Weekly Notices 14 May 2023

Mission Project: Last Sunday we raised $418.50 supporting Family works, food & fresh meat.  Thank you for your donationsCommunity lunch coming back:  Tuesday 23 May 12noon at St Stephens Church Hall.  $12 for a two course meal.  Contact: Bev ph 686 0858, Sid ph 684 43478 or the Church Office ph 686-0981Your End of year Receipts: These can be collected from the Church Office,    349 Wai-iti Road.Mission Group: The last day for Buy and Supply will be this morning.  The recipient for our final Buy and Supply collection will be the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Thank you for your loyal support over the last few months. Buy and Supply will resume again later in the year when our gardens start producing again.Trinity Roster for June/July/Aug.  If you are NOT available to go on this roster, please let Carol know on Ph 686 0981 or email on: admin@timarupres.org.nz before 18 May. ALSO: We require more people to help out with SOUND and DATA  There is training for these duties. Please ph the office 686 0981.Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changes.Working bee!:  End of Autumn Garden Tidy, at St Stephens.  Join us for a pizza lunch followed by a couple of hours trimming the gardens around the church and hall. (koha for pizza welcomed).When:  12pm Saturday 27 MayBYO:     Garden gloves and toolsFor pizza numbers let the office know that you’re planning to come.Tai Chi:  Come and join in gentle exercise at St Stephen’s Hall, Thursdays 10.30am. All welcome. Contact: Michelle on 022 0523 810Journey 21:  Meets at C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 16 April. The theme for May is:  ‘Autumn The letting go – the time of  fulfilment’.  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.Jam Session:  We will meet on Wednesday 17 May 7.30pm‑9.00pm at St Stephens.  If you play an instrument and would like to play in the music group, come along.   Contact:  Rory 686 1575.Daily Devotionals: Pick up your copy today from the Foyers:    

• The Word for you
• Our Daily Bread

Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzChristian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  They have a great range of books available for adults and children plus numerousBibles for Children, Bible covers and large print Bibles.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” OR Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nzChristianSuperstore.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 soonPRESBYTERIAN WOMEN LUNCH GROUPThe monthly meeting of Lunch Group will be  held on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at  St Stephens, Wai-iti Road at 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch.Sales Table.   Guest Speaker:  Mrs Robyn Baldwin QSM will speak on receiving her Honour for Service to  various Community  Groups.Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 6860440, Dawn 6860595, Robyn 688194

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