In 1925, the building committee worked to find a site for a new church. Mr 邱清浩 resumed responsibility for the church in 1927, by which time it had become self-supporting. The church property and zinc-roofed premises on Penang Road were sold, and land with an old house on Madras Lane was purchased for RM18,500, giving the church a more secure future.
In 1928, Mr 郑珍恩 graduated from Anglo-Chinese College in Fuzhou and came to lead the congregation, which had moved into the newly purchased house on Madras Lane. Sunday worship continued at Anglo-Chinese School, while other church activities moved to the new premises. Miss Clara Martin’s faithful service had brought much encouragement to the Chinese congregation, and the Chinese community regarded her as one of their own. Her death in 1929 was mourned throughout Penang. The Rev. Pykett also served with perseverance and great personal sacrifice, helping the church flourish year after year. He remained faithful until his death in 1932, when he entered his heavenly rest.
After Mr 郑珍恩 left, the Rev. 林鸿万 returned and continued the church’s ministry from 1930 to 1932. Children’s worship was established in 1932, and the church’s other activities continued as usual.
In 1933, the Rev. 黄懋庭 came from Seremban to succeed the Rev. 林鸿万. The need for a larger church building had become increasingly urgent.
The Rev. 黄懋庭
In 1934, the building committee renewed its fundraising efforts. Dr 柏 and the Rev. 罗 also came to Penang to serve, strengthening hopes that the new church building, planned for sixteen years, would finally be realised. Through the congregation’s wholehearted cooperation and the building committee’s years of effort, the plans were fulfilled. On 4 July 1937, the sanctuary was formally dedicated to the Lord. Glory be to God!
1937-1955