Bush, Margery

N.Z.B.M.S. Missionary, East Bengal, 1931-1964. Home church Auckland Baptist Tabernacle. Secretary of undivided Field Council 1951-1955; Secretary of East Pakistan Field Council 1956-1963. Miss Bush began missionary service with a year in Brahmanbaria and then was stationed primarily at Chandpur until 1951. She oversaw the Chandpur school until 1938 and then took charge of the Women’s Evangelistic Department upon return from extended leave in Australia. From 1951-1960 she served in Brahmanbaria, taking on varying roles including Principal of the school and oversight of the boarding house and dispensary. Her final three years were again at Chandpur, overseeing the primary school and undertaking general work for the mission. Her service was characterised by love for all people and a particular emphasis on bringing women together. Ref.: NZB November 1964, 290.