Weekly Notices 22 March 2026

Upcoming Services:

29 March

10am Worship @ St Stephens

3 April Good Friday

10am Timaru Combined Churches @ Life Church, 134 Morgans Rd

5 April Easter Sunday

7am   Beach Sunrise Service, North end of Caroline Bay near the Observation Deck.

Please bring your own chair

10am Worship @ Trinity

A Lenten Series of evening reflections.

This Thursday—26 March in the church at St Stephens.

This reflection could be done at home (if you are unable to attend). A flyer is available with this week’s theme and some ideas to ‘spark your journey’. You can tailor the session as you wish: as long as you want (perhaps 30-60 minutes), and make it special for you e.g. lighting a candle at the start.  It would be helpful to have a journal, a pen, a quiet place and your favourite Bible.

Ask Catherine if you would like more details.

Claim for Donation Rebate for the tax year ended 31 March:

Deposit to our bank account or drop into the Church Office by Wed 25 March and you could claim 33% back as a tax rebate.

Daily Devotionals: 

Pick up your copy from the Foyer:

• Our Daily Bread

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

Join us for a Maundy Thursday meal:

2 April at 6pm in the St Stephens Foyer.  RSVP essential – sign up on the clipboards in Church today.  Let Catherine know if you would like to help.

Good Friday Service Friday 3 April:

Timaru Combined Churches are having a service at 10am to 11am on Friday 3 April at Life Church, 134 Morgans Road, Timaru.  All welcome.

Peaches: 

The peaches on the trees at the church are ready.  Come and pick your own.

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 Ph 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.

Photo Competition:  As you leave church this morning take a look at the prize winning photos on a board in the foyer.

Winners:  If it is possible could you email your winning photo to the office (for publication in the Link). Many Thanks.

Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:

This is a ‘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 Robyn 027 251 8474 or Helen ph 021 768  973

Correspondence or other parish business for the Parish Clerk: 

Please send to the  Parish Clerk’s email address:  parishclerk@timarupres.org.nz rather than her private email address.

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.

Rhythm Kids:

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

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

Live Streaming:  10.00am service at St Stephens