The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
The Herald To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known. Sunday 12th July 2009 Theme for this Sunday: The Missionary Church (Runanga) Life & Change - Stewart Nimmo (Cobden) Readings: Amos 7:12-15, Psalm 85, Eph 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13 (Runanga) Matt 6:19-21 (Cobden) Theme for 19th July: Christ the Good Shepherd (Runanga) Henk Stengs (Cobden) Readings: Jer 23:1-6, Psalm 23, Eph 2:13-18, Mark 6:30-34 (Runanga) Henk Stengs (Cobden)
Tim Writes The pulpit swap with Marge went very well although I still think she got off lightly with just two services. I really enjoyed catching up with folk and was encouraged by how well my memory held up as to the order of each service after so many years absence. Nicky has been confirmed as having swine flu and so she is avoiding contact with folk for the rest of this week. Fortunately she is on the mend. The rest of the family did not have to be quarantined as long as we are not symptomatic. The special shared meal in people's homes went off very well. Of the four different hosts I have spoken to everyone of them shared how they had a fabulous time. I especially enjoyed learning about Joyce Klempel's early years around Lake Brunner.
There is a note further on in the newsletter about the hospital charity ball. This year the charity of choice is "The Shed" so can I encourage all who are thinking about it to get in and sign up promptly. WATOTO BAGS Holy Trinity are selling calico shopping bags at $5 each to raise funds for Watoto. They are at the back of each church. Just give $5.00 to Barry or Tim. SHARING SHED COM. MEETING At 12noon on Wed 15th the Sharing Shed committee will be meeting at Cobden Church for a quick meeting SHARING SHED SOUP AND SWEET On July the 15th at 1pm there will be a soup and sweet luncheon at Cobden church for all the helpers. Lawn Mowing Roster 12th July Henk Stengs
MASQUERADE CHARITY BALL Saturday 25th July - Regent Theatre at 7.30 pm The Masquerade Charity Ball Registration forms available at i-SITES coastwide or phone (021) 2681534. Tickets only $55 pp - All proceeds to "The Shed." Live entertainment with EVE 3. Excellent spot prizes including gymn membership to Fat Max's Gym, Extraction vouchers, etc,. Continuous supper. Courtesy shuttle at end of evening. Complimentary beverage on arrival. MARRIAGE COURSE 25th July, Relate, a marriage seminar by Family Life designed to ignite your
marriage. There are brochures at the back of each church for those who want to set their marriages on fire. AAW MEETING This Tuesday is AAW meeting in Cobden, 7:30pm. ANONYMOUS DONATION Someone mailed me an anonymous gift in the form of a bank cheque. I am very grateful but also keen to know how they would like it used. Please mail me again with that information. VESTRY RETREAT DAY On July 25th the new parish vestry will have a retreat day to look at the life of the Parish and where we are heading.
What's On This Week! Mon 13th Tues 14th
Wed 15th
Thurs 16th
Sat 18h Sun 19h
All Day 7:00am 9:00am 12noon 6:30pm 7:30pm 12noon 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 12noon 7:30pm 7:30pm 10:30am 9:00am 10:30am
Vicars Day off Ecumenical Prayer Meeting Wardens Meeting Community Dinner Friendship Kids AAW Meeting Sharing Shed Meeting Sharing Shed soup and sweet Shirley Smith's Home Group Lorimer's Home Group Ministers Association Meeting Vestry Meeting Parish Prayer Meeting Music Group Practice Runanga Church Service Cobden Church 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