The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
The Herald To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known. Sunday 6th September 2009 Theme for this Sunday: Bishop Richard - Identity Readings: Rom 8:22-39, John 1:9-13 Theme for 13th September: Christ - The Son of Man (Runanga) Nicky Mora (Cobden) Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9, Psalm 116, James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35 (Runanga) Nicky Mora (Cobden)
Tim Writes The men at Promise Keepers were very impressed with how well Bishop Richard spoke and so we thought we might share his talk with all of you this morning. He speaks about our sense of identity and shares some of his own family history as a part of it. BAPTISM Welcome to Luzanne and Joel and especially to baby Seth as they bring him for baptism this Sunday. Baptism is a very significant step for parents as they are making promises before God to raise their child in the Christian faith so we pray God's blessing upon Luzanne and Joel as they begin to fulfil those promises. PHOTOBOARD UPDATE Vestry and the Wardens decided that the time was ripe to do something about the one in Cobden and Nicky Mora has been commissioned to take everyone's photo in Cobden over the next few weeks and to prepare a new
DRAINAGE The best laid plans of mice and men! Our drainage plans are proceeding but due to some unforeseen difficulties they may proceed in a slightly different fashion, but progress is being made. We are also very grateful to Dave Fairhall for all his expertise and assistance. UNITING CHURCH SPRING SERVICE
On Sun 13th Sept at 2pm at the Uniting Church, 203 Tainui St the annual Spring Flower Service will be held followed by afternoon tea. All are welcome to attend. Mon 7th Tues 8th
ROSTERS The new rosters for Cobden are out and at the back of the church. They are also available on the website. If you can't make it on your day then it is your responsibility to see to a swap.
Wed 9th
MEN'S 4 x 4 GROUP After Promise Keepers we started a men's 4x4 accountability group which has been running for three weeks now very successfully. In time we plan to start more for most men in the parish.
Fri 11th
PIZZAS FOR SALE We have about 50 pizzas left over for sale at $5 each. Lawn Mowing Roster 13th Sept E. Holman
NEWCOMERS EVENING The Newcomers night was very successful and I think folk came away feeling a little more informed about the parish and all its' inner workings. We'll probably look at running a Journey's course for some of them and for others in the near future as well.
What's On This Week!
photoboard. So be ready to smile sweetly as she works her way around everyone. The design of the board will be updated as well to reflect a sense of community.
MUSIC GROUP MEETING Tomorrow Sat 12noon at the Mora's, 186 Main South Rd. Potluck lunch.
NEW LETTER BOX We're probably going to get a new lockable letterbox for the church at 40 Richmond St and make this the new address for the Parish mail. It is more convenient than a post box in town and cheaper long term as well.
Thurs 10th
Sat 12th Sun 13th
All Day 7:00am 9:00am 12noon 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30am 9:00am 11:30am 7:30pm 9:00am 7:30pm 9:00am 7:00pm 10:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am 2:00pm
Vicars Day off Ecumenical Prayer Meeting Wardens Meeting Community Dinner Friendship Kids AAW meeting at Cobden Men's 4x4 group Supervision Hospital Chapel Service Lorimer's Home Group Bible in Schools Runanga Parish Prayer Meeting Bible in Schools Cobden Friday Night Youth Group @ The Shed Music Group Practice Runanga Church Service Blackball Church Service Cobden Church Service Uniting Church Flower Service
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805 Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805 Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560 Email:
[email protected] Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail:
[email protected] Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail:
[email protected] Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820 Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826 Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz