Plant Sale: A huge thank you to those people who brought plants, baking etc to sell and to all those people that purchased the plants, baking etc. A job well done. Contact: Murray ph 686 1629.
Community Lunch: There will be NO lunch in September. The next lunches will be October and November.
Mission Magazine Updates: Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latestUpdates:Feel free to take and read.
- Barnabasaid
- InTouch (The Leprosy Mission)
- CBA News
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.
Zumba: Gold Exercise Group: Meets Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall. Contact: Gisell ph 021 022 87049.
Keep up to date with the latest information on our website: www.timarupres.org.nz
TP Kids Playgroup: Thursdays 10am,Trinity Community Centre, during school term. If you can help please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768 973.
Need personal prayer? TPP Prayer Chain Branches: Rosalie 684 5878, Heather 684 3847, or Marj 684 4953. All requests confidential.
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. 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.
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.
Operation Christmas Child Boxes: Thank you once again to those who supported this last year We will be supporting the project this year. Each box is to contain for boys and girls aged from 2-14 pears old:
- “wow” item or toy
- clothing item
- Personal care items
- School supplies
- Accessories ie hair accessories, jewellery, flashlights
The boxes from New Zealand generally go to Asia or Pacific Island country. You are all invited to support this by providing items as above or make a contribution towards travel costs which is $10.00 per box. If you wish to fill your own box please remember to include the transport cost of $10.00. A box will be in each foyer for you to put in the items or leave the donation.
Date for collection is 16 October 2022. I will have a supply of the OCC boxes available soon. For further information contact Judith 688 6004.
Guided Prayer Retreat at Hanmer Springs on the 25th-27th September. Heather Simpson and Barbara MacMillan, both qualified Spiritual Directors, will be leading this Retreat, based on the themes of Hunger and Thirst, with the key verse being Psalm 107:9. This guided retreat is open to anyone in leadership in your church or parish, so if you know of someone who might be keen to come along please let them know it’s happening. Due the nature of the retreat this is limited to 12 people and food and accommodation will be provided. To attend register at:https://alpinepresbytery.org/guided-retreat/ and fill in the registration form.
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.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes? Contact the church office 686 0981
