Weekly Notices 2 February 2020

Mission Project this week is raising money to support those affected by the Australian bushfires.

The Travaille  Family  are happy for Church Folk to attend Jelle Travaille’s Funeral on Monday 10am at Betts .

Boys and Girls Brigade: 

Boys Brigade starts Monday 3 February at 5.30pm at the Highfield School pool.  If cold or wet it is at C-Bay.

Girls Brigade starts Tuesday 4 February at 5.30pm at the Highfield School pool  If cold or wet it is at C-Bay.

Contact:  Fiona phone 688 0375

College Road duty Roster for Mar/April/May 2020:  Please phone the office        686 0981,  Mollie 688 3355o or  email: admin@timarupres.org.nz if you are NOT available to be on the roster over the next 3 months.  Please reply by  February 14.

Link Deadline for February-March Link: Please email to:  link@timarupres.org.nz or send copy to the Church Office by Friday 7 February.

Mission Group:- Food Bank—When you buy a supermarket “special” item perhaps you could buy two, one for the Food Bank.  Your donation doesn’t necessarily need to be a foodstuff item, it can be a cleaning product, or a toiletry item like toothpaste. These are very  much appreciated.

Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nz

Evening Group: meet Tuesday 11 Feb at 7.30pm at Pam Twaddell’s home, 211a Douglas St, Timaru for a get together. All welcome. Ring L:inda  027 688 9170

Good Companions meet Thursday 13 February at 2pm at St Stephens.  Speakers:  Jill and Tonia’s North Island jaunt.  All welcome.

Presbyterian Women’s Lunch Group:  To all members hope you had a joyous       Christmas and 2020 has started well as you get back into your routine of meetings and the Parish’s activities. Lunch Group meets  Wednesday 19 Feb 2020 at 12.30pm in Room 1 Trinity Hall, College Road.  Members are asked  to bring along a snippet from a magazine, newspaper that has caught their attention that they would like to share.  It can be of recent or historical times.  Also  suggestions will be called for re speakers and activities for the current year. (just to share the delight of  planning).  Should   anyone require a ride to the luncheon please contact  – Dianne 686044 or Alison 6884317.

S I Organ Co are pleased to announce the launch of their most readable 50 Years book ‘More Than a Pipe Dream’ by Jill Worrall.  Friday 7 February 5.15pm at South Canterbury Museum, Perth St    Timaru.  Meet the author, guest speakers, signed books available.  All are welcome to join us!  More details at www.pipeorgans.co.nz or contact Val Hargraves S I Organ Co 688 2536.

Are you interested in hearing about persecuted Christians?

Mike Burrows, a representative from Open Doors, will be speaking at Gleniti Baptist Church, 58 Gleniti Rd, Timaru on Friday 14 February 2020 at 7pm. Come along and hear what God is doing amongst persecuted Christians. All are welcome to attend. Contact  Elsie McDonald 027 347 0261

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.

Daily Devotionals: Feb, Mar, Apr – Pick up your copy today from the Foyers:

• The Word for Today
• The Word for You Today (youth edition)

Eatwell Fruit & Vege Co-op:  Market-fresh fruit & vegetables.  Packs $15 or $8.  Text or phone 022 123 3663 or           Facebook:  facebook.com/Eatwell Timaru & message to order, for a pack each Thursday for pick up on the following Tuesday.  Thank you.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  Contact us if you have any questions by:ph:  688 3431 fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR  Email:  timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz  If you want to message us with orders or thoughts please do so. The volunteers at your local Christian Bookshop look forward to seeing you soon.

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.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981