Central Office: 349 Wai-iti Road, Timaru, 7910  Phone: 03 686 0981       Email: oneoffice@timarupres.org.nz

Weekly Notices 20 October 2024

Upcoming Dates and Combined Worship:

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

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

New World Stickers: 

Please drop your spare stickers off to the Church Foyers as soon as possible.

The response has been amazing as  usual—many thanks to everyone.

Parish Council invites you to an informal chat about the Long Term Vision over a cuppa

à 20 Oct at St Stephens Foyer 3-4pm

Community Lunch:  The Next Community Lunch will be held Tuesday 26 November for our Christmas meal at 12noon at St Stephens Church Hall.  Cost $13  for a 2 course meal and payable at the door.  To reserve your place at the table please  contact Bev 686 0858 or Church Office 686 0981.

Daffodils: Thank you to all those who helped pick, bunch & sell the daffodils with Pat. They raised $1,057.20 for Hospice.   Great Effort.

For Sale—1 Electric Hedge Trimmer plus long cord.  Offers to Murray ph 686 1629

Zumba: Gold Exercise Group: 

Meets Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall.  Contact: Gisell ph 021 022 87049.

Trinity Community Garden needs you!!!!   We need people to take a turn to be at the gardens on a Tuesday 2.30pm. Weeding, planting, watering are the tasks and as we  develop more garden beds, to help with the work and, we just need a few people to give 90 minutes of their time once a month!!!  Contact Helen if you can help ph  021 768 973.

TP Kids Playgroup:

Thursdays 10.00am, Trinity Community Centre, during school term.  If you can help please contact Helen ph 021768 973.

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.

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.

Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:

This is ‘not on the floor’ exercise programme meets each Thursday at 2pm in the Hall at the Trinity Community Centre.  This is for men and women. $3 donation to assist with expenses is appreciated. Would you like to attend these classes? Or for more  information, please contact Helen ph 021 768  973 or Robyn 027 251 8474

Mission Magazine Updates:  

Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latest.  Feel free to take and read.

Barnabas Aid                                                                           CBA News Aid

Frequency Rhema Media                                      Mission Without Borders

Leprosy Mission

From Cult to Hope  – Saturday 2nd November 2024: 9:30am-12:30pm

Join the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust and a panel of former Gloriavale members to explore the characteristics of a religious cult. Former members will offer insights into the challenges of separating the cult beliefs from healthy expressions of faith and how you can support them in this journey. We’ll discuss the serious harm cults cause,         including widespread abuse, health issues from medical neglect, and deep psychological and spiritual impacts.

To assist with catering, please register online for this FREE eventhttps://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz/shop/unpickinggloriavaledoctrines/

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

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