Weekly Notices 28 November 2021

Mission Group: A Christmas collection of toiletries for the Women’s Refuge has  begun and will continue till Sunday 12 December. There will be labelled boxes in both churches for your donation.  Thank you.

Alpine Presbytery Newsletter:  Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine Presbytery.  A few copies of the Newsletter are being placed on the table in Foyers each week.  Pick up a copy, you might find something of interest in it.  If you are not on our email list and would like a copy emailed, please contact our  office  phone 686 0981.

Buy and Supply: Is underway. The money raised will be forwarded to Family Work’s for their ‘Grandparents helping Grand-children’ programme. Please support this worthwhile project.

Rhythm Kids:  Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am.  Contact Helen  684 6403 or 021 768 973.

NZ COVID Tracer poster:  This is on our entrance doors. Scan the poster with the NZ COVID Tracer App to keep track of where you have been, or fill in the Contract Tracer forms on the table in Foyers to protect yourself and your community.  Ministry of Health.

Food Bank Items:  Suggestions from   Family Works. This is as well as the usual general sort of items: Deodorants,   shampoo and conditioner for both men and women. Hand cream and soap. Items for children’s lunches may include: budget biscuits, muesli bars and small packets of potato chips that come in a large bag that include several flavours.    Also spreads and 750g or less blocks of cheese.  Thank you.

Link Deadline:  Please send copy for the December/February Link to:  link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 3 December.

Mission Project:  Next Sunday’s Mission Project will be raising funds for Family Works foodbank for meat/chicken needs.  Put your coins aside and bring along next week to help out this mission project

All users of our Churches, Hall, Foyer, Lounge and Rooms at St Stephens and Trinity  If you are the last person in your group to use the rooms, please make sure that the lights and heaters/heat pumps are turned off, and all the windows are closed.

Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changes.  Thank you.

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

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  We have Children’s Books, Activity Books and Bibles at reduced prices. Nativity Sets are now in store. We have a great selection of New Zealand created giftware. Such as coloured slated plaques from $19.99 to carved wooden signs with various phrases from $24.99. Come along and have a look in store for your Christmas presents.  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.

Live Streaming:  Every Sunday morning at the 10.30am service at St Stephens

Giving  Everything that we have is a gift from God.

You can contribute financially in the following ways:

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

Please use either your name or Envelope number as a reference.

Or if you have any queries, please email us at:  finance@timarupres.org.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981