Weekly Notices 7 July 2019

Mission Project:  This morning we will be raising funds for the Aoraki Health Shuttle, which is a new service here.  This aims to relieve pressure on busy ambulance staff to help local residents get to important health appointments in Christchurch

Presbyterian Women

• Good Companions: 11 July at 2pm in St Stephens lounge. Speaker: Rosie Staite will speak on her work as a   Celebrant and her new book.
• Evening Group: Tuesday 9 July, 7.30pm at Elaine Goodfellow’s . Speaker—Lois Shipley.  Contact:  Linda 027 688 9170.

Lunch Group:  Meets at Trinity, 17     July. at 12.30pm. Speaker:  Jan     Maxwell-Hey, speaking on her train trip around the top of the South Island. Bring finger food to share and      something for the sales table. All   Welcome

Cultural Dinner:  We are off to  Sri Lanka on  Saturday 13 July.  Tickets are available at the office at $15pp to be purchased by 12pm on Thursday 11 July.  Surplus money raised is to go into  fundraising.

Boys & Girls Brigade:  Kindling available all year round, for sale $10 a sack.  Contact Fiona 688 0375 or see me at church.

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

The Mission Group’s winter knitting project will finish on Sunday 14 July. Any unfinished garments can be placed in one of the food bank baskets in either church foyer, to be delivered to Family Works. A big thank you to all our enthusiastic knitters!
New Request:  The Hospital Chaplain at Christchurch Hospital is asking for little knitted teddy bears for their Neo Natal unit. If you would like to help with this worthwhile project you can find patterns and wool in the foyers of both churches.

The Bible Society of Timaru presents.     QuizTime! A new family-friendly event for young and old! No prior study needed – just bring Bibles. Sunday 14th July, 2pm – 3pm, Wilson Street Baptist Hall. Bring & Share Lunch starts at 1pm for those who love to eat and fellowship. We’re raising funds for Bibles in South East Asia. $5 per person, $20 per family. Either pre-arrange your church team (up to 6) or come along and join a team. Please support this         worthwhile event!  Contact Liz Gregory for more details on  0272911779.

Changes of Address etc:  Please advise the church office of any changes.  Thank you.

Plant Sale:  At Stephens on 14 September starting at 9am.  Flower plants, vegetable plants, all the usual stalls, and some surprises.  More details later.  Contact:  Murray 686 1629.

Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, 13 July, 8am to 9am, St Stephen’s Lounge

come and pray for the church.  All welcome

Yoga for Seniors. Pavithra Ravi, a Rhythm Kids mum, is a trained yoga teacher specialising in Yoga for seniors and has offered to run classes at Trinity Community Centre on Thursdays from 1.30pm – 3pm. This is for men and women. Would you like to attend these classes? This is not an ‘on the floor’ class. Starting Thursday 25th July. Gold Coin Donation. Please contact Helen Carter 684 6403 or 021 768 973 for further information.

TP Kids Playgroup: Another Timaru Presbyterian Community Outreach has begun. Led by a Rhythm Kids mum and early childhood educator Kirsty McIntyre, we need someone to make a Tee Pee and someone to make and paint some planks to be used for the play and learn group. If you can help please contact Helen Carter for details. 684 6403 or 021 768 973.

Giving  Everything that we have is a gift from God.

You can contribute financially in the following ways:

• Cash, cheque or envelope in the offering plate, thanks.
• Automatic Payment or internet banking – Acc no: 03-1714-0405434-01

Or if you have any queries, please email us at:  finance@timarupres.org.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981