Weekly Notices 4 September 2022

Mission Project: This morning we are raising funds for Eatwell.  Thank you for your donation.

Plant Sale:  Saturday 17 September at St Stephens.  Now is the time to pot up those plants for the Plant Sale.

Contact:  Murray ph 686 1629.  Our sales table at St Stephens is working well making money for the Plant Sale. Can you help by adding a tray of baking, Jam or preserves. Price up and leave on table.  Contact:  Bev Ph 686 0858

Baking Sales Table:  Alongside the Plant Sale planned for Saturday 17 September we will be running the popular Baking Sales Table.  Given the amazing array of goods we received last year from many talented   bakers and cooks …..we would love you to “tempt our tastebuds” again with your favourite treats..

Perhaps you would prefer to donate some baking ingredients (butter/sugar/fruit) and/or monetary donations for someone else to bake your favourite slice?

Please leave any ingredients / monies  at the Church Office; or at College/Wai-iti Rd Church foyers (labelled “Baking Stall”), or phone for pickup – before  Sunday 11 September please.  Contact Sandra  688 3619  Thank you for your support!

Bread tags are still being collected at Trinity in the  meantime. Plastic tags only.  They can be left in the Trinity foyer and I will take to the Library.  Margaret  027 221 6796

Link Deadline:  Please send copy for the  September/October Link to: link@timarupres.org.nz or drop into the Church Office by Friday 9 September

Eatwell Fruit & Vege Co-op:  Market-fresh fruit & vegetables.  Packs $15 or $10.  Text or phone 022 123 3663 or Facebook: facebook.com/eatwelltimaru & message to order, for a pack each Thursday for pick up on the following Tuesday.

Presbyterian Women’s  Lunch Group

PLEASE NOTE  that our Group will meet on Wednesday 14  September  NOT 21 September at Wai-iti Worship Centre to   accommodate our Guest Speaker.  Usual starting time of 12.30pm.  Shared Lunch.  Sales Table.  Guest Speaker:  Fiona Jackson, Refugee Settlement Services Manager.  Apologies or rides please contact Dianne 6860440, Dawn 686 0595, Robyn 686 1948

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturdays. Have you seen our Facebook page or our online website for  christiansuperstore.co.nz.  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.

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

Alpine Spring Gathering: will be held at Hope Presbyterian West Melton on 15 – 16 September To register go to : https://alpinepresbytery.org/spring-gathering/ then follow the instructions to the registration Form

I don’t know about you but it feels like a really long time since we have “gathered” together in this way in person. Geoff New will be joining us for the weekend and he will be facilitating a reflective space on the “Spirituality of Remembrance”. Alongside that we will also be hearing from a number of people involved in different projects and spaces around the Presbytery.    A reminder also that you don’t need to be an elder or ordained minister to come along to our Gatherings, anyone is welcome to join us.

Hanmer Springs on the 25th – 27th September Heather Simpson and Barbara MacMillan will be leading a guided prayer retreat This will be based on the themes of Hunger and Thirst, with the key verse being Psalm 107:9. This is a wonderful opportunity to be taking some time out before we head into the Christmas season and Barbara and Heather are both qualified Spiritual Directors.

The guided retreat is open to anyone in leadership in your church or parish, so if you know of someone who might be keen to come along please let them know it’s happening.

Due the nature of the retreat this is limited to 12 people and food and accommodation will be provided. To attend register at: https://alpinepresbytery.org/guided-retreat/ and fill in the registration form

Live Streaming:  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.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981