Weekly Notices 29 September 2024

Mission Group”

• Mission Project For October:

We are raising money to assist with    postage of the Operation Christmas Child boxes.  Put you coins aside and bring along next week and join in the Bucket of Fun.

• Harvest Table:

This starts up this morning.  We will be collecting funds for the St John’s  Ambulance.

Upcoming Dates and Combined Worship:

13 October at 9.30am at Trinity                      Combined Worship

25 October – Deadline for written feedback on the plan for Parish Council’s consideration.

24 November at 10.30am at St Stephens Congregational meeting to approve the long term vision.

Bible Society Safari: Our Safari will take place on Saturday 12 October at 1 pm, beginning at the Church St Chapel. We will visit 4 local Pacific congregations, some of whom will sing for us. Come and join us as we share their stories. Afternoon tea is provided. Cost is $5 pp and $20 per family.

Link Deadline: 

Please send copy for the October/November Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 4 October.

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.

Nosh & Natter:

When: 6.30pm Monday Nights

@ St Stephens Lounge

Why:     It’s good to meet with others for food and conversation

What:

• Bring yourself
• Bring the Nosh- your evening meal
• Bring the Natter – Join in the conversation.

Contact:  Janie text 021 0279 3076  A text is preferred.  You’re welcome to join us!

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.

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

Changes of Address etc: 

Please advise the church office of any changes

Operation Christmas Child:  Final date for collection is 1 October 2024 (Tuesday next week)   You are all invited to support this by providing goods or filling your own box or making a donation.  Each box is to contain a fun toy, clothing, school supplies, hygiene item and a “wow” item for boys and girls in ages 2-14 years.  Please remember to include the transport cost of $12.50 per box if you complete a box.  There will also be some ideas for gifts.  For further information contact Linda phone 688 9366.

Sister Eveleen Retreat House may need you!!

Vacancy for a Live-In Host Interested in serving God through the gift of hospitality?? 

We have a vacancy for a Live-in Retreat House Host (RHH), paid 10 hours a week,            accommodation provided. The RHH works with the Director to provide a hospitable     welcome to guests  and a presence at the house when the Director has left for the day. Please see our website for more info or get in touch with us:   enquiry@sistereretreat.com

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.

New World Stickers: 

We are once again collecting New World Stickers for the Kitchen Aid glass storage containers that we will pass on to Family Works.  Please leave in both Church Foyers or the Church office.

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