Weekly Notices 23 March 2025

Special Services:30 March  10.00am Worship & AGM @ St Stephens6 April  2.00pm Heritage Service at TrinityLenten Series Quiet Time:  You are invited to the Lenten Series Quiet Time.  A time of contemplative prayer with a focus on “I am the bread of life’.  This Wednesday, 26 March 6-7pm in the   Chapel at St Stephen’s, 349 Wai-iti Road.Claim for Donation Rebate:If you want any extra envelope offerings/donations to come in this Tax financial year ended 31 March, so you can claim your donation rebate, you will need to deposit the money into our bank account, details below, or drop them into the Church Office by Wednesday 26 MarchAnnual Report 2023-2024 booklet and Financial Performance Report for the year ended 30 June 2024:If you require a copy of either of these reports, please let the Office know and we will email it to you.There are a few hard copies on the table in the Foyer for those with no email.Christian Superstore:  The website:ChristianSuperstore.co.nz  is an online shop for what is available within their   Cantabrian stores.Rhythm Kids:Meets at Trinity Hall every Tuesday during the school term from 10.00am—11.00am.  Contact:  Helen 021 768 973.Presbyterian Link March April 2025:If you pick your copy up at church, they are now on the table in the Foyer at St Stephens.Nosh & Natter:When: 6.30pm Monday Nights@ St Stephens LoungeWhy:     It’s good to meet with others for food and conversationWhat:

• 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!Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changes.Harvest Table:  Our current Harvest Table is raising funds for the Red Cross. This will be the final round for the season and will finish on Sunday 13 April. Keep up the buying and supplying to help these very worthwhile causes.Boys & Girls Brigade:  Kindling available all year round, for sale $10 a sack.  Contact   Fiona 688 0375 or see me at church.Alpine Presbytery Newsletter:  Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine Presbytery.  A few copies of the   Newsletter are being placed 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.Does your group need somewhere to meet?Contact our Church Office for available dates and prices for both Trinity and St Stephens. We have slots available on a number of days.  For more information please phone the Church Office on 686 0981 or email:  oneoffice@timarupres.org.nzFamily 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.

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.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981 Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzLive Streaming:  10.00am service at St Stephens