Weekly Notices 12 May 2024

Mission Project: 

A big thank you to all contributors to last Sunday’s Bucket Mission when we collected money for the purchase of mattresses for our National Marae at Ohope, in the Bay of Plenty. The amount raised was $389.10.

Offering/Donation Receipts:

The receipts will be in the office during the week for you to pick up.

Trinity Roster for June/July/Aug 2024 :

If you are NOT available to go on this     roster, please let Carol know by 15         May on Ph 686 0981 or email on: admin@timarupres.org.nz

Correspondence for the Parish Clerk:

If you have correspondence or other parish business, please send to the Parish Clerk’s email address: parishclerk@timarupres.org.nz   rather than her private email address.

Timaru Presbyterian Women Lunch Group:  Meets Wed, 15 May at St Stephens Worship Centre, at 12.30pm commencing with a shared lunch. Sales Table. Guest Speakers: Elaine & Ken Falconer showing photos and talk on their trip to Italy.  Apologies or rides please contact: Dianne 686-0440, Dawn 686-0595, or Robyn 688-1948.

The Community Club:

Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at St Stephens for Cards 500 and Indoor Bowls.  New members welcome. Contact:  Marian ph 684 4351 or Dorothy ph 686 2265.

Tai Chi:

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

Journey 21:

Meet C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 19 May.  The theme for May is:  A Reflection for Reconciliation Day’.  All welcome.         Contact: Ellen ph 027 772 3146.

Jam Session:

Meets on Wednesday 15 May 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

Community Lunch:

Our first planned meal will be May 28 (fourth Tuesday of the month.)  This is a 2 course meal mains and a dessert.  This luncheon is an outreach and we do welcome those who wish to join us.   The lunch this year will cost $13 and this is payable at the door.  We are seeking more help especially in the preparation of the food.

More details will follow in the monthly Link.

Girls & Boys Brigade:

We are holding a Grocery Raffle to assist with fees. Any donations  of groceries would be much appreciated and can be left in the box in the Foyer marked Girls and Boys       Brigade.  The Raffle will be drawn on the 22 May. Thank you.

Christian Superstore:

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

Bible Society Cheese-roll Fundraiser: It’s cheese-roll time again. We will deliver them on Sunday 9 June and Sunday 23 June. We will make them on the Saturday before that at St John’s kitchen and hall, beginning at 9 am. Orders have to be in by Sunday 2 June and Sunday 16 June. Please order in Church on the order sheet or email Evi  at mama@newfrankland.org or ring me at 6845399 or 0210509065 . Prices are the same as last year: white and brown bread 1 doz $7.00 or 4doz $25.00, Molenberg bread 1 doz $8.00 or 4 doz $30.00.

Changes of Address etc: 

Please advise the church office of any changes.

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