Weekly notices 29 September 2019

Deadline for October/November LINK:  Email to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop copy to the Church Office by Friday 4 October.Mission Project next Sunday 6 October will be raising money to go towards the shipping costs of the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  The transport costs add up to $10 per box.  All donations will be much appreciated.Need personal prayer?  Contact one of the TPP Prayer Chain Branches:  Rosalie  684 5878, or Heather 684 3847, or Marj 684 4953.  All requests confidential.Do your bread tags end up in the rubbish bin?   Instead, help save the environment by dropping them in the designated jar in the foyer.  Money raised will provide wheelchairs.  See the Link for more InfoGood Companions meet St Stephens at 2pm, Thursday 10 October.  Helen Carter will talk on Rhythm Kids and TP Kids Playgroup.  All welcome.Fifteen half size agee preserving jars to give away minus the bands.  Contact Margaret  684 3510 or 027 221 6796Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzOperation Christmas Child:  You are all invited to support this by providing items or make a contribution towards transport costs which is $10 per box. If you wish to fill your own box please remember to include the transport cost of $10. A box will be in each foyer for you to put in the items or leave the donation. There is also a supply of shoeboxes in each Foyer.Each box is  to contain:

• something to wear,
• something to play with,
• something for school,
• something to love,
• something special
• something for personal hygiene

For boys and girls in ages 2-14 years. The boxes from New Zealand generally go to Asia or Pacific Island country.    For further information contact Judith      688 6004.Hospice South Canterbury Carer Skills Programme:  The Carer Skills programme is          designed to support & develop skills of   family members and friends (also called  informal carers) to better look after loved ones who are on their end-of-life journey.  The carer skills programme is a Hospice South Canterbury initiative with a range of local guest speakers presenting and          informing each week.SIX compact sessions over 6 weeks.  There is no charge.Please contact Hospice Reception for more information and to register. Ph 687 7670 or email support@hospicesc.org.nz.  Next  programme starting 2 October.Family Movie:  There is something noble inside you!   A movie for ALL the family. Themes: family, unique and heart-warming story, victory through realisation of potential/who one was meant to be, standing up for what you believe.   Mosley’s Coming to NZ, 10th October 2019! The Collection of knitted and crocheted teddy bears for the Christchurch Neo-Natal unit has now finished.  A big thankyou for those that supported this Mission Group activity.

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