Weekly Notices – 24 September 2023

Mission Project:  Sunday 1 October we are raising funds to assist with the posting of Christmas Boxes. Bring along your coins next week for our Bucket Mission.

New World Stickers : Collecting again for Family Works. Please leave in both Church Foyers or at the Office.

Plant & Cake Sale A huge thank you to everyone for their input into the Plant and Cake sale. Your efforts are much appreciated.  Over $6,000 was made on the day.  Well done.

Alpine Presbytery Newsletter:  Keep up to date on what is happening in our Alpine Presbytery.  A few copies of the Newsletter are being placed on the table 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 phone 686 0981.

Daily Devotionals:

Pick up your latest copy from the Foyers:

• The Word for you
• The Word for you Today
• Our Daily Bread

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

Nosh & Natter:

When:          6.30pm Monday Nights @ St Stephens Lounge
Why:           It’s good to meet with others for food and conversation
What:           Bring yourself
Bring the Nosh- your evening meal
Bring the Natter – Join in the conversation.
Contact:  Janie ph/text 021 0279 3076
A text is better than leaving a phone message.  You’re welcome to join us!

Hire of Halls and Rooms:  Do you know of any groups needing meeting space?  We have slots available on a number of days at both The Trinity Community Centre and St Stephens.  For more information please phone the Church Office on 686 0981 or email:  oneoffice@timarupres.org.nz

College Road & Wai-iti Rosters for DATA & SOUND: We would like more Volunteers for these two positions.  Training will be available. Please phone Rose in the office 686 0981.

Need personal prayer?  TPP Prayer Chain Branches:  Rosalie  684 5878, Heather 684 3847, or Marj 684 4953.  All requests confidential.

Can you help make cups of tea and coffee?  St Stephens are needing two people to serve morning tea on a roster basis.  If you can, help please contact Rose at the Church office on ph 686 0981.

Christian Superstore Timaru, 102 Stafford Street, Timaru:  Whether for younger people or older adults we have a selection of inspirational, teaching and biographies that will enhance and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

Contact us by:
ph:  688 3431  fb “Christian Superstore Timaru” OR Email: timarucbs@maxnet.co.nz
ChristianSuperstore.co.nz is our online shop for what we have available
within our Cantabrian stores.”
The volunteers at your local Christian Bookshop look forward to seeing you soon

Operation Christmas Child Boxes:  Just imagine bringing joy to a young person on Christmas day when they receive an Operation Christmas Box. This may be the first gift a child has ever received.  This parish will once again be supporting the project this year.

Each box is to contain:

• Something to wear,
• Something to play with,
• Something for school,
• Something to love,
• Something special
• Something for personal hygiene

for boys and girls in ages 2-14 years. I

If you wish to fill a box please ensure you cover the transport cost.

Otherwise you can provide goods or a donation towards the transport costs and place in the box in the foyer of each church.  For further information contact Judith Ph 688 6004.

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