Weekly Notices 2 April 2023

Mission Project: This morning we are raising funds for Blind & Low Vision NZ  (local/Regional).  Join in the  bucket of fun.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 11am at St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Road, All  welcome.  Contact:  Rory  022 757 05156 or Helen 021 768 973.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.Eatwell Fruit & Vege Co-op:  Market-fresh fruit & vegetables.  Packs $15 or $10.  Text or phone 022 123 3663 or Facebook: facebook.com/eatwelltimaru & message to order, for a pack each Thursday for pick up on the following Tuesday.Link Deadline:  Please send copy for the  February/March Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Thursday 6 April.Church Directory:  The Church Directory has been updated and these are available to parishioners, from the Church Office.Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzEaster Services:7 April:  10.00am  TCMA’s Combined      Worship in Craighead’s Auditorium.9   April:       7.00am        Dawn Service,Caroline Bay in front of the Observation Deck.9   April:      10.30am     Combined Worship & Communion  at St Stephens.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.

Advance Notices:

• Anticipations of the Heavenly Jerusalem in Medieval & Renaissance Cities:  

        Thurs 11 May 7pm at Ara Institute of  Canterbury, Timaru Campus, 32 Arthur St. Room:  TG 105/106, G block  access from Arthur St and            Main  Rd. Faith thinking course—Theology        Programme—University of Otago:          Suffering & Evil as a Challenge to Faith        Fri 12 May—Sat 13 May (Fri 12th 7pm- 9pm Saturday 90am-12.30pm at Timaru Ara Institute of Canterbury,  Arthur St.  Room:  TG                      105/106 in G Block.Plant Sale—Saturday 16 September at St Stephens HallVacancy – Alpine Presbytery Treasurer:  This is currently a voluntary position with an honorarium. The time commitment varies depending on the timing of duties. A minimum of 4 hours per week, approximately 25 hours per month, with more needed at year end. Meetings are the only part of the role that have a designated time slot. Apart from some meetings the role can be completed online hence the person could be located anywhere in the Presbytery.Duties include:

• weekly payment of bills • fortnightly payroll processing

Preparation of:

• monthly financial reports • annual performance report
• annual budget & Parish levy invoices

Being:

• an Officer of Alpine Presbytery
• a member of Property & Finance Committee and Presbytery Council – both of which meet monthly either by Zoom or in person

Advice and support to Presbytery and ParishesSkills:

• Familiarity with Xero accounting software
• Knowledge of employment responsibilities
• Familiarity with MYOB payroll and payday filling
• Understanding of fund accounting
• Use of business online banking
• Ability to relate to people with a limited understanding of financial matters
• Ability to contribute as part of Presbytery Council and Property & Finance Committee

There is room for negotiation on some aspects of this position.Further information is available from Christine Arnold, Treasurer (treasurer@alpinepresbytery.com) or  Ann McMillan, Property and Finance Convenor (galatos.mcmillan@gmail.com).Expressions of interest to be submitted to  Martin Stewart, Executive Officer(executiveofficer@alpinepresbytery.org) 

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