Weekly Notices 12 March 2023

Mission Project:  Last Sunday our combined funds raised $319.40 for CWS Turkey and Syria Earthquake appeal (Global).  The Mission Group would like to thank everyone who responded to the latest Bucket Mission

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, All welcome.    Contact:  Rory 022 757 05156 or Helen 021 768 973.

Presbyterian Women Lunch Group on Wednesday 15 March at the Worship Centre, Wai-iti Road at 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch.   Sales Table.  Guest Speaker:  Mr John Demmer will be giving a presentation on his Milford Track walk with his Daughter Marj just prior to NZ shutdown.   All Ladies of the Parish welcome.  Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 6860440, Dawn 6860595, Robyn 6881948.

Good Friday 7 April:  Combined Worship at 10am at Craighead Auditorium.  Guest speaker:  Sean du Toit.  Offering for  Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.  A Timaru  Christian Ministers Association event.

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

Tai Chi:  Come and join in gentle exercise at St Stephen’s Hall, Thursdays 10.30am. All welcome. Contact: Michelle on 022 0523 810

Journey 21:  Meets at C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 19 March. The theme for March is: ‘The Spirituality of the Water’.  All welcome. Contact:  Ellen ph 027 772 3146.

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.

Buy and Supply:  The current Buy and Supply project will be raising funds for Cyclone Gabrielle Relief.  This project will finish on Sunday 26 March.

Jam Session:  We will meet on Wednesday 15 March 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.

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.

Journey 21:  Meets at C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 19 March. The theme for  March is:  ‘The Spirituality of the Water’.  All welcome. Contact:  Ellen ph 027 772 3146.

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.

Buy and Supply:  The current Buy and Supply project will be raising funds for Cyclone Gabrielle Relief.  This project will finish on Sunday 26 March.

Jam Session:  We will meet on Wednesday 15 March 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.

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.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  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.  We have a great range of ceramic mugs at special prices that make a great gift for a loved one or a friend.  Contact us by: ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz  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

PCANZ Moderator’s Appeal for Te Maungarongo—See the link:

https://www.presbyterian.org.nz/moderators-christmas-appeal-for-ohope-marae

Bank account details are:  Bank: BNZ  Bank Acct No:020-500-0086963-00

Account Name:  Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa

Please reference it with Your name/Parish name and Ohope Mod Appeal

 Also Cyclone Gabrielle— Financial donations for fuel, transport and insurance etc can be made to: St Andrews Church  Bank Acc: 03 0642 0034245 000   Ref: Cyclone

Advance Notice—Plant Sale—This will be on Saturday 16 September at St Stephens Hall.

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