Weekly Notices 19 February 2023

Rhythm Kids – Music and Movement for pre-schoolers. Resumes at 10am Tuesday 21 February at the Trinity Community   Centre. We would really welcome two or three more people to assist with the adults’ morning tea, meet and greet the families, be alongside the families doing the  programme and generally being a  happy welcoming face to these young families and the Hanan Kindy Kids. This request is to help spread the load. Just  offering to help once during the school term time will be invaluable.

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.

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

Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:   This ‘not on the floor’ exercise programme meets each Thursday at 2pm in Room 1 at Trinity.  This is for men and women. $3.00 donation to assist with expenses is appreciated. Would you like to attend these classes? Or for more information, 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

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

Updates:

Feel free to take and read.

• Mission without Borders

Cancer Society – Relay For Life:  Saturday 11 March 10am to 10pm. Join us to form another ‘Timaru Presbyterian Team’.  Please support us by placing a donation on the Sheet on the table in the Foyer.  Phone Neil  021 038 9229 or Murray 686 1629.

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.

Reflections—Lent through the Gospel of John  Join us for a six week Lenten series following the lectionary through the     Gospel of John.  Wednesdays at St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Road, starting Wednesday 1 March.  All welcome.      Contact:  Rory 022 757 05156 or Helen 021 768 973.

Trinity Community Garden needs you!!!! Please Note:  Change of Times.  We need people to take a turn to be at the gardens on a Tuesday 3.30pm and 9.30am on a Saturday morning. Weeding, planting, watering are the tasks and as we develop more garden beds, to help with the work. It has been a real pleasure to see the herb garden flourish and the vegetables growing well  considering the dry weather and the need to keep the watering up!!! We just need a few people to give 90 minutes of their time once a month!!! Contact Helen if you can help ph 021 768 973.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru: 

Our Movie nights are beginning again for 2023. The next movie “Indivisible” is based on a true-life experience of an Army chaplain and his family that he leaves behind as he goes to the war front. The challenging journey to serve God, family and country amidst trials, difficulties and normal family life. This is a great movie for the whole family with a bit of action and the constant journey of commitment for God and family. This movie will be held on the 4th March at 7pm at Wilson Street. Costs of $10 for two people, $20 for  family to go towards expenses.

Easter is coming and we have a great selection of stock for your Children’s resources. From pictorial board books to easy to read stories of the Easter Story. We are also providing an in store activity in March to make Holy Week Bracelets.

Contact us by:  ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR

Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz   Check out our Facebook page for what is happening and new stock in store. ChristianSuperstore.co.nz is our online shop for what we have available within our Cantabrian stores.”

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 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