Weekly Notices 12 December 2021

Mission Project:  We raised $238.70  for  December’s project, raising funds for  Family Works foodbank for meat/chicken needs.  Thank you for your donation.

Mission Group: A Christmas collection of toiletries for the Women’s Refuge has  begun and the last day will be today.  There will be labelled boxes in both churches for your donation.  Thank you.

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

The Mission Group:  Our two Buy and    Supply tables have raised an amazing amount of $256.90 for Family Work’s ‘Grandparents looking after Grandchildren ‘ programme to date, and will  continue to help this very worthwhile cause till Sunday 19 December.

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

Jam Session:  We will meet on Wednesday, 15 December 7pm‑8.30pm at St Stephens.  If you play an instrument and would like to play in the music group, come along.   Contact:  Brent ph 686 1382.

Food Bank Items:  Suggestions from   Family Works. This is as well as the usual general sort of items:

• Shampoo, conditioner & Deodorants, 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.
• Spreads
• 750g or less blocks of cheese.
• Christmas treats for families, including:
• Cracker biscuits
• Dip ingredients
• Chocolate biscuits
• Chocolates etc

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.

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.

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

December, Christmas and January Services:

 19 December                                     9.30am                Worship @ Trinity

10.30am              Worship @ St Stephens

2.30pm                Remembrance Service

24 December                                     6.00pm                Heiligabend @ Trinity Chapel

No Candle-lit Christmas Eve Service this year

25 December Christmas Day      10.00am              Worship @ St Stephens

26 December                                     No services this morning

2 to 9 January                                 10.00am            Summer Series Combined @ Trinity

16 January                                         9.00am                Journey 21 @ C-Bay Carpark

10.00am              Summer Series Combined @ Trinity

23 to 30 January                            10.00am              Summer Series Combined @ Trinity

6 February                                       9.30am                Worship @ Trinity

10.30am              Worship @ St Stephens

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  For those last minute Christmas gifts.  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