Weekly Notices 27 October 2024

Combined Worship 24 November at 10.30am at St Stephens:  Congregational meeting to approve the Long Term Vision.

Mission Project for November:  We are raising funds to supplement Family Work’s food parcels with Christmas in mind.  Put your notes/coins aside and bring along next week and join in the Bucket of Fun!

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 two course meal and payable at the door.  To reserve your place at the table please   contact Bev 686 0858 or Church Office 686 0981.

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

Rhythm Kids:

Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am.  Contact:  Helen 021 768 973 or

Robyn 027 251 8474

Can you help?:

If you would like to try your hand at floral  arranging, we would love you to help out.  Please let Carol or Rose know at the office ph 686 0981 or email : oneoffice@timarupres.org.nz

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!

Alpine Presbytery Newsletter: 

Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine Presbytery.  A few copies of the   Newsletter are being placed on the table in Foyers each week.  Pick up a copy, you might find something of interest in it.  If you are not on our email list and would like a copy emailed, please contact our office  phone 686 0981.

Harvest Table:

We look forward to any contributions you may have to bring along each Sunday, and encourage you to purchase an item for a donation. Thank you.

Link Deadline: 

Please send copy for the November/December Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 8 November

Pure Books

We are a Bible-based bookshop located in Timaru.  We sell Bibles, books by NZ  Authors, children’s Bibles and books, homeschooling resources, biographies and discipleship      resources.   Visit us at 14 Station Street.  Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm and Sat 9:30am-12noon.  Phone:  022 620 6772 or  Email:  shop@purebooks.nz

Mission Magazine Updates:  

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

*  Barnabas Aid                                                                           *  The Leprosy Mission 2024 Christmas Catalogue

*  Frequency Rhema Media                                      *  Mission Without Borders

*  Leprosy Mission                                                                      *  Choose Gifts of Hope CWS

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 event: 

https://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