Weekly Notices 6 August 2023

Mission Project:  This morning we are raising funds for CWS—Food For Life. Join in the Bucket of fun.Bible Quiz: Our Bible Quiz will be on this  afternoon at Wilson St Baptist Church  starting at 2pm. You don’t have to learn a certain apart of the Bible. Come and be part of the fun.  Cost $5pp and $20 per family.  Afternoon tea will be provided.Presbyterian Women Lunch Group:  The monthly meeting of Lunch Group will be  held on Wed, 16 2023 at St Stephens,   Wai-iti Road 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch.  Sales Table.Guest Speaker: Ruby Bowman 24/7 YouthWork South Canterbury Regional  Co-ordinater (working with schools to help children needing a little bit of help  Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 686 0440, Dawn 686 0595 or Robyn 688 1948.Community Lunch:  Our next lunch is   Tuesday 22 August 12 noon at St Stephens Church Hall. We welcome our regulars and invite new comers to a 2 course meal. To book your place please  ph Bev 686 0858, or the church office ph 686 0981. Cost $12 payable at the door.New World Stickers : Collecting again for  Family Works. Please leave at Trinity Church in the Foyer or at the Office.Trinity Roster for Sept/Oct/Nov.  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 16 August.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.As you are aware fruit and vegetable prices are increasing, and the  demand for budget priced food is on the rise. If you can help by donating any surplus fruit or vegetables from your garden the Eatwell team would be very appreciative.Family Works Food Bank:  Family Works thank us very much for our grocery items and  advise that the need is very great.  Therefore if we can keep our items up it would be greatly appreciated.  Some suggested items are:

• 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.

Operation Christmas Boxes:  Just imagine bringing joy to a young person on Christmas day when they receive an Operation Christmas Box. This may be the first gift a child has ever received.This parish will once again be supporting the project this year. Each box is to contain something to wear, something to play with, something for school, something to love, something special and something for personal hygiene for boys and girls in ages             2-14 years. If you wish to fill a box please ensure you cover the transport cost.Otherwise you can provide goods or a donation towards the transport costs and place in the box that will be in the foyer of each worship place next week. For further information contact Judith Ph 688 6004.

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