Weekly Notices 19 August 2018

Operation Christmas Boxes:  Thank you once again to those who supported this last year.  We will once again be supporting the project this year. Each box is to contain something to wear,    something to play with, something for school, something to love, something special and something for personal hygiene for boys and girls in ages 2-14 years. The boxes from New Zealand      generally go to an Asia or Pacific Island country.  You are all invited to support this by providing items or make a donation towards the transport costs of $10 a box. A box will be in each foyer for you to put in the items or leave the donation. Some OCC shoe boxes will be obtained. For further information contact Judith Begg Ph 688 6004You are Invited:  By St Mary’s Assn of Anglican Women to join them for their Hospitality Day, 2pm on Thurs 23 August at St Mary’s Hall, 24 Church Street, Timaru.  Guest Speaker:  Rev Alan Cummins.  Sales table—proceeds in support of local charities.  RSVP by 20 August to Val ph 684 5653.Things that matter: Friday nights from 7.30pm-8.30pm at St Mary’s Anglican Church. 24 August – 5th Session:  The     Bible:  Is it reliable? Coffee/ Tea/ light refreshments provided.  Koha/Gold coin Donation accepted.  See poster in Foyer.Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzIndoor Bowls:  Meet every Thursday, at 7pm in the St Stephen’s Hall.  Come and join our friendly group for fellowship and fun.  No experience necessary as our members are always willing to help and offer advice.  All ages welcome. Bring along a new member. Phone: John 686 0510.Winter Lunches:  Our next Winter Lunch will be held on Tuesday 28 August at St Stephens Church hall starting at midday. We invite members of our community to join us in this two course meal.  There is a charge of $7.  Please contact Bev Ph 686 1207 or Carol Ph 688 8025.Mission Updates recently received:  These are in the magazine holder on the table in Foyers:  Please feel free to take and read:

• Leprosy Mission
• Mission without Borders

Good Companions:  Meet at St Stephens on Thurs 13 Sept at 2pm.  Doreen Nixon will speak about “Happenings On Holiday”Presbytery Road Trip:  Wed 29 Aug,  St Stephen’s 6:15pm.  You are invited to a shared meal with representatives from the Alpine Presbytery who are seeking feedback as part of a review of the  function of our presbytery.  For more information see Brent.Plant Sale 15 September at St Stephen’s: Now is the time to be potting up the little plants so we can have a really great Plant Sale.  Please look around your garden for good plants for this amazing sale.  Thanks.  Murray 686 1629.Christian Superstore:  102 Stafford Street, Timaru        August has come and for me I am finding it speeding past. The flowers are showing alongside the weeds reminding me that we get both the good and the bad and it is up to each one of us to prune, trim and reflect on the beauty around us. We have many wonderful DVD’s in store that explore the hardships and the good that can come from them.“Broken” is inspired by the Tarore sacrificial story. “I’m not Ashamed” explores Combine’s High School’s inspirational Rachel Scott. “God’s not Dead; A Light in the Darkness” the third in the acclaimed collection of recognising God’s reality in our life. “Paul Apostle of Christ” explores the story of the beginning of the church era “The Way”. These DVD’s range in price from $24.99. Influential and inspiring reminders of who we are in Christ and who Christ is in us.We also have a wonderful selection of miniature scripture gift books that fit well into envelopes for small gifts from $6.99.  So may we in all of these options available at your local Christian Superstore Timaru offer these words “Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24. 

Giving  Everything that we have is a gift from God.

You can contribute financially in the following ways:

• Cash, cheque or envelope in the offering plate, thanks.
• Automatic Payment or internet banking – Acc no: 03-1714-0405434-01

Or if you have any queries, please email us at:  finance@timarupres.org.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981