the 25th aril 1873. JMP
Sabarine Hitchcock		Shadrick				Died January 1871
Sarah Ann Aplin	11	Winsham		1862-10-02	Other		Dead
Samuel Aplin	12	Winsham	Woolstapler	1862-10-02	Other		Left the neighbourhood JMP
Sarah Meech	13	Winsham			Other	Left to be with Jesus	Dead
George Bonar		Forde Abbey	Bayliff	1863-01-29		From the church at
Dinah Bonar		Forde Abbey		1863-01-29		Fishguard, Wales	Removed to Bristol Jan 29 64
Sarah Raisen		Winsham		1864-12	Unanimous	Died
Martha C Joy		Winsham	Cook		Unanimous	Left for London	Not registered at proper time by Mr Gooby
Rosa M Joy		Winsham			Unanimous	Left for London	Not registered at proper time by Mr Gooby
Thomas M Prentice	14	Winsham	Minister	1865-01-17	Unanimous	From the pastorage of the church in Maryborough	To the pastorage of the church at Tettenhall Wood nr Wolverhampton 29th Oct 1882
Jane R G Prentice	15	Winsham		1865-02-04	Unanimous	From the church in Maryborough	To the church at Tettenhall Wood nr Wolverhampton 29th Oct 1882
George Edwards		Forde Abbey	Gardiner	1865-03-02	Unanimous		Removed from the neighbourhood July 1865
Elizabeth Edwards		Forde Abbey		1865-03-02	Unanimous		Removed from the neighbourhood July 1865
Jane Hussey	16	Forde Grange		1865-03-02	Unanimous	Gone to be with Jesus	July 11th 1894
Elizabeth Irish	17	Winsham	Housekeeper	1865-03-02	Unanimous		Deceased
Sarah J Frecknall		Winsham	Draper	1865-03-02	Unanimous		Emigrated to Queensland Australia Sept 1865
Laurence White	18	Winsham	Blacksmith	1863	Unanimous		Not registered at proper time by Mr Gooby
William Channing		Winsham	Labourer	1865-06	Unanimous	Died 29th January 1873 JMP
Hannah Aplin	19	Boradinham		1865-06	Unanimous		Dead
Esther Norman	20	Winsham	Shopkeeper	1865-06	Unanimous		Struck off Nov 1875
Sarah Hansford	5	Maudlin	Dairy woman	1865-06	Unanimous	Died 6th October 1865 JMP
Emily Singleton	21	Winsham	Servant	1865-09	Unanimous		Left the neighbourhood, struck off March 1874 JMP
Anne Welch		Hallowell		1866-03	Unanimous	Dismissed to the church at Waytown, Dorset April 1871 JMP
Sarah Forsey	22	Winsham		1868-01	Unanimous		Dead
Mary Bolt	23	Winsham	Servant	1868-02	Unanimous		Dead
Susan Frankham	24	Winsham	Gentlewoman	1868-03	Unanimous	To the church above	30th November 1878
Susan Welch		Winsham		1868-11	Unanimous	Died in Broadway 20th March 1875, struck off 17th April 1873 JMP
Wauen	25	Winsham	Policeman	1868-11	Unanimous		Left the neighbourhood, struck off March 1874 JMP
George Eveleigh	26	Hodge-ditch		1869-01	Unanimous	Transferred from the church at Stock-sub-Hamdon	Transferred to the Chard Congregational Church June 1875 JMP
Eliza Steward		Beer House, Thorncombe	Governess	1869-03	Unanimous	Transferred from the church in Ludlow, Salop and to the church in South Petherton in October 1872
Sarah Singleton		Winsham				Died 18th April 1869	Not registered at proper time owing to some mistake on the part of a former Pastor, JMP
Toms	27	Thorncombe				Died 1876	Not registered at proper time owing to some mistake on the part of a former Pastor, JMP
Jack Randell		Watleigh	Housekeeper	1870-07	Unanimous	Transferred from the church at Morecombelake. To the church at Nailsea 15.7.73 JMP
Caroline Wyatt	28	Beerchapel	Farmer	1870-08	Unanimous		Deceased
Edward Pratt	29	Winsham	Commission Agent	1870-11	Unanimous	Struck off March 1882
James Hardyman	21	Winsham	Carpenter	1871-06	Unanimous	To the Tabernacle Congregational Church Bristol 2.3.75 JMP
Mary Hardyman		Winsham		1871-08	Unanimous	Transferred to the church above April 1873. JMP
Evangeline Wyatt	19	Bere Chapel		1872-05	Unanimous	Sept 1873 - Drawn away by the influence of the Plymouth Brethren
Sophia Trenchard	16	Winsham		1872-05	Unanimous		Left for New Zealnd name retained until a home is found in some church in the new country. JMP
Sarah Trenchard	21	Winsham		1872-07	Unanimous	Transferred to the Congregational Church at Wotton-underedge
Francis Eveleigh	15	Chard Common	Printer	1872-09	Unanimous	To the Chard Congregational Church June 1875 JMP
Elizabeth Anne Trenchard	18	Beere, Thorncombe		1872-11	Unanimous	To the church triumphant 26th Aug 1881
Anne A Hitchcock	35	Winsham	Drapers Assistant	1872-12		From Budcon Lane Baptist Church, Frome	Married and removed to London struck off 29.12.78
Hugh Trenchard	19	Beer, Thorncombe	Cloth Manufacture	1873-03	Unanimous		Left for New Zealand name retained until a home is found in some church in the new country JMP
William Wyatt	37	Benchapel, Wayford	Farmer	1873-03	Unanimous	To the church triumphant	28th Spet 1877
Susan Hardyman	38	Fore St, Winsham	Servant	1873-06	Unanimous	From Bishops Hull Congregational Church	Left the neighbourhood but not dismissed to any church JMP
Samuel Lock	39	Benchapel, Wayford	Dairyman	1873-06	Unanimous	From Yarcombe Baptist church	Left the neighbourhood, struck off 29.12.78
Sarah Lock	40	Benchapel, Wayford	Dairywoman	1873-06	Unanimous	From Yarcombe Baptist church	Left the neighbourhood, struck off 29.12.78
Jonah Trenchard	41	Axe Water, Winsham	Dairyman	1873-12	Unanimous	To the church triumphant on the 8th Dec 1874
Mary Rowe	42	Beer, Thorncombe	Servant	1873-12	Unanimous		Married and removed to Lamberts Castle Hill struck off 29.12.78
Henry Rowe	18	Broadenham, Winsham	Labourer	1873-12	Unanimous
Susie Prentice	13	The Manse, Winsham	Pupil at School	1873-12	Unanimous		Dismissed to the Congregational Church at Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton 29th Oct 1882
Jane Prosser	45	Ameram, Winsham			Unanimous	Translated 12.01.82	Omitted by some oversight on the part of a former Pastor
Betsey Cranton	46	Back St, Winsham		1850	Unanimous	To the church above 23 mary1880	Omitted by some oversight on the part of a former Pastor
Fanny Raison	41	Church St, Winsham	Widow	1874-03	Unanimous		Left the neighbourhood struck off 29.12.78
Annah Hussey	48	Shadrick, Thorncombe	Shepherds Wife	1874-03	Unanimous
Guy Trenchard	19	Church St, Winsham	Clerk	1874-03	Unanimous		Left for New Zealand, name retained until a home is found in some church in the New Country JMP
William Lacey	50	Shadrick, Thorncombe	Carter	1874-03	Unanimous		Died April 26th 1916 age 76
Jonah Raisen	51	Church St, Winsham	Retired Farmer	1874-04	Unanimous	From Broadwindsor Congl church	Deceased - Oct 8th 1884
Polly White	19	Bonnyham, Thorncombe		1874	Unanimous	Dismissed to the church above 6.6.82
Susan Good	53	Fore St, Winsham	Factory Hand	1874-05	Unanimous	To the church above Aug 78
John Samuel Prentice	17	Fore St, Winsham	Clerk	1875-01	Unanimous		Dismissed to the Chard Congregational Church 29 Oct 1882
Harry White		Hay Farm, Winsham	Baker	1875-01	Unanimous	From the Baptist Church Upottery	Removed
Evangeline Wyatt		Beauchapel, Wayford		1875-03	Unanimous	To the church above July 1880
Mary Turner		Lee	Housekeeper	1876-05	Unanimous	From Venn Congl. Church	Married and removed to Langport, struck off 29.12.78
Mary Cox		Western Way, Winsham		1877-03	Unanimous		Dead
Amelia Trenchard	19	Church St, Winsham		1877-10	Unanimous		Dismissed to the Congregational Church at Richmond 8th Oct 1882
Mary Letitia Trenchard	18	Beer, Dorset		1877-10	Unanimous		Gone abroad
Sarah Bishop		Broadenham, Winsham		1877-10	Unanimous	March 1881	Removed at her own request
Jane Aplin		Back St, Winsham		1878-11	Unanimous		Translated to the Heavenly church 22 Feb 1881
William Rowe	19	Church St, Winsham		1878-11	Unanimous	February 1880	Dismissed in compliance with his own request
John Chick		Back St, Winsham	Labourer	1879-07	Unanimous	Removed by unanimous for continued absences from the Lords Table	33817
Solomon Hutchings		Fore St, Winsham	Labourer	1879-08	Unanimous
Ann Barlow Prentice	15	Fore St, Winsham		1879-08	Unanimous		Dismissed to the Tettenhall Congregational Church near Wolverhampton 29th Oct 1882
Frank Forsey		Fore St, Winsham	Labourer	1880-03	Unanimous	Deceased
Harriet Hutchings		Fore St, Winsham		1880-03	Unanimous
Maurice Francis		Fore St, Winsham	Grocer	1880-08	Unanimous	United to ye Wesleyans
Mary Hutchings		Benchapel, Wayford	Servant	1881-04	Unanimous	Transferred to Crewkerne Baptist Church Feb 1882
Thurza Channing		Malthouses, Winsham		1881-04	Unanimous		Left the church
Ellen Francis		Pooles Lane, Winsham		1881-04	Unanimous
Ellen Meech		Church St, Winsham		1881-05	Unanimous	Transferred to Thorncombe
Francis Meech		church St, Winsham	Hurdle Maker	1881-06	Unanimous	From Crewkerne Baptist Church
Isaac Francis		Pooles Lane, Winsham	Policeman	1881-06	Unanimous		Lef the church
Tom Phelps	18	West St, Winsham	Mason	1882-02	Unanimous	Left
Hugh Trenchard	17	Fore St, Winsham	Blacksmith	1882-02	Unanimous	Removed by uanimous vote for irregularity of conduct Augt 1882
Tom Warren	18	Fore St, Winsham		1882-02	Unanimous	Removed by uanimous vote for irregularity of conduct Augt 1882
Charlotte Franks		Axe Water, Winsham		1882	Unanimous		Left the church
Fanny Raisen		Church St, Winsham		1882	Unanimous	Dismiised from the Wesleyan Church in Swindon
Alfred Griffin		The Manse, Winsham	Pastor	1883-01		Removed	Removed
Harriet Griffin		The Manse, Winsham	Pastor	1883-01		Removed	Removed
John Chick		Church Street	Labourer	1883-10	Vote	Removed by vote of church	Left the church
Elizabeth Bowditch		Bonny Green		1884-02-28	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
Mary Bishop		Church Street, Winsham	Servant	1884	Vote	Removed from Church Roll for none attendance	Left the church
Amelia Trenchard		Church Street, Winsham		1885		From the church at Richmond	Gone abroad
Ann Singleton		Back St, Winsham	Labourer's wife	1885	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
Elizabeth Whtie		Forde Abbey, Thorncombe	Servant	1886	Vote	Removed from Church Roll for none attendance	Left the church
Tom Philps		Weston Way	Mason	1886	Vote	Gone to Australia	Gone to Australia
Sarah Hussey		Court Road	Labourer's wife	1886	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
Annie Wyatt		Bere Chapel	Farmers daughter	1886	Vote	Removed from Church Roll for none attendance	Left the church
James Healy Rouse		Church Street	Gardener	1887	Vote	Removed from Church Roll for none attendance	Left the church
Jemima Woodley		Broadleaze	Housekeeper	1881-05-31	Vote	Removed from Church Roll for none attendance	Left the church
D W Buckler		Tatworth	Gentleman	1881	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
Elizabeth Buckler		Tatworth	Lady	1888	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
Elizabeth Rowe		Winsham	Dressmaker	1891	Vote	Removed to church above	Dead
James Hall		Winsham	Pastor	1892-11		Removed to Templecombe Church	Removed
Sibyla Jane Hall		Winsham	Pastor	1892-11		Removed to Templecombe Church	Removed
Charles Beavis		Winsham	Retired Gamekeeper	1892-12	Vote
Mrs Beavis		Winsham		1892-12	Vote
Henry Marks		Winsham	Farmer	1892-12	Vote	Left gone to Sailseway	Mov 1896
Marks		Winsham		1892-12	Vote	Left gone to Sailseway	Mov 1896
Ingram		Winsham	Dairyman	1893-11	Vote
Ingram		Winsham			Vote
Abigail Johnson		Church Street	Widow	1895-07-04	Vote
Fred Wm King	34	The Manse, Winsham	Evangelist	1895-07-04	Vote	Removed to Charmouth
Charles Cumbleton		Grange Cottage	Shepherd	1896	Vote	Removed
Mrs Cumbleton		Grange Cottage		1896	Vote	Removed
Fred Spencer		Back St, Winsham	Labourer	1896	Vote	Dead
Edith Lacey		Winsham	Servant	1896	Vote
Mrs King		The Manse, Winsham		1896	Vote
Hugh Trenchard		The First, Enfield	Gentleman	1873	Vote	Dismissed to Christ Church Congregational Chapel Enfield	Removed from roll by mistake of late Pastor
Henry Hammond		The Manse, Winsham		1900		Transfer	Gone to Nettlebridge
Elizabeth Hammond		The Manse, Winsham		1900			Gone to Nettlebridge
Solomon Hutchings		Back St, Winsham	Labourer	1900
Hutchings		Back St, Winsham		1900
Henry D Rowe		Shredruck, Winsham	Gardener	1900
William Lacey		Broadnam, Winsham	Labourer	1900
Charles Bevis		Fore St, Winsham		1900			Dead June 01
Bevis		Fore St, Winsham		1900			Removed
Mrs Pierce (late Hussey)		Court St, Winsham		1900
Miss Andress		Church St, Winsham		1900
Miss Abigail Johnson		Church St, Winsham		1900			Has moved to Broadwindsor
Miss Emily Bowditch		Shredruck, Winsham		1900			Gone to Thorncombe Church
Mrs E Spencer		Broadnam, Winsham		1900			Withdrawn
Edith Forsey		Fore St, Winsham		1900
Emily Crook		Forde Abbey Garden		1900	Unanimous
Mr Vernon		Winsham		1900	Transfer		Removed to Auckland, New Zealand Xmas 1900
Mrs Vernon		Winsham		1900	from Sydney NSW		Removed to Auckland, New Zealand Xmas 1900
Elsie Vernon		Winsham		1900	Vote of Church		Removed to Auckland, New Zealand Xmas 1900
May Forsey		Church St, Winsham		1900
John Crook		Forde Abbey Garden	Head Gardener at Abbey	1901	Vote of Chch
Mr Hucker		Cricket House		1901	Vote of Chch		Left the place
John Goldsworthy		Fore St, Winsham	Porter	1901	Vote of Chch		Gone to Brethren
Herbert Goldsworthy		Fore St, Winsham	Porter	1901	Vote of Chch		Gone to London
Ellen Batstone		Court St, Winsham		1901	Vote of Chch
William Golsworthy		Fore St, Winsham	Labourer	1901	Vote
Mary Golsworthy		Fore St, Winsham		1901	Vote
C A Cullen		Church Street	Baker	1901	Vote	Received with recommendation from Rev W House, Wesleyan Minsiter
Mary Lawrence			Domestic	1901	Vote
George Good Jnr	19	The Gardener, Cricket House	Gardener	1902
Miss Hammond	24	The Manse	Draper	1902-06
Puddy		The Jubilee Hall				Recom G & Mrs Rowe
John J Jordan		The Manse	Evangelist	1903			Mr Jordan, removed to Venn
Hannah E Jordan		The Manse		1903			Mrs Jordan removed to Venn, both membership transferred
Henry Hann moved 1907
Elizabeth Hammond
Solomon Hutchings (Deacon)		Back Street	Labourer				Removed to Yeovil
Harriet Hutchings		Back Street					Removed to Yeovil
Henry Rowe (Deacon)		Schudrick	Gardener
William Lacey		Malthouse	Labourer
Mrs Pearce		Church Street
Thos Andrews		Church Street					Died Dec 21st buried Dec 26th 1908
Sarah Forsey		Fore Street
John Crook (Deacon & Treasurer)		Head Gardener	Ford Abbey				Removed to Camberley, Surrey No application for transferance 31/08
Emily Crook			Ford Abbey				Removed to Camberley, Surrey No application for transferance 31/08
Sarah Jane Forsey		Fore Street
Ellen Batstone		Church Street					Removed to Post Office, Ashford Common, Middlesex
William Goldsworthy		Fore Street	Labourer	491
Mary Goldsworthy		Fore Street		491			Removed to Dorset
Charles A Cullen (Deacon)		Church Street	Baker	491
Mary Laurence		Cricket House	Domestic	582			Removed
George Good (Jnr)		Cricket House	Gardener	1902			Removed to Bewdley, Shropshire
Mrs Lacey		Malthouse		1904
Herbert Goldsworthy		Waterloo, London	Porter
William Nineman		Church Street	Retired	1908-03	By transfer	from Seaton Cong Church	Removed to Seaton
May Nineman		Church Street	Retired	1908-03	At Communion Desire of Pastor as she is worthy
Widow Cook		Fore Street
Mrs Sarah Spurdle		Church Street		1908		Common Service
Edgar John Stamp		The Manse, Winsham	Pastor	1911	Transfer from Honiton
Mary Louisa Stamp		The Manse, Winsham		1911	Transfer from Honiton
Naomi Brown		The Manse, Winsham		1912-08	Transfer from Baptist Ch Bournemouth	Resigned
Nellie Gertrude Van Vyven		Blue House, Winsham	Nurse	1913-12	Transfer from Reformed Church Rotterdam Holland
Sarah Loaring		Fore Street		1914-07	By confession
Pastor W J Gadsby		Fore Street		1914-06	Transferred from Kingsdon	Transferred to Congl Church Bps Hull 23.4.1918
Mrs M Gadsby		Fore Street		1914-06	Transferred from Kingsdon	Transferred to Congl Church Bps Hull 23.4.1918
Charles Phelps		Weston Way	Mason	1914	By confession
Mr Albert Smith		Fore Street	Farmer	1914	By confession
Mrs Rose Phelps		Weston Way		1914	By confession
Mrs Mary Green		Church Street		1917	By confession
Mr Charles A Cullen		Chillington	Baker et.	1915	Re-joined
Frederick John Pavey	40	The Manse	Pastor - Evangelist	1918-05	Transfer from Milverton	To Kingston
Matilda Pavey		The Manse	Wife	1918-05	Transfer from Milverton	To Kingston
Henry Hammond			Retired Pastor - Evangelist
Elizabeth Hammond			wife
Henry D Rowe (Deacon)		Forde Grange	Gardener	1873-12
Mrs Pearce		Church Street		1874-03		Passed away April 2nd 1920	Buried Rev W Hugh Phillips The Vicar, but at his request the Pastor (F J Pavey) read the lesson in the Church 7/4/20
Miss Sarah Forsey		Wynard		1868-01		Passed peacefully away Dec 25th 1919	Only laid up a few days
Mrs Sarah Jane Forsey		Fore Street
William Goldsworthy		Fore Street		1901		Deceased date?	June 21st 1922
Mrs Mary Goldsworthy		Fore Street		1901		Deceased date?	June 21st 1922
Mrs Cook		Court Street	Widow	1908		In fellowship with the Plymouth Brethren, Winsham	Worship at the Gospel Hall on a/c age. Wishes membership transferred HJH
Mrs Emily Spurdle		Church Street
Miss Fanny Forsey		Wynard		1909-12		Left	Address unknown
John Jeremiah Jordan		Court Street	Retired Pastor Evangelist	1911
Mrs Jordan		Court Street		1911
Mrs Good		Church Street		1911
Mrs Bridle		High Street	Widow	1911
Mrs Stroud		Broadenham		1911
Nellie Gertrude Van Vyven		Blue House	Nurse	1913-12	Transfer from Reformed Chuch Rotterdham, Holland	Returned to Holland
Mrs Sarah Loaring		Fore Street		1914-07	Confession
Charles Phelps		Weston Way	Mason	1914	Confession	Passed peacefully away after a long time laid aside Nov 5th 1918 at midnight aged 83yrs
Albert Smith		Manor Farm	Farmer	6147	Confession
Mrs Rose Phelps		Weston Way		1916	Confession
Mrs Mary Green		Church Street		1917	Confession
Charles A Cullen		Chillington	Baker etc.	1915	Rejoined	Take off Dec 8th as when last heard of was attending at Wells Wesleyan
Partridge, Dorothy (Miss, married name, Mrs Down)	Court Street	Lace worker	1919	Confession
Mr W Williams		The Manse			Transfer		Transferred to Bishops Hull
Mrs Williams		The Manse			Transfer		Transferred to Bishops Hull
Mr Fretnall		Fore Street	Boot Trade		Transfer
Mr G Bishop		Fore Street	Farmer		Transfer
Miss E Bishop		Fore Street			Transfer
Mrs Bishop		Fore Street			Transfer
Miss E Stroud		Broadenham	Dairywoman	1925	Confession	Misses Stroud & Good have been brough up in the school and church and SS Teachers for some years prior to Church membership
Miss D Good		Church Street	Lace worker	1925	Confession
Mrs J Bowditch		Fore Street	Domestic duties	1925	Confession
Mr Hubert J Haggett		The Manse	Minister	1925-06	Transferred from Chard Wesleyan
Mrs Haggett		The Manse		1925-06	Transferred from Chard Wesleyan
Mr Walker		Amerham	Invalid	1925-08	Received from Highgate Wesleyan Circuit London
Mrs Walker		Amerham	Dressmaker	1925-08	Received from Highgate Wesleyan Circuit London

Minutes from 1791 & Memorandum - 1815

The Church of Christ at Winsham, to Hugh Trenchard at Maudlin

Brother

We would not presume to take up your time in opening to you the nature of a Church of God.  Knowing you are already sufficiently informed of what materials a Church is built.  Being fully persuaded you are a living stone in the everlasting universal Church of Christ.  We are and have been for years anxiously desirous of your becoming a pillar in Gods’ spiritual House at Winsham.  We have therefore this day as a Church, unanimously chosen you Deacon, and humbly implore your acceptance of the office: We are led to believe it will be for the Redeemers’ Glory, as beyond doubt, it will be for all our comfort.  Your declining will throw a damp upon us, and very much discourage us.  Your condescending to go before us, as our leader, will give strength to the cause and courage to us to follow.  We solicit you to signify your pleasure, as we do esteem it necessary to know your mind e’er we proceed decisively in the call of a Minister.

March 25 1791

The Call given by the Congregational Church to the Revd John Hemsworth

In the Name, and in the fear of the Lord, Before God, Angels and Men

We, the Church of Christ worshipping in the town of Winsham and County of Somerset, congregated as far as we know, according to the Divine Word, having in the fear of the Lord given up ourselves unto the Lord and also to each other in the bonds of the gospel and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ; judge it our indispensable duty to stand forth together jointly and unanimously for the cause of God and truth, and having for years experienced the indulgent blessing of public means : we are constrained from obligation to Almighty God, as well as for His glory, and peace and comfort of our souls, to endeavour as much as in us lies after the establishment of a permanent ministry for the well being of this present church and of our successors.  We think it orderly and absolutely necessary under these impressions that the sense of the Church be known, Vox, Vox Populi is Vox Dei, the voice of the people is the voice of God and after trial of several preachers, we are led from convictions of the propriety of our conduct decisively to fix upon, to choose, to call, the Revd John Hemsworth who is a father in God of a spiritual seed amongst us, we trust we are acting in conformity to the Divine voice, and will of God, as is evidently discerned in the order of his providence.

We therefore, this Church of Christ, obeying what appears to be the mind of God.  Before God, Angels and Men call on the Revd John Hemsworth to take upon him the solemn important, and honourable office of Pastor of this congregation, and in this Act and Deed of the Assembly of the Church setting apart to labour in word and doctrine, we use with reverence the authority delegated to the Church by Almighty God; and ordain him Pastor, Teacher and Minister unto and over us.  We use with gratitude the privileges granted unto the Church by Almighty God in choosing, calling and fixing the Minister of their faith.  We choose, call and fix on the said Revd John Hemsworth as the Minister of our faith, to go in and out before us, to administer the ordinances of Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, after the manner, form and custom of the Congregational Churches unto and amongst us, and in the Act and Deed of this church of Christ, invest him with office, power over and in this Church, as the servant of the Lord, and Minister of God for good to our Souls.

May the Divine spirit rest upon him, that he may maintain soundness and sincerity in doctrine and show forth simplicity in a life without blame.

25 March 1791

Editors Note: John Harmsworth accepted the call , but it is not recorded how long he remained at Winsham, or his reasons for departing. He was succeeded by the Rev. Harrington.

Memorandum. 

Nov 2^nd 1815.  The vessels (ie) two plated goblets and three plated plates, for the use of the table of the Lord, were given to the church by the under mentioned members; viz.

Ann Chaffey, Jane Palmer, Sarah Sprake, Susan Trenchard, Sarah Priest, Ann Gapper, Martha Pratt, Mary Dunford

No “Church Minutes” appear to have been made during the Pastorates of Revd Messrs Hemsworth, Harrington, Durnford, Childs, Wells, Evans and Westbrook.

Correspondence & Reports of Meetings: 1862-1874

The Call given by this Congregational Church at Winsham to the Rev William Gooby

Dear Sir,

We the Church and Congregation assembling for worship at the Independent Chapel, Winsham, being now destitute of a Pastor and feeling that your ministrations in, and out of the pulpit, during your visits amongst us, have been very profitable, and gives promises of great future usefulness if you would settle here; and also feeling that your coming here has been directed by the Holy spirit of God, in answer to earnest and repeated prayer, that he would revive his work in this place, and send one of his servants who should be instrumental in carrying it on: in accordance with these feelings, we unite in cordially and affectionately inviting you to become our Minister and to take the oversight of Gods Church in this place. At the same time, we pledge ourselves to provide you a suitable maintenance in accordance with our means, and to give you all the help and encouragement which your arduous duties might require.

Hoping that nothing will prevent your acceptance of this our unanimous invitation, and that we shall soon have the pleasure of welcoming you as the Pastor of a prosperous and united Church and peoples, we beg to subscribe ourselves, your affectionate Friends

(Signed) George Trenchard
on behalf of the Meeting
Winsham Somerset
Feb 11th 1862

The following acceptance of the foregoing Call was received Feb 15th 1862.

Tavistock, Devon.February 14th 1862
To the Church and Congregation assembling for worship in the Independent Chapel, Winsham

My dear Christian Friends

I have received with much pleasure and thankfulness, your kind and affectionate invitation to become your Pastor, and I have laid the matter before God, with the earnest prayer that he would guide me in coming to a decision upon the subject.During my short stay amongst

you, I could not feel other than thankful to Our Heavenly Father for the encouragement afforded me in seeing so many drawn to the house of God, to hear of Him, who is “the Way, the Truth and the Life”.  Especially too was I struck with the earnest, prayerful spirit that seemed to pervade the minds of the “little company” banded together in Church fellowship.  In the “Call” which you have addressed to me, you also state that it is your determination to give me “all the help and encouragement, which my arduous duties might require”.  In the face of so much encouragement I feel that I could not do other than accept your affectionate and unanimous invitation. And now, dear Christian Friends, pray for me, that I may come to you “in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ”,  that I may be enabled to go and in out amongst you as a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus: and that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known to you the mystery of the Gospel, and the God of peace be with you all, Amen.

I am, dear Christian Friends,
Yours very affectionately
William Gooby

At a meeting of the Church, held onThursday, March 27th 1862, it was Resolved:
First, that the foregoing “Call” and acceptance be inserted in the minutes of this Church.

Secondly, that Mr Geo. Trenchard be requested kindly to draw up a report of the state of this church during the pastorate of the Rev John Cook Westbrook (see Historical Aforesaid)

Thirdly, that this Church desires to express its deep regret, that during the whole of the Rev J Westbrook’s pastorate, the proceedings of this Church have been allowed to pass unnoticed and unrecorded, and that Mr Trenchard be requested to communicate with Mr Westbrook and seek from him such information regarding Admission of Members, Baptisms, etc, as he may be able to furnish.

April 23 1862, The Rev William Gooby, late of Alexandria Egypt, was this day ordained to the work of the ministry, as pastor of this church and congregation.

The Rev R Ferguson LLD, FRS, A Shrimpton, J Gooby, Mr. Densham etc, etc, took part in the service.

At a meeting of the Church held on Thursday evening May 22nd 1862. It was proposed by Mr Trotter, seconded by Jos. Wellman, and carried unanimously: that a church meeting be held after the evening service, on every Thursday, immediately preceding the Sabbath on which the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper is to be administered.

It was further resolved with the greatest unanimity that the following be admitted as members of this Church: Fanny Marsh, Richard Larkum, William Glyde.

Resolved further: That Brothers Trotter and Wellman, be the deputation of the Church, to wait with the Pastor upon David Singleton to converse with him touching his religious life and  experiences, and to make enquiry into his manner of life and general conduct.

July 3rd 1862.  This Church having received the report of Brothers Trotter and Wellman as also that of its pastor with reference to the fitness of David Singleton for the privileges of Church membership: hereby unanimously resolves to receive him into its midst.  It was further resolved that Brothers Singleton, Wellman and Trotter be the deputation of the Church to wait up Mary Roper, Mary Hardiman and Elizabeth Rodhouse, to converse with them touching their religious life and experience, and to make enquiry into their manner of life and general conduct.

September 4th 1862.  At a meeting of the Church held this day, it was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously, that Mary Roper, Mary Hardiman and Elizabeth Rodhouse be admiteed member of this Church.  Resolved further “that the members of this church desire to express their gratitude to Almighty God, for his goodness in restoring to them their pastor, who, after an absence of 5 weeks through affliction, had been graciously permitted to return with renewed health”.

October 2nd 1862.  At a Church meeting held this day it was resolved “that efforts be made to obtain sufficient funds for the erection of a school and lecture room, the present “Vestry?” being far too small to meet the requirements of the church congregation.”  “That special efforts be made in order to increase the amount of the “Weekly Offering”.”
“That several members of the Church be admonished and exhorted to keep the transactions of this church from the knowledge of the World”.
“That Sarah Ann Aplin and Samuel Aplin be admitted as members of this Church”.
The whole carried unanimously.

December 4th 1862.  At a meeting of the church held this day it was unanimously resolved that Sarah Meech be welcomed into the Church as a sister in Christ.

Jan 29th 1863 George Bonar and Dinah Bonar his wife, were this day admitted as members of this church; they having presented satisfactory letters of dismissal from the Church at Fishguard, Wales.

July 21st 1863 On this day the new school and lecture room was opened, during the day a bazaar was held and at 5 o’clock there was a public tea.  In the evening the pastor presided over a public meeting, at which addresses were delivered by the Revs R P Erlebach of Chard, J Perry of Lynton, J Hargreaves of Morecombe Lake, J le Blond of Axminster and W Chaffey of Cheshunt.  The weather was exceeding unpropitious, yet nearly £30 was realised.

August 1863 At a meeting of the Church held this day, the pastor brought before the notice of the Church, the fact that for many years there had been no one appointed to sustain the office of a deacon: that the church was now without such necessary officers; that the need for such was increasingly felt; and commended the matter to the serious consideration of the members of the church.  Subsequently it was unanimously resolved “that the members of this Church shall “look out from among them two men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and Wisdom, whom they may appoint over this business”.”

September 1863 At the monthly meeting of the church, Mr William Glyde of Beere Chapel and Mr William Singleton, were unanimously chosen and appointed to sustain the office of deacons.

December 1864 The Rev Wm Gooby having accepted a call to the pastorate of the Congregational Church in Newbury, which he was eventually obliged to relinquish on account of ill health, having given this church and congregation notice of his intention to resign this pastorate on the 11th of the month, the Rev Thomas Prentice of Maryborough, Ireland was invited to preach for five Sundays on probation, this ultimately led to the “Call given by the Congregational Church, Winsham, to the Rev Thomas Prentice”.

Jan 12 1865

Dear Sir,

We the Church and Congregation assembling for worship at the Congregational Chapel, Winsham, being destitute of a Pastor and feeling that your ministrations amongst us have been profitable and give promise of the greater and further usefulness have today unanimously decided after earnest prayer for God’s guidance, to ask you to become for one year our Minister and take upon you the oversight of God’s church in this place.  We have thought it advisable to name a certain time feeling that it will leave both you and us greater liberty of action for the future.  Hoping that nothing will prevent your acceptance of this our invitation and earnestly praying that the union so commenced may continue for many years and that God’s best blessings may descend upon us abundantly under your pastorate we beg to subscribe ourselves – your affectionate friends.

Signed:  W.D. Glyde – Deacon
Geo Trenchard
On behalf of the meeting of the Church and Congregation.

The following answer to the foregoing letter was received.

17th Jan 1865

My Dear Friends

It gives me unmingled satisfaction to receive at your hands the unanimous request of the Church and Congregation assembling for worship in the Congregational Chapel at Winsham to become for one year their Minister and take upon me the oversight of God’s church in this place.  I trust I am sensible of the honour conferred upon and the confidence reposed in me as implied in this request.  I think it implies the highest honour and the greatest confidence.  It is matter for devout thankfulness to Almighty God that He has rendered my feeble services profitable and given them reason to think that their continuance here is likely to be increasingly useful.  With respect to the definite period which they have deemed it advisable to name, I may be allowed to say that it would grieve me not a little to think that this connection should continue any longer than would be mutually agreeable to both them and me.  Permit me to state that notwithstanding my personal consciousness of my insufficiency for the onerous duties connected with the responsible position in which they thus place me yet looking to Him for strength and sufficiency “that holdeth the seven stars in His right hand who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks” and who I feel confident has guided my footsteps to this place it gives me no small pleasure to accept their cordial invitation and to unite with them in the hope that the union so auspiciously and I trust providentially commenced may be of long continuance and that the better they and I mutually know and are known the more we may become endeared to each other.  It shall be my care by a prayerful diligent and impartial attention to the varied and important duties connected with the pastorate to secure their continued confidence and esteem.  Praying that God’s richest blessings may continue to rest upon all the exercises in which I may engage as their pastor and that they may ever be a prosperous happy and united church increasing in piety influence and in members, I have great pleasure my dear friends in subscribing myself your affectionate friend and pastor.

Signed Thomas M Prentice
To the Messrs Glyde & Trenchard

February 1865. At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that Jane R Prentice the wife of the pastor be welcomed into the church as a beloved Sister in Christ.

March 1865 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that the following be admitted as members of the church, George Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, Jane Hussey, Elizabeth Irish and Sarah Jane Fendall.

April 27th 1865.  At a special meeting of the church held this day it was proposed by Mr W D Glyde seconded by Mr W Singleton and unanimously resolved that the Rev Thomas M Prentice be publicly and solemnly set apart to the work of the Christian ministry and that arrangements be made for carrying this resolution into effect.

May 24th 1865.  On this day in accordance with the foregoing resolution the Rev Thomas M Prentice, late of Maryborough, Ireland, was set apart to the work of the minsitry as Pastor of this church and congregation.  The following Brethren took part in the ordination, the Rev W Currie, Newton Abbot, W Millonie, Broadwinsor; W Densham, South Petherton, R P Erlebach, Chard, E Edwards, Chard, J Hargreaves, Morcombelake and S Pearce Crewkerne.  The services and social gatherings were altogether of a very impressive cheering and interesting character as testified by the large and respectable attendance.

June 1865. At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that the following be received in the fellowship of the Church, William Chamming, Hannah Aplin, Esther Norman and Sarah Hansford.

September 1865.  At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimoously resolved that Emily Singleton be admitted as a member of the church.

March 1866.  At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that Anne Welch be admitted as a member of the church.

January 1868. At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that Sarah Forsey be admitted as a member of the church.

February 1868 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that Mary Bolt be admitted as a member of the church.

March 1868 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved that Susan Frankham be admitted as a member of the church.

November 1868 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive the following persons into the fellowship of the church, Susan Welch.

January 1969 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to admit George Eveliegh  as a member of the church, a letter of dismissal having been received from the Congregational Church at Stoke-sub-Hamdon.

March 1869 At the monthly meeting of the church a letter was read from the Congregational Church at Ludlow dismissing Eliza Steward to the church.  It was unanimously resolved to welcome her into the Church as a sister beloved.     

July 1870 At the monthly meeting of the church a letter was read from the Congregational Church at Morecombelake dismissing Jane Rendall to the church.  It was unanimously resolved to welcome her into the church as a sister beloved.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

August 1870 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive Caroline Wyatt as a member of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

November 1870 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive Edward Pratt into the fellowship of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

June 1871 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive James Hardyman into the fellowship of the church.Signed Thomas M Prentice

August 1871 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to admit Mary Hardyman into the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

May 1872 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive Evangeline Wyatt and Sophy Trenchard into the fellowship of the church.Signed Thomas M Prentice

July 1872 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to admit Sarah Trenchard into the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

September 1872 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to receive Francis Eveleigh into the fellowship of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

November 1872 At the monthly meeting of the church Elizabeth Anne Trenchard  was unanimously admitted into the fellowship of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

December 1872 At the monthly Church meeting Annie Aldous Hitchcock   was unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church on a letter of dismissal being received from the Badcox Lane Baptist Church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

March 1873 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to admit Hugh Trenchard and William Wyatt into the fellowship of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

June 1873 At the monthly church meeting the following persons were unanimously admitted to the fellowship, Susan Hardyman on a letter of dismissal being read from Bishops Hull Congregational Church, Samuel Lock and Sarah Lock on a letter of dismissal being read from Yarcombe Baptist Church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

October 1873 At the monthly meeting of the church it was unanimously resolved to adopt a series of Rules for the guidance of the Church.  A copy of these Rules is gummed on one of the fly-leaves at the beginning of this book.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

December 1873 At the monthly meeting of the church the following persons were unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church, viz Jonah Trenchard, Mary Rowe, Henry Rowe and Susie Prentice.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

March 1874 At the monthly meeting of the church the following persons were unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church, viz Fanny Raisen, Anna Hussey, Guy Trenchard and William Lacey.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

April 1874 At the monthly church meeting the following persons were unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church, viz Jonah Raisin, on a letter of dismissal being read from the Broadwinsor Congregational Church and Mary White on her profession of faith in Christ
Signed Thomas M Prentice

May 1874 At the monthly church meeting Susan Good was unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church.
Signed Thomas M Prentice

Correspondence & Reports of Meetings: 1875-1899

January 1875
At the monthly meeting of the church the following persons were unanimously received into the fellowship of the church, John Samuel Prentice on profession of his faith in Christ and Harry White by letter of dismissal from the Baptist Church at Upottery. Signed Thomas M Prentice

March 1875 
At the monthly meeting of the church, Evangeline Wyatt  was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church on her profession of faith in Christ. Signed Thomas M Prentice

May 1876
At the monthly meeting of the church, Mary Turner was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church by letter of transfer from Venn Congregational Church. Signed Thomas M Prentice

March 1877. 
At the monthly church meeting Mary Cox was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church on profession of her faith in Christ Signed Thomas M Prentice

October 1877. 
At the monthly meeting of the church the following persons were unanimously received into the fellowship of the church on profession of their faith in Christ; Amelia Trenchard, Mary Letitia Trenchard and Sarah Bishop. Signed Thomas M Prentice

November 1878 
At the monthly church meeting the following persons were unanimously received into the fellowship of the church Jane Aplin, William Rowe. Signed Thomas M Prentice

July 1879 
At the monthly meeting of the church John Chick was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church. Signed Thomas M Prentice

August 1879 
At the monthly church meeting the following persons were received into the fellowship of the church by unanimous vote on profession of their faith in Christ, Solomon Hutchings and Anne Barlow Prentice. Signed Thomas M Prentice

February 1880
At the monthly meeting of the church the name of William Rowe was removed from the roll of the church in accordance with his own request. Signed Thomas M Prentice

March 1880
At the monthly meeting of the church Frank Forsey was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church on profession of his faith in Christ.  Harriet Hutchings was received at the same meeting unanimously. Signed Thomas M Prentice

August 1880
At the monthly meeting of the church Maurice Francis was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church on profession of his faith in Christ. Signed Thomas M Prentice

April 1881 
At the monthly meeting of the church Mary Hutchings, on profession of her faith in Christ, was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church, Thurza Channing and Ellen Francis received at the same time. Signed Thomas M Prentice

May 1881 
At the monthly meeting of the church, Ellen Meech, on profession of her faith in Christ, was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church Signed Thomas M Prentice

June 1881 
At the monthly meeting of the church Francis Meech, on a letter of transfer from the Crewkerne Baptist Church being read,w as unanimously received into the fellowship of the church Signed Thomas M Prentice

July 1881 
At the monthly meeting of the church Isaac Francis, on profession of his faith in Christ, was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church Signed Thomas M Prentice

February 1882   
At the monthly meeting of the church the following young persons, on profession of their faith in Christ, was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church, viz Tom Phelps, Hugh Trenchard and Tom Warren. Signed Thomas M Prentice

August 1882.   
At the monthly meeting of the church the following persons were removed from the fellowship of the church by unanimous vote, viz John Chick for continued absences from the Lord’s table, Hugh Trenchard and Tom Warren for irregularity of conduct. Signed Thomas M Prentice

September 1882. 
At a special meeting of the church the pastor intimated that, in consequence of his having received a very hearty and unanimous invitation to the secretary ship of Tettenhall College, and the pastorate of Tettenhall Wood Congregational Church, he should resign the pastorate of the Winsham Congregational Church on the second Lord’s Day in November.  The intimation was received with deep feelings of regret, several of the brethren gave expression to the sorrow with which they heard the tidings, Isaac Francis, Joseph Wellman, Richard Franks and Francis Meech spoke very feelingly on the subject. Signed, Thomas M Prentice

October 8th 1882 
At a meeting of the church specially summoned Miss Amelia Trenchard was at her request transferred to the Congregational church, Richmond.  Mrs Raison was received most unanimously in the fellowship of the church on a letter of transfer being made from the Wesleyan Church, Swindon. The Pastor mentioned that Mary Bishop and Charlotte Franks were desirous of becoming members of the church and that his belief was that they were fit and proper persons for occupying that position, Mrs Francis and Mrs Meech were appointed to visit the former and Mrs Prentice and Fanny Forsey the latter.  It was proposed by Mr Francis, seconded by Mr Franks and unanimously carried, that as the pastor would shortly leaving for a new sphere they should have a farewell service to take the form of a public tea and public meeting.

The following were named as a committee to carry the foregoing resolution into effect, Messrs Francis, Franks, Rowe, Meech, White, Hutchings and Prentice, the Mrs Francis, Meech, Forsey and Miss Trenchard. Signed, Thomas M Prentice

October 29th 1882 
At the monthly meeting of the church it was thought wise to let the case of Mary Bishop stand over for a little longer, Charlotte Franks on profession of her faith in Christ was unanimously received into the fellowship of the church, the following members were unanimously dismissed to other churches, John Samuel Prentice to the Congregational church in Chard, Jane Rebecca Prentice, Susie Prentice and Anne Barlow Prentice, to the Congregational Church at Tettenhall Wood, Staffordshire.  Mrs Franks, Mrs Raison and Mrs Wyatt were added to the committee for carrying the resolution, as to a valedictory service, into effect.
The minutes of the previous were read and confirmed.
Signed

Dec 3rd 1882
At a special Church Meeting it was resolved to invite the Revd Alfred Griffin of Bath to undertake the Pastorate of the Church.

Dec 31st 1882
A letter from the Revd A Griffin was read to the church accepting the invitation sent in accordance with the resolution of Dec 3rd.

January 7th 1883
The Rev A Griffin commenced his labours at Winsham this day.  After the Morning service the Lords Super was celebrated.
“O Lord, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.”

October 7th 1883
After the observance of the Lords Supper this day a church meeting was held; at which John Chick a former member was proposed for Church Fellowship.  he was unanimously received.

Feb 3rd 1884. 
After the celebration of the Lords Supper this morning a Church Meeting was held: at which Joseph Wellman proposed Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowditch for Church Fellowship.  Isaac Francis was requested to visit her, and report the result of his visit at the next Church Meeting.

Feb 28th 1884
At a Church meeting held this evening Elizabeth Bowditch was unanimously received as a member of this Church.

April 3rd 1884. 
A Church Meeting was held after the service this evening. Mary Bishop was proposed for Church Fellowship: and as she was so well known by the members and her Christian character unquestioned she was at once admitted as a member of this church.

August 28th 1884.
A Church Members’ Tea Meeting was held this evening at the close of which several of the Members spoke.  It was a very enjoyable and profitable Meeting.

April 5th 1885
At the conclusion of the Communion Service this morning Miss Amelia Trenchard a former Member was readmitted into this church by dismassal from the church at Richmond.

July 2nd 1885.
A Church Meeting was held this evening.  Mrs Ann Singleton was proposed as a member of this church.  The testimony of two members Joseph Wellman & Richard Franks being most satisfactory she was at once unanimously admitted to the fellowship of the church.

July 29th 1886.
A Church Meeting was held this evening.  Miss Elizabeth White of Forde Abbey Thorncombe, formerly a member of the Baptist Church at Honiton was proposed for Church fellowship, and was at once unanimously received.  Mr Tom Philps was also unanimously readmitted to the fellowship of this Church, he being very desirous of again taking his place amongst us.

September 2 1886
A Church Meeting was held after the service this evening.
Mrs Sarah Hussey was proposed as a Member of this Church, and as the testimony of her Christian character was so satisfactory she was at once unanimously received into our fellowship.

October 3rd 1886. 
A Church Meeting was held after the Communion service this morning at which Miss Annie Wyatt of Berechapel was proposed as a member of our church.  Mrs Griffin was requested to visit her.

November 4th 1886. 
At a Church Meeting held this evening Miss Annie Wyatt was unanimously received into the fellowship of this Church.

Dec 30th 1886
Mr James Harry Purse was proposed for fellowship of this church this evening.
Mr Rowe was requested to visit him and report at the next Church Meeting.

Feb 3rd 1887
Mr James Harry Purse was received into our fellowship at a Church Meeting held this evening.

May 31st 1888
Miss Woodley was admitted a Member of this Church at a Church meeting held this evening after the service.

Oct 4th 1888. 
Mr & Mrs Buckler late of the church at Chard wish to be associated with us in Church Fellowship.  We very cordially welcome them.

June 4th 1891.
At a Church Meeting held this evening Mrs Henry Rowe was proposed as a Member of this Church and was unanimously received into its fellowship.

April 3rd 1892. 
Mr Griffin brought his Pastorate to a close this evening.  9¼ years he has laboured among the people at Winsham. God grant thee increase!

November 1892. 
Rev J Hall commenced his work as pastor.

December 1892. 
Mr & Mrs Beavis & Mr & Mrs Marks were received into church fellowship.

January 6th 1893.
At a special church meeting the financial accts of the past year were submitted, and application made to the Church Aid Society for a grant.

November 1893. 
Mr & Mrs Ingram were received into Church fellowship.

January 4th 1894.
The financial accts for the previous year were submitted at a church meeting, and the usual application for grant made to the Church Aid Society.
At the close of the year 1893 oil stoves were obtained for heating the chapel.

Dec 23rd 1893
Rev J Hall closed this day his brief ministry.  May God grant that it has been a soul searching & soul saving ministry!
At A Church Meeting held on Thursday July 4th (1895?) the minutes of previous meeting read & confirmed.  Mrs Johnson of Church Street & Mr Fred Wm King were admitted into fellowship.  Repair of Chaple roof considered, decided it must be done at once.  Mr Marks to get the estimate at once, to be done before the winter.  Letter from Rev L Thomas re Church Aid Fund.  To stand over untill next meeting untill the Rev G W Joyce had been communicated with.  Committee selected for Tea at Welcome Services.  Committee Mr Marks Misses Marks, Ingram, Bevis & Hussey were appointed.
Signed Fred Wm King

Aug 2nd 1895
Meeting of Church re – Repairing of roof of church.  Grinsteads Estimate accepted for the sum of £7.15.0.  Proposed by Mr Rowe Sec Mr Bevis (after Mr Mark had explained our financial position) that Mr Dunscombe be asked to send in estimate for new Gates to Chapel Yard, painting railings painting & graining Chapel Doors & Windows, Proposed Mr Marks Sec Mr Bevis that we have our Harvest Festival on Sep 12th and accept the offer of the Rev E J Dukes of Bridgwater to preach the Sermon.  Proceeds to be put towards the painting etc.
Signed F W King

At a Church Meeting held on August 28th 1895. The minutes of the previous meeting was read & adopted.  Mr Marks was appointed to see Mr Dunscombe as to where he would be able to proceed with the work if not to see Clark of Stoney Knapps about estimate.  Propd & Secd that Mr Marks Mr Rowe Mr Hutchings & Mr Cumbleton be put on the Committee for the Evangelist Society.
Mr & Mrs Cumbleton,& Miss E Bowditch were proposed as members of the Church & were noted upon, which was unanimous.
Signed F W King

At the close of the Communion Service on Nov 3rd 1895. Mr King brought forward a motion to alter the time of Sunday Mornings Service from 10.30 to 11 oclock which was carried unanimous.
Signed F W King

At the Communion Service Dec 1st 1895
Mr Marks Proposed that we collect subscriptions towards presenting our Organist Willie Wareham with a testimonial.  Mr Rowe seconded and it was carried unanimously.  Mr Marks kindly offered to get the necessary indispensable.
Signed F W King

At our Communion Service on Sunday Dec 6th 1896 it was proposed by Mr Rowe & seconded by Mr Bevis that 2 collections per year be taken up towards the poor & needy of the village.  The 1st collection to be taken the Sunday before Christmas and the other at Midsummer.  This was carried.
Signed F W King

At a Church Meeting held on August 12th 1897 it was pro by Mrs Cumbleton Sec Mr Rowe that a regular Church Meeting be held Quarterly (instead of monthly) on the last Thursdays of March, June, Sept & Dec.  This was carried unanimous.
Pros Mr Bevis Sec Mr Hutchings that the Harvest Thanksgiving Service be held the last Sunday in Sept 26th and the sale of fruit & vegetables to be held one day in the following week as can be arranged Mr King to try and get a preacher for the Sunday if possible & arrange week meeting.
Pros Mrs Hussey Sec Mrs Cumbleton that we arrange for Chapel anniversary 1st or 2nd week in November.  Write Mr Maddiford re preaching.
Pros Mrs Johnson sec Mr Bevis that the proceeds of the sale of fruit & vegetables at the Harvest Thanksgiving be given to the poor & needy fund.
Signed F W King

Church Meeting held Oct 7th 1897 proposed the 210th Anniversary Services be held on Nov 14th 1897 & Mission Services be held throughout the week.  Proposed to begin Cottage Services at Shoebuck.
The election of Deacons then took place when Mr Hy Rowe & Mr C Cumbleton were elected.
Amount of proceeds of sale of fruits & vegetables was ordered to be recorded which amounted to £2. 10. 8½.
Signed F W King

Renovation of Church
1898 November.  It was decided that an effort should be made to renovate the Chapel which had fallen into as very serious condition, the floors & gallery being in a very unsafe condition.  A Committee was formed consisting of the following.

Messrs John Prentice, Sanders, Gibbs & Rowe, I Crook & the Revs F J Hyde of Chard.  Dukes of Ilminster & Mr F W King the resident pastor.  At the after meeting subscriptions were promised to the amount of £73. 0. 0. including £20 from Hugh Trenchard Esq Enfield, John Prentice Esq Ilminster, also 10 pounds from Herbert Trenchard Esq and 5 pounds from Mr John Crook.

Early in the year 1899 tenders were invited & the tender of Bowerman & Son of Ilminster was accepted for £190.  Symes & Madge of Chard architects.

The ceiling was panelled over the old reed & plaster.  Old pews, pulpit & etc removed & the whole interior renewed.

July 27th 1899 was the date of opening.

In the afternoon at 3.30 a Sermon was preached by the Rev Urijah Thomas of Bristol (Ex Chairman of the Congregational Union of England & Wales).  Tea was provided at 5 o’clock when nearly 200 people from the following places took tea.  Ilminster, Chard, Axminster, Hawkchurch & Nether Hay.  At 6.30 a public meeting was held.  Hugh Trenchard Esq of Enfield London in the chair.  Addresses were delivered by Messrs J Prentice, Gibbs, Crook & Rowe and the Revs U Thomas, FJ Hyde and the resident pastor F W King . The collection for the day amounted to £10. 7. 1.  The contractor was handed a cheque for £100. 0. 0. at the opening & the remainder with the architects charges of 10 pounds were paid at a committee meeting held at Chard, Friday Oct 6th 1899.  At the time of renovation new lamps were also bought for the chapel.  The total cost of renovation being £220.

Signed F W King

Rev F W King closed his ministry on Nov 27th 1899 after 4½ years of happy ministry.

On Friday Dec 1st 1899 I met by appointment the following gentlemen in the vestry at Pauls Meeting Chapel, Taunton, vis
Rev G W Joyce, Secty of Evangelist Socty, Somerset
Rev W Wilkinson, Pastor Pauls Meeting Church
Rev Coleman
A Goodman, Treasurer of Evangelist Society.
Mr Joyce had invited me here for the purpose of formerly appointing me to the work at Winsham near Chard.
My papers and letter being satisfactory I was engaged and requested to commence work on Sunday 7th Jan. 1900.

Thursday Jan 4th we arrived at Winsham.  The Manse had been prepared for us.
Mr Crook, Mr Beviss and Mrs Johnson received us.

Correspondence & Reports of Meetings: 1900 - 1910

On Friday Dec 1st 1899 I met by appointment the following gentlemen in the vestry at Pauls Meeting Chapel, Taunton, vis
Rev G W Joyce, Secty of Evangelist Socty, Somerset
Rev W Wilkinson, Pastor Pauls Meeting Church
Rev Coleman
A Goodman, Treasurer of Evangelist Society.
Mr Joyce had invited me here for the purpose of formerly appointing me to the work at Winsham near Chard.
My papers and letter being satisfactory I was engaged and requested to commence work on Sunday 7th January 1900.

Thursday Jan 4th we arrived at Winsham.  The Manse had been prepared for us.
Mr Crook, Mr Beviss and Mrs Johnson received us.

Sunday 7^th Jan 1900
Service morning at 11.ock  Mr Sanders, Chard was present Evening at 6.30, Congregation encouraging

Salary of £60 and Manse.
Henry Hammond

Church Meeting held at the Manse Jany 1900 Bros Hutchins & Rowe were present.
The Annual Schedule for 1899 had been prepared by Mr King, together with Messrs Beviss, Rowe, Crook and was submitted to this meeting and signed by the Deacon, Mr Rowe and by the Auditor, Mr Crook.
Schedule forwarded to Rev G W Joyce Secty Wellington.  Then was a Conversation about revising the Church Roll both felt that names of persons removed and dead should no longer be retained on Register.

Church Meeting
March 22nd held in Manse.
Brothers Hutchins, Rowe & Crook were present.  the last name by invitation.  Mrs Hammond and Mrs Crook were also present.
This meeting was called to consider the resignation of Brother Bevis as Church Treasurer.  Our Brother had a serious seizure in January and remains in a helpless state.  Sister Bevis has done the work of the office during her husbands affliction.  She now finds herself unable to continue the same so has expressed her decision to ask, on behalf of her husband, that his resignation of the office of treasurer should be accepted.
The Meeting deeply regret our brother’s affliction and feel bound to accept the resignation.  Each expressed their sorrow, and their certain and hoped that our Lord Jesus would grant him all needful grace. 
After some conversation as to a successor to the office of Treasurer it was unanimously resolved to ask our brother John Crook to accept the Office.
Our brother Crook is not yet a member of the Church but has for some years served her well in the Sunday School, and during intervals when there was no Pastor.  Brothers Hutchings and Rowe pointed out a presidence for the appointment in the fact that Mr Trenchard had long acted as Treasurer although not a Church Member.  So the offer and election to office was accepted by brother John Crook who would accept office at once.
It was resolved to take collections on Sunday next on behalf of the War Fund (Transvaal) morning and evening.
It was further resolved that the Pastors Recognition Service should be held on April 5th.
Rev W Macdonald, Chard be asked to preach at four o’clock.
Rev F J Hyde, Macdonald, Vine & Cannon and Mr Crook be speakers, J Prentice Esq, Ilminster be Chariman.
That Mrs Hammond and Mrs Crook superintend the arrangements for public tea at 5.30.  Tickets 6d each.
Resolved that collections be taken on Mar 25 on behalf of the London Missionary Society.  Rev G W Joyce writes to say that the Rev E Hawker BA from Coimbator, South India, is the Deputation and will preach in the evening.

After a brief conversation on the desirability of choosing another Deacon to serve with Brother Rowe it was resolved to elect one.  Brother Rowe proposed that brother Hutchins be elected into the Deaconate  - which now consists of brothers Rowe & Hutchins together with brother Crook, with pastor as Secretary.

Sunday Mar 5^th Collections were made for the Transvall was found amounting to £1. 10. 6.  which the Deacon forwarded further.

Sunday Mar 25th was Anniversary Day of the London Missionary Society’s Meetings.
Preachers as follows.
Morning  H Hammond
Afternoon F J Fry, Esq, Cricket St Thomas
Evening Rev Hawker, MA, Coomibatoor, S India.

The afternoon service was a full one, many men attended both from the village and the neighbourhood.  Evidently Mr Frys services were appreciated.
The evening service also was a full one.  Mr Hawkers account of his work amongst the various castes in south India was very interesting.
Our choir did useful work with the Missionary Hymns.
The collections were very good.
Mr Fry contributed largely (£2. 0. 0.), total £3. 14. 6.

Thursday Apr 5th Recognition Services
Rev Macdonald, Chard, preached at 4 o’ck.  A very good attendance.
Public tea at 5.30.  90 sat down.
Public Meeting at 7.0 chairman J Prentice, Esq, Ilminster.  Speakers, Rev F J Hyde, Rev H Macdonald, W Vine, W Cannon, Mr Crook & H Hammond.  Many friends came in from Chard, Ilminster & Venn & Broadwinsor.  Truly encouraging to all.

Deacons Meeting held in the Manse Friday Apr 20th Present Brothers Crook, King, Hutchins & Hammond.
The Minutes of meeting on Mar 2 were read & confirmed.
The meeting was called to consider the advisability of introducing the Christian Endeavour movement into Winsham.  And also to arrange for the ventilation of the Chapel.
After a free conversation about the C E Movement it was resolved to introduce the movement by holding meetings during the summer months on Sunday afternoons.

1. Proposed by Mr Crook and seconded by brother Rowe that we ask several well known gentlemen to visit us on the last Sunday afternoon in the months of May, June, July, Aug & Sep to explain the nature and working of the Christian Endeavour movement.
   Further that we ask Mr John Prentice of Ilminster to give the final address.
   And that the following gentlemen be asked to supply on the succeeding occasions, viz
   Mr Sanders, Mr Baker, Mr Fone and Mr Whitmarch.
   Failing the above we then ask Mr Phillips and Mr Tutcher of Chard.
   No collection be taken on this occasions.
   It is hoped that an interest will be created by this initiatory meeting quite strong enough to justify the formation of a CE society in Sept.
2. Resolved that on 1st Sunday afternoon in June we hold a Flower Service and that a penny collection be taken to defray cost of sending flowers to London s Hospital – and any additional expenses in bringing preachers for C E services.
3. Resolved that the question of ventilating the Chapel be left to the management of Brother Crook, that he may adopt the most useful mode of ventilation possible to the strength of the window frame.  And we wish him success for the work is very needed.

Deacons Meeting held in the Manse May 22 1900
Present Mr Crook, Mr Rowe, Mr Hutching and HH
Minutes of meeting held on Ap 20th were read and confirmed.
After conversation on the favourable impression made by Mr J Prentices address given on May 6 on the Christian Endeavour Movement, it was thought advisable to open a meeting for adults on Sunday afternoon from 3 to 4 o’ck to be conducted by HH commencing Sunday June 10th.

Resolved that the following anniversaries be held during the summer and autumn, vis the Sunday School in July or Aug – preacher HH
= the Harvest Festival be held in September or October and that F J Fry, Esq of Cricket St Thomas be asked to preach.
= that the Chapel Anniversary be held in November – arrangements to be deferred for the present.
Several other matters, such as seat letting and sale of hymn books was talked over, which Mr Crook kindly offered to attend to.

Sunday July 1st
Mr Fone, Crewkerne, conducted the monthly Christian Endeavour meeting, assisted by Miss Cross.  The attendance was good.

On Tuesday July 10th was held the first of such meetings.
Rev J B Figgis, MA, Brighton, preached in the afternoon at 4 o’ck the subject “The Power and Beauty of Holiness”. 
Mr Figgis seemed much helped by the Holy Spirit, indeed I have not had such a spiritual treat for a long time.  We thank God and take courage.
Public tea at 5.30 – tickets 6d.
Conference at 7.00 - President G E Colthurst, Esq, Taunton.

Speakers Revs J B Figgis, F W Macdonald,  IJ   Hyde, W Vine and W Cannon and Mr Whitmarch.    The subject was “The deepening of the Spiritual Life”.  The attenance at the afternoon service and tea and meeting was very good – friends from Chard, Venn, Hawkchurch, Broadwindsor & Crewkerne were present.
Collection more than covered expenses.
Mr Figgis would not charge his expenses.
Mr Cross entertained Mr Figgis.

Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday Aug 5th 1901
11.00 - H Hammond
3.00 - H Hammond
6.30 - Hugh Trenchard, Esq
All the services were well attended – especially that in the evening.  Collections £2. 15s. 0d.
S S Treat on Friday 10th in Mr Raisons fields – very enjoyable.

Deacon’s meeting held in the Manse Sept 12th 01
Present HH, Mr Crook, Mr Rowe and Mr Hutchings
The meeting was called to arrange for forthcoming Harvest Thanksgiving – Winters work, etc.
Proposed by Mr Rowe and seconded by Mr Hutchings that the transfer of membership of brother and sister Vernon from the Congregational Church at Binwood, Sydney, NSW now rec’d by the pastor be presented to the next Church meeting.  And that our brother and sister Vernon, who have worshipped with us from the first sabbath of their return be received into fellowship.
The Rev Campbell, pastor of the Church at Binwood has written a commendatory note on the printed transfer which shall be acknowledged.

Harvest Thanksgiving

1. That the services be held on Sunday Oct 7 and the following Tuesday .
   Our Secretary reported the consent of F J Fry Esq to preach on the afternoon of Oct 7th.  The Pastor preach morning and evening.
2. That the collections on the Sabbath be devoted to Benevolent purposes amongst our Congregation and the Village, that is, the sick and the Aged in the Congregation and the village.
3. That the fruit and vegetables be sold in the school room on the Tuesday evening, and the cash be forwarded to the Secretary of Crewkerne Hospital .
4. That we write the following members of our congregation to assist in the decorations and arrangement and sale of the Tuesday evenings,, viz Messrs Hopkins, Batstone, Good and Taylor and Loaring.  Together with Mrs Butler, Misses Cothell and Vernon.
5. That we call a general meeting, composed of members and the above, for Wednesday, 19th to be held in the Schoolroom at 7.30.  The first part of the business to be devoted to receiving new members into Church fellowship,  and then to arrange the work for the winter.  Also to complete arrangements for Harvest Thanksgivings.
6. The deacons appointed time of opening Chapel and of lighting for the services, and requested Mr Crook to inform the Chapel Keeper.

Meeting held Wednesday, Sept 19th in the Schoolroom.
After prayers by Mr Rowe, H H read the notice of transfer of membership of our brother and sister Vernon, and then proceeded to receive them into our fellowship.  The deacons also giving the right hand of fellowship.  The following scriptures were read Matt 12 46-50, Eph 5.

The following new members were proposed and accepted into fellowship.  Each name submitted separately, and then the meeting was asked if they knew any reason why each should not be received into membership.  No voice was raised against so I proceeded to admit them one by one in the following order viz Sister Foisey, Sister Crook and Sister Elsie Vernon.  After the reception our brother Hutchings commended each in prayer to God.  May it please the Great Head of the Church to keep those His members full of life and devotion to Him and his Church.

After the above we proceeded to make the following arrangements for work during the winter, viz;

that those in weekly prayer meeting held in the schoolroom every Thursday evening at 7.30 commencing first week in October.
A Bible Class on Tuesday evening at 7.30 – ditto
A childrens meeting on Wednesday evening at 7.00 – ditto

For the Harvest Thanksgiving
That we accept the kind offer of Messrs Hopkin, Taylor and Hutching to supply corn, barley and oats for decoration in the Chapel.
The following promised to supply evergreens, viz Messrs Good, Rowe, F Cothell and W Loaring.
That we make a general appeal for flowers for decorating Chapel.
The decorators be asked to meet on Saturday evening at 6 o’ck
Mr Crook consented to be salesman and H H cashier on the Tuesday evening.
All brrethren present promised to assist.
We regret that Mr Fry cannot be with us on Oct 7th but has promised to come later on.

Deacons Meeting held Dec 14th 1900
Present Messrs Crook, Rowe and Hutchings
Brother Rowe opening the meeting with prayer.
HH read the minutes of last meeting which were confirmed as read.
Business

1. Circular from the Chard & District Free Church Council asking if we would have a five days mission early in March next.  Also, if we would appoint our own Missioner, or should the F.C. Council.  In the latter case then we should be expected to contriubte a sum of 10/- towards cost of mission. The deacons concluded in favour of holding the mission – but deputised the Treasurer to confer with Mr Sanders about the Missioner, etc.
2. That we suggest to the Vicar the desirability of holding united prayer meetings in the first week of the New Year.
3. That on the first Sunday afternoon in the New Year we hold a Service of Song entitled “The Musical Miller”.
4. That the Deacons prepare the Annual Report for the County Union and for our Chapel Anniversary in January.
5. We regret to report that Mr & Mrs Vernon and their daughter have decided to go out to Auckland, New Zealand this month.  May the Lord go with them and bring them to their desired haven.

Church Meeting held Sunday evening Jan 27th 1901
After prayer by Brothers Rowe and Hutchings we had the great pleasure of receiving the following brother and sisters into church fellowship.  viz:
Mr John Crook, proposed by HH and seconded by J Hutchins.
John Goldsworthy, proposed by D Rowe and J Crook.
Herbert Goldsworthy, proposed by the same brethren
Ellen Batstone, proposed by Mrs Hammond and seconded by Mrs Crook.
Anne M Hucker, proposed by HH and seconded by Mrs Hammond.

Deacons Meeting held in the Manse Apr 12th 1901
The Secretary read the Minutes of meeting held on the Dec 14 1900 which were confirmed as read.
After general conversation the deacons proceeded to make arrangements for the forthcoming Free Church Council Quarterly meeting of which is to be held in our Chapel on Thursday Apr 25.
Mrs Crook and Mrs Hammond were appointed to superintend the arrangement of the Public Tea on Apr 25.
The deacons would superintend all other arrangements.
The deacons desire to record their devout thanksgiving to God that they were able to send £6. 12. 0 to the London Missionary Society for Anniversary on March 17th last.
They then proceeded to make arrangements for the Village Keswick, proposed for Thursday June 6.  The opinion of the meeting was that Thursday 13 or 20 might suit better than 6th.  This suggestion was to be made to Rev E Hamilton.
Rev Edward Hamilton of Lady Huntington Church, Bath having consented to preach at Village Keswick – the Deacons proposed the following:

1. Service in the afternoon at 4 o’ock, sermon by Rev E Hamilton
2. Public tea at 5.30, tickets 6d each
3. Public Meeting – Several speakers, say Rev F J Hyde and A Macdonald of Chard
4. That Rev E Hamilton be asked to allow 30 minutes on the evening for questions and answers on the subject of the consention, viz the deepening of the spiritual life and that Mr Hamilton shall give the answers.

The bills, special choir, public tea to be arranged for later.
Brothers Rowe & Hutchings were appointed to call on Mr Batstone and Mrs Lacey to confer with them about becoming members of the church.
That we make a strong effort to raise £5 or £10 for the funds of the Evangelist Society of the County Union.
It was thought possible to do this, as there might be a surplus of £5 on the collection – which together with collection at Chapel Anniversary in Nov or early in Dec would probably reach the latter sum.

p.s. I feel constrained to record that in prayer to God about the forthcoming Village Keswick, I feel that the Keswick is “the Lords”.  He has it in his purpose and power for success.

Church Meeting held on Sunday May 5 when the following brother and sister were proposed for membership and accepted.

1. Mr William Golsworthy – proposed by Mr Hammond and seconded by Mr Rowe
2. Mrs Mary Golsworthy – proposed by Mrs Hammond and seconded by Mrs Hutchings
3. Mr Cullen - proposed by Mr Hammond and seconded by Mr Hutchings

After this there were nineteen of us sat at his Table to holy communion – we all gratefully acknowledged the presence of the Lord in our midst, it was a sanctifying time and we are grateful.  We thank God and take courage.

Deacons Meeting held Aug 27th 1901
The Treasurer reported that there was a sum of over five pounds in hand which might be forwarded to the Treasurer of the Evangelist Society.

1. Resolved that the stone piping be brought within the wall– but not at present.
2. That 10/6 be forwarded to the Treasurer of the 20th Century Fund in the County.
3. That as the work of the Christian Endeavour Society is nearing completion in preparation for a sale of work for funds to paint the Chapel – we convey this recommendation to the other members of the Chapel committee residing in Chard – viz – Rev FJ Hyde, J Sanders and Mr Gibbs, soon as presented to us.  That is.
4. That a Church meeting be called and the whole business of painting the Chapel be submitted to them before going to Chard as above.
5. That our Harvest Festival be held last Sunday in September or the first in October – should Mr Crook be asked on 1st Sunday in Oct – then we hold the 29th Sept as the date.
6. That Mr Hammond preach morning and evening – and that Mr Fry be invited to preach in the afternoon.

Sept 4 1901 Deacons Meeting held in vestry.
Present H H, J Crook and H Rowe
Members of Church and Congregation were invited to attend to confirm suggestions made by the Christian Endeavour Committee concerning choice of colour for painting Chapel walls, also estimates of contractors.
Only the above named were present.

1. It was agreed that Bros Hammond and Crook go into Chard and confer with the members residing there – before confirming contract with Messrs Brewer & Bartlett.    
2. It was resolved that the Harvest Thanksgiving Services be held on Sunday 29^th
3. That the sum of £5 be forwarded by the Treasurer to the Treasurer of the Evangelists Society.

Confirmed Dec 5th 1901

Note 1.
Harvest Thanksgiving – Sept 29/01

Collection	£1. 13. 8
Sale of Vegetables	£1. 9. 0
Surplus stock of sale of work	£0. 8. 10
	£3. 11. 6

Paid Treasurer of Crewkerne Hospital	£1. 15. 0
Paid Treasurer Poor Fund	£1. 16. 0
Commission pd	£0. 0. 6
	£3. 11. 6

-     See full particulars entered in Poor Book a/c

 Note 2
The Chapel was painted and Decorated Sept 20 – 27 1891

by Messrs Brewer & Bartlett of Chard on a contract for	£12. 0. 0
The sale of work realised	£21. 11. 3
Only this amount the Contractors were paid, and all other accounts amounting to	£19. 6. 7 1⁄2
	£2. 4. 7 1⁄2
Since then, for oil cloth, vestry floor	£ 0. 16. 3
	£1. 8. 4 1⁄2
Paid Mr Crook for Chapel Fund	£1. 1. 0
	£0. 7. 4 1⁄2

Note 3
“The Sale of Work and Chapel Painting  the work of the Christian Endeavour Society” – HH

Church Meeting held Dec 5th 1901
Mr Crook presided.
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.  The meeting was called to discuss the date and arrangements of annual meeting of the church and congregation – the following particulars were decided upon – viz

1. The date of the meeting be the 15th Jany – being Thursday on the second full week of the New Year.
2. That the meeting be made as much a social as is possible after the business matters are completed.
3. That due notice be sent to the Chard members of the Local Committee, viz Rev FJ Hyde, and Messrs Sanders & Gibbs.
4. That Mr Sydney Cross of Venn be invited to preside at the meeting.
5. That the Statements of account, and an abstract of the Annual report be presented by the Treasurer.
6. That the Treasurer call upon Mrs Butler, Miss Millar and Miss Linsnyer and arrange preparation of amount allowed for Organist.

ANNUAL MEETING held Thursday, Jan 16th 1902
Prayer was offered by Bro Hutchings
Minutes discussing the arrangements made on Dec 5 were read.
Mr Sydney Cross of Maudlin occupied the Chair.  The Deacons report made by Mr Hutchings relative to the services was satisfactory.
An abstract of the Treasurers report was read.
Nine members had been received into church fellowship during the year.  The following special meetings had been held, viz

A Five days Mission – London Missionary Anniversary

A Village Keswick – Sunday School Anniversary – and Harvest Festival services.  All these occasions had been a source of good cheer to us all.  There was a small balance in hand.  Weekly offering had amounted to £21. 10. 0.

£6. 16. 0	Sent to London Missionary Society
£5. 0. 0	Sent to County Evangelists Society
£1. 15. 0	Sent to Crewkerne Hospital
£1. 1. 0	Sent to Miss Fry for Fund for Supporting Nurse
£0. 10. 6	Sent to XXth Century Fund
£1. 15. 0	Had been devoted to local benevolences

Through the medium of the Christian Endeavour Society a Sale of Work had been held realising £21 0 0   And out of this fund the Contract of £12 0 0 for painting and decorating the Chapel had been paid.  Also, cost of twelve chairs and matting for choir, etc, amounting to £2 15 0, Oil cloth for vestry 16/7½.  These facts, viz addition of nine members, painting the Sanctuary, successful anniversaries, good attendance at the Sabbath services and a balance in hand – Calls for devout thanksgiving to the Head of the Church and fervent prayer that He may Abide with us making the place of the Lord glorious.

Miss Bessie Bishop gave the report of the Christian Endeavour Society.
H H gave report of the Band of Hope meetings.
In the absence of the Superintendent, through sickness, there was no report of the Sunday School work.

The following conversations on the work of God amongst us under the following headings, viz

1. What has been done?
2. What signs of encouragement are there?
3. What should be done in the future?

The Chairman privately expressed his interest and pleasure in this conversation – thought it was a new feature – and a very important one.

Deacons Meeting held Feb 20th 1902
Present Bros Crook, Rowe, Hutchings, Golsworthy snr & jnr.

1. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The meeting held on behalf of Dr Barnardos Homes was very satisfactory – attendance very good.  Collections £3 0 0.  Mr Budge occupied the Chair.

The meeting then proceeded to consider and arrange for the forthcoming Missionary Anniversary next month.
Resolved that we invite the Rev Samuel Wilkinson of Taunton, to preach morning and afternoon, and to remain a few days with us for conferences and meetings.
Resolved that the Sunday School children be asked to take collecting card, and that not more than five be allowed, further that they collect for two weeks only.
Resolved that we invite the Quartette Choir in Chard to come over and help us in the afternoon.

After this H H reported that George Good, Junior, had expressed a desire to be received into Church fellowship, and brother Rowe and Hutchings were appointed to confer with him and report.

Then there followed a brief conversation about a Village Keswick – whether we should hold one this year – and whether Rev C Hamilton of Bath would come to us.

Deacons Meeting held in the vestry Mar 28th
Our first business was to render thanks to God for making our London Missionary Anniversary so prosperous in numbers interest and amount.  £8. 8. 0 was sent to the Society.   

Collected by Cards	£6. 3. 5
Collected on Sunday	£2. 8. 2
	£8. 11. 7

Less expenses 5/11

The collection in 1901 were £6. 12. 0  
The collection in1900 were £3. 12. 0

Much prayer had been offered – 3 Missionary prayer meetings had been held and the collectors had done well.

The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.
After this we proceeded to consider the necessity of engaging some one to play the organ on the Sabbath evenings, and to practice the choir during the week when required.

Mr Crooke reported that Miss Miller had said that she could not continue to play at the evening services.  So the whole question of amount to be paid was considered.  It was resolved to increase the stipend from £2 to £3 and to apportion it as follows – viz 25/- to be paid to Mrs Butler, for playing at the morning service and 35/- to be paid to the one playing at the evening service – and for the practices.

It was proposed by Mr Golsworthy and seconded by Mr Rowe that we invite Miss Linsmore to play at the evening service on the aforesaid terms.  And that Mr Crook write to Miss Linsmore fully stating our requirements, and for an early date if accepted.

Resolved that we make an annual collection for the choir fund, and that some effort such as a service of song or social tea to be held to provide for any deficit there may be on this fund.

Resolved – that we hold a service in the Chapel on the day of the Kings Coronation – Also that Mr Hammond preach on that occasion.  Service at 12 o’ck.

After this, the Deacons remained to confer on the matter of asking the Church and Congregation to vote whether an application be made to the General Committee for Mr Hammond to remain with us a fourth year.

This proposal was brought before the Church and carried unanimously (Mr Crook/Mr Rowe)

On Tuesday Apr 8th
Rev FJ Hyde and Mr Gibbs met the Committee and members of the Local committee in the vestry.  Present Messrs Crook, Rev Hutchings & above.

The affairs of the Church – the services of the church – and the general prospects were discussed.  All agreed that the Evangelist Committee should grant a fourth year to H.H.  Messrs Hyde and Gibbs confessed their satisfaction and pleasure in the work – and wished us well for the future.
Mr Hyde addressed the C. E. meeting at the close of the above.

Apr 18 at the County Union meetings held at Wellington the Evangelist Society Committee granted the request of the Winsham Church to retain the services of Mr Hammond a fourth year.

Deacons Meeting held Aug 28th
Present Brothers Crook, Rowe, W Spurdle & Hopkins.

Meeting was called to make arrangements for Harvest Thanksgiving. 

Res

1. That we hold the services on Sunday Sept 28th morning afternoon and evening.
2. That Mr Fry be invited to preach in the afternoon or evening.
3. That fearing there may be a lack in the supply of fruits and vegetables, it is resolved that we make a public request for rabbits, butter and eggs also.
4. That bills be printed and sent to all the farmers
5. The proceeds of the Sunday collections and sale of fruits to be equally divided between Crewkerne Hospital funds and our own Benevolent fund.
6. That the meeting be adjourned to Thursday Sep 11th.

Adjourned mtg Sept 11th
Present Messrs Crook, Rowe, Hutchings, G Good, W & C Spurdle.
Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed.

1. Reported Mr Fry consents to come to us as above.
2. Arranged for hymns and duets
3. Decorations

Deacons meeting held Oct 7th 1902
Present Messrs Crook, Rowe, Golsworthy, Hopkins, Perham & Good.
We met to report on Harvest Thanksgivings, as follows

Morning collection	£0. 18. 8
afternoon	£1. 7. 6 1⁄2
evening	£3. 2. 8 1⁄2

Sale of fruit & vegetables	£1. 12.0
Contribution by Mr Fry	£1. 0. 0
Subscribed at this meeting	£0. 2. 11
	£5. 17. 7 1⁄2

We Resolved to distribute as follows

To Crewkerne Hospital	£2. 10. 0 (paid out)
To Village Nurses Fund for Miss Fry	£1. 10. 0 (paid out)
To our own Benevolent Fund	£1. 10. 0
To printer 5/-, hymns 1/-, sundries 1/9	£0. 7. 7 1⁄2 (paid Mr Crook)
	£5. 17. 7 1⁄2

After the business there was a conversation held on the work of God in our hands.
The meeting was opened and closed with prayers by Mr Rowe.

Mar 22 1903 London Missionary Anniversary 

Children collected	£1. 18. 9
Adults collected	£1. 15. 0
Subscription	£0. 12. 6
Donation from C E S	£0. 15. 0
Donation from S S	£0. 6. 0
Collections on the Sunday	£1. 2. 9
	£6. 10. 0
Less expenses	£0. 2. 6
	£6. 7. 6 sent to Secty

L M S Mar 24th 03

In March 1903
The deacons of the Venn Congregational Church expressed a desire that the two churches Winsham and Venn should be united under one pastorate.
Mr Colthurst of Taunton opened a correspondence which led to a deputation being appointed by the Venn Church to meet the Committee of Enquiry at the County Union Meeting held at Chard in April.  The Winsham Committee met at Mr Crooks house later in April when the subject of amalgamation was freely discussed.
No resolution was proposed – neither was any report made to the Committee.
So the matter was allowed to subside.

But out of the above question arose this “What will Mr Hammond do?”  Mr Joyce proposed to appoint me to the Oakhill District and I consented.  On July the 6th I received a letter from Mr Joyce saying that very probably the Evangelical Committee would require my removal to Oakhill at an early date.
On Aug 28th Mr Joyce informed me that I should take up the work at Oakhill at the end of September.
So a farewell meeting was arranged for by the Deacons to take place on Sep 24th.
On Sunday Sep 13th I closed my ministry at Winsham – Many friends gathered and the services were most encouraging to us all.
After four years of useful and happy work in which nothing has failed – I leave the membership increased – indeed more than doubled – and without any debt in any of the departments.  There is a balance in the hand of the Treasurer of the Church accounts and also of the School accounts.
The work has been carried on most harmoniously – there has been no unpleasantness – only brotherly love has prevailed.  Besides the united testimony of the Deacons to the above proposperity and peace, there is the testimony of Mr Hugh Trenchard, Mr Fry of Cricket House and the Rev GW Joyce.
At the Deacons meeting held on Tuesday Sept 15th I submitted all the accounts in my hands and handed over to Mr Crook, this book and the Poor Fund Book.

Signed H Hammond
John Crook Treasurer
Solomon Hutchings
Henry Daniel Rowe

1903 October 28th Removed from Low Ham to Winsham after 7½ years work in Pitney District and 28½ years in Somerset.
November 1st  - commenced my work at Winsham.
November 26th After the service a Deacons Meeting was held when it was decided to hold recognition services on December 17th in the following order – afternoon at 4 o’clock – Preacher Rev S Jones of Langport.  Public tea at 5.30,  6d each.  Evening meeting at 6.45 the following to be asked to take part.
Mr J Crook (Chairman), Revs F J Hyde, G Say, S Jones and Messrs Sanders and Gibbs.  Mr Crook presented his accounts as Treasurere.
Mr Cullen was appointed Junior Deacon.  Other Church matters were discussed.
John J Jordan

1904 January 7th. After the usual service a Deacons Meeting was held when the annual schedule were passed and signed.

Mr Crook kindly consented to remain Treasurer.  Mention was made of several of the members on the Church roll who have left or gone away – their names will be dropped from revised list.
General matters were also discussed.
John J Jordan

1904 September 1st. That Mr Jordan be empowered to seek outside help for the thatching of the Manse and other work.  Pro: Mr Crook, Sec Mr Cullen carried.  That the Harvest Thanksgiving services be either on Sept 25th or Oct 2nd. Pro M Hutchings Sec Mr Rowe, carried.

Services to be conducted by Mr Jordan or some other friend he may get and F J Fry Esq be asked to take the afternoon service.  Collections for Crewkerne Hospital and other benevolent work.  Decorations, sale, singing, and other details as formally.
Bills from Langport.
John J Jordan

1904 Oct 26th. After the usual service a Deacons meeting was held.
Present Messrs J Crook, H Rowe, S Hutchings and myself.
It was decided to send £1 10 to Crewkerne Hospital, 15/- to the District Nursing Fund and £1 3 6 for our Church poor Fund from proceeds of Harvest Thanksgiving services.
I paid in £4 15 collected for manse repairs etc.
The order is to be given to Mr J Loaring to do the thatching forthwith.  Mr Crook spoke of holding some pleasant evenings meetings this winter for which he will be responsible if held.
John J Jordan

Mr Weardale Phillips commenced his ministry on Nov 5th 1905 and was publicly welcomed on Dec 14th.  Mr G E Colthurst of Taunton presided and the Revs W H Thomas of So Petherton & F J Hyde of Chard and the members of the local committee took part.

As an outcome of a Social Meeting of the Church and Congregations the decision was arrived at to have regular church meetings at which the ordinary business of the church should be considered and despatched, in accordance with Congregational usage.

The first of these Church meetings was held on Feb 28th 06 at which the pastor presided.
It was agreed on the motion of Mr Jordan, seconded by Mrs Rowe that the Chapel, School, Vestry and Manse should be insured.  The offer of the ‘Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd’ of London, through Mr Colthurst of Taunton was accepted – viz –

£600	on the Chapel and school and vestry	at 1/6 percent
£50	on the two harmoniums, furniture and books	at 1/6 percent
£250	on the thatched Manse	at 5/- percent
Total	£900	costing £1. 2. 3 premium

Mr John Crook after six years faithful and zealous stewardship resigned the position of treasurer.  On the motion of Mr Jordan, seconded by Mr Rowe, his resignation was accepted with keen expressions of regret.  At Mr Phillips’ suggestion seconded by Mr Jordan, Mr Croook was induced to hold the position temporarily.
On the motion of Mr Jordan seconded by Mrs Phillips that Messrs John Crook, H Rowe & C Cullen were unanimously elected as Deacons.
Some informal conversation took place with regard to the better management of the church – greater care of the hymn books and the need of officials being in this place at the public services – being points that were earnestly insisted upon.

In accordance with the above a Policy numbered 6158565 for £900 has been placed with Deeds at repository in Taunton School.
Particulars of insurance for ‘The Trustees of Congregational Chapel’.
£600 on the Building of the Chapel, vestry and school all communicating
£50 on the pews, two harmoniums, furniture and books therein
£250 on the building of the manse stone-built and thatched near but not connected with or adjoining the above.

Apr 16 06
Mr & Mrs Jordan were transferred to the Venn Congreg. Church.

July 15th 1906. Sunday School Anniversary Services were held the preachers being Mr J S Prentice of Ilminster.  The collections for the day amounted to £1 19 0.

Oct 7th 1906. Harvest Thanksgiving Services were celebrated.  The Pastor, Mr Weardale Phillips preached morning and evening.  Mr F J Fry, High Sheriff for Somerset, gave an address at the afternoon Service and contributed a donation of £2.  The proceeds for the day, including sale of fruit on the following Monday, amounted to £4 9 1.

Nov 26 06. The Deacons, Messrs Crook & Rowe and the Pastor, met and allocated the above sum £4 9 1 to the following objects:

Taunton Hospital	£1. 0. 0
Nursing Association	£1. 0. 0
Evangelist Society	£1. 5. 0
Poor Fund	£1. 0. 1
Printing of bills	£0. 3. 0
Gratuity to Chapel Keeper	£0. 1. 0
	£4. 9. 1

On Thursday, Feb 21st 1907 special services were held in the Congregational Church Chard in connection with the ordination of Mr Weardale Phillips of Winsham who successfully passed the Somerset Congreg. Union examinations, being bracketed first class each year.  The service was presided over by Rev F J Hyde, Rev G W Joyce gave the exposition of Congregational principles and the charges to the Minister at the Candidate’s own request, were given by the Rev Edwin Tongue of Taunton.  The ordination prayer was given by the Rev J G James, D.Lit.MA of Enfield, London.

Rev Weardale Phillips, having accepted the invitation to become Warden of the social settlement in comnnection with Dr James’ church at Enfield, closed his ministry at Winsham after a brief sojourn of but 15 months on Sunday Feb 24th 1907.

Sunday March 10th 1907 Mr Hammond resumed his ministry at Winsham.  After 3 ½ years at Nettleridge, Rev G W Joyce and the County Evangelist Committee, with the full consent and approval of the Church here – invited Mr Hammond to renew his ministry.

In the good providence and grace of God the first term of 4 years ministry was both useful and happy.  And now re-appointed by the same unchangeable Lord of this Church, his prayer is that Peace and Prosperity may prevail, to live the more abundant life, and to preach the gospel of Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, is the one desire of his heart.

March.  Mr Prentice gave selections from “The Messiah” on his excellent gramaphone there was a splendid audience – Chapel full.  Collection £1 12 6.

Jul 7^th. S S Anniversary Service.  Preacher Mr Prentice.  Chapel crowded at both afternoon and evening services.  Collection in Chapel and subscription collected a total of £6 6 0.

July 11^th. S S Treat at Seaton.  Beautiful weather.  Nine conveyances – expenses.

On Tuesday Aug 13th a meeting to say Goodbye to Mr & Mrs Crock was held in the Schoolroom.  Tea at 6 o’clk about 35 sat down.  Mtg 7.00.   An illuminated address was presented to Mr & Mrs Crock in acknowledgement of the 12 years service for School and Church.  Both Mr & Mrs C suitably acknowledged the presentation.  The Presentation address cost for printing 7/6, for framing 4/-, total 11/6.  Profits on tea 7/-.  Subscribed by G W Sanders 2/6, P Rowe 1/-, school children 1/-.  At this meeting it was proposed and seconded that Harvest Thanksgiving Service be held on Sunday Sep 22nd.  That Mr Hammond be requested to preach morning and evening and F J Fry Esq in the afternoon.  A Committee to arrange for decorations etc were appointed.

1908
April 27th Meeting held in the Manse

Present Mr Rowe, Mr Helliar, Mr Gould and myself.

I deeply regret to have to report that this meeting was called to arrange for the work being carried on during my absence.  During this month I consulted Dr Balfour, Chard, respecting my health.  Since end of January I have felt painfully unequal to my work.  I was away for two weeks in February at Bournemouth, but at the end of March I was exhausted again.  So I called on Dr Balfour.  The Doctor reported me, as per certificate, unable to follow my vocation.  The doctor advised “six months rest and then seek some light employment”.  After serious consideration I resolved to send in my resignation to Rev J W Joyce.  This I did Apr 2nd.  After the County Meeting at Stoke sub Hamdon, Mr Joyce wrote saying “Your resignation was accepted, with very great regret and sympathy.  It was also resolved that we continue Mr Hammonds salary to the end of July.  And that his position be considered again at the end of six months.”  So the Church Mtg, Apr 27th, was called by me as stated above.

It was resolved

1. That Messrs Gould, Helliar, Spurdle and H Loaring be a Committee to assist Mr Rowe during my absence.
2. That Mr Helliar be appointed to act as correspondent with Rev F J Hyde, also that Mr Helliar receive the collections and act as Treasurer.
3. That the Committee secure accommodation for preachers.
4. That the Committee ask Miss Linsmeyer and Mrs Butler to prepare for S S Anniversary in July.
5. That Mr John Prentice be asked to preach anniversary sermons

Oct 8th 1908
Committee called to consider whether we shall have stone-piping inside the Chapel instead of as at present.  Present W Spurdle, H Loaring and myself.  Mr Rowe and Mr Helliar could not attend.  I had spoken to them privately and they approved.  Mr Churchill was asked to inspect and advise.  After inspecting the piping outside and calculating probable costs we requested Mr Churchill to proceed with the work and to complete same this month. 
Note Oct 30th Mr Churchill has completed the refitting of stone pipes.
Cash £3. 0. 0. Satisfactory. Paid for.

1909 January 4th This evening at the C E Social a beautiful Illuminated Address in lithograph print and colour was presented to Mr H D Rowe for the years of useful and faithful service in School and church.
The address was to cost 22/6 – the framing was done by Mr Mumford of Chard and paid for by Messrs Hyde, Sanders and others.  Members of the congregation and children at the school have subscribed cost of printing.

And now I must enter my last note in the journal.  In consequence of eye and brain trouble I was advised by Dr Balfour, Chard, to obtain six months rest and do only light work.  So I resigned.  My official connection ceased on Dec 6th 08.  Since then I have superintended the work till Mr Taylor’s arrival.  I grieve that I cannot close my Ministerial life in Winsham – I intended to do so when I returned in March 1907.  However, I hope the Lord may grant me the pleasure of serving him for another year or two.  I have preached His gospel for forty two years.  In the London City Mission I spent years of very hard work.  Four members have joined the Church during this second appointment.  May my successor be abundantly blessed in soul and in service.
Henry Hammond

Meeting held Sep 11th 1908 in the Manse
Present Mr Rowe, Mr & Mrs Helliar, Miss Linsmeyer, Mr Spurdle and Mr H Loaring with Mrs H and myself.

After prayer – and remarks expressing thanks to God for the favours during past few months, we proceeded to arrange for forthcoming Harvest thanksgiving Services.  Reslvd.

1. That our friends of Venn Chapel having chosen Sep 20th as the date of the Harvest Service, it was resolved that we hold ours on Sunday Sep 28th.
2. That Mr Hammond preach in the morning, that Mr Fry be asked to preach in the evening and that Mr Shires be asked to preach in the evening.
3. That Miss Linsmeyer be asked to prepare some special hymns and music.
4. That Miss Northcombe be asked to play her violin, and that Mr Ernest Shissy play his cornet.
5. That Mr Rowe be asked to dispose of the harvest offerings on the following Monday evening.
6. That bills be printed.
7. That the proceeds be devoted to County Mission Fund and benevolent purposes.
8. That Mrs Roper of Ford Abbey and Mrs Fry of Cricket House be asked for fruit and flowers.

January 1909
Mr J Taylor commenced his ministry here as Evangelist & Pastor on Jan 7th 1909.  When I took up the work here I found the expenses included Mr Grimshalls bill 10/- and 2/6 Mr Jordan for conducting service.
There was handed to me 2/-.
There being no money in hand for the Sunday School a meeting was called after the Sunday evening service and it was decided to ask Mr Prentice of Ilminster to come over and give his lecture on his recent visit to Switzerland etc.,  to give the children a treat and also to have a public tea. J. T.

Feb 10^th 1909
Mr Prentice came over on the occasion referred to above and the service was much enjoyed and the proceedings gave us a small bal-in-hand. J. T.

At a meeting called after the Com Service March 7th, it was decided to hold a recognition service in connection with my settlement here on the 25th inst.  And to ask the Rev F J Hyde, The Rev J W Gadsby, & TT Forsay to speak and Mr Prentice to take the chair.  A collection to be taken towards repairs of manse etc.  At the above meeting a letter was read from the Rev J H Shanger, late of Wiveliscombe in which he spoke very highly of the earnest service rendered in the Lyd St Lawrence District by Mr Taylor.  Mr Hammond also wrote regretting his inability through sickness to be present and wishing Mr Taylor every blessing. J. T.

At a meeting called after the Sunday Evening Service May 9th it was decided to ask Mr Prentice to conduct the Anniversary Services of the Sunday School on June 13th. J. T.   

It was further decided to have a Public Tea on the following Monday and to give the children a tea.  Also to have a public meeting and to write the Rev F J Hyde, TT Forsey to speak and Mr Prentice to take the chair. J. T.

Meeting called after eve service Aug 8th
It was decided to have the School Treat on the 26th and to ask Mr Cross of Bere Farm for the use of his field and to have a public tea 6d each.

At the above meeting it was decided to ask Mr Fry of Cricket House to conduct the afternoon service in connection with the Harvest Thanksgiving services and to have the same if possible the end of Sept. J. T.

Meeting held after Evening service Sep 5th.
Mr Taylor reported that Mr Fry would not be able to be present at the harvest Service but that he had promised £5 towards renovation funds and had sent 20/- for the collection.

Mr Taylor was asked to preach in the evening and asked the Rev Forsey to take the morning service and that the Chard Open Air Mission Band be asked to take the afternoon service.  That there be a public meeting on Wed 29th, Mr Taylor to secure speakers after which the fruits etc to be sold  and the proceeds to be devoted to the renovation funds.

Meeting held after the Comm Service Oct 3rd 1909.  It was decided to ask the Friends in Chard to hold the Jumble Sale on behalf of the Renovation Funds at their earliest convenience.  The end of Nov if possible.  Mr Taylor brought forward the names of Mr F Hill Western Way, Miss Warren Church St and Miss F Forsey Winnard as candidates for Church Fellowship the same having professed conversion for over 6 months and having recently expressed a desire to join the Church.  Mr Rowe and Mrs Hammond were asked to visit the three candidates. J.T.

Meeting called before the service Nov 7th to consider reports from Mr Rowe and Mrs Hammond re Mr Hill Miss Warren and Miss Forsey.  The Visitors gave a satisfactory report in each case.  At the Ordinance Service Bro Hill and Sisters Warren & Forsey were officially recognised as members of the Church Meeting.  Called at the close of the above Ord Service.

It was decided that Mr Taylor should conduct some Continuation Services during the Winter on Sunday evenings with the aid of the Lantern first Lecture to be on John Bunyan.

It was further decided that Mr Taylor should start a Band of Hope if possible and that Mr Taylor conduct a Lantern Mission if possible the beginning of the New Year.

Meeting called after the Ord Service Dec 5th
Mr Taylor stated that owing to the General Election he thought it was wise to have a Mission in June this was agreed. J.T.

(Special note re Payment of Rates) Mr Taylor having stated that He was a Passive Resister under the Education Act and by refusing to pay that part of the rates He would be misunderstood in the village after consultation with the Local Members of the Committee and Mr Prentice it was decided that under the circumstances and considering that Mr Taylor had done a lot of labour and was prepared still to do so Free that his rates should be paid out of the Church Funds.

1910
Meeting after the Comm Service Sunday Feb 6th

After careful consideration it was decided to adopt the weekly envelope system but some expressed disapproval.  It was further unanimously decided that Mr Taylor should endeavour to book Mr Cook from the London Evangelisation Society for a Mission in the early part of next Winter.

At a meeting of the Congregation called after the Mornning & Evening Service on March 6th it was unan. decided to purchase the New Cong Hymnal.  That Tune Books be bought from the Organ and that 2 doz at 6d and 3 doz at 1/- and 1 doz at 1/6 be bought and that the congregation be induced to buy their own the others to be used for visitors.

It was also decided to ask the Rev J H Cox of Taunton to preach the opening Service on April the 7th in the afternoon and speak in the evening and that Mr Colthurst of Taunton be asked to take the chair.  That the Rev F J Hyde be asked also to speak and Mr Prentice.  Further that special services be continued on the following Sunday and that Mr Prentice be asked to preach and that there should be a public tea on the Thursday.

Meeting of Church and Congregation called after the evening service Aug 28th.

It was decided that the Harvest Thanksgiving Services be held the last Sunday in Sept and the most suitable night in the week following.

1. That Mr Fry be asked to conduct the afternoon service.
2. That Mr Farne of Crewkerne be asked to preach on the Sunday failing him Mr Adams.
3. That Mr Symes be asked to take the Chair on the weeknight. 

Speakers the Rev F J Hyde, the Rev Bied Baptist Minister Chard.  The Rev Forsey, H Hammond, J J Jordan and Mr A Gibbs.  That the Proceeds be devoted to the Renovation Funds.
J Taylor

These minutes of various meetings during the year 1910 were read at the Church meeting on Jan 4th 1911 and confirmed.
J Taylor

Correspondence & Reports of Meetings: 1911 - 1922

Minutes of Meeting of Church & congregation Jan 4th 1911
Present Mr & Mrs Taylor, Mr Rowe, Mr Spurdle, Mr Hilliar, Mr H Loaring, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Forsay, Miss Moray.

1. Bro Taylor read the whole of the minutes for 1910 which were confirmed.
2. Mr Taylor gave a detailed a/c of the expenditure and income of the church during the year 1910.  Also, the Renovation Fund.   On the weekly offering a balance of £1 0 0d was shown to be in hand.  It was decided that this should be sent to the Evangelist Society.  On the Renovation Fund there was a bal. due to the Treasurer of £3 11 3.  It was decided that a jumble sale and concert be held at the earliest date possible and that a concert be arranged for the same evening and that Mr Fone of Crewkerne be asked to come and recite and that Friends from Chard be asked to sing.  It was resolved that the Secretary of the Cong Union be asked to insert a paragraph in the Annual Report acknowledging the great kindness and splendid help rendered by the Chard Cong Church and to Mr & Mrs Prentice of Ilminster by holding a sale of work and jumble sale in the Chard Cong. Schoolroom on behalf of the Renovation Funds which realized £18 4 4.  Mr Taylor stated that Mr Fry had kindly given a donation of £5 towards the centenary renovation scheme.  This had been handed over to Mr Prentice. J Taylor

Meeting after service Jan 8th 1911
Mr Taylor explained that the Cong Union now requires that all Ministers and evangelists and their wives must in order to be members of the Cong Church be elected by vote or by transfer whereupon Mr & Mrs Taylor were duly elected.

Mr Taylor further explained that at the annual meeting of the Union he discovered that for the whole time he had been in the county over 8 years.  He had attended the business meetings of the County on sufferance and had no real right there and if this church wished him to be their to represent them they must elect him as a Delegate.  This was unanimously agreed to.
It was further suggested that his travelling expenses be paid out of the Church funds.

Meeting after Service Feb 5th.
The following resolution was unanimously passed.  That having heard that the Rev J J Jordan and his wife contemplated returning to Winsham to live we beg to assure him that he has the sympathy of every member of this Church and that we shall most gladly welcome him and his wife back to the fellowship of the Church.  And we trust that the support which we know they will be most ready to give to the work carried on here by the Evangelists will prove a blessing to themselves the Church and the Neighbourhood.  It was stated at this meeting that the deficit amount to £3 11 3 had been met by proceed of jumble sale and subscriptions. J Taylor

On Feb 23rd the Friends from Venn kindly gave a service of song in the Chapel and the collection was devoted to the hymn book fund.

Meeting after the C E Meeting May 9^th.
Friends interested in the School. It was decided unan. to ask Mr Prentice to preach the anniversary Sermon in June.  Also to ask Mr Syms to take the chair on the Monday Mr Gibbs and the Revs F J Hyde & J J Forsey to speak.

Meeting called after the Com. Service May 7th
The following names were submitted for Church Membership
Mrs Good, Mrs Bridle & Mrs Stroud.  Visitors were appointed.

On Sunday June 4th after satisfactory reports had been given by the Visitors Mrs Good, Mrs Bridle & Mrs Stroud were unan. elected as Church members.
At the Com Service the right hand of fellowship was given to Mrs Good and Mrs Bridle.  Mrs Stroud was not able to be present.

At the close of the service on April 30th Mr Taylor announced to the congregation that he had accepted a call to become Pastor of the Cong Church at Broadwindsor.  A Resolution was passed asking Mr Taylor not to leave until the end of June.

I deeply regret that owing to illness I was not able to take the services on June the 25th which was the closing Sunday of my ministry at Winsham. J Taylor

June 18th.  Mr E J Stamp of Honiton came on probation and preached twice.  Mr J S Prentice presided over an after meeting when Mr Stamp was unanimously invited and he was appointed the next day by the County Committee.

July 16th Mr Stamp commenced his ministry. H E Jordan

Church Meeting held 3rd Aug 1911
The transfer of Edgar John Stamp (Pastor) and of Mary Louisa Stamp his wife was received from the Congregational Church at Honiton.  Mr & Mrs Stamp being then welcomed with the right-hand of fellowship by Mr Rowe – Deacon.

It was resolved that Rev H Hammond be appointed as our representative on The Chard & District Free Church Council. Edgar J Stamp14 Sept 1911

At the Communion Service on Sunday evening 7th August 1911
Rev J Taylor and Mrs Taylor (his wife) were transferred to the Congregational Church at Broadwindsor.   Edgar J Stamp 14 Sept 1911

Church Meeting held 14th Sept 1911.
Pastor in the Chair.  Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.  Reports were presented of Harvest Thanksgiving & Recognition Services.  Harvest Thanksgiving services were held on Sunday Sep 3rd at which the Pastor preached morn & even.  F J Fry Esq was asked to conduct the afternoon service, but being unable to so sent £1 0 0 for the collection.  The service was conducted by Rev H Hammond and address given by Rev J J Jordan.

The Recognition Services were held on the following Thursday Sept 7th when a sermon was preached in the afternoon by Rev W Rosewarne (Pastor of Cong Church, Honiton).  Tea was provided in School Room at which over 40 sat down.  Followed by public meeting in Chapel when J S Prentice Esq, J P Presided and the Speakers were Rev F J Hyde (Chairman of Somerset Congregational Union), Rev W Rosewarne, Rev Forsey of Venn, Mr Sanders (Secretary of Chard & District Free Church Council)  Mr Williams (Deacon of Congl Church Honiton) and Mr Rowe Deacon of this church.  The other business transacted:- it was resolved to open the winter session of Christian Endeavour Society with a Social Evening on Monday Oct 2nd.  Mrs Stamps offer to give the refreshments being accepted.  Also to commence the week evening Prayer Meetings on Thurs Oct 5th. Edgar J Stamp 26 Oct 1911

Church Meeting held 26 Oct 1911.
The Pastor in the Chair, minutes of previous meeting were read & confirmed.  The connection with the centenary of this Chapel and the Autumnal Meetings of the Somerset Congregational Union (Western District) to be held at Winsham on Thurs Nov 2nd.  It was resolved that Mrs Stamp & Mrs Jordan be asked to arrange for the tea.
Edgar J Stamp 30 Nov 1911

Church Meeting held 30 Nov 1911
The Pastor in the Chair.  Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.  Reports were given of the Union Centenary Meetings held on Thursday Nov 2nd at which a sermon was preached in the afternoon by Rt Hon Sir J Compton-Ricket MP DL of London who also spoke at the tea table subject “The Church’s opportunity”.  At the Centenary Meeting in the evening the chair was taken by P H Deverell Esq! JP of Western-super-Mare, Chairman of the District.  J S Prentice Esq, JP, who gave a very interesting account of The History of the Church.  Also Rev F J Hyde, Chairman of Somerset Congregational Union.  A fund was started in aid of putting new roof to manse.

£9. 17. 6 being promised at The Meeting.
The Proceeds of the Day were also devoted to this fund.
£2. 1. 4 ½ p being handed to Mr Prentice as Treasurer of this Fund.

It was resolved that we ask Rev Joyce if he could arrange for a Missionary Deputation to speak here in the spring.

That a Watch Night Service be held, and a week of Prayer Meetings commencing Jan 8th.
A circular letter was read from the Secy of Union.
Edgar J Stamp 9 Jan 1912

Church Meeting held Jan 9th 1912.
The Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.  The schedules for 1911 were passed as correct and ordered to be signed.
E J Stamp 31 Jan 1912

Church Meeting held Jan 31st 1912.
The Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.  Pro by Mrs Forsey, sec by Mrs Golesworthy and carried that Mrs Stamp be delegate to Somerset Congl Union Meetings.  Mr Rowe pro and Mrs Forsey sec and carried that 12 envelopes be obtained from the L.M.S. for self denial week.  Mrs Stroud pro and Mrs Forsey sc & carried that we purchase 12 new Sankey’s Hymn Books at 3d each for Sunday Evening Services.
E J Stamp Feb 29th 1912

Church Meeting held 29 February 1912.
Pastor in the Chair.  Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.  A letter was read from Miss Linsmeyer resigning the position of Organist.  Resolved that a letter be sent to Miss Linsmeyer.  Thanking her for her past services and expressing regret at her leaving us.  Also that a present be given to Miss Linsmeyer in Appreciation of her work during the many years  she has filled the position of organist.  Mrs Stamp and Miss F Forsey were appointed to collect subscriptions for the same.  The presentation to be made on behalf of the Church and Congregation at Sunday evening Mar 25th.  It was unanimously resolved to ask Miss Fanny Forsey to become organist for Sunday evening services on the usual terms.  Miss Forsey being present.  Accepted the position.  A letter was read from Rev Joyce stating that Rev A W Wilson of British Guiana would address a meeting as deputation of the LMS on Monday evening Mar 18th at our Chapel.
Edgar J Stamp 4 Mar 1912

Church meeting held 4 April 1912.
Pastor in the Chair.  Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.  It was decided to discontinue Thursday evening Meetings during summer months.  Also church meetings unless special business arise.  The Communion Collection of Easter Sunday to be in aid of LMS Widows & Orphans Fund.

At the Communion Service on Sunday evening 4 Aug 1912.  On the motion of Mr Rowe, seconded by Mrs Forsey, Miss Brown was received into the fellowship of this church by transfer from the Lansdown Baptist Church, Bournemouth.
Edgar J Stamp 5 Dec 1912

Church Meeting held 5 Dec 1912.
Pastor in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed. On the motion of Mrs Stroud 2nd by Mrs Spurdle, Rev H Hammond & Mrs Stamp were appointed delegates to Chard & District Free Ch Council.  Decided to have 3 Missionary Collecting cards for the children of S.S.  To hold Watch Night Service – also week of prayer in January.
The Pastor to see what arrangements could be made for special evangelistic mission.
Edgar J Stamp 9 Jan 1913

Church Meeting held 9 Jan 1913.
Pastor in the chair.  Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.  Resolved to send £3 0 0 to the County Union for 1912 a/c.
Resolved to form Pastor’s Bible Class on Sunday afternoons.
The schedule A/cs were read, passed and ordered to be signed.

Edgar J Stamp 29 Jan 1913

Church Meeting held 29 Jan.
Pastor in the chair.  Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.  Arrangements were made for S S tea on Feb 13.
Edgar J Stamp 9 Jan 1914

At the Communion Service on Sunday Evening 7th Dec 1913 Miss Van Vyvern was received into the fellowship of this church by transfer from the Reformed Church at Rotterdam, Holland.
Edgar J Stamp 9 Jan 1914

Church Meeting held 9 Jan 1914
Pastor in the chair.  Minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed.  The schedule a/cs were read, passed & authorised to be signed.
W J Gadsby May 3rd 1914

Church Meeting held May 6th 1914. with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer by Mr Jordan.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

The following resolutions were passed with unanimity

1. First That the best thanks of the church be given to Our Friend Mr Rowe for his faithful work, as deacon and superintendent of the S School.
2. Second that a Diaconate of three Deacons should be formed.  Our friends Mr Rowe, Mr Jordan, Mr Hammond were elected as deacons.
3. Third That the Anniversary of the Sunday School should take place on Sunday July 5th and that Mr J S Prentice be asked to take the Services.  A Committee of Ladies were appointed to make the arrangements.  Mrs Stroud, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Hammond, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Good, Miss Dummett and Miss Forsey.
4. Fourth That Mrs Sarah Loaring be received as a Member of this Church at the next Communion Service.
5. Fifth That Mr Singleton be asked to repair the windows of the manse and the mason to reset the furnace.
6. Sixth That the pastor’s recognition should take place June the 11th.
7. Seventh That a week night service should be tried during the summer month.

Signed WJ Gadsby

June 19th 1914
Church Meeting held June 19th 1914 with the Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.  A letter was read from Miss M Brown resigning her membership and also a letter of transfer of Mr & Mrs Gadsby from the Church at Kingsdon to the Church worshipping at Winsham.  The Pastor read the account of the recognition services, which were very satisfactory.  It was moved that arrangements be made to take the Sunday School Children to Seaton, by brake, sometime in August.  All the above were carried and the meeting closed with prayer by the Pastor.
Signed W J Gadsby Oct 8th

Church Meeting held Oct 8th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were  read and confirmed.   Mr Jordan proposed that the week night be held on Wednesday, instead of Thursday, seconded and carried.

It was proposed and seconded that the anniversary of our church should be kept up  For years it had been allowed to lapse.  It was decided we should have an anniversary this year on Sunday November 8th and the public meeting on the 10th and that the Local Ministers be invited for the occasion and Mr J S Prentice be asked to preside.  It was proposed and seconded that Mr W Spurdle should be our delegate to the Free Church Council meetings Carried.
 Signed W J Gadsby 9^th Dec 1914

Church Meeting Dec 9th 1914
With the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting was opened with prayer and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed.  A Letter was read from the Somerset Incorporated Congregational Union Signed by the Rev E Skilton and Mr H J Pollard.  Stating the serious conditions of the finances of the Union.  It was proposed by Mr Jordan and seconded by Mr Spurdle that we send an extra five pounds for the year ending 1914.  Carried.  It was also proposed, seconded and carried That a Farthing Club should be started in connection with our church at the commencement of the New Year and that Mrs Gadsby be appointed Sec and Treasurer.  It was also decided that a Xmas party should take place on Monday December 28th by the Members of the Church and congregation and scholars and teachers of our Sunday School.  Sympathy was expressed for our good friend Mr Rowe who had been laid aside for several days with illness praying he would soon be able to get about again.
W J Gadsby March 5th 1915

A short church was held on Friday Jan 8th after the service, where the schedules was examined and passed.

A short church meeting was held on Wednesday Jan 27th when Miss Barr’s request for membership was brought forward.  It was proposed by Mr Rowe, seconded by Mrs Goldworthy that Miss Barr be received into membership.  Carried.
W J Gadsby March 5th 1915

Church Meeting held March 5th with the pastor in the chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  It was proposed by Mr Jordan and seconded by Mrs Good that our Egg Service be held on Easter Sunday.  Carried.  and that Mr Prentice and Mrs Prentice be asked to take the services.  It was also decided that the Sunday School Anniversary take place as near July the 11th as possible and that the services in the week be held on the Wednesday. And Mr Prentice and the Local Minister be asked to take the services.  It was proposed and seconded that cowls be fixed on the stove and furnace chimneys, and that a new sieve be bought for the church work.  It was also proposed and seconded that Mr Jordan be asked to call at Mr Loaring’s and ask him to do the manse as soon as possible.  A letter was read from Miss F Forsey resigning her post as organist.  It was proposed and seconded that a letter of appreciation be sent to Miss Forsey for all her good work, in connection with her office as organist.  Carried.
W J Gadsby  May 5th

Church Meeting held May 5th Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  It was proposed by Mr Rowe, seconded by Mr Jordan, that a new stove be bought for the Church.  It was also decided to get new blinds for the window.  It was also decided to hold a Flower Service some time in July and that hymn sheets etc be got for the Sunday School Anniversary.  it was proposed and seconded that the Rev E Mann be asked to preach on the occasion of the S.S.A., failing him Mr Prentice.
Signed W J Gadsby

Church Meeting held Friday July 2nd with the Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  It was proposed and seconded that a Tea Meeting be held in connection with the S.S. Anniversary.  The sermon in the afternoon be preached by the Rev J Keen of Chard carried.  It was also proposed and seconded that Mr Charles A Cullen’s name be re-entered as a member of the Church.  Mr Cullen has been away from the District for some time.  It was also decided the flower service be held as near the date as last year as possible.
W J Gadsby

Church Meeting held Oct 6th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  It was proposed and seconded the Church Anniversary be held on Sunday Oct 24, and on the following Thursday and that Mr Prentice be asked to conduct the services on the Sunday and the Rev Ambrose of Crewkerne be asked to preach on the Thursday and Rev T Forsey and Mr Prentice also be ask to address in the evening.  It was also decided to have a tea on the occasion.
Signed Dec 15th 1915 W J Gadsby

Church Meeting held Dec 15th 1915 with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer and the minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  Our Young Friend Harold Spurdle resigned his post as organ blower.  A vote of thanks was passed to our young friend for the work he had done for so many years.  The names of two lads was mentioned who might take his place.  The Pastor was appointed to see them.  It was proposed by Mr Jordan and seconded by Mr Rowe that another be sent to the Union towards the Evangelist Fund the end of this year.  It was also decided that the Christmas Pary in connection with the school be held the first Thursday in January.
Signed W J Gadsby Jan 10th 1916

Church Meeting held Jan 16th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  After prayer had been offered the Schedules for the year was examined passed and signed.  It was proposed and seconded that Miss F Forsey become Organist for the Bible Class.
Signed Oct 9 1916 W J Gadsby

Church Meeting held Oct 9th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer and the minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed. It was proposed by Mr Jordan and seconded by Mr Rowe that five pounds be sent to the Congregational Union.

The Names of our Friends Mr & Mrs Smith and Mrs Phelps was brought forward for membership.  It was proposed and seconded and carried unan. that they be accepted.  The question of the water coming into the school room was discussed.  It was proposed and seconded that Mr Smith should examine the roof and report at the next church meeting what is best to be done.
W J Gadsby Jan 10th 1917

Church Meeting held Jan 10th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer and the minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.   The schedules for the year 1916 was examined passed and signed.  It was pro by Mr Jordan and seconded by Mr Rowe that some arrangements should be made for the repairs of the Chapel and School Room.  It was also pro and seconded that a Social be held in connection with the church.
W J Gadsby March 12th 1917

Church Meeting held March 12th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.  It was proposed and seconded that the Anniversary of the Church should be held on April 1st and 4th., and Mr Prentice be asked to take the services.  The question of the consecration of the unconsecrated part of the Cemetery, suggested by the Local Government Board, was thought to be a very serious matter by the church, it was proposed and seconded that the Pastor should protest against it which was unanimously carried.
W J Gadsby Dec 11th 1917

Church Meeting held Dec 11th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.   It was proposed and seconded that a further five pounds be sent to the Congregational union, making a total of £15 0 0 sent this year (1917).  It was proposed and seconded that Mr J S Prentice be asked to become a honorary Member of our Church.  It was also decided that Mr Singleton be asked to repair a window in the Manse.
W J Gadsby Jan 8th 1918

Church Meeting held Jan 8th with the Pastor in the Chair.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.   The Schedules was examined passed and signed.  Our young friends of the S School and the Members of the Bible Class had their Social on Wednesday Jan 16th 1918 when a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Signed Jan 22nd 1918 W J Gadsby

Church Meeting held Jan 22nd with the Pastor in the Chair.  The meeting opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and confirmed.   Our Brother Mr Albert Smith took over the office of Church Treasurer and the Book with the Balance of £9 0 0 was handed over to him by the Pastor.  Our Sister Miss F Forsey took over the Treasurership of the Sunday School and the School Book with the Balance of £3 13 0 was handed over to her.  May God’s blessing rest upon them in their work for him.

The following resolution was proposed by Mr Jordan, and seconded by Mr Rowe – “We as a church deeply regret to learn our friend Mr Gadsby will shortly be leaving us for another sphere of labour.  We therefore would record that during Mr Gadsby ministry of nearly four years, great success and blessing has been experienced and that also, there have always been the greatest love and unity between Minister and people.  It is our earnest prayer that divine blessing will ever rest upon Mr & Mrs Gadsby and family, in all their future work, and in their new home they may have increased happiness and success.
F J Pavey 23^rd Apr 1918

April 23rd 1918 Church Meeting.  Present Mrs S J Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Green, Mrs Pavey, Messrs H D Row, J J Jordan, F J Pavey (Pastor). After hymn, reading and prayer, the minutes of the last meeting was read and signed.

The Church at Bishops Hull by letter from Secty applied for the transfer of Pastor W J and Mrs Gadsby.  Mr J J Jordan pro, and Mr H D Rowe sec.that the transfers be sent.

1. The Church Anniversary & Recognition Services – pro by Mr Jordan, sec by Mr Rowe, to be held May 12th and 15th.  Preacher the Pastor Sunday May 12th, Wed service 3.45 p.m. Tea 5.30 p.m. Publc meeting 7 p.m. Preacher for afternoon if possible Rev J Clement Angel of Beaminster, failing him Rev FB Wyatt Axminster.  Tea at 5.30 pm, tickets 8d each.  Children of the Sunday School 6d each.  Mr Jordan suggested that Mr Bryant, Grecham, would be best to get provisions etc for us his suggestion was adopted.
   Evening meeting Chairman J S Prentice, Esq, Speakers Revs J Kneen, R Forsey, J
   C Angels, F B Wyatt.  Handbills to be obtained from Mr Baily Ilminster.  The Pastor to see to arrangements.
2. Church meetings be held monthly on Thursday before Communion Service, to commence ¾ hour after the commencement of weekly prayer meeting Prop by Mr Jordan Sec by Mrs Spurdle.
3. A Class for young people from about 15 – 20 years who have a desire for church fellowship and have any signs of coming out on the Lord’s Side was suggested by the Pastor, Pros by Mrs Jordan and sec by Mrs Stroud that the suggestion be adopted.

The meeting closed after prayer by Mr Jordan.
Signed F J Pavey 30^th May 1918

May 30th 1918 Church Meeting after the Weekly Prayer Meeting, Present Mrs Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Good, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Green, Mrs Pavey, Messrs Rowe, Jordan & F J Pavey (Pastor).  After prayer by the Pastor the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

The transfer of the Pastor and his wife from Ilverton Congl church was accepted.

Chard & District Free Church Council applied for our affiliation fee for last year and this.  Pro by Mr Jordan, sec by Mr Rowe and carried that same be paid.

Sunday School Anniversary, was then considered.  Mr J S Prentice had been spoken to about the same, it was decided for the Pastor to take morning service, Mr Prentice afternoon and evening, the date July 7th or 14th which would be most convenient for Mr Prentice.  After a little consideration it was decided to have the SS Anniversary hymns from Sankeys Book, the Teachers & Organists to form a committee for the selection of same.  Decided not to go to the expense of printing bills for anniversary.  The childrens treat was then mentioned but it was decided to leave that until a later meeting, the meeting then closed with prayer.

Sunday School anniversary held July 7th Morning service the Pastor, After & Evening Service conducted by J S Prentice Esq JP very good time. 
Collection £1. 7. 7
Signed F J Pavey 4^th July 1918

July 4th 1918
Monthly Church Meeting Present 6, Mrs S J Forsey, Mrs Good, Mrs Green, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Pavey & F J Pavey (Pastor).  The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed and as there was no other business the meeting closed with prayer by the Pastor.Signed F J Pavey 31^st July 1918

July 31st 1918 Monthly Church Meeting 9 present Mrs Golsworthy, Mrs Green, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Jordan, Mr J Jordan & F J Pavey (Pastor).  After prayer by the Pastor, the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

Harvest Thanksgiving service was fixed for Sept 8th.  Preacher the Pastor proposed by Mrs Stroud and seconded by Mrs Loaring, carried.

Proposed by Mr Jordan & sec by Mrs Stroud that the bill of 9/- for Sankey's Hymns be paid.

The Treat for Sunday School was considered, and as none of the Sunday School Teachers were present, that the Teachers fix date as early as possible.

The Pastor mentioned about the Rates of the Manse as he desired to know what the Church did as regard same, as there were payments made during the last pastorate, and nothing was recorded in the minutes and as there were not many present, decided to defer the matter to next meeting, meeting closed with prayer.
Signed F J Pavey, 29/8/1918

Sunday School Treat was held Sat Aug 10th 1918 in Mr A E Smith’s field.  A good number of the friends joined us at the tea in school room.  A very pleasant time was spent, the weather was ideal.  Usual games races etc.  Mr Smith lent 2 of his horses for the children to ride and Mrs Jordan brought a donkey for the same purpose.

August 29th 1918.  Monthly Church Meeting.  Present Mrs S J Forsey, Mrs Bridle, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Pavey, Messrs J Jordan, H Rowe & F J Pavey (the Pastor).   The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  Arising from Minutes, decided to have Sale of Harvest gift on Tuesday 10th Sept.  The manse rates were discussed.  Proposed by Mr Jordan & sec by Mr Rowe, that the Church pay no part of the Rates, the Pastor to pay all and to be entered in the Minutes Book to that effect, as in the past it had only been done under special circumstances.  The Pastor mentioned that we should have to give some consideration to the finances of the Church.  The meeting closed with prayer by the pastor.
Signed F J Pavey, 3/10/18

September 8th The Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held.  Preacher Morning & Evening the Pastor.  Morning services not many more than an ordinary service present, but the evening about 130 present. The afternoon Rev J Cross of Cardiff conducted a young peoples service 55 present.  The collection for the day was £1. 11. 2.  On Tuesday the gifts of fruit, vegetables, were sold which made £4. 7. 6.

October 3rd 1918.  Monthly Church Meeting.  The Pastor presiding, Present 8, Mrs A Loaring, Mrs Phellps, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Pavey & Mr J J Jordan.  After prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  There was not further business, the meeting closed with prayer.
Signed F J Pavey  28/11/18

Oct 31st 1918.  No meeting as only Mrs Forsey, my wife and self present, so many unwell with influenza.

Nov 11th 1918 The news was received of the signing of the Armistice with Germany at 5pm.  I decided to call a meeting together at 8pm for thanksgiving and prayer.  46 came after opening by hymns, reading, a few remarks and prayer.  The meeting was then led in prayer by Mr J J Jordan of our Church, Mr G Long, Brethren, Mr S Cross, Venn Church & Mr J Loaring Ebenezer Baptist, a good helpful time spent.  Praise God the great struggle ended.

November 28th 1918.  Monthly Church meeting.  the Pastor presiding.  Present 8, Mrs S J Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Pavey, Messrs H D Rowe, J Jordan & E Smith.  Opened with prayer.  the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  The Pastor proposed that consideration be given to erecting something to the memory of those of our Sunday School who had fallen during the Great War.  It was impossible (he stated) that we could do anything that was worthy of the sacrifice that they had all made, who were one time boys of our Sunday, yet he thought that something ought to be done, so that those following us should know who had fallen and who had served.  It was decided to consider the matter further at a later meeting.

The Pastor also asked that in the name of the Church he may be permitted to write to those serving, expressing our gratitude and appreciation of the service they had rendered and good wishes for Xmas and Coming Year.  It was decided that it should be done.

Then followed a consideration of the financial condition of the Church, Repairs had been done which amounted to just over £19 and also we had not received as in previous years the help from Mr Hugh Trenchard, and instead of £25 we should send to County Union £30 per year.  Several suggestion were made nothing definite decided upon, the Pastor was asked to write Mr H Trenchard, stating our condition and to know whether he could render any assistance, meeting then closed with prayer.
F J Pavey 2/1/1919

Jan 2nd 1919 Church meeting after payer meeting,  Pastor presiding.  Present 7, Mrs S J Forsey, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Green, Mrs Jordan & Mr Jordan. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  The Income & Expenses for the past year as far as was ready for balance sheet were presented.  It was decided to hold a meeting of the members and subscribers on Mon Jan 13th to deal with a/cs and also to consider the suggestion of a memorial to the fallen and those who fought during the war.

A request was received from the LMS for our support of the Widows & Orphans Fund.  Decided to give Jan Communion Collected and to ask any outside help.  A postcard was received from the Church Aid & Home Missionary Society asking for something to be done for their centenary fund.  Meeting then closed with prayer.
Signed   F J Pavey 30/1/19

Jan 13th Meeting of Church & Congregation to present the Balance Sheet of the past year and also to consider the financial position of the Church.  The Pastor in the Chair.  Mr Jordan opened with prayer.

The Treasurers report given by the pastor in the absence of Mr Smith.  We commenced the year with a balance in hand of £8. 3. 1, weekly collections £19. 19. 4, Quarterly £5. 7. 6, Harvest £6. 2. 8, Recognition Services £1. 8. 3, Total £38. 9. 7 1/2.

Expenses – Supply in March 10/-, Incidentals £10. 2. 11½ , Repairs £20 .5. 10., County Union Evangelist Fund £13. 0. 0 (which should have been £30. 0. 0) – Total £43. 18. 9½
leaving a balance due to the Treasurer of    £2. 17. 11½.
The Communion Fund £1. 2. 4¼.  Sunday School income £4. 9. 6¼.

Suggestion were made as to what we could do to improve the financial position, the Pastor suggested a system of envelopes for the weekly offering, Mrs Loaring proposed and Mrs Stroud sec that we see what can be done as to how many would be willing to adopt it.

The proposed memorial tablet to the fallen and those who served during the war was then considered.  Decided for the Pastor to make enquiries as to cost etc.  meeting closed with the Benediction.
Signed F J Pavey 30/1/1919

Jan 30th 1919 Monthly Church meeting.  Present (7), Mrs S J Forsey, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mrs Spurdle, Miss F Forsey, Mrs Pavey and F J Pavy, Pastor presiding after Prayer the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.
Mr J J Jordan & The Pastor were appointed Delegates to the County Union.
The Church Anniversary was fixed (DD) for April 6th & 9th, Rev H Crowe of Merriott be asked to conduct the Sunday Service.

Wed Mr J S Prentice JP to take the Chair of Evening Meeting the Pastor to get speakers.  Rev F B Wyatt of Axminster as one.
The Preacher for the afternoon the late Pastor, W J Gadsby
F J Pavey 27/2/19

Feb 27 1919 Monthly Church meeting.  Present (6), Mrs Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Jordan, Mr Jordan & F J Pavy, Pastor presiding, the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  it was found as the County Union Meeting were fixed for April 9th and 10th necessary to alter our anniversary services to a week earlier.
F J Pavey 27/3/19

Monthly Church Meeting March 27^th
7 Present, Mrs Pavey, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Jordan, Messrs Jordan, Rowe & F J Pavey.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  The arrangements were made for the tea of the Church Anniversary.  Mrs Jordan to give the order for things to Mr W T Bryant as before, to prepare for 40.  The Pastor proposed Miss Dolly Partridge before the Church as a candidate for Church fellowship.  Proposed by Mrs Jordan, and seconded by Mrs Pavy., that the Pastor and Mr H D Rowe interview her, the meeting then closed with prayer by The Pastor.
F J Pavey 1/5/19

Sunday March 30th 1919. Church Anniversary Services, the Preacher Rev C B Hughes of Hawkchurch.  Wed April 2nd preached at 4.15 the late Pastor W J Gadsby, of Bishops Hull, from Jno 12.32.  30 present, followed by Tea 35 present.  Evening public meeting Pastor in chair, Mr H D Rowe (Deacon) led in Prayer, Speakers Pastor W J Gadsby, R Forsey (Venn), one of our former Pastors J J Jordan (of Winsham) Mr W T Watson, Colporteur of Chard, about 70 present very good day.  Helpful addresses.

May 1st 1919   Monthly Church Meeting 7 Present.  Mrs Forsey, Mrs Stroud, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mr H Rowe, Mrs Pavey and the Pastor presiding.  After prayer the Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

Proposed by Mrs Stroud and seconded by Mrs Pavey that Miss Dorothy Partridge be accepted into fellowship carried. 

Sunday School Anniversary was considered decided to write Mr Prentice to know what date in July would be convenient to him, to use Sankey's hymns and to ask Mr Chas Phelps to help with the music.  The Pastor stated that he hoped to take his holiday during the month decided for Mr Jordan to supply one Sunday to be given a fee of 10/- and get local supply for the other Sunday.  Meeting then closed with Prayer.
Signed F J Pavey 29/5/19

May 29th 1919 Monthly Church Meeting, the Pastor presiding.   Present 6.  Mrs Pavey, Mrs Green, Miss Partridge, Mr & Mrs Jordan After prayer the Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  From the Minutes Mr Prentice had promised to come on Jly 13th for Sunday School Anniversary, afternoon and evening, decided not to go to the expense of bills for same.

The fire insurance was next considered, increasing the policy on account of rise in all material.  Proposed by Mrs Jordan & sec by Mrs Pavey that Messrs Smith, Rowe, Loaring, Spurdle, Jordan & Pavey meet to decide upon the matter.

The Childrens treat and railway fare reduction during June and early July was mentioned but as there was not many present decided to leave it until later.
 F J Pavey 3/7/19

July 3rd 1919 Monthly Church Meeting after the prayer meeting the Pastor presiding.  10 present Mrs  Loaring, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Forsey, Miss F Forsey, Mrs Spurdle, Miss Partridge, Mrs Pavey, Mr & Mrs Jordan, the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

An increased cover for fire had been arranged by Mr Prentice with Mr Colthurst with the permission of the committee.
The scholars outing was considered decided to make application for price of conveyance etc and a meeting later be called to consider same meeting then close with prayer.
Signed F J Pavey 2/10/19

Aug 7th 1919
Monthly Church Meeting, Mr Jordan presiding, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Pavey & Miss Partridge present.  Decided to hold Harvest Thanksgiving September 14th and Rev J Cross of Cardiff to be the preachers.
Signed F J Pavey 2/10/19

Sept 14th 1919 the Harvest Service was conducted by Rev J Cross of Cardiff, good attendance at the evening service.  Young People’s service the afternoon, collection for the day one penny more than last year £1. 11. 3, Sale Monday night made £3. 10. 0.  Mrs F J Fry of Cricket St Thomas sent 10/- making a total of £5. 11. 3.

Oct 2nd Monthly Church meeting after the prayer meeting.  10 present  Mrs Forsey, Mrs Pavey, Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Bridle, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Green, Mr & Mrs Jordan, the Pastor presiding, after prayer the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

It was decided to make the County Union visitation as much a success as possible the date that Committee fixed as far as we know it would be the last Sunday & Monday of this month

The Pipe of stove in Chapel needed repairs decided for Mr Churchill to see to it as soon as possible.
As the lamp over chapel gate was out of repair decided to write the Parish Council for permission to use the one opposite.
It was suggested to try to fix up one of the lamp in centre of vestry to use for week night meeting.  Meeting then closed with prayer.
F J Pave 4/12/19

Sunday October 26th 1919 Rev J H Stranger of Othery, as Visitor in connection with the County Union visitation Committee.  Preached morning Romans 13.14, Paul on Xt, afternoon conduct a young peoples service, evening preached Isa 53.6 The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.  Fair number attended each service.  Morn 30, evening 63 present.

On Monday evening he met the Members of the Church and gave an helpful address on Xtian fellowship and church work and life, which closed with the Lord’s Supper.  13 of the members been present.  The Visitation proved very helpful to the church, which we hope will be repeated as time goes on.

October 30th At the prayer meeting when several heard for the first time the sudden Home Calling which occurred on 28th of the wife of Mr J S Prentice, Proposed by Mr J J Jordan that the pastor in the name of the church send a letter of sympathy to Mr Prentice & Family.  Mr & Mrs Prentice, their childhood and younger days were spent amongst this church and our sympathy naturally would be with the sorrowing ones but their sorrow is lighted with the Great Hope in Christ.
F J Pavey 4/12/19

Dec 4th 1919 church Meeting, 8 present, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Bridle, Mrs Green Mrs Pavey, Miss Partridge & The Pastor presiding.  After prayer the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

The Pastor mentioned the difficulty of carrying on the Sunday School on account of insufficient teachers and desired that if the members really could not give any help by attending if they would remember the school in special prayer.  A letter was read from the LMS re widows & orphans fund.  Prop by Mrs Pavy, & sec by Mrs Jordan that the January Communion offering be for that purpose and also to give others an opportunity to contribute to the fund.

A letter was read from Som Congl Union, re the effort made for the increase of Minister stipends.  The Pastor had replied as to what we were doing to endeavour to send in to Evangelist Society our full amount under exceptional circumstances.

Decided to have the Annual Meeting in January for members and subscribers to fill up schedules etc.
Suggested by the Pastor the desirability of having a social evening for the giving of Welcome to the men returned from military duties, no resolution passed upon matter, Meeting then closed with Prayer.
Signed F J Pavey 1/1/20

January 1st 1920 Monthly Church Meeting 8 present Mr & Mrs J J Jordan, Mrs Pavey, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Green, Mrs Spurdle, Miss Partridge, The Pastor presiding, the minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  A few remarks were made upon the finances of the Church but the balance sheet was not ready.

The Church Roll was considered.  Mr & Mrs Hammond to be written to to enquire whether they wish a transfer, Mrs Cook to be visited to know whether she considers herself a Conglist or Plymouth Brethren, & Mr Cullen to be written re his membership.  The Childrens winter Treat was considered, the Teacher to fix date etc.
Meeting closed with prayer by pastor.
F J Pavey 4/3/20

Jan 8th 1920 Annual Meeting of Church & Congregation.  16 present.  Mrs Green, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Bridle, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Pavey, Misses Forsey & Partridge, Messrs H Rowe, Jordan, members of the congregation Mrs Appleby, Misses D Good & E Stroud, Mr Wm Spurdle, & the Pastor presiding.  Mr Jordan opened with prayer after hymn and reading.
The minutes of the last meeting of Church & Congregation were read.

The Pastor gave the Treasurers Report – Income, Weekly collection £26. 4. 4, Harvest Services & Sale £5. 11. 3, Quarterly subscription £5. 8. 0, Church Anniversary £1. 2. 2 ½, from Lantern Lecture 2/6, given by Mrs Appleby at this meeting 2/3.  Total £38. 10. 6 ½.

Expenses Incidental £10. 2. 7, Evangelist Society £25. 0. 0, Supply 10/-, Due to Treasurer on last year a/c £2. 17. 11½.  Total £38. 10. 6½.  No balances.

Communion Fund £1. 8. 7¾, LMS £2. 19. 1, Sunday School £2. 2. 6

£12 before the meeting was sent to Evangelist Society Pro by Mr Wm Spurdle & sec Mr J J Jordan the £13 be sent to make £25.

The state of building were considered and as far as could see repairs could not be done with the ordinary income so it was after discussion pro by Mr J J Jordan, sec Mr H D Rowe that we start a separate fund for repair & get up a special effort to meet it, separate a/c for the 2 funds. 

The Centenary of Church Aid & Home Missionary Society was considered and that at a convenient time the pastor try to get subscriptions.
The meeting then close with Prayer by the Pastor
F J Pavey

Feb 26th 1920 Jumble Sale proved successful total £

Mar 3 1920 Concert by Rev A T Cosford & friends from Chard  £

March 4th Church meeting after the Prayer meeting.  5 present Mrs Stroud, Miss D Partridge, Mr & Mrs Jordan, the Pastor presiding

The minutes of the last meeting were signed.

The church Anniversary was fixed for April 18th.  Rev H Crowe of Merriott be asked to preach.  & Wed 21st Rev A T Cosford preach afternoon, Evening Meeting Mr Prentice to preside Rev E William, A T Cosford & R Forsey speakers.  Meeting closed with prayer.
Signed F J Pavey 29/4/20

April 29th Church Meeting after the Prayer Meeting 6 present, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Green, Mrs Pavey, Miss Partridge, Mr Jordan & the Pastor, Presiding, The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

The Sunday School Anniversary was considered.  Pro by Miss Partridge & sec Mrs Forsey that have it as early as possible in July.  Mr Prentice to be asked to conduct same and Mr Rowe & Teacher select hymns as last year.  Pro by Mrs Jordan & Sec by Mrs Green.  Meeting closed with prayer.
F J Pavey 5/8/20

Aug 5th 1920. Church meeting after the Prayer meeting 10 present, Mrs Pavey, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Green, Miss D Partridge, Mrs Appleby, Mr Jordan & The Pastor presiding, The minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

The School treat was considered and decided to accept Mr & Mrs Smith offer to hold it at Hillbarn Farm.  The repairs of the Chapel were next considered and decided for the Committee to meet as soon as possible to see what can be done.  The Harvest Service were next considered & decided to hold them as early in October as possible.  The Pastor to try to get Rev A T Cosford for the afternoon & evening and also if possible to fix up a Tea & Meeting for the week night.  Meeting then closed with prayer.
F J Pavey

Sept 2nd 1920 Church Meeting after the prayer meeting, Present 7, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Green, Miss D Partridge, Mrs Pavey, Mr & Mrs Jordan & The Pastor Presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

Arising out of the Minutes the Scholar Treat was held at Hillbarn Farm.  Proposed by Mr Jordan & carried unanimously that our best thanks be conveyed to Mr & Mrs Smith for their willing help and kindness in entertaining the School at their farm.  Also to Mr Bishop for loan of waggon for conveying the children their and also Mrs Appleby for her help.

Re Harvest Service the Pastor had seen Rev A T Cosford etc after the Chard Deacons had had their meeting he would let us know if he could come.  The Committee for the Renovation had not been able to meet on a/c of been busy with Harvest etc.

The Centenary of the Home Missionary & Church Aid Society’s fund was considered.  The Pastor promised to solicit what he could from the friends for the same.
F J Pavey 30/9/20

Sept 30^th Church Meeting after the Prayer Meeting 8 Present Mrs Spurdle, Mrs Forsey, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mrs Stroud, Mrs Pavey, Miss D Partridge & the Pastor presiding.  After prayer the minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

The Pastor reported that the Men’s Committee for the renovations had met and had started to get tenders for the work.
Also that Rev A T Cosford was unable to come out for the Harvest Thanksgiving.
The Work of the Sunday School was talked over and also what could be done for the young people.  The meeting closed with prayer.
F J Pavey 2/11/20

Nov 4th 1920 Church meeting after the Prayer Meeting 9 present, Mrs Spurdle Mrs Stroud, Mrs Loaring, Mrs Bridle, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mrs Pavey, Miss D Partridge, Pastor in chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.The Pastor reported a start had been made with young peoples.Meeting closed, prayer.
F J Pavey 2/12/20

December 2nd 1920 Church meeting after the Prayer Meeting 9 present, Mrs Spurdle Mrs Stroud, Mrs Forsey, Mrs Green, Miss D Partridge, Mr & Mrs Jordan, Mrs Pavey, Pastor in chair.The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

The Pastor reported that the work of the YPSCE was certainly promising.

Also that we had received great help from the School in that Mr G Bishop had commenced duties as Supt of the Afternoon School, and that we could look forward hopefully for the future for the school, Meeting then close with prayer.
F J Pavey 30/12/20

December 30th 1920 Church meeting after the Prayer Meeting 8 present, Mesdames Spurdle, Stroud,  Green, Pavey, Jordan , Miss D Partridge, Messrs  Jordan &  Pavey.The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.  Next Thursday Jan 6th the date fixed for Annual Meeting of Church & Congregation to pass annual a/c at 7.45 after the service, meeting closed with prayer.
F J Pavey 3/3/21

Jan 6th 1921 Annual Meeting of the Church & Congregation.  10 present.  Mesdames Forsey, Loaring, Pavey, Appleby, Misses Bishop, Partridge, Messrs Spurdle, Bishop, Jordan.  The Pastor opened with prayer.  The minutes of the last Annual Meeting were read & signed. The Pastor read the Treasurers report in his Absence.

We had sent to The Evangelist Fund £26 of the £30 we were to send.  The Treasurer had £4 10 4 ½ in hand and sent word that if was present he should propose send £4 10   the 10/- a small amount towards the arrears of the past 2 years proposed by Mr Jordan & sec by Mr Wm Spurdle that that be done carried.  The total receipts for all sources were £126. 12 7 ½. 
Our thanks is due to a few friends for a new lamp over gate.

Report
During the year we lost one of our old members Mrs A Pearce we regret – No additions to our fellowship during the year.  Average attend Morning Service 17 adult, 6 ch – total 21.

Evening Services 41 adult 7 ch, Total 48.

Week Night average for the year 12, but during the past 3 months an improvement, 16 average.

Thankful that although we got £71 10 for repairs there is also an increase in ordy income.
F J Pavey

September 7th 1921 Services in connection with the re-opening of our Chapel after repairs and redecoration were held.  At 4.15 p.m. Rev Richard Newell A.T.S. of Yeovil, the Secty of the County Union, preached from Matt 27.42

5.30 pm tea in schoolroom

6.45 pm Public Meeting Chairman J S Prentice Esq JP of Ilminster, Speakers Rev Geo S Woodeson of the Baptish Church Chard, Rev H Cheney of Axminster and Rev R Newell.  The Pastor-Evangelist, F J Pavey gave a brief statement of the finances of the Renovation fund.  Previous to commencing the work by Sales & Co £100 had been raised, the bills that had been received amount to £135 and other a/c not received would make it about £140, the collections at the 2 meetings amounted to £2.19. 4.  Mr R N Southcombe, Chairman of the County, who was unable to be present, promised £1.1.0, Mrs Jordan had undertaken secure money for a carpet for the pulpit and Mrs Appley to renew decorative cord and fringe of the Bible rest.  Mrs Bishop covering of organ bench, Mr Bishop board and stucco to inside of school porch which did not pass through the a/cs.

The work was carried out by Messrs W C Way  & Hutchings Bros of Thorncombe, with which every one seemed satisfied with the manner it was done and price charged.

The School-room badly needs repairs inside but that for want of money we must let remain over for a time.  On Sunday, September 11th these services were continued when the Preacher for the day Mr W J Gadsby the late Pastor when a pleasant and helpful day was spent.

Sunday April 30th 1922 Church Anniversary, Mr Wm Williams the newly appointed Pastor, conducted the services on Wed May 3rd we received a visit from our Moderator the Rev E P Powell MA who preached in the afternoon from 2 Theos 3.5, Tea followed in the schoolroom.

The evening meeting J S Prentice Esq JP presided who presented on behalf of the church to Mr & Mrs F J Pavey (the Pastor) a handsome striking clock, suitable inscribed, wishing Mr & Mrs Pavey every blessing in their new sphere at Kingsdon & Ilchester.  Helpful addresses followed by the Moderator and the Rev A T Cosford of Chard, a very good day.