| Northampton Mercury, 20 July 1900
A Memorial Service in memory of Private Charles Rainbow Bettles, of the St. John Ambulance Corps, and a senior scholar of the Old Baptist Chapel, took place in the above place of worship on Sunday evening last.
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| Evening Telegraph, 18th April 1907
A Famouse Preacher
But few times before has the Park-road Baptist Church been crowded to a greater extent than it was on Wednesday evening last, and this occasions no wonder when so great an attraction presented itself in the presence of one of the foremost bministers of Congregationalism in the person of the Rev. J. H. Jowett, M.A., of Carr's-lane, Birmingham. Many have been the attempts to get Dr. Dale's successor to Northamptonshire, but until this week all such efforts have proved in vain. It says much for the pertinacity and the pleading powers of one of the lady members of the Park-road Baptist Church that she has been able to succeed where so many others have failed. It was on behalf of the Sunday schools that the collections were taken, and no doubt a very handsome sum was raised on their behalf. An hour or more before the announced time for the service people poured into Rushden from all the surrounding district, a very wide circle being taken. There was an enormous demand for tickets to admit to the early doors, and before the front doors of the building were opened the edifice was comfortably filled, the time being pleasantly passed in listening to a varied selection of pieces played by Mr. Farey on the organ. A quarter of an hour before the service was timed to commence the general public were admitted, and in a remarkably short time all the spare seats were filled, extra seats having to be put down wherever possible.
Prior to the service the choir also gave some finely-rendered selections, including "The radiant morn." Upon the Rev. J. H. Jowett and the pastor of the church taking their seats in the pulpit the choir sang a beautiful introit, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee." Mr. Harris announced the opening hymn, "At even, ere the sun was set," which was sung very heartily to the all-familiar tune." After prayer led by the Rev. W. F. Harris the well-known hymn, "We may not climb the heavenly steps," was sung. The lesson was taken from Hebrews xi. The choir next sang the anthem, "Send forth Thy light," Mr. Jowett engaged in prayer, and the collection was taken before the sermon. The hymn before the sermon was "Beneath the cross of Jesus,"
[a long report of the sermon followed]
At the end of the sermon: The Hymn "In the cross Christ I glory,” was sung and the preacher pronounced the Benediction, and the service closed with the usual vesper verse.
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Service Sheet for a Memorial Service for King Edward VII at Park Road Baptist
Church on May 20th 1911
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Rushden Argus, 12th April 1912
Presentation—At the close of a choir practice at the Park-road Baptist Chapel on Tuesday evening, Miss Nellie Wilmer, one of the members, who is leaving the town with her friends for Australia, was presented, on behalf of the choir, by Mr. Max Stringer (conductor), with copies of Handel’s oratorios “Messiah” and “Samson,” wishing her a safe voyage and prosperity in her new sphere.
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Rushden Argus, 3rd April 1914, transcribed by Kay Collins
Resignations—The Park-road Baptist Sunday School deeply regret having to accept the resignation of Mr Joseph Dickens, after 32 years’ service. Mr Dickens finds that increasing deafness makes it impossible for him to continue. Another old servant has also resigned in the person of Mr Alfred Newell, to whose credit stands a fine record of 35 years’ Service.
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Rushden Echo, 1st January 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Old Folks Tea—On Tuesday the members of the Park-road Baptist Church, in accordance with annual custom, entertained aged residents of the town to tea in the Baptist Assembly rooms. Such as were too infirm to walk were conveyed thither in conveyances supplied by Mr Asher Abbott. This was the 35th function of the kind, and at 4p.m. nearly 200 aged guests sat down to the well laden tables. The room was suitably decorated with flags, bunting, etc. The officials responsible for the excellent arrangements comprised Mesdames Horn, J F Knight, H S Gates, W T L Flood, P Collins, W B Sanders, F Sharwood, F Bayes, Knight, J Sykes, and Maddock, and Miss Newell (tea committee), Messrs J Sykes, F Bayes, Deighton, Hardwick, F Perkins, Maddock, and Clayton (invitation committee), Messrs Max Stringer and F Corby (programme committee), and Miss Green (collector). Secretarial duties were ably discharged by Mrs T W C Linnitt, and Mrs S C Brightwell. Addresses were given by the Rev H J Horn and Mr David Crick, a former member of the church, and an excellent programme was given consisting of songs by Miss A Green, Miss D Stringer, Mrs S C Brightwell, Mr A Bowers, and Master W Cook, recitations by Mrs Norman, and mandolin solos by Miss Rose Holmes. The pianoforte accompaniments were supplied by Mrs S C Brightwell. The old people joined in the singing of two favourite hymns, “Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,” and “Abide with me,” and prayer was offered by one of the oldest members of the church, Mr David Darnell. Refreshments were handed round, and each of the old ladies was the recipient of a needle book, kindly made and presented by Mrs Norman. On the proposition of Mr F Corby, seconded by the Rev H J Horn, hearty thanks were accorded all who had contributed to the success of the function.
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Rushden Echo, 5th October 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Alderman H Clark, of Rochdale, brother of Mr John Clark and Mr Chas. Clark, of Rushden, was present at Sunday evening service in the Park-road Baptist Church, when the Rev R C Law, formerly of Rochdale, commenced his ministry at Rushden.
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Rushden Echo, 13th July 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Organist Enlists—Mr. J. Lindsey Clipson, A.R.C.O., organist of the Park-road Baptist Church, has joined the Honorable Artillery Company.
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Rushden Echo, 13th July 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Presentation—A pleasing ceremony took place in the choir vestry at the close of the evening service at the park-road Baptist Church on Sunday evening, when the organist, Mr. J. Lindsey Clipson, A.R.C.O., who is joining the Colours, was presented with a wristlet watch as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the choir and congregation. The watch was subscribed for by the choir and friends and the presentation was made by Mr. W. B. Sanders (president of the choir), who wished Mr. Clipson a safe return.
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Rushden Echo, 7th January 1921, transcribed by Kay Collins
OLD TIME CEREMONY-A large congregation of members of the Park-road Baptist Church met in the Assembly Rooms on New Year's Day to take part in the old time ceremony of ratifying the Baptist covenant. About 100 members previously sat down to tea. The Rev. R. C. Law presided over the evening's gathering. Addresses were given by Mr. D. Darnell (senior deacon), and the Chairman, and a review of the past year's progress was given by the secretary (Mr. F. Corby). A quartette was given by Mrs. S. C. Brightwell, Miss Green, Mr. C. A. K. Green, and Mr. F. Corby.
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Rushden Echo, 21st January 1921, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Park-road Baptist Sunday School report a successful years’ working. Mr. F. Cowley, who has resigned from the active duties of superintendent, has been made a hon. life superintendent. Mr. T. Alderman fills the vacancy.
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Rushden Echo, January 11th 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Young People’s Own—A social was held on Tuesday in the Assembly Rooms in connection with the Park-road Baptist Church Y.P.O. and the opening of the new session.
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Rushden Echo, 24th July 1925, transcribed by Kay Collins
A Large Contingent of young people from the Park-road Baptist Church, Rushden, cycled to the village of Yelden on Tuesday evening to hold an open-air meeting. The speakers included Mr P Deighton, Mr J Wilsher, of Rushden, and Mr B Watts, of Rushden. Mr T Richardson conducted the gatherings and also delivered the closing address. Three other young men also took part in the meeting. Miss L Norman sang a gospel solo and Miss Clara Bayes officiated at the organ, kindly lent by the Wesleyan Chapel, whose members and friends supported the meeting. There were present many young people from Chelveston Baptist Chapel.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 8th January 1932, transcribed by Kay Collins
The annual covenant service was held at the Park-road Baptist Church on Friday last, when the Rev T W Gill gave a New Year address, Mr Fred Corby (church secretary) also spoke, Mr J Sykes read from the Psalms, and the very old covenant was recited by the pastor, the members duly renewing their pledge.
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The Rushden Echo and Argus, 28th September 1956, transcribed by Jim Hollis
Church’s 234th Anniversary
Rushden Park Road Baptist Church celebrated its 234th anniversary on Saturday. To mark the occasion two distinguished Baptists attended a meeting in the Assembly Rooms.
Dr. Henry Cook, secretary of the European Federation of the Baptist Alliance and ex-president of the Baptist Union was the main speaker. He reviewed the work of the Baptist Church in Europe.
The Rev. Charles Beckett, minister of the College Street Church, Northampton, and president of the Northamptonshire Baptist association, carried the association’s greetings.
The minister, the Rev. A. S. Arnold, was in the chair and Rev. Alan Braybrookes (Highfield Baptist Church) also took part.
Dr. Cook preached at morning and evening service on Sunday.
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Evening Telegraph, 22 Feb 1973, transcribed by Kay Collins
Packed for Luton girls
ORGANISERS of the Rushden Choral Concert are hoping for a packed church on March 10 to boost funds for repair work to the church organ.
It will be the second time the Luton Girls' Choir have visited Park Road Baptist Church, Rushden. and the concert organiser Mr. Percy House, expects about 800 people to come along
They fixed the concert for last year but it had to be postponed thanks to the power cuts.
Mr. House said that the concert should be a tremendous success and they will be singing a number of items including pieces from "The Sound of Music", "Madam Butterfly" and "Carmen."
The target for the organ fund is £2,000.
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