Weekly Notices 21 August 2022

Combined Service: After the service this morning, please stay for a budget discussion, followed by a PIZZA LUNCH to raise funds for Christian World Service’s latest project, which is the prevention of  exploitation of female workers in both work and boarding house situations in Sri Lanka.   COST : A donation.

TP Kids Playgroup: Thursdays 10.00am,Trinity Community Centre, during school term.  If you can help please contact Helen ph 684 6403  or 021 768 973.

Bible Society Cheese-roll fund raiser Update:     

Due to some members having COVID, All cheese rolls are now to be made on Saturday 27  Aug ready for distribution at church on Sunday 28.August.

Molenberg bread is a third option, but because it is more expensive and there are less slices per bread, it will be $1 more per doz. Prices: Normal white or brown bread: $7 per doz, $25 for 4 doz; Molenberg bread: $8 per doz and $30 for 4 doz.

Helpers in making the cheese‑rolls, would be welcome from 9am on Saturday 27 August at the St John’s Church Hall, Wai-iti Road.

For more information ring Evi 684 5399 or email her on mama@newfrankland.org  Please order by Monday 22 August.

Zumba: Gold Exercise Group:  Meets Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall.  Contact:  Gisell ph 021 022 87049.

Plant Sale:  Saturday 17 September at St Stephens.  Now is the time to pot up those plants for the Plant Sale.  Contact:Murray ph 686 1629.

Our sales table at St Stephens is working well making money for the Plant Sale. Can you help by adding a tray of baking, Jam or preserves. Price up and leave on table.    Contact:  Bev Ph 686 0858

Boys & Girls Brigade:  Kindling available all year round, for sale $10 a sack.  Contact Fiona 688 0375 or see me at church.

Community Lunch:  Tuesday 23 August at St Stephens Hall 12 noon Cost $10 for 2 course meal payable at the Door.  Toreserve your place Ph Bev 686 0858, Sid 684 3478 or the Office  686 0981.

Changes of Address etc:  To help keep our     records up to date, please advise the church office of any changes.  Thank you.

Food Bank Items:  Non-perishable food items are always a welcome donation.  Other suggestions from Family Works, are:

• 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.

Mission Magazine Updates:   Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latest

Updates:  Feel free to take and read.

• Barnabasaid
• InTouch (The Leprosy Mission

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.

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. Please ensure someone from your group has sanitized as requested.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturdays. Have you seen our Facebook page or our online website for christiansuperstore.co.nz.  With Fathers Day on the 4 September, we have received Gifts, Books, Bibles and more.  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:  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