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Discussion Groups
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2/20/2010 | |
MINISTRY WITH MEN Various activities include visits to interesting locations; breakfasts with speakers, occasional study series and helping with special projects – working bees, garage sale and drama. Contact Rev Stan Stewart 5851084 stan.stewart@xtra.co.nz
MONDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION Study, prayer, discussion, using a range of materials and study guides. Informal and friendly.
Day Mondays
Time 1.30 – 3.00pm
Cost Donation for photocopying
Contact Jan – 5758102
EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Day Mondays
Time 7.30 – 9.30pm
Contact Rev Christine Sorensen 578 3059
MONDAYS 7.30PM at Kaysers, Ph 5759836.
TUESDAYS 7.30PM: (2 groups)
1st and 3rd Tuesday of month - Manse Discussion Group. Ph 5851084. Open to men and women.
Discussion of topics relating to the Bible - building friendship and trust. We meet in the Minister’s home.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of month - Jamiesons home .. Ph 5756100
WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING
A special time for praying for the needs of individuals, families, community and the nation. You are welcome to attend or leave names of anyone you would like prayed for in the “prayer box” just inside the foyer.
Day Wednesday
Time 7.00 – 7.30am
THURSDAY HOME GROUP For people of different backgrounds. Young or old. Studying, working or retired. Single or married. The more diverse, the more we can gain from each other. If you are interested to meet, to read the Bible and to share your beliefs and ideas in a relaxed atmosphere, come join us.
Day 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Time 7.30 – 9.30pm
Contact Sabine or Marcos 578 1409
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Visit Northern Thailand: Mission Project
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2/20/2010 | |
Our team led by Rev Stan: - left on 12th January and returned on 27th January.There are… boys and … girls in the Pakpingjai Hostels – Home of The Heart for these children. Our group helped with maintenance, shared worship, taught English, made friends with them, built bridges of Christs love and had a few adventures. You can see some photos at the following web address http://pakpingjainz.blogspot.com
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Music, Choir & Bay Singers
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2/20/2010 |
CHILDREN’S CHOIR rehearses every Wednesday from 5.15pm to 5.50pm during school term time. Primary age children are welcome to join. Please contact Heekyung in the church office for more information
ALL-AGE CHOIR 7.30pm on Weds evenings. We are preparing for Easter. New members are always welcome .
BAY SINGERS (men’s group) are looking for at least one further voice to join in practices on Wednesday evenings between 6 and 7pm commencing 10 February. Anyone interested could either come along on 10 February or phone Bill Duncan, 5757716 for further information
Bay Singers rehearsal 6pm Wed - Adult Choir rehearsal 7.30pm Wed New members are welcome from 8 yrs to 80+!
Choir schedule for the year is posted on the church calendar on the office wall
CHILDRENS INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE: Tuesday 5.30-6pm
YOUTH BAND: Tuesday 6.00pm
MUSOS GROUP Saturday 10-11am.......who lead singing in the 9am services are looking for new members to join them for the coming term. Please contact Doug Nyce if you are interested. We're looking for singers and instrumentalists. The commitment to lead involves singing two Sundays per month (we split into two Musos groups to facilitate this). The group leading each week usually rehearse for one hour on a Saturday morning at 10am prior to the Sunday on which they lead.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR : Details under "Children"
GOSPEL SINGERS – ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument?
Why not join our group of enthusiastic Gospel singers who sing for the joy of it
Leading church on a 6 weekly roster and other special performances
Practice Alternate Sat: 11am-12pm
Contact: Frann Sawtell 0272796041: 5285833 or Office 5756098
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Social
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10/3/2010 |
ROUND THE BAYS FUN RUN: Sunday March 14, thousands of Aucklanders will stream past our church. They have all done the big run (walk). We help them by giving watermelon. It is hospitality that is much appreciated. WILL YOU LEND A HAND? Come to church around 10am and we will equip you with a tray and for the next two hours or so you will be an agent of good cheer. We appreciate it if you SIGN UP 5756098 or of course, you can just TURN UP on the day.Giving out watermelon is a great way to make friends with other folk from our church. On Sun 14th March, only one am service, 9am There is also an evening service at 7pm
BREAKFAST: Saturday 6 March 8am - Two significant women share their professional understanding. Matou Norku, Community Education, Glenda Light - new possibilities in social work. This breakfast is organized by the hospitality and special events task group in our church. Please book at the church. Tel 5756098. Cost $10
BAY WALKERS
Final walk for 2009: Saturday 19 December:
2010 walks commence Saturday 6 Feburary.
Want to team up with likeminded motivated chaps?
Are you driven to get into shape before it’s too late?
Are you sagging in parts you formerly weren’t
Join the Bay Walkers
Walkers meet every Saturday 8.30am – prompt start.
Assemble under Moreton Bay trees, St Heliers, heading due west,
Approx 1 hour ending at café.
Enquiries to Graham: min@ihug.co.nz ph 575 5485 or 575 6098
FLICKS! – A group activity for people who would like to see movies on a Saturday during the day. We take in a film on the 2nd Saturday of the month and have coffee or a meal before or afterwards. All welcome. Transport can be provided. Convenor: Bill 5757716
FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB: A Gathering of men and women who often lunch alone. Every second Friday from 12 noon. $5 donation. Everyone welcome. Please book in the office 5756098 or phone Sue Spencer 5754942. Next date Friday 26 February. Trip to Red Beach for lunch. Please phone to book so transport can be provided.
PASTORAL CARE means – caring, listening, walking alongside, supporting, being there for. The Pastoral Care Team coordinates this. Please tell us if we can be of help to you or your family. If you are aware of someone who needs a visit or some special care, please let us know. Contact Anna Cooke 575-5928, Jan Byrne 575-8102, Isabella Tedcastle 575-5323, Jean West 5755025
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Sunday Services
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2/20/2010 |
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 - Contemporary Evening 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
Dots 0-2 in Daisy Dempsey - Meet Lindy Minnaar your Coordinator
Jigglers 2-5 yrs – (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.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT - TEA PARTY CHURCH
A tea party/community occasion for 0-7 years (pre-schoolers) and their families. There will be china tea cups and teapot, food, a game, song & bible story. Coffee for parents.
Date The 4th Sunday of every month
Time: 4.30pm
Cost Gold coin donation
Contact: Barbara Fowler 521-2608 or Office 575-6098
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 8am-8.30am
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 join for the season. We love to sing. Those who cannot read music are welcome and should not feel disadvantaged.
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.
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Of Interest
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10/3/2010 | |
ENGLISH TEACHER for Immigrants (ESOL) - a volunteer position - teacher needed once a week. Please contact Heekyung in Church Office 5756098.
PART TIME ROLE
Elkanah Music is a locally based ministry seeking to find a retired admin person 5-10hrs/wk. Also, seeking office space. Do you have a sleepout or spare room that could be used as an office? Please contact julesriding@gmail.com
READING PROGRAMME HELP Anyone interested in helping at Glen Taylor school, please phone Lesley Taylor 5758280. New people welcome
MUSICAL PRODUCTION ‘JOHN HOBBS’ Sunday 7 March 2pm and 7.30pm at Selwyn College Theatre, Kohimarama. Musical Director - our own Maureen Cross. An original historical NZ musical. A true story of love and adventure, set in the time leading up to the second signing of the Treaty at Hokianga. Book tickets now: Adults $20, Seniors and concessions $15, Children $10. Ph 5757973
OBERAMMERGAU INFORMATION AFTERNOON Monday 22 February – This event includes a slide show presentation on the Passion Play and options for you to be there this year. Don’t miss out on this event of the decade. The next Passion Play (after this year) isn’t until 2020! The Tour Company, 250g Marau Road, Ellerslie, Auckland at 2pm or 6pm. You are welcome to bring a friend as additional places to this informative afternoon, please RSVP this week. www.passionplay.co.nz or kay@travcorp.co.nz or 09 974 3215. We have more info in the church office.
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)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.
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.
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Children
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2/20/2010 | |
SOMETHING DIFFERENT - TEA PARTY CHURCH
A tea party/community occasion for 0-7 years (pre-schoolers) and their families. There will be china tea cups and teapot, food, a game, song & bible story. Coffee for parents.
Date The 4th Sunday of every month starting 22February
Time: 4.30pm
Cost Gold coin donation
Contact: Barbara Fowler 521-2608 or Office 575-6098
CHILDREN’S CHOIR rehearses every Wednesday from 5.15pm to 5.50pm during school term time. Primary age children are welcome to join. Please contact Heekyung in the church office for more information.
See Godzone news: Refer Children/Family - Godzone in side menu bar.
Holiday Programmes and Kidsclub - see that menu
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Youth & Young Adults
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5/31/2008 | |
FRIDAY NIGHT FRIEND-ZY
Friday night event for school years 5,6,7 and 8 (but you must be ten years old!!)
6.30pm-9.00pm every Friday night.
This is a combined church/community centre programme.
Parents must commit to assist one Friday night in 6.
The emphasis will be on developing leadership, commitment to service and building friendships across schools. Christian vlaues will underlay all programmes.
Those who are not parents are needed to help also. Please apply, no age limit. Young people can sign up today.
Cost: $5 (maximum for a family is $10).
TEEN TEAM NEWS: Years 6-9 inclusive Meet downstairs on Sunday mornings
Youth helpers age 10+ wanted: Kids Club terms 2&3.
Performance Group for young people & children - singing and aspects of performing - rehearsing a small musical for presentation. Would you like to learn about this and actually get to do it? Every Tuesday afternoon 4.15- 5.30 pm starting May 1st. - At church - Led by Rev Pauline Stewart. Terms 2 and 3 only Register with church office 575 6098.
Teaching team volunteers:
Lesley Thomas, Susan Harland-Smith, Jenny Regan
YAdS is a group organized by, run by members of the group, with guidance from Reverend Pauline Stewart, and Youth Leaders - Vikas Velugu and Fran Sawtell.
We will meet every Sunday at the church from 6-8pm. Between 6-7pm there will be a simple but filling meal available for a small donation, and this will be time for games, discussion etc and generally enjoying the company of others. At 7pm we will begin our time of youth oriented worship, led by members of the group. The programme will nurture our Young Peoples’ Christian faith and leadership.
Guest speakers, music, projects, outings and a wide variety of other activities will ensure that these will be evenings our young people will enjoy and will want to bring their friends to.
Remember – a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet – so don’t be afraid to come alone!
Contact: The Church Office 5756098 or Fran Sawtell 5285833
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