Weekly Notices 12 November 2023

AGM 26 November at  Combined Service at Trinity:  Apologies: Can still be accepted  until the meeting date

Mission Project:  The  Mission Project for November raised a total of $346.30 for the Christmas angel project managed by Family Works.  Our Parish will be the  Christmas Angel for a family of mum and dad and three children.  Thank you for your donations.

Trinity Roster for Dec 2023/Jan/Feb 2024 : If you are NOT available to go on this  roster, please let Carol know by 15 November on Ph 686 0981 or email on: admin@timarupres.org.nz

Community Lunch:  Christmas Special:  28 November at St Stephens Hall at 12noon.  A time to gather for a celebration and enjoy Christmas thanksgiving.  We  welcome all who wish to attend.  Cost $12 payable at the door.  For Bookings Ph Bev 686 0858  or Church Office  686 0981

Presbyterian Women Lunch Group:  Will be  held on Wednesday 15 November at 12noon at Benny’s Again.  Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 686 0440, Dawn 686 0595 or Robyn 688 1948 by Monday 13 November.

Annual Report: for those who have not received the Annual Report on email, there are a few copies in the foyer or you can pick up a copy from the Church office

Jam Session:  Wednesday 15 November 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

Journey 21:  Meet C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 19 November.  November’s theme is:  ‘The Season of Light—Enlightenment @ Christmas’.  All welcome.  Contact:  Ellen  ph 027 772 3146.

Timaru District Choir is again presenting a great musical selection of Christmas music and carols. Supported by Guest Artists “Sing Noel” is a presentation of the Christmas Musical “Let the Whole World Sing” by J Raney.  Supported by favourite and not so well known carols.  Come and join us on 19 November 2023 at 3pm for a wonderful afternoon of music followed by a late afternoon tea.  Hosted at Trinity Church, Timaru. Costs for adults $15, students $8 and under 12 years free.

The Community Club:  Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at St Stephens for Cards 500 and Indoor Bowls.  New members welcome. Contact:  Hazel 684 3478.

Christmas Angel gifts  Let’s make ours for a struggling family of five really special this year. If you missed your opportunity to donate to this really worthwhile Family Works project last Sunday, there will be collection buckets in both church foyers for the next 2 weeks.’

You’re invited to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting (in-person or online) of   Thursday 23^rd November from 3.30pm at Level 1, 275 Cuba St, Wellington for afternoon tea or from 4.15pm online  . 

The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for the Trustees to present their Annual Report, to thank those who have contributed to the Trustees’ work, and to be available to the Church.

 The meeting is open to all, including parish and presbytery representatives, associates and friends.

      Please feel free to forward this invitation.

The Annual Report and Zoom details will be available upon RSVP

Please RSVP by Monday 20^th November 2023 to tracy@presbyterian.org.nz

I look forward to seeing you there.

 Russell Garrett ,  Executive Officer  

trustees@presbyterian.org.nz P 04 381 8296 PO Box 9049 Marion Square Ground Floor, 275 Cuba St
www.presbyterian.org.nz M 022 548 4903 Wellington 6141 Wellington 6011

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