GRAND PIANO
Our Church has just taken delivery of a Yamaha C5 Grand Piano.  This magnificent instrument is in our Church Auditorium to share with the wider community.  Enquiries to hire contact Church Office Ph 5756098:  Email  centre@sthelierschurch.org.nz

IDEAS EXPLOSION:  14-17 July 9am-4pm.  Production Concert Thursday 7pm.
A 4 day programme in performance and design.  Work in groups over the 4 days to produce and present a concert on the 17th.  Open to all 7-15 years.   Led by Rev Pauline Stewart and heaps of great tutors.  Talent Show each day.  Bring along your musical instruments, favourite music and a CAN-Do attitude.  Cost $140.  2nd child $120.
4 great electives:  Make a Movie, Design a Web page, Musical Drama, (includes lots of dance), Food presentation in style.  Book Church Office Ph 5756098.

•     china teacups, saucers and teapots and a great “cup of tea” for all the children.
  A game & songs they love to sing
  


• A Bible story
  


• The Tea Party food will be sufficient for the little children’s dinner so parents can put them to bed when they get home.
  


• Coffee for parents and time to talk.
  


• Cost is a gold coin donation for each person.
  
  THREE SUNDAY SERVICES :
  9.00am - Slightly less formal
  10.30am - Slightly more traditional
  MORNING TEA/COFFEE served between two morning services from 10am - chance to meet those from both services
  7.00pm - Youth Service : Our Sunday morning experience for children and youth begins in the 9.00am worship service. Everyone is in worship together and at 9.20am the children leave worship for the Christian Education programme
  Dots 0-2 in Daisy Dempsey - Meet Lindy Minnaar your Coordinator
  Jigglers 2-5 yrs – Sally Clothier;   (Jigglers Room off to left of the Lounge)
  GODZONE  (5-10 yrs) :   Rockers - Years 1,2,3 at Primary - Far end of Lounge:  Explorers - Years 4,5,6 at Primary - Far end of Lounge
  Intermediate 10-12 yrs :    Years 7 and 8 - On deck  (Teen Team)
  Youth (College) Lesley Thomas:  Age 13 and Over (Ignite) in Courtyard.
  Children have an activity pack and assist in leadership at the 10.30am Service .  The Creche for tiny babies and parents to retreat is in the Daisy Dempsey Room at the rear of the church.
  

COMMUNION
2nd Sunday of every month - Family communion is very important in our life at St Heliers and this is part of both worship services on the second Sunday of every month.  Children are welcome to take communion as long as their parents agree and we have lessons on the meaning of Communion as part of their Sunday morning Christian Education.
Also Monthly Early Morning Communion Service
Last Sunday of the month.  Informal communion - contemplative
Time    8.00 - 8.30am

TUESDAY COMMUNION SERVICE
Quiet reflective, sharing & discussion.  Commences March 6th (Runs during school term)
Time      12.30-1.15pm

SUNDAY MORNING CAFE
This happens once a month.  People coming to Church or coming from Church enjoy the Sunday Cafe 9.45am onwards.  Tea and coffee are free.  All food items $2 each
Day         3rd Sunday of the month
Contact   Lucia 5289083

BAPTISM
We are a church who pratices Baptisms for babies as well as adults and the Baptism is generally part of the morning worship services 9.00 or 10.30am services.  This is a wonderful act of commitment by the congregation, parents and family.  Preparation sessions for Baptism are offered by this Church.  Contact the Minister Rev. Pauline Stewart 5756098 for an appointment.

ST HELIERS CHURCH CHOIR
Under the directorship of Doug Nyce, this choir brings excellent music to special events as well as the regular 10.30am Sunday worship service.  For Christmas & Easter, extra members may joinfore the season.  We love to sing.  Those who cannot read music are welcome and should not feel disadvantaged.  Please see the Easter news about the upcoming Oratorio for Easter.
Day         Wednesdays during school terms
Time        7.30-9.00pm

NO PARKING ZONE: To improve traffic flow, the drive-through in front of the Church entrance and offices is now designated as a NO PARKING ZONE (Short term drop-off and pick-up only, please).

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD brought along each week, placed in the wicker basket in the foyer and dedicated with our offering is given to the Glen Innes Food Bank.  Sunday 17th December is the last day for donations to Glen Innes Food Bank as the CAB is closed for Christmas.  It will re-open on 9th January, so food can be donated again then.

CHURCH DIRECTORY:  Planning has commenced for 2008 Directory - if you have any amendments to your existing entry, or wish to be included and not yet in the Directory, please complete the consent form in the church foyer or next church Winter magazine and return to Margaret min@ihug.co.nz as soon as possible.

Hot Tips for Parents.  With Ian and Mary Grant.   Parenting Teenagers Wed 25 June and Marriage & Relationships Thurs 26 June.  See notice board and foyer table for more information

The very popular "Entertainment Books" are now available.  This is a book of discount vouchers for restaurants, arts, attractions,
hotel accommodation, travel and much more.....Well worth the $65 investment.  This is a fundraising initiative for our Youth.
Purchase them from Church & Community Centre Office or enquiries to Frann Sawtell 528 5833   021 27 6041

HELP PLEASE:  Volunteers urgently required to join the roster to prepare and present powerpoint at morning services.  Please phone Derek or Dorothy Burke 5754780.  If you need a lesson - we will help.

Can you help with morning tea between services? Working in the kitchen is a great way to get to know people. If you could help on one or two Sundays a year, please phone convener Margaret Allen 528 5706 (evenings)

GIVING TO YOUR CHURCH:  We are a generous Church and encourage giving of our talents and money towards the Church's work now and in the future.  If you wish to give through internet banking the church bank account number is:
01-0262-0010575-000 St Heliers Presbyterian Church.
It is important that you include your name in the reference so that a receipt can be issued to you at the end of the financial year.  In all other respects strict confidentiality is observed. Queries John Spencer 5754942.

GARDENING –We need a group of people who could spend one or two hours, once a month tending the garden areas around the Church. We could meet on the first Monday of each month, 9.30am to 11.30am. or if it suited more people the first Thursday. This doesn't require a profound knowledge of gardening, and men and women would be so welcome. If you can help, please phone Jeannette Shaw, 575-5390.

BABY SITTING CLUB. Are there any families who would like to belong to a church based baby sitting club?The club would be organised on a points system by people taking part.  Show your interest by putting your name and phone number on the clip board at the office desk today and during next week.  A meeting will be arranged to discuss how to organise and ways and means  to get started.    Contacts Margaret Young 575-6796, Anna Cooke 575-5928     (Involving Everyone Committee)

PHOTOS ON THIS WEBSITE:  We love to share our vitality and activities as a church community by posting photos on the computer.  If there is anyone who objects to either themselves or their children being on the website, please email  min@ihug.co.nz