Joyce Nicholson's Farewell service

The Circuit said goodbye to much-loved minister, Joyce Nicholson, on 5th August 2007 at a farewell service in her honour.  Joyce had led her last service as a full-time minister at Crossgates earlier that day.  Each of the speakers had their own stories to tell and their own fond memories of Joyce, but one thing they all agreed on, a sentiment felt by the entire circuit, is that Joyce will be sorely missed.  Joyce was presented with a plant, a cheque and a specially commissioned portrait of the church.


Tributes to Joyce included a song “Everyone loves Joyce” written and performed by 8 year-old Beth, which reinforced the fact that everyone agreed on: that Joyce was always keen to include the children in services and viewed them as valued members of the congregation.  Thanks were also expressed to Joyce’s husband Bob who has been as much of a part of the Richmond Hill circuit as Joyce, a friend to many, a constant support to Joyce and a chauffeur when needed.


Joyce with other Circuit staff; Grenville Jensen, Robert Creamer and Ray Hinch