Weekly Notices 21 November 2021

Community Lunch:  Our Christmas lunch is 23 November at 12 noon at St Stephens Church Hall. Please join with us as we celebrate the warm weather cost $10 payable at the door.  To reserve your place at the table please contact Bev 686 1207, Sid 684 3478 or the office ph 686 0981.Mission Group: A Christmas collection of toiletries for the Women’s Refuge will begin on Sunday 14 November and continue till Sunday 12 December. There will be labelled boxes in both churches for your donation.  Thank you.Presbyterian Women Evening Group :  Have their Christmas pot luck meal at Linda ’s home on Tuesday 23 November at 7pm. Please bring an item for the food bank.  Any queries to Linda 027 688 9170.TP Kids Playgroup: Thursdays 10.00am,Trinity Community Centre, during school term.  If you can help please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768 973.Need personal prayer?  TPP Prayer Chain Branches:  Rosalie  684 5878, Heather  684 3847,                         or Marj 684 4953.  All requests  confidential.Recycle / Upcycle Market Day: Saturday 27 November starting at 9am at St Stephens Church Hall, 349 Wai-iti Road Available:    Stall for $20 Car boot for $10 Each stall responsible for own table, stock, float, and removal of leftovers. More details phone: Dawn  686 0595,  Bev  686 1207 or Helen  684 6403 / 021 768 973The Community Club:  Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at St Stephens for Cards 500 and Indoor Bowls.  New members welcome. Contact:  Sid & Hazel 684 3478.Youth Group: Meets Sundays 5.30-7.30pm at St Stephens .  For more details, please contact Margaret ph 688 8840.Zumba: Gold Exercise Group:  Meets Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall.  Contact:  Gisell ph 021 022 87049.Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:   This ‘not on the floor’ exercise programme meets each Thursday at 2pm in Room 1 at Trinity.  This is for men and women. Gold coin donation to assist with expenses is  appreciated. Would you like to attend these classes? Or for more information, please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or    021 768  973.Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changes.  Thank you.Keep up to date with the latest information on our website:  www.timarupres.org.nzMission Magazine Updates:   Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latestUpdates:

• Leprosy Mission Christmas Catalogue
• Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalogue
• World Vision
• CWS—Gifts to Grow Hope Catalogue
• Barnabasaid

Feel free to take and make some ones Christmas better.Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:   We have Children’s Books, Activity Books and Bibles at reduced prices. Nativity Sets are now in store. We have a great selection of New Zealand created giftware. Such as coloured slated plaques from $19.99 to carved wooden signs with various phrases from $24.99.  Contact us by:  ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz                                                                                                                  The volunteers at your local Christian Bookshop look forward to seeing you soon.All users of our Churches, Hall, Foyer, Lounge and Rooms at St Stephens and Trinity  If you are the last person in your group to use the rooms, please make sure that the lights and heaters/heat pumps are turned off, and all the windows are closed.Theology @ Otago 2022. Campus and distance learning.  Explore faith, yourself and the world.  See Brochure in magazine holder re semesters etc.Live Streaming:  Every Sunday morning at the 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.nzNeed more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981