Weekly Notices 25 June 2023

Congregational meeting Please stay for the Congregational meeting after the service this morning to discuss insurance costsRhythm Kids:  Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am.   Contact Helen  684 6403 or 021 768 973.Help is Required to make Bible Society Cheese-rolls  These will be made on Saturday 1July at St Johns kitchen, Wai iti Road.The prices this year are: White & Brown bread—$7 1 doz, 4 doz $25.Molenberg Bread—$8 1 doz,  4 doz for $30Please order them in church,  from Evi Email:mama@newfrankland.org or Alexia alexiabensemann@gmail.com  Evi ph  684-5399  The orders need to be in by Sunday 25 June. The Bible Society needs the money urgently.Community lunch:  Tuesday 27 June 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 686-0981 Community Lunch is a part of the Church  Outreach.Mission Group: Our amazing winter knitting project is slowly drawing to a close. The final Sunday for this will be July 30th. If your knitting isn’t finished by that date, the knitting can be put in the Food Bank basket when complete.Alpine Presbytery Newsletter:  Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine          Presbytery.  A few copies of the  Newsletter are being placed on the table in Foyers each week.  Pick up a copy, you might find something of interest in it.  If you are not on our email list and would like a copy emailed, please contact our office  phone 686 0981.You are invited to Nosh & Natter:PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME:When:         6.30pm 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.  You’re welcome to join us!Pots, medium and large wanted for the, Plant Sale.  Please leave in the church    foyers.  Plant Sale, Sat 16 September at St Stephens.  Now is the time to pot up those plants.  Look around your gardens to find cuttings to pot up as they need roots.  Contact Murray 686 1629.Link Deadline:  Please send copy for the  July /Aug Link to:link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 7 JulyFood 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.

Christian 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, figurines, plaques, wall art,crosses and many other items 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 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