Girls Brigade has been

studying Noahs ark.

We finished it off with a dress

up with girls and boys (visiting)

dressed up as animals leaders

as Noah and his wife.

Hope you have all enjoyed

planting your seeds.

Please note that they were a mix

of different little flowers.

2

Volunteers Lunch

On the 10th of June there was a

fantastic turn-out for the volunteers

lunch.

Various flavours of soup

warmed the volunteers

followed by a slice of cake.

3

Editorial

This last weekend I’ve had the pleasure of attending our annual

Alpine Presbytery retreat in Hanmer. Personally, I believe that

this retreat is the most vital activity that our Presbytery engages

in. It is an opportunity to connect with and share with people

from all over our land, from Waimate, to Nelson, to Hokitika, to

Takaka, to Christchurch, and beyond. From our guest speakers

we learn and grow, but perhaps even more importantly as we

connect, we build trust and relationships. We build our culture, “How we do things

around here”, and we grow in our identity with each other and in Christ. The

retreat is open to anyone who is interested, and I’d encourage anyone who is

interested in finding out more to contact Brent or myself.

This year our guest speaker was

Rev. Spanky Moore from the

Christchurch diocese of the

Anglican church. He challenged us

to share our own faith stories,

which became a pathway to discuss

the challenges of cultivating Good

News in the rocky soil of our kiwi

culture. While there are no easy

answers, Spanky shared five

principles that can help us to

navigate new ways of being.

Principles that are more about forming us in the image of Christ, than giving us

helpful information:

Pray together

Eat together

Do mission together

Play together

Share your resources

Our series on Caring for Creation has also been formational as well as

informational. The sermons, the pop-up small group, and especially the visit of

Phil Scadden and the conversation we had together with him. I wonder if these

same principles can help guide us as we search for new ways of being – both as a

church, and as carers of God’s creation.

You can hear Phil’s talk on the sermon page of our website –

www.timarupres.org.nz

Rory

4

July Parish Council Report

We began our gathering with an open session of Mission planning, where we

began reviewing our current activities, and how they relate to our overall

mission. We hope to have a 12 month plan draft to present to the AGM in

August.

Following on from this, our Council meeting began with a devotion from Steph

Holland on Psalm 66. Steph drew inspiration from the words of the Hillsong

United song “So will I” which take us on a journey from creation to salvation.

Her favourite line comes at the end: “You’re the One who never leaves the one

behind.” Inspiration and hope for us all.

Some of the key points from our meeting are summarised below:

The new Zip in Trinity Community Centre kitchen has been installed: in

time for the PSSC Centenary service on the 1st of July

Nominations for Parish Council due in time for our next meeting on the 1st

of August.

Annual reports are now overdue! Please send these to the office if you

have not already done so.

Nominations for PCANZ moderator 2020/21 (no particular order): Rev.

Hamish Galloway, Rev. Dr. Stuart Lange, Rev. Diane Gilliam-Weeks, Rev.

Rose Luxford.

Unfortunately, the work on the church foyer work at St. Stephens has

been delayed. This will not go ahead until October.

Thank you to the Pastoral team for running a successful volunteer’s

lunch, and quiz. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Brent’s report

Our Caring for Creation series has been enjoyable, especially the

“pop-up” study group following the A Rocha “Climate Change”

studies.

The “Safe Hands” workshop run by the Rural Health Alliance was a

reminder to take care of our friends and loved ones as they struggle

with mental wellbeing.

Ashburton, where Brent is Interim Moderator have had bad news

about the earthquake status of their buildings.

Brent has enjoyed hospital and home visits this month.

Rory’s report

Thanks to those involved in installing ceiling insulation in the St.

Stephens hall

5

Looking forward to A Rocha member Phil Scadden’s public talk on

Saturday 7th July as a culmination of our “Caring for Creation” series

Presbytery and TCMA work has been busy this month. Pleasant

Point are also facing a difficult future with their buildings.

Thanks to those involved in all of our prayer ministries – especially

the prayer chains who do quiet, discreet, and invaluable work on our

behalf.

General Assembly is in Christchurch this year from 3-7 October 2018.

Anyone can visit for the day, and their will be some enriching sessions.

Our commissioners will be Rev. Brent Richardson and Eoin Powell.

Jim France

Gertrude Mae Green

Did you miss church

on Sunday? Or want

to listen to it again?

Go to

www.timarupres.org.nz

Click on sermons and

sit back, and enjoy

with a cup of tea.

6

We are beginning a series of ‘thumbnails’ on randomly selected parishioners. A series

of clues to the identity are set out below. How quickly can you pick this month’s

choice? Did you get any surprises? Answer on page 8

I was born in Invercargill to Ted and Marion just prior to the great depression.

Started in the Railways as a steam locomotive cleaner and then fireman.

In 1953 I sat and passed the very demanding exams for an engine driver.

Drove the great long coal trains from the Western Southland mines to Waipahi and

as far north as Allanton. These were AB’s and the bigger J engines sometimes with

80 or more coal wagons.

After that, moved to Milton driving the trains hauling the massive cement wagons to

Roxburgh to make concrete for the construction of the Hydro power dam. One

engine could only haul 9 wagons up the Manuka Gorge. Sometimes two engines

grinded and puffed their way up with 18.

I felt I’d like to do something different to engine driving after a while. The hours were

long with many night shifts and sometimes the after work ‘activities’ on a

continuous basis did not suit me.

That’s when I shifted to Timaru in 1957 and bought the Ashbury Fish shop in

partnership with Owen Gould selling fish and chips and fresh fish. Took over on my

own account in 1959. It was 7 days a week and long hours again. Ruth was a great

help – we met when she came into the shop to buy fish bait and got married in

1962 with the ceremony taken by the well-known Chalmers church minister Rev. Ed

Farr.

We sold the fish shop in 1964 and not long after purchased the Hassell Street fish

shop, together with the buildings housing the butcher’s shop and hairdresser.

Moving onward and upward, in 1970 we sold our shop in Hassell Street but kept

the tenanted buildings and bought Lurajud’s Stafford Street fish shop – only 5 days

a week!

I retired in 1988 living in North Street and have been in my present town house in

Grey road for the past 18 years. Since Ruth passed away in 2004, I have tried to

keep up an interest in lawn bowls, (mainly on a social basis now), the Wanderers’

walking group, church activities, family, and my vegetable and flower garden.

How well do you know your fellow parishioners?

7

A Child’s Prayer

‘Thank You God For all that grows, Thank You for the sky’s rainbows,

Thank You for the stars that shine, Thank You for these friends of mine,

Thank You for the moon and sun, Thank You God for all You’ve done!’

Footnote from the biographer:It is great how …… keeps himself enthusiastically

involved in church activities. He has a strong belief in the practice of getting out

and interacting with people, which I am sure keeps him young and fit. The house

and garden are wonderfully well organised and spotless. I think this stems from his

days keeping the big steam engines spic and span!

Regarding the church, I attended Chalmers Church one Sunday. Janet Wishart made

me feel very welcome. Two days later Rev. Peter Wishart called to see me and that

started my association with Timaru Presbyterian.

8

WORSHIP @ TIMARU PRESBYTERIAN PARISH

Owen Stephens

15 July 9.00am

10.30am

Journey 21 @ C-Bay car park

Combined Worship @ St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Rd

22 July

9.30am

10.30am

Worship & Communion @ Trinity, 22 College Rd

Worship @ St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Rd

29 July 9.30am

10.30am

Worship @ Trinity, 22 College Rd

Worship @ St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Rd

5 August 9.30am

10.30am

2.30pm

Worship @ Trinity, 22 College Rd

Worship @ St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Rd

Communion Service in Trinity Chapel, 22 College Rd

followed by afternoon tea

12 August 9.30am

10.30am

Worship @ Trinity, 22 College Rd

Worship @ St Stephens, 349 Wai-iti Rd

Plant Sale 15 September at St Stephen's

Now is the time to be potting up the little plants so we can have a

really great Plant Sale. Please look around your garden for good

plants for this amazing sale. Thanks. Murray 686 1629

9

Youth & Children’s Events

KidzTime 10.30am Sundays at 349 Wai-iti Rd

Youth Group 5.30pm Sundays at 349 Wai-iti Rd

Contact: Margaret 688-8840 for details

Boys’ Brigade 3.15pm & 6pm Mondays at 22 College Rd

Contact : Fiona 688-0375 or 021-1702930

Rhythm Kids: Tuesdays, 10-11am, Trinity Hall, College Rd.

Contact: Helen 684 6403 or 021768 973

Girls’ Brigade Juniors 3.15pm Tuesdays at 22 College Rd

Girls’ Brigade Seniors 6.00pm Tuesdays at 22 College Rd

Contact : Fiona 688 0375 or 021 170 2930

Regular Events

Study Group: Monday, 2.00pm Wai-iti Rd, Estelle 686 3220

Study Group: Monday, 7.00pm, Isabel 684 4485

Prayer Group: Tuesday 9.00am, Wai-iti Rd, Rory 686 1575

Community Club: Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm at Wai-iti Rd

Eat Well Co-op Packing: Tuesdays, 11.30am, Wai-iti Rd.

Eat Well Co-op Pickups: Tuesdays, 3-4 pm at College Rd and Wai-iti Rd

Study Group: Tuesday, 7.30pm, Hermann 684 5399

Coming Up

Prayer Breakfast: Saturday 14 July 8-9am, St Stephens. Come and pray for the

church. All Welcome

Mid Winter Lunch: Our next lunch will be on Tuesday 24 July. This will be at the St

Stephens Hall starting mid-day. We invite members of our community to join us in this

2 course meal. There is a charge and that is $7. Please contact Bev 686 1207 or

Carol 688 8025.

Presbyterian Women Lunch Group: Meet Wednesday 18 July at Mitre 10 Mega Café at

12.30pm. Come and enjoy someone elses food and maybe shop! Please let Alison

688 4317 or Dianne 686 0440 know by Friday 13 July of your attendance.

Good Companions: Meet at St Stephens on Thursday 9 August at 2pm. Mr Jim Garden

will speak on his recent trip.

AGM - 19 August at Combined Worship at Trinity

Plant Sale - 15 September at St Stephen's: Now is the time to be potting up the little

plants so we can have a really great Plant Sale. Murray 686 1629

10

Ministry Team Leader

Brent Richardson 686-1382, 0274221892 brent@timarupres.org.nz

Not available Mondays

Minister

Rory Grant 686-1575, 0275705156 rory@timarupres.org.nz

Not available Fridays

Parish Clerk

Helen Carter 684-6403 parishclerk@timarupres.org.nz

Parish Office

349 Wai-iti Rd Phone: 686-0981

email: oneoffice@timarupres.org.nz

Financial matters: finance@timarupres.org.nz

Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 3pm

Closed 12-1pm Tuesday & Wednesday

Copy for the August-September LINK should be sent to the Church Office or emailed to link@timarupres.org.nz by Friday 3 August.

Worship Centres 349 Wai-iti Rd, Glenwood, Timaru

22 College Rd, Timaru South www.timarupres.org.nz

11

24-7 Youth Work is as out-of-class,

extra-curricular emphasis that

supplements and supports existing

school activities. It is about effective

encouragement for young people and

quality service delivery for schools. In

other words, it is youth workers

supporting young people and serving

the school in practical ways. The same

youth workers work in and out of

school, 10 paid hours per week in

school and 10 volunteer hours per

week with the church.

Parish Council Nominations

Parish Council calls for nominations for three Parish Council members plus Parish Clerk to be elected at the AGM on 19th August for a three year term.

Nominations close with the Parish Clerk, Wedneday, 25th July 2018 and can be left at the office 349 Wai-iti Road or contact Helen Carter, Phone 684 6403

Jim Garden & Hermann Frank have come to the end of their three year term and are willing to be re nominated.

Those remaining on Council are Lois Shipley, Judith Begg, Bev Quigley, Steph Holland, Murray Facer, & Joy Elliott.

In accordance with The Book Of Order 7.7 the nominees can be any member of the Timaru Presbyterian Parish who is an Elder or is agreeable to become one. They do not need to be from a particular worship centre. Please give this your prayerful consideration and get your nomination in on the form below. Parish Council is able to have some members who are not necessarily elders.

NOMINATION FORM We nominate ______________________________ to be a Parish Councillor

Nominator_______________________ Signature_____________________

Seconder________________________ Signature_____________________

Nominee_________________________ Signature_____________________

All three need to sign. Nominations close on Wednesday 25 July 2018

24-7

Youth

Work in

Timaru

As a church we support 24-7 Youth Work. If you are keen to show your support as an

individual please read the other side of this form for details.

19 August at Combined Worship at Trinity AGM

12

This issue of “PRESBYTERIAN LINK” is delivered to you

by…………………..………………………………. Phone……………...…………….

Pick-up Tuesdays 3 - 4 pm at 22 College Rd & 349 Wai-iti Road

Family pack $15 Small pack $8

Orders 022-123-3663 or email eatwell@timarupres.org.nz

Our your workers at

Mountainview:

Write your name and email here and

we will be in touch to set up AP

Can you help us? Options for AP…(Circle one)

-Return for to Marty Wilson at

Connections Trust

C/- 17 Wilson Street, Timaru 7910

Insulation being installed at the St. Stephens hall

Youth group scavenger hunt