MURRELL, Victor Jackson, Rev (1917-1969)
Assembly memorial minute 1969
Born 2nd.June1917. Died 11th.May,1969.
Ordained Scots Church, Adelaide, 1/2/49 for Ministry of the
Australian Inland Mission. Resigned 31/8/57.
Other Charges: The Leigh 5/9/57
Berwick/Pakenham 5/9/63
The Rev. V.J. Murrell served as a Home Missionary at Fairfield, New South Wales and upon completion of his Theological course was ordained in Scots Church, Adelaide on 1st.February 1949 as an Australian Inland Mission Padre. He served with distinction in the Australian Inland Mission until 31st.August 1957.
In September 1957 he was inducted into the Charge of The Leigh where he remained until called to Berwick- Pakenham in 1963.
The Rev. V.J. Murrell was a minister deeply committed to the ministry of Word and Sacraments. He was a faithful minister of the Gospel to his people and a devoted pastor.
During the years Mr. Murrell was at Berwick-Pakenham this combined parish so prospered under his ministry that today Berwick and Pakenham are two strong charges. Mr. Murrell was also a faithful presbyter and member of the General Assembly.
The Rev. V.J. Murrell is remembered with affection in the Australian Inland Mission, and among the people of the two parishes he served, as well as by his brethren in the ministry, especially for his kindly understanding of people and his ability to draw the best out of them.
Gender
- Male