Weekly Notices 14 July 2024

Mission Project: 

A big thank you for all who contributed to our Mission Project, supporting the Curtain Bank, last Sunday.  The combined total was $224.50.

Save the Date —Sunday 21 July:

All parishioners are invited to help Dawn and Judith celebrate their 70th birthdays and bon voyage to Judith on her overseas trip from 12 noon at St Stephens Foyer.  Please bring a plate of finger food to share.

Bible Society Quiz: 

This will take place on Sunday 28 July at 2pm at the hall of Wilson Street Baptist Church, Timaru. Cost is $5.00 pp and $20 per family. Teams up to 6 people. No   special study is required. Afternoon Tea provided.

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.

Tai Chi:

Come and join in gentle exercise at St Stephen’s Hall, Wednesday’s at 9.30am. All welcome.  Contact: Michelle on 022 0523 810

Timaru Presbyterian Women Lunch Group:

The monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 July at Wai iti Rd Worship Centre at 12.30pm. Bring lunch to share, Sales table. Guest Speaker: Hermann Frank of the Forrest & Bird South Canterbury Branch. Many projects undertaken by the branch e.g. welfare of birds, Native           animals, plants, ecosystems and hand restoration of the land.

Congratulations to the Branch for being recognized as the organizations Branch of the Year.

Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 686 0440, Dawn 686 0595, 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.

Journey 21:

Meet C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 21 July. The theme for July is:  ‘Mystical Experiences of God’.  All welcome.  Contact: Ellen ph 027 772 3146.

Boys & Girls Brigade: 

Kindling available all year round, for sale $10 a sack.  Contact Fiona 688 0375 or see me at church.

Plant Sale—Saturday 14 September at the St Stephens Church complex:

It is time to start thinking about the Plant Sale and what plants you can pot up, so that they have roots by the Plant Sale date.  Any questions or queries, please contact: Murray phone 686 1629.

Jam Session:

Meets on Wednesday 17 July.  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.

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

Accommodation Wanted:

Hi from Jack and Jill.  Jill, 53 years old Female.  Jack, 2 years old male Cat.  We are  looking for suitable, safe, quiet and affordable accommodation in Timaru or surrounding areas.  I have been offered full-time employment in Timaru.  We will be moving to      Timaru end of July 2024.  Prayers request for safe travelling from Whangarei to Timaru at the end of July 2024.  I have contacted the real estate agents. But no luck yet. And too expensive for rent.  Maybe someone in the church may know of suitable housing for  myself and my cat.  Contact:  jillhakesauckland@gmail.com

Live Streaming:  10.30am service at St Stephens

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