Carol Wilson — Timaru Presbyterian Parish

Worship Duty Roster 8 March 2026

March 3, 2026 Carol Wilson

Worship at St Stephens Elder on Duty: Lyn Kirkland Prayer for Others: Hermann Frank Readings: Anne miles Flowers: Val Hargraves Door Duty: Murray & Christine Facer Computer: Max Muldrew Sound/Camera: Neville Walker Morning Tea: Elaine Goodfellow & Eva Frank Communion Set-up: N/A

Weekly Notices 1 March 2026

March 3, 2026 Carol Wilson

Upcoming Services: 8 March 10am Worship @ St Stephens 15 March 10am Worship @ St Stephens Bucket Mission: Bucket Mission next Sunday 8 March will be raising funds for Water Safety. Put your coins/notes away and bring along next Sunday and join in the Bucket of Fun. Holiday Photo Competition’ This will run for approximately […]

Thought For the Week 1 March 2026

March 3, 2026 Carol Wilson

The Pharisees get a bad rap in the gospels. Often criticised by Jesus for their hypocrisy holding to tight standards in religious matters but ignoring the weightier things of the law like justice. They were strict Sabbatarians who were offended when remarkable healings were performed by Jesus on the Sabbath. But one Pharisee stands out, […]

Worship Duty Roster 01 March 2026

February 24, 2026 Carol Wilson

College Road Worship site Elder on Duty: Judith Begg Bible Reader: Janie Hart Prayers for Others: Nicola Williams Sound: Dawn Ussher Computer: Grant Holland Welcomers: Helen & Garfield Hayes Flowers: Sandra Hetherington Morning Tea: Dianne McKay & Elaine Falconer Communion Set-up: N/A

Weekly Notices 22 February 2026

February 24, 2026 Carol Wilson

Services: 1 March 10am Worship @ Trinity 8 March 10am Worship @ St Stephens Harvest Table: We look forward to any contributions you may have to bring along each Sunday, and encourage you to purchase an item for a donation. Thank you. Holiday Photo Competition’ This will run for approximately 4 weeks. The categories are […]

Thought For The Week 22 February 2026

February 24, 2026 Carol Wilson

Moderator’s Lent message 2026: 40 Days & 40 Nights For the first third of my 36 years in parish ministry ‘I didn’t do Lent’. I had my preaching plan; I didn’t use the lectionary either. I always took into account that Easter was a significant weekend with Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. But looking back, […]

Worship Duty Roster 22 February 2026

February 17, 2026 Carol Wilson

Wai-iti Road Worship site Elder on Duty: Joy Elliott Prayer for Others: Max Muldrew Readings: Grant Holland Flowers: Rosemary Hunter Door Duty: Elaine Falconer & Max Muldrew Computer: Ken Falconer Sound/Camera: Warren McRobie Morning Tea: Carol & Barry Cunningham Communion Set-up: Joy Elliott

Weekly Notices 15 February 2026

February 17, 2026 Carol Wilson

Services: 22 February 10am Worship @ St Stephens 1 March 10am Worship @ Trinity Resourcing for Others: A big thank you to all the contributors to our recent Bucket Mission and Harvest Tables. The previous month’s Harvest Table raised $125.00 for school assistance – this money will go to Family Works for distribution. The […]

Thought For The Week 15 February 2026

February 17, 2026 Carol Wilson

Welcome to our service today focussing on the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. No matter how often I study the texts there is always something new to learn it seems. For example, I’ve always understood the main point of the transfiguration was to stress that Jesus and his teaching is more important than that […]