The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
On Wednesday at 6:30pm the Sharing
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 27th September 2009
Theme for this Sunday: The Good Samaritan
Readings: Lev 19:15-18, Luke 10:1-37
Theme for 4th October: Simon Johnson
Readings: Simon Johnson
Tim Writes

I am very encouraged
by the way our men's
ministry is beginning to
shape up. We had a
great MENZ dinner last
Monday with Andrew Dodd sharing
about his time battling the Aussie bush
fires and acquiring the highly desired
green overalls (Ask him!). The first
4x4 group is also going very well with
some stimulating discussion around
being baptised in the Holy Spirit at
present. Our second 4x4 looks like it
will kick off very soon and I have
names of some other men who could
make up yet a third group. It's very
encouraging to see men gathering
together to pray, share and talk about
things of spiritual significance.
Simon Johnson from Holy
Trinity will be preaching next week at
Runanga and Cobden as part of his
Bible College training. Simon is already
a good preacher and I know we will all
benefit from his being with us.
TAIZE SERVICE
Holy Trinity will be hosting a Taize
service tonight (27th Sept) at Holy
Trinity Church Hall at 7pm. We will
SHARING SHED MEETING on High Street behind the Smiths City
second hand store. You are all warmly
Shed committee will meet at the welcome to attend if you want to
Cobden church to discuss how
everything's going. If you're on the
committee please make a note in your
diaries.
experience a blended Afrikaans
service.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
If you haven't already you need to put
A THIRD MEN'S 4 x 4 GROUP? your clocks forward 1 hour for Daylight
As mentioned in the Vicar's Bit our saving. It took effect at 2am this
second 4x4 group looks about ready to morning.
kick off but there is always room for
more. If you are still interested in being HAAKARI TAPU - MAORI SERVICE
a part of such a group please see Tim A working group made up of folk from
Holy Trinity and including Rev's
in the near future.
Richard and Mere Wallace have put
AFRIKAANS SERVICE together a monthly Maori service that
gather initially to learn the songs then
I have been invited to preach at the runs at 2pm at Holy Trinity. All are
break for a cuppa before re-gathering
Afrikaans Church this Sunday welcome to come and experience a
in candlelight for this beautiful evening
afternoon at 4pm at the Baptist Church liturgical Maori Anglican service.
of prayer in song, word and silence. All
are welcome. For those who don't
know Taize is reflective style of service What's On This Week!
focused around the cross. Mon 28th All Day Vicars Day off
Tues 29th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
LOCKING UP COBDEN CHURCH
9:00am Wardens Meeting
Just a quick reminder. If you are the
12noon Community Dinner
last person leaving the church after any
6:30pm Friendship Kids
service or event please ensure all the
Wed 30th 7:00am Men's 4x4 group
doors are locked especially the kitchen
6:30pm Sharing Shed Meeting at Cobden church
door. It's easy to do. Just push in the
7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group
central button on the door handles.
Thurs 1st 7:30pm Sunday School Meeting at the Ark
CHURCH TEAM FOR SOCIAL 7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting at Holman's
VOLLEYBALL Fri 2nd 10:00am Meet with Insulators at Vicarage
If you're interested in playing mixed Sat 3rd 10:30am Music Group Practice
social volleyball on Mon evenings as Sun 4th 9:00am Runanga Church Service
part of a joint church team then contact 10:30am Cobden Church Service
Tim Mora on 768 9605 before the end 2:00pm Haakari Tapu
of September. Cost $25/person for the Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805
season which runs into the new year. Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805
Lot's of fun and good community Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
involvement. No experience needed Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
but we do need at least 2 women as Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
part of a 8-10 person squad. Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
Lawn Mowing Roster Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
27th Sept S. Nimmo Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz