Weekly Notices 11 April 2021

Mission Project:  Last Sunday we raised $377.30 for April’s Mission Project, raising funds for Women’s Refuge, Mothers Day Gifts.  Thank you for your donations.

The Community Club:  Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at St Stephens for Cards 500 and Indoor Bowls.  New members welcome. Contact:  Sid & Hazel 684 3478.

Youth Group: Meets Sundays 5.30-7.30pm at St Stephens.

11 April—Movie night at, 17 Murchison Drive,  from 5.30pm

For more details, please contact Margaret ph 688 8840.

Journey 21:  Meets at C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 18 April.  The theme for April is:  ‘Mother Earth Father Time’.  All welcome. Contact:  Ellen  ph  03 685 6126.

Tai Chi:  Come & join in gentle exercise at St Stephen’s Hall, Thursdays 10.30am. All  welcome.  Contact: Michelle on 022 0523 810

Need personal prayer?  TPP Prayer Chain Branches:  Rosalie  684 5878, Heather  684 3847, or Marj 684 4953.  All requests  confidential.

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

Financial Giving:  As from June, Westpac will no longer accept cheques.  If your donations are made by cheque could you please consider making arrangements with your bank for Direct Credit or  Automatic Payments to be made.  You could also use internet banking.  Our account is:  03 1714 0405434 01  Please use either your name or Envelope number as a reference.   Any queries see Ngaire Pearce ph 686 1834.

Bookings of Rooms in Both Complexes:  Please remember to check with the Office and book in your group before you  advertise it.  This prevents double  bookings.  Office Phone 686 0981.

Bible Society is turning 175 this year and you’re invited to celebrate with us.  The Anniversary event is free, and will be interactive with plenty to look at and learn about.   Friday, 16 April @ Life Church Timaru 134 Morgans Road Timaru at 7 pm

To register for this free event, spaces are limited, so be in quick, please go to the   Bible Society website:  https://biblesociety.org.nz/our-bible-projects/new-zealand-projects/175-years-of-bible-mission/

Where it asks for your phone number,   remember to put 00 64 before the number OR enrol through our Church Office.

Presbyterian Women:

Evening Group:  Meet this coming Tuesday 13 April 7.30pm at Joan’s home.  Enquiries to Linda ph 688 9366.

Lunch Group:  Meet  Wednesday 21 April at the Wai-iti Road Worship Centre starting at 12.30pm with a shared Lunch. Guest Speaker:  Wayne McLay a Gardener of some 40 years at the Botanical Gardens.  Wayne will be speaking about ‘Special Plants’ he has come across but would also like to answer as many queries as possible re gardening and members please bring any clippings of plants that you wish to have an answer on.

All Ladies of the Parish welcome.  Apologies or rides required please contact Dianne  686 0440 or Robyn 688 1948.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:

We have a great selection of resources, such as bible lessons, object talks, activity books to keep all children of all ages encouraged and refreshed in God’s Word.

Any questions please ask. Message us with orders or thoughts please.

Contact us by: ph:  688 3431 fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR  Email:  timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz

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