Author Archive: Carol Wilson
The LINK November-December 2017
Editorial Welcome to this edition of the Link, our monthly magazine designed to keep you linked into the happenings in our parish. There are many in our parish who are no longer able to attend church regularly and the Link helps them feel connected. About two months ago I was contacted by a resident doctor […]
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Thought For The Week 5 November
Wedding bells are ringing for me this weekend as I celebrate the wedding of Charlie Reed and Fiona Hofacher at St. David’s, Cave. The happy couple have chosen 1 Corinthians 13 as the scripture reading, a firm favourite at weddings. This reading has two great reflections on love. First, it reminds us that love is […]
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Worship Duty Roster 12 November
College Road Worship site Bible & Vestry Elder: Rosalie Turner Bible Reader: Neville Rawstorn Data: Ken Falconer Sound: Judith Begg Door: Margaret Littler, Neville Rawstorn & Robyn Rawstorn Morning Tea: Marian Sawers, Margaret Dockrill & Diane McKay Flowers: Sandra Hetherington Wai—iti Road Worship site Elder on Duty: Jean Cockroft Sound: Neville Walker Computer: Murray Facer […]
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Mission Project: The Retiring Offering at Trinity and Bucket Mission at St Stephens this morning, will go to the NZ Presbyterian Women for the support of the Presbyterian Church in Myanmar. Eatwell Fruit & Vege Co-op: Market-fresh fruit & vegetables. Packs $15 or $8. Text or phone 022 123 3663 or Facebook: facebook.com/eatwelltimaru and message […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Notices For 29 October
Mission Project: The Retiring Offering at Trinity and the Bucket Mission at St Stephens next Sunday, November 5, will go to the NZ Presbyterian Women for the support of the Presbyterian Church in Myanmar. Boys & Girls Brigade: would like your Blue bottle tops off your milk. Also kindling for sale $10 a sack. Contact […]
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Thought For The Week 29 October
Green shoots….. As we near the end of spring we celebrate God’s creation once again in the beauty of the green shoots popping through the ground, on the trees and shrubs, along with the budding roses and so many beautiful flowers we see everywhere. Just as we glory in the springtime, we can look forward […]
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Thought For The Week 22 October
Welcome to our worship services today. If you are holidaying in our beautiful city this Labour weekend we’re glad you’ve taken some time aside to worship our Lord with us. At Trinity this morning we have the joy of welcoming Emma and Conrad Steven as they bring Kaylani for baptism. Baptism is a sacrament rich […]
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The LINK October – November 2017
Alpine Presbytery Gathering at Trinity Over the weekend of 6-8 October our parish had the privilege of hosting the Alpine Presbytery Gathering. The Alpine Presbytery is our regional body which stretches from the Waitaki River to Cook Strait. There are 59 parishes in the Presbytery. Twice a year we gather to encourage each other in […]
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Thought For The Week 15 October
I have been asked to prepare a piece for the Illustrated Gospel Project looking at the story of Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7. It’s an unusual story. A woman finds out where Jesus is staying and comes begging Jesus for help. His first move is to turn her away with an insult: […]
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Thought For The Week 8 October
Welcome to our combined service today. Over the weekend around 80 people from all over the Alpine Presbytery (which stretches from the Waitaki River to the top of the South Island and the West Coast) gathered in Timaru to share stories, worship together, conduct business, be inspired and encourage one another in the call God […]
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