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Three of our eminent Vice Presidents who have served the Church with much commitment and dedication entered into glory to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mr H L De Silva – Vice President in the year 1977/78 was a renowned constitutional Lawyer who has served the country in many numerous ways. He was a man of conviction who has contributed immensely to change the destiny of our nation. He was a faithful leader of our Church who was always available to meet any needs of the Church. He entered glory on 25 March 2009.
Mr Aelian Peiris was another eminent Lawyer and Vice President in the year 1979/80 He was a committed Local Preacher and was the driving force behind the Constitution of our Church. His dedication to the Church was such, that he always had the time even to serve in committees that handled the ordinary and simple affairs of our Church. He was a dedicated and effective Local Preacher. He entered glory on 18 February 2009.
Mrs S J Anandanayagam – one time Vice Principal of Methodist College was the Vice President in the year 1987/88. She had an illustrious career as a teacher. A handsome personality, was a committed Christian always doing her best to build up the local congregation and was an encouragement for all those who dared new things. She entered glory on 29 June 2009.
Rev. Clive Thexton who was a missionary serving in Sri Lanka from 1941 – 43 entered glory on February 09, 2009 at the age of 94. Mr Lou Adihetty one time Principal of Wesley College during the period 1984/89 entered glory on 30 July 2009. |