Weekly Notices 30 April 2023

You are invited to Nosh & Natter:  

When:         6pm Monday Nights

@ St Stephens Lounge

Why: It’s good to meet with others for food and conversation

What: Bring yourself

Bring the Nosh

– your evening meal

Bring the Natter

– Join in the conversation.

Contact:  Janie ph/text 021 0279 3076

A 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 changes

Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nz

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—$20

        Fri 12 May—Sat 13 May (Fri 12th 7pm-9pm Saturday 9am-12pm at

Timaru 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, grandmother

or 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 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

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