Weekly Notices 07 April 2024

Link Deadline: Please send copy for the April/May Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 12 April.

Mission Project: Next Sundays Mission Project will be raising funds for CWS Gifts of Love. Put your coins aside and bring along next week and join in the Bucket of fun.  Thank you.

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.

Support Report from the Presbyterian Support South Canterbury:  Pick up your copy from the table in the   Foyer and learn about what Presbyterian Support does in South Canterbury.

Changes of Address etc: Please advise the church office of any changes.

Family Works Food Bank: 

The Food bank gratefully receives all   general sorts of items and can include the following:

• 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.

Invitation to hear a speaker from the Timaru Budget Advisory: 

In St Stephens Lounge on Mon 15 April at:

6.30pm  Tea/Coffee

7.00pm  Sheree will speak on:

• How to create a budget
• Advice
• Questions

All welcome.  For more information, please contact:  Janie ph 021 0279 3076

Timaru Presbytarian  Women Lunch  Group:  Meet Wed, 17 April  at St Stephens Worship Centre, at 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch. Sales Table. Guest Speaker: Kirsty Burnett of the Aoraki  Foundation which is involved along with other contributors in setting up a Fund for the South Canterbury Air Rescue and Air    Ambulance in partnership with Canterbury West Coast Air Trust.  Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 686-0440, Dawn 686-0595, Robyn 688-1948

MISSION. GROUP
Our Pizza Lunch will be held after the church service on 21st April.

Chalk this date up on your calendar!   Venue—St Stephen’s  Cost.—A donation

HARVEST TABLE  –  Our two Harvest tables will be supporting the 24/7programme at Mountain  View College and Ocean View Heights till the end of the month. 24/7 has a team of 3 dedicated youth workers that help students struggling with identity issues, mental health, poverty and tough home environments.
Don’t forget our Harvest tables always need Buyers and Suppliers!

KNITTERS  –  It’s knitting time again!
This year we are knitting slippers, beanies (please watch the size!) and doll clothes for Ranui, Kowhai and Hanan kindergartens. A doll will be on display soon at St Stephen’s for measuring purposes.
Family Works would appreciate slippers, knitted toys and garments to fit up to a 12 year old, but NO HATS or BABY CLOTHES.

Christian Superstore:  ChristianSuperstore.co.nz  is an online shop for what is available within our Cantabrian stores.   The website: ChristianSuperstore.co.nz

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