Weekly Notices 30 April 2023

You are invited to Nosh & Natter:  When:         6pm Monday Nights@ St Stephens LoungeWhy: It’s good to meet with others for food and conversationWhat: Bring yourselfBring the Nosh– your evening mealBring the Natter– Join in the conversation.Contact:  Janie ph/text 021 0279 3076A text is better than leaving a phone message.Winter Services:  After the service this morning at Trinity and St Stephens there will be a discussion about Winter services.Mission Project: May 7 We will be raising funds for Family works, food & fresh meat Put your coins aside and bring along next week and join in our bucket of fun.Link Deadline:  Please send copy for the  May/June Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 5 May.Trinity Community Garden needs you!!!!  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 and, 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.Church Directory:  The Church Directory has been updated and these are available to parishioners, from the table in the Foyer or from the Church Office.Need personal prayer?  TPP Prayer Chain Branches:  Rosalie  684 5878, Heather    684 3847, or Marj 684 4953.  All requests confidential.Rhythm Kids:  Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am. Contact Helen  684 6403 or 021 768 973.Mission Group:  Annual Winter Knitting:   Project is now underway with a good selection of wool and patterns available in both church foyers.  The following are garments requested from Family Works, Hanan and Kowhai kindergartens: Slippers, jumpers, vests, beanies and mittens/gloves.  Family Works also asked for baby knitting for newborn to one year.  PS. If you decide to knit a garment please be conscious of the size. All garments should made to fit a child 5 years or   younger . The Mission Group are very grateful for your support.  Elaine F.Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changesKeep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzAdvance 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—$20        Fri 12 May—Sat 13 May (Fri 12th 7pm-9pm Saturday 9am-12pm atTimaru Ara Institute of Canterbury, Arthur St.  Room:  TG 105/106 in G Block.Register:  https://corpapp.otago.ac.nz/training/ce/course/25514/course/0/ 

• Plant Sale  —Saturday 16 September at St Stephens Hall.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  There is a wide selection of gift ideas for your mother, grandmotheror anyone who is a mother figure in your life.They have a great range of books available for adults and children.Also a great range of ceramic mugs at special prices that makea great gift for a loved one or a friend.Contact us by:ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OREmail: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nzChristianSuperstore.co.nz is our online shop for what we have availablewithin 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.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981