Sunday 30th August 2020

A very warm welcome to all who worship here today. Please stay for a cuppa and a chat after the service. Many thanks to Rev Lyndsey McKay for leading our worship this morning.

Covid Update: As a condition of gathering in this building, you must remember to sanitise your hands on the way in, and it is recommended that you do this again on the way out. Please also fill in the contact tracing register and/or use the QR code.

Masks for Sale: see Janette Morris if you’re interested. $5.

What’s On This Week (subject to Alert Levels):

Monday 1-4pm Foot Clinic. Judith 332 1577.

Tuesday 10am – 2pm South Elder Care. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Contact Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Port Hills U3A.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30 – 2.30pm Sit & Keep Fit. See Anneke for more information.

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Graeme 021 365 433.

Foot Clinic TOMORROW 1-4pm in the Parish Lounge. Please contact Judith 332 1577 to book or for more information.

Wednesday Walkers 2nd September (rescheduled): meet 9.30am in the Hagley Park Carpark off Riccarton Avenue to walk in the Gardens to view the Daffodils.  Coffee at Ilex.  All welcome.  Sonya 027 2533397.

Waltham Cottage AGM Monday 31st August 6pm – all are welcome.

Men’s Group next meets on Monday 7th September 6pm in the Parish Lounge (Please note new day!) Any queries to Rob Connell 384 4320.

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of parishioners will be held on Sunday 20th September following morning worship. Any items of general business or apologies to be given to Irene please.

Whareora’s September 16th bus trip will travel to the Tai Tapu area. We will visit St Paul’s Church, Lincoln University, Springston, Southbridge, Burnham and Rolleston. We will stop for lunch along the way.  Reid Tours will be providing the transport and interesting commentary.

Be at Whareora by 9.45am, return by 3pm. Cost is $25.00.  Booking and payment must be made by 8th September. Marilyn Mitchelmore 338 2453.

FOR YOUR DIARIES: Twilight Fair Friday 9th October 4-6pm. Food, plants & more! If you would like to be involved talk to Jeannette Beaumont, Barbara & Rob Meier or Lyndsey McKay.

Church Cleaning:  Session has appointed a new cleaner, Aaron Richardson from Azzman’s Cleaning. He will clean the facilities on alternate weeks. We still need your help  – thank you to those who have already volunteered. See the orange notice in the foyer!

Flowers in the church: if anyone would like to join a flower arranging roster, please talk to Irene.