Weekly Notices 10 September 2023

Mission Project:   We  would like to thank those that donated money for last week’s Bucket Mission. An amount of $293.00 was raised for Cyclone Relief for Vanuatu.
Next month’s Bucket Mission topic will be “ Postal Assistance for our Christmas Boxes.”

 New World Stickers : Collecting again for  Family Works. Please leave in both Church Foyers or at the Office.

TP Kids Play Group has exciting news, we are out of recess. Tell anyone who may be interested. Thursdays 10.00am, Trinity Community Centre, during school term. If you can help please  contact    Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768 973.

Jam Session:  Wednesday 20 September 7.00pm‑8.30pm at St Stephens.  If you play an instrument and would like to play in the music group, come along.   Contact:  Brent 686 1382

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.

Journey 21:  Meet C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 17 September.  September’s theme is:  ‘Let us Celebrate the Bees’  All welcome.   Contact:  Ellen  ph 027 772 3146.

Plant Sale, Saturday 16 September at St Stephen’s at 9am:  We are aiming to break our financial record, (set last year over $5,000), so please find a way to help us.

If you have small plants with roots, please pot them up and bring them along.

We need good quality plants, so if there is a failure ,please just discard it.

We will need more helpers on the day- some of our regular helpers are not able to help again.

Also if you have any other ideas that could help, feel free to contact me.

Many thanks Murray. Ph 686 1629.

Also:

Whilst nurturing your seedlings for the plant sale, hope you have had a chance to look through your favourite recipes with the baked goods stall in mind?  If your baking skills are a little rusty, perhaps you might like to offer a monetary donation or baking ingredients .

Please bring along a bag for your   purchases.

Presbyterian Women Lunch Group:  Will be  held on Wed 20 September at St Stephens, Wai-iti Road 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch.  Sales Table.  Guest Speaker: Dawn Ussher, speaking on her recent Australian Outback Tour from Darwin to Broome.   Apologies or rides please contact Dianne          686 0440, Dawn 686 0595 or Robyn 688 1948.

Operation Christmas Child 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

Tai Chi:  Come and join in gentle exercise at St Stephen’s Hall, Thursdays 10.30am. All welcome. Contact: Michelle on 022 0523 810

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  Whether for younger people or older adults we have a selection of inspirational, teaching and biographies that will enhance and strengthen your walk with the Lord.  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