Weekly Notices 17 September 2023

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.

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.

Plant & Cake Sale A huge thank you to   everyone for their input into the Plant and Cake sale. Your efforts are much appreciated.  Well done.

Mission Magazine Updates:   Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latest

Updates:

Feel free to take and read.

• CBA News
• Barnabas Aid
• Radio Rhema
• The Leprosy Mission “In Touch”

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

Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:   This ‘not on the floor’ exercise programme meets each  Thursday at 2pm in Room 1 at Trinity.  This is for men and women. $3 donation to assist with expenses is appreciated. Would you like to attend these classes? Or for more information, please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768  973.

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

Trinity Community Garden needs you!!!!  We need people to take a turn to be at the    gardens on a Tuesday 2.30pm. 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.

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.

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

Zumba: Gold Exercise Group:  Meets Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall.  ON HOLD till October. Contact:  Gisell ph 021 022 87049.

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 the box in the foyer of each church.  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.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981