Church Notices

Hope For The Nations, Nepal: On Sunday, 17^th August following the service at St Andrews, there will be a meeting for all those interested in supporting Hope For The Nations and in particular being involved in a trip to Nepal in September 2009.

The Youth Group will be visiting Wesley College today, Sunday the 17th of August. We will attend their evening service, great singing! Leave from Church at 6.15pm. For more information contact Sonja.

Peter Shurley In Concert: Thursday, 28^th August, St Andrews Centre. Peter plays a range of music styles from country to classical, reflective pieces on the violin plus easy listening Christian music - he also sings, entertains and speaks of his involvement with TEAR fund. For further info contact Vonnie, Gaylyn or Ann.

Peninsula Church Discussion On Sunday, 31st August following the 11.00am Awhitu Church Service, there will be a pot luck lunch at the social club across the road from Awhitu Church. This will be followed by a meeting to discuss the future of our church on the Peninsula. It is important that you attend to have your say. This issue needs to be resolved. See you there!

Bible Society Quiz: 7.00pm, Saturday, 6^th September at Holy Trinity, Waiuku. We had a good number of Quiz Teams from our church 2 years ago, and won the local quiz, competed for by other local churches. So once again we invite our church members to form teams (3 per team) and start becoming familiar with the text chapters; 1 Kings 17-21 and John 13-17. It was very impressive in the last Quiz to discover just how terribly hard Paul worked to spread the Gospel. Looking forward to meeting Quiz Team members. Nancy Corbett, Secretary Waiuku Bible Society Action Group. Ph: 235-9985

Marriage Course: Monday nights from 1 September to 20^th October 2008 (not December as stated in In Touch). 7.00pm-9.30pm, commencing with a meal. Registration forms available now!

Catering for Marriage Course. THANK YOU to those who helped with food on previous courses. In 3 weeks, we commence another one. Lyn Ferguson has agreed to co-ordinate the dinners. So if you can offer to help prepare any food (meat/ chicken/ fish dishes, vegetables, salads, desserts) for Monday evenings in September and October, please contact Lyn after church services or phone 2357652.

WDCC Annual General Meeting: Sunday, 21^st September. NB: This will be the only service within the Parish on that date. Voting at the AGM, including the election process,will require your attendance. Due to logistical difficulties, expense and also as a matter of principle, there will be no postal or proxy voting.

Men's Fellowship Group: this group welcomes newcomers and meets on Friday mornings at St Andrews Centre ate 6.30am. For more information contact Norm Jenner ph: 235-7657

Kidz Alive: has a vacancy for the 3-5 years group. Would you enjoy ministering to a small group of pre-schoolers, sharing with another teacher? Please contact Sonja. Curriculum and resources provided.

Alpha DVD: would whoever borrowed the Alpha Course DVD 1 please return it to Helen Kavanagh or discuss with her extending the loan. Ph 235-8229

Talent Scheme: Do you have a project you are working on to raise funds for missions, including Hope for the Nations, Nepal? If you need it to be advertised contact Gill at the office. The Talent Scheme commenced on 2^nd August and extends to 21^st September. Seed money available at the service today or see Vonnie, Ann or Gaylyn.

Talent Scheme: Art Class offered by talented local artist Suzy Kirkaldy. Suzy will be tutoring a class in pastel work at her home in Kohekohe on a date to be arranged. The class will be kept small - so limited places. To book or for further information contact Suzy ph: 235-8811.

Wesley Church: Do you have photographs of the interior of Wesley Church, taken before the interior was altered? If so, can you please loan them to Colin Hood, ph 235-0718. All care will be taken and the photographs will be returned to you.