Weekly Notices 14 March 2021

Mission Project:  The project for March is CCS Disability Action supporting disabled people and whanau. We raised $253.40  Thank you for your donations.

Journey 21:  Meets at C-Bay carpark, 9am, Sunday 21 March.  The theme for  March is ’Serengeti Shall Not Die’.  All  welcome. Contact:  Ellen  ph  03 685 6126.

Elders and Pastoral Visitors:  An evening for Elders and Pastoral visitors will be held on Tuesday 23 March from 7-9pm at St Stephens, to discuss Pastoral Visiting.  Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.  All welcome.

Buy and Supply Table:  For March the   money raised will go to the Westpac Helicopter Appeal.  Please support this worthwhile cause.

Presbyterian Women’s Lunch Group: Meet  Wednesday 17 March 2021 at the Wai-iti Road Worship Centre starting at 12.30pm with a shared Lunch. Guest Speakers from Family Works will be Margaret Bruce, Social Worker and Liz Munro, Community Facilitator of the Grandparents Group speaking on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren”.  All Ladies of the Parish welcome.   Apologies or rides required please contact Dianne  686 0440 or Robyn 688 1948.

Live Streaming:  Every Sunday morning at the 10.30am service at St Stephens.

The Community Club:  Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at St Stephens for Cards 500 and Indoor Bowls.  New members welcome. Contact:  Sid & Hazel 684 3478.

NZ COVID Tracer poster:  This is on our   entrance doors. Scan the poster with the NZ COVID  Tracer App to keep track of where you have been, or fill in the Contract Tracer forms on the table in Foyers to   protect yourself and your community.  Ministry of Health.

A Journey in Psalms towards Easter:

A TCMA video series for Lent, based on the same study material that we’ve put out in the  foyers and in the Link.  Please follow this link to watch  www.facebook.com/TimaruMinisters

facebook.com/2100955246803990/videos/796377444305787

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.

Bible Society Coffee and Dessert Evening:  This will take place on Friday 19 March at 7pm in St Stephen’s Church, Wai iti Road. Speaker is Rev Dr Tim Frank, a biblical      archaeologist.  He will speak about “Living in Nehemiah’s Neighbourhood, daily life in Ancient Israel”  Cost $10.00pp. Proceeds will go to Bible distribution in North Africa.

Bible Society is turning 175 this year and you’re invited to celebrate with us.  Their          Anniversary event is free, and will be interactive with plenty to look at and learn about.
Date:  Friday, 16 April                                            Venue:        Life Church Timaru
Venue Address: 134 Morgans Road Timaru       Start time: 7 pm

To register for this free event, spaces are limited, so be in quick, please go to the Bible Society website: https://biblesociety.org.nz/our-bible-projects/new-zealand-projects/175-years-of-bible-mission/

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  

“The Christian Superstore is now prepared and restocked for Easter. A most precious time to commemorate the joyous celebration of Easter.

We have children’s board books in stock. Check out a YouTube clip of one of our books “The Quiet Crazy Easter Day by Jill Lord ($19.99). A fun book where all of Creation

celebrates Christ’s resurrection and authority. There are many more of these books in store for the family and children’s groups.

We also have a great selection of resources, such as bible lessons, object talks, activity books to keep all children of all ages encouraged and refreshed in God’s Word.

Any questions please ask and we do order books in for you.    If you want to message us with orders or thoughts please do so.  Contact us if you have any questions 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.

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