The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
At the back of each church are forms
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 15th February 2009
Theme for this Sunday: Amazing Faith
Readings: Hebrews 11:1-12, Luke 7:1-10
Theme for 22nd February: Signs and Wonders
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, Luke 7:11-22
Tim Writes

On Thursday I attended
the ordinations of four
new priests in our
Diocese and in chatting
afterwards discovered
that the number of enrolments for
Bishopdale Theological College has
exceeded the planned expectations.
Both these items are a real source of
encouragement for the future of the
church as we work towards making
sure we have leadership for the future.
PARISH PICNIC SUN 22nd FEB.
Next Sunday we will head straight out
after church to Lake Mahinapua for
lunch, swimming and kayaks. Please
bring togs, lunch and energy. Tim will
bring a BBQ for those who have meat
they would like to cook. We will also
have heaps of lifejackets for those who
want to go for a ride on kayaks or
possibly Rob's boat.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER MEETINGS
Come join with Christians from various
churches to pray for our community.
Currently we have two regular
opportunities to join together. Weekly
SIGN UP FOR BISHOP'S WALK
or one of the wardens for permission to
from 7-7.30am during term time in the
Holy Trinity Chapel each Tuesday, and
monthly from noon-12.30pm on the
third Thursday of the month just before
the Ministers Association meeting. The
venue will vary from month-to-month
and will be advised in the newsletter.
This month (Thursday, Feb 19th) the
meeting will be held at the Holy Trinity
Parish Centre, 201 Tainui St. All
welcome.
NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Alice Noble as she
becomes a great grandmother of now
four children. Raine safely delivered
Kate Taylor Rasala, born 12.28 am 7th
Feb. - all well.
WOMEN'S AGLOW
Women's Aglow is starting back up this
coming Thursday the 19th of Feb at
7:30pm. The meeting will be at "The
River", 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown
with guest speaker Dianna Ingle the
field rep for the South Island. There will
be a supper to follow. Contact Melany
762 6025 for more info.
Lawn Mowing Roster
15th Feb Eric Holman
then please get in touch with the vicar
and a map for signing up to walk part uplift a box or two.
of the way with the Bishop on Mar. 6th
& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki to
Greigs and then to Greymouth. People
are welcome to walk with him for part
MENZ BREAKFAST - 21st Feb
There is a Menz breakfast on the 21st
February. It'll be in the usual place of
or all of that distance. We will be Holy Trinity Church's Lounge at
7:30am. The cost is $7. Please advise
arranging transport to and from the
various points on both Friday and Steve Neale if you are coming for
catering purposes on 768-7844. They
Saturday. Please read the instructions
and then fill in the form if that's what will be picking a steering committee.
you would like to do. PIZZA DAY ON 21st FEBRUARY
FOOD PARCELS The first Pizza Day of the year is
We have some more food parcels. coming up soon. so start thinking
These are for families both inside and about orders and regular customers.
outside the church who are in need. If The date will be confirmed in next
you know of someone in that situation weeks newsletter.
What's On This Week!
Mon 16th All Day Vicars Day off
Tues 17th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
9:00am Wardens Meeting
10:30am Youth Transition Service meeting
6:30pm Friendship Kids
Thurs 19th 12noon Ecumenical Prayer meeting @ Holy Trinity
12:30pm Ministers Association Meeting
7:30pm Women's Aglow Meeting
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting
Fri 20th 7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed
Sat 21st 7:30am Menz Breakfast
8:30am Pizza Day
2:30pm Music Group Practice
Sun 22nd 9:00am Runanga Church Service
10:00am Blackball Church Service
10:30am Cobden Church Service
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth
Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz