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PARKER, Frank Cecil, Rev (1903-1968)

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Assembly memorial minute 1968

Born 2/2/1903 at Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England. Died 26/6/68. Theological course, Theological Hall, Ormond College, Melbourne. Ordained 6/10/37, Violet Town.

Other Charges: Rochester 14/3/40 until 31/3/43. Chaplain to the Forces A.I.F. 1945 - 1946. Inducted Yea, 23/l/46. " Brunswick East 30/3/49. " Sunbury/Bulla 27/3/53. " Ballarat, Ebenezer 15/8/57. Appointed Richmond/Burnley 1/5/66. Clerk of Presbyteries of Seymour, Macedon, Ballarat.

The Reverend Frank C. Parker was one who achieved much by a quiet purposeful and faithful ministry. He was diligent in his preparation for his preaching and compassionate in his pastoral ministry.

He served the church with ability and acceptance as a Presbytery Clerk of three Presbyteries, and as the convener of the Records Committee of the General Assembly where his thoroughness was always in evidence.

The Assembly gives thanks to God for his life and ministry over thirty years, and commends his wife and family to the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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