OBITUARY NOTICE – DON-LEONARD (NEE SLEGERS), NELIYA It is with deep sadness I inform you of the death of Neliya on 25.8.2023. Neliya was the superintendent and Sunday School Teacher of the Dematagoda Christian Guild. We hold happy memories of our association towards each other. She was devoted to her ministry, much loved and respected and will be truly missed. God in His mercy has taken her into His loving care. May her soul rest in peace. To the family we pray that God will be your refuge & strength, an ever- pleasant help at this time of your grief. ...
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MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS. – by Charles Schokman In 1934, the late Shelton Schokman Snr. founded the Dematagoda Christian Guild. It ran its own Sunday school that catered to the spiritual needs of children and also sought to help the elderly and needy by frequently visiting the residents of The City Refuge, The Home for the Aged’ and The Home for the Incurables. In 1950 the Guild extended its activities to help families in the neighbourhood partake in social and sporting activities by forming the Dematagoda Christian Guild Recreation Club. The most popular branch of sport was Badminton. The Guild was fortunate to have its own floodlit court and the regular evening practices resulted in a high standard of efficiency, which earned much recognition at several outstanding tournaments. Table tennis, carrom, occasional socials, dances and picnics were also very popular and provided good recreation. Under the capable guidance of ...
